Imola Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Imola

November 20, 2017 Milan Banda

Imola [ˈiːmola] (Emilian: Iommla, Romagnol: Jômla/Jemula) is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Bologna, located on the river Santerno, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The town is traditionally considered the western entrance to the historical region Romagna.
Things to do in Imola

1. San Domenico

Via Gaspare Sacchi 1, 40026, Imola, Italy Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$573 - HK$1,829 +39 0542 29000
Excellent
81%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 961 reviews

San Domenico

Reviewed By AlessandraMatilde67 - Bologna, Italy

Enjoy the highest level menu made with the best quality ingredients. My favorites: Noisettes crispy sweetbreads cream burned leeks, potato chips "vitellotte" and black truffle sauce; egg ravioli "San Domenico" with mountain butter, fresh parmesan and seasonal truffles, sirloin of veal cooked at low temperature with sunflower seeds cream and Brussels sprouts. A tasteful food experience.

2. Osteria del Vicolo Nuovo da Ambra e Rosa

Via Codronchi 6 | Angolo Via Calatafimi, 40026, Imola, Italy Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Soups, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$126 - HK$337 +39 0542 32552
Excellent
37%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 466 reviews

Osteria del Vicolo Nuovo da Ambra e Rosa

Since 1984, the Osteria del Vicolo Nuovo has offered wonderful years of great food and passion. The 17th-century rooms are dominated by the warm laughter of Ambra Lenini, professional sommelier and a born hostess, and the more discreet friendliness of Rosa Tozzoli. In the kitchen, Stefania, Miriam, Samira, Florina and Simona reign supreme: an all-female orchestra and a winning combination. Always lively, the tavern has even managed to transform the narrow street outside into a gastronomic stage and in summer, the magic is renewed daily. Traffic suddenly gives way to tables and sunshades for lunches or candle-lit dinners. Depending on the season, customers can begin with courgette flowers stuffed with Ricotta cheese from the Santerno Valley, spinach and squacquerone cheese tart, traditional select cold cuts served with piadina and fabulous baby octopus in extra-virgin olive oil. Then there’s hand-rolled fresh pasta such as tortellini in broth, tagliatelle with woodland Porcini mushrooms, strozzapreti with clams and baby cuttlefish from the Adriatic or Imola garganelli with local shallots and pancetta, as well as spelt soups and risottos, always very popular. To follow tasty meat dishes, in particular duck in Sangiovese wine, or fish from the Adriatic and delicious desserts, the tavern’s strength. These include zuppa inglese (a kind of trifle), custard filled cannoli with melted chocolate, zabaglione with fruit in syrup and exceptional torta sabbiosa (a type of sponge cake) served with mascarpone. <<<

Reviewed By PaulE130 - Crewe, United Kingdom

Beautifully decorated old restaurant with a cellar full of all sorts of interesting items. Food and service is excellent, price is reasonable and Ambra is very entertaining - get her to laugh and try not to laugh with her !!!

3. Osteria Da Noi

Viale Giovanni Amendola 63, 40026, Imola, Italy Reservations, Free Wifi Italian, Seafood Lunch, Dinner +39 0542 24045
Excellent
39%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 212 reviews

Osteria Da Noi

Reviewed By Julian F - Hamburg, Germany

Quality menu with really good food in a nice atmosphere and friendly staff... . Good wines. Not centre downtown but near fortress.

4. Osteria Callegherie

Via Callegherie 13 | Imola centro, 40026, Imola, Italy Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner HK$337 - HK$534 +39 0542 33507
Excellent
67%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 401 reviews

Osteria Callegherie

The restaurant is located in the historic center of Imola and is located across the street of the same name, which formerly housed the workshops of the tanner, from the Latin &apos;callegarius&apos;. The modern furniture, sober and elegant, enriched by statues Florentine terracotta and illuminated by soft lighting creates a warm and welcoming environment, edited by Arch. Franco Rosignolo that has created a twin in New York. To welcome you, Leonardo and Luke, while Antonio and Marco serves creative dishes in the kitchen and processed. Interesting selection of wines and spirits.

