First Courses

Delicious pasta and mushroom specialties, homemadein Bologna

Danilo e Patrizia offers a wide selection of first courses, all typical of the local Emilian cuisine. Our chefs specialize in hand crafting their dishes, making each on of them slightly unique, particularly those made with puff pastry, homemade pasta, or mushrooms from Bologna.

Traditional Bolognese cuisine with a modern twist

Our menu boasts a rich selection of local delicacies revolving around mushrooms, truffles, and homemade pasta, based upon ancient recipes and renowned culinary traditions.

Tagliatelle and tortellini are the main ingredients of this region; we aim to revitalize them using modern culinary techniques while keeping the original smells and flavors intact. At the heart of our operations are the well-being and needs of our customers: in the case of food allergies or intolerances, we offer a special menu with alternative options of the same high quality.

Our delicious truffle dishes may be subject to price variations, depending on market costs, seasonality, and availability of ingredients.

An incredible selection of first courses from Bologna's top chefs

From handmade pasta to mushroom delicacies, our chefs are experts in all areas of the local cuisine and several of our dishes can be sampled in one meal. Check out our first course menu below:

• Tagliatelle with ragu

• Tortellini in broth

• Tortellini with cream

• Spaghetti with fresh tomatoes

• Red truffle tortelli

• Mixed green wood tagliatelle

• Tortelloni with porcini mushrooms

• Green truffle tortelli

• Pappardelle with venison and porcini mushrooms

• Artichoke tortelli with vegetable julienne

• Potato triangles with white truffles

• Green guinea fowl and sausage triangles with pecorino di fossa