Bolognese food
Perhaps the biggest call to Bologna for tourists and the source of his fame throughout Italy is his reputation as a culinary center.It is known for Tortellini, Tagliatelle and other pasta, and its classic food, Tagliatelle Al Ragu, is simply known as Tagliatelle Bolognese.The cured meat is a local specialty, and this region is the house of the incomparable Parmigiano Regiano cheese.There are several ways to experience and enjoy the culinary heritage of Bologna.A good place to start is in its food markets and shops.The narrow streets of Quadrilatero, an area between Piazza Maggiore, via Rizzoli, via Castiglione and Via Farini, was a market from the Roman era, full of small shops and outdoor stands that sell all kinds of foods, from garden products, cheese, and fish to fresh pasta and pastry products.Bolognese and homemade chefs abound, from group courses to individual lessons on perfect tortellini formation.Another fun thing to do is join a specialized tour driven by a local cook.The 3.5 -hour Bologna food tour visits one of the oldest food markets in the city and a series of traditional food stores, including a bakery, chocolate, salume (deli), pasta and ice cream.During the course are generous samples of Bologna specialties


