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Osteria Le Sette Chiese

4.5 1,140 reviews 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM Via Borgonuovo, 6b, 40125 Bologna BO, Italy

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Osteria Le Sette Chiese, nestled in the charming streets of Bologna, is a delightful find for those seeking authentic Bolognese cuisine. The cozy ambiance, enriched by a warm and friendly staff, creates an inviting atmosphere that encourages diners to linger over their meals. Many reviewers emphasize the importance of booking in advance due to the restaurant’s petite size.

The menu features an array of dishes that showcase the region's culinary heritage, with highlights including the much-praised “taglieri” and the beloved lasagna. While responses about the lasagna vary, with some praising its many layers and richness, others found it a bit lacking. Nonetheless, the cotoletta bolognese and ribs have garnered enthusiastic feedback for their flavor and generous portions.

Customers appreciate the attentive service, with dishes arriving at well-timed intervals. The restaurant’s rustic charm, combined with its unpretentious approach to classic dishes, makes it a worthy stop for seasoned foodies and casual diners alike. If you're in Bologna, make sure to visit Osteria Le Sette Chiese for a genuine taste of local hospitality and flavor.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Takeout

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Quiet

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Osteria Le Sette Chiese before visiting.

Reviews for Osteria Le Sette Chiese

4.5
1,140 reviews
5
100%
4
34%
3
9%
2
3%
1
4%

Review highlights

Based on 1,140 reviews

Osteria Le Sette Chiese is praised for its intimate, rustic atmosphere and attentive, friendly service, often highlighted as a key strength. The restaurant’s cozy setting, located on a quiet street, offers both indoor seating with air conditioning and outdoor options, though booking ahead is generally recommended due to its small size. Guests frequently appreciate the generous portions and quality of traditional Bolognese dishes, particularly the taglieri and classic starters. While the overall dining experience is regarded as good value for the quality, some patrons note inconsistencies in certain dishes and consider prices slightly above average for the area. The warm ambiance and helpful staff contribute to a genuine local trattoria feel that many find appealing.

Mirko Moranduzzo
Oct 21, 2025

The restaurant is very tiny and it’s strongly suggested to book in advance. Inside it was pretty warm (and I can’t imagine how it will be in warmer seasons!), but the atmosphere was very pleasant. We were very well served but the waiter and food came with perfect timings. The “taglieri” are awesome and are huge. The lasagna unfortunately was disappointing in taste and texture (that’s why 4 starts instead of 5) The cotoletta bolognese was good. I’d definitely go back to try the other dishes, especially the taglieri

James Topping
Sep 24, 2025

Based on a very quiet street where we bought lunch earlier in the day, this small and rustic restaurant is run by a lovely couple who were very friendly. We arrived just after 7pm without a booking and were able to get a table until 9pm. They had other tables outside that did not require bookings. We sat inside as they had air conditioning. There were some lovely options on the menu, and we had one course each and drinks. The lasagna was delicious, with many layers. The ribs were fantastic, a really look u good size portion and served with a very tasty sauce. They were very tender and the meat fell off the bone. The hostess was very friendly, smiley and helpful. She spoke Italian to us and also a little English. Lots of other really good things to try on this menu. Worth booking if you try and go for dinner.

Angel Adonay Ortiz
Sep 11, 2025

Lovely little trattoria serving unpretentious bolognese classic dishes with a friendly service. The prices might be a bit high for the average bologna.

Noeline V.
Aug 24, 2025

Very good food, very nice staff, I recommend 100%! It went very fast to have the plates, and it was very cheap for the quality. Probably will go back during my stay.

Ele Prior
Aug 18, 2025

Sweet trattoria tucked away from the hustle of the central markets. Lovely staff who were helpful in offering suggestions. We had the green lasagne & mixed bread starter to share.

Akshay
Jul 29, 2025

Loved the place, the host, the food. I definitely recommend this place, especially their home made Tramisu and freshly baked bread. The host was very kind to help us order vegetarian dishes from the couple of options available.

Len Sheehan
Jul 16, 2025

We were very lucky. No reservation and arrived at an empty restaurant . 20 minutes later the restaurant was packed. Service was good. Breads were fantastic. Chicken was not what I expected. Veal was good

shery
Jul 07, 2025

We went here for lunch food were great but service and staff was little bit of. Also we ask for bread because in every restaurant they give bread without charge but here we pay 2euro for just small bowl of bread. Prices were fair too.

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Quick info

Address
Via Borgonuovo, 6b, 40125 Bologna BO, Italy
Price range
€20–30
Category
Restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  • Tuesday 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  • Wednesday 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  • Thursday 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  • Friday 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Saturday 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed

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