Reviewed By Jimsnotes

We went here with another American couple--good friends--and we were thrilled when we sat down and the host asked where we were from, and upon learning Calif announced that he had lived in San Francisco back in the 80s...Leonardo was the perfect host, and we had a great meal. The chef had also lived in the US, and came out and chatted with us. We split all 3 of the pasta dishes, which were excellent, and had bites of eachother's main courses, and desserts, so I can safely say that all the food, and the wine recommended by Leonardo, were great.
The decor is very modern Italian, sleek, but still warm. They also have a sister restaurant called Vice Versa on 51st in NYC, so for those of you near there, go check it out!

5. Trattoria La Sterlina

Via Nuova 16 | Localita Sasso Morelli, 40026, Imola, Italy Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +39 0542 55030
Excellent
41%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 633 reviews

Trattoria La Sterlina

Reviewed By Alessandra C - Milan, Italy

Local tastes, local product and a small restaurant to enjoy a very good offer. Better to reserve a table as many people come from surroundings to live the atmosphere of an old place, making food as it has to be done.
Pasta (fresh) cannot be missed and also grilled local meat.
Personnel is really kind.

6. Il Cafe' di Zolino

Via Luigi Tinti 1, 40026, Imola, Italy Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible Italian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$196 - HK$290 +39 0542 43434
Excellent
51%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 347 reviews

Il Cafe' di Zolino

Osteria con cucina tradizionale romagnola... ti sembrera di andare a cena dalla nonna...

Reviewed By Alessandra C - Milan, Italy

We just did not know this place till some local friends brought us here for lunch. There is a big garden outside, then a simple cafe and passing by the cafe you enter the restaurant.
Food is great, like wine, and prices are clean and cheap. We had fresh pasta, mushrooms and meat in quantity.
Better to reserve if sunday or just holiday time.

7. Osteria del Teatro

Vicolo Fratelli Bartolini | Vicolo Fratelli Bartolini, 40026, Imola, Italy Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, International, Mediterranean, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner HK$141 - HK$290 +39 0542 22954
Excellent
53%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 704 reviews

Osteria del Teatro

Ristorante tipico situato in palazzo del 1700 nelle cantine del palazzo che risalgono al 1300 nel centro storico di Imola cucina tipica con grande selezione di etichette sia nazionali che estere

Reviewed By R M - Turin, Italy

I lived in Imola for a couple of years and this place has always been within the top list of my favorites. The location and the atmosphere is one of the winning points of this place. Food is equal. Attention for the ingredients (meat especially is really good) and receips that are always presenting something new or never tasted. Wines are incredible and the list is huge. It costs a bit, but you know that you are paying for quality of the things you're gonna eat and drink.

8. Il Piatto di Pitagora

Via Giuseppe Fanin 9, 40026, Imola, Italy Takeout, Buffet, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Delivery, Reservations Seafood, Delicatessen, Wine Bar, Soups, Italian Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$71 - HK$141 +39 347 311 6049
Excellent
61%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 131 reviews

Il Piatto di Pitagora

Reviewed By Arianna M

Piccolo locale accogliente adatto ad un pranzo veloce, assaggi di pietanze del giorno, cortesia e gentilezza.
Consigliato! Rapporto qualità prezzo onesto

9. Emilia Cremeria

Via Appia 42, 40026, Imola, Italy Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +39 0542 25719
Excellent
68%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 355 reviews

Emilia Cremeria

Reviewed By Nizinha - Sao Paulo, SP

If you are looking for ice cream and nothing more, Cremeria Emilia is not the right place. I liked their ice cream, but I would never say to a friend: “you must try this!”, as it is an average ice cream. However, as I used to pass in front of it everyday when I was in Imola, I decided to try other things. They make ice cream desserts, and they are quite good. They are beautiful too, and I kept the coffee ice cream’s cup as a souvenir.

10. Da Patrizia

Via Emilia Ponente 32/33, 40026, Imola, Italy Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible Italian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +39 0542 627542
Excellent
40%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 202 reviews

Da Patrizia

Reviewed By free-spirit2273 - Italy

All food was of excellent quality and clearly home-made, served by very welcoming staff. One of the best typical food restaurants I have been in the area. The house wine was acceptable. The place is family owned, so expect to be treated like one of the family. Which means also being addressed directly for anything (...part of the atmosphere and a plus in my opinion).

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