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Ristorante Sotto l'Arco

Restaurant • Italian restaurant

👍👍 Hopped in a taxi to get here from the city centre but we’ll worth it. Had a beautiful tasting menu with a view of the hills surrounding the city as the backdrop. The food was creative, delicious and at a reasonable price. The service was second to none, we went for our anniversary and would highly r... People often mention menu, molto, experience, staff, personale, tasting, great,


Address

Via Aretusi, 5, 40132 Bologna BO, Italy

Website

www.villa-aretusi.it

Contact

+39 051 619 9848

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (141 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 7:30 to 10:30 PM
  • Wednesday: (Labour Day), 7:30 to 10:30 PM, Hours might differ
  • Thursday: 12 to 2:30 PM, 7:30 to 10:30 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 to 10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 7:30 to 10:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: menu (11) molto (9) experience (9) staff (9) personale (7) tasting (6) great (6)
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  • 5/5 Jake B. 7 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Hopped in a taxi to get here from the city centre but we’ll worth it. Had a beautiful tasting menu with a view of the hills surrounding the city as the backdrop. The food was creative, delicious and at a reasonable price. The service was second to none, we went for our anniversary and would highly recommend
    2 people found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Sunil S. 6 months ago on Google • 334 reviews
    Best restaurant we have been in Italy. Very reasonable for the level and quality of food you receive. So many extras they include.
    1 person found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 william p. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantantisca esperienza enogastronomica! Location elegante all’interno di Villa Aretusi, Con esterni molto curati. Cucina gourmet di alto livello con una grossa componente di sperementazione! Alcuni piatti al limite della follia ma con consapevolezza. Provare assolutamente il menù degustazione! A partire dalla amuse bouche è subito intuibile l’idea di cucina portata dallo Chef Panichi. Per quanto riguarda il vino affidatevi al sommelier Nicola che sicuramente riuscirà a soddisfare le vostre esigenze. Staff molto professionale. Conto in Linea con la proposta. Affrettatevi ad andarci, è sicuramente uno dei futuri ristoranti candidati ad una stella. Michelin ci senti?
    2 people found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Antonella Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Siamo finalmente riusciti a provare il Ristorante Sotto L'Arco ed a soddