Fresh pasta is the symbol of Bologna. Tortellini, tortelloni, tagliatelle, passatelli, zuppa imperiale… so many types of fresh handmade pasta to sample and to fall in love with. There is a millenary tradition about fresh pasta in the region, that flourished in Bologna with le sfogline. From ancient time to present days, this is the name given to the women who pull the dough (ie the pasta) that would serve as a basis for tortellini, lasagna, tagliatelle and all the first courses of tradition. With dedication and great skills, le sfogline prepare a complete world of fresh pasta to sample or to gift and share with friends... you can never get enough of tortellini in brodo (broth)!
Before introducing you to the best shops where to buy fresh pasta in Bologna, let us give you a quick picture of the city.
Bologna in a glance
Capital of the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, Bologna has three nicknames that perfectly describe its complexed and fascinating nature: La Rossa (the red), La Dott (the learned), La Grassa (the fat).
The beautiful town is called "La Rossa" for the colours of the bricks with which towers and buildings have been built since the Middle Ages. The historical left-wing political orientation may influence this nickname as well. Bologna is called "La Dotta" for its University, the Alma Mater Studiorum which was founded in 1088, the first University in the Western world with illustrious former students such as Dante, Petrarch and Boccaccio. Lastly, Bologna is known as "La Grassa" for its amazing food & wine tradition (Mortadella anyone?) and traditional dishes: tortellini, lasagne and crescentine, are just some of the typical foods that you can enjoy in this Capital of Taste, which have made it famous throughout the world.