Gina Lepore

This is just one of the amazing churches in Bologna. The Basilica of Saint Francis was founded in the 13th century and it’s just an amazing structure that is still standing. Construction began in the early 1200s and was completed by 1251 and consecrated by the pope in that year the main structure was finally completed in 1263. in the 18th century it was a center for musical performance and study. In 1796 the church was just created and used as a barracks for the occupying forces during the occupation of the French revolutionary army. Don’t know who the architect is but if you look at the exterior façade it reminds me very much of French Gothic architecture a little bit like what I’ve seen at Notre Dame. It’s just beautiful and I hope you make it one of your stops in Bologna.

I took my niece for lunch yesterday while we were in the city and while it's a bit pricey it's also among the best Italian food we've both ever had and being Italian we've both had lots of Italian food. We both had the Bolognese. Most excellent. The tiramisu is very tasty

This place totally reminds me of the spots I used to hang out in Greenwich Village many years ago. Similar decor very similar personalities and just really great food. I had a kashary topped with two eggs over easy. The place has some interesting tchotchkes all around. The collection of snow gloves, who is really fun and interesting. The food is great, totally reminded me of being a New York, which I always love.

This was a great meal. We we're lucky to be seated in the lower level especially since the heat wave was in full force. The menu is very unique. It is not often that you find rabbit on the menu. And it’s less frequent even when you do find it that the meat is tender and delicious. There were so many fun things to try for example, for appetizers we had the octopus, the artichoke, burrata, and the salad. I probably could’ve stop there. But we went onto a main entrée with a number of different options all very delicious. The steak was made exactly to her liking medium rare on the rear side. And it was carved tableside perfectly. We also had the Seabass. I was very happy that we were able to order a deboned. I never enjoy taking bones out of my mouth while I’m eating.

For dessert we ordered the tiramisu, the flourless cake, and custard which of the three was my least favorite. The tiramisu was very good and highly recommended. What I liked about it is that it wasn't overly sweet. Flourless cake was pretty good though I’m not a big fan of too much chocolate that late at night. It was however about the only gluten-free option on the menu.

If I had one disappointment about eating here is that there was no gluten free pasta on the menu. I would’ve thought by now that most restaurants would have a evolved their offerings to include gluten-free pasta. But all in all the dining experience was really good. I would’ve given them foreign a half stars but half stars are not an option on this app. I really enjoyed it and I hope to return in the near future.

Oh and I really love the waiters hair design. He had this really cool style. I love when people take time for their appearance and also to say something really cool about their personality. It was a great experience overall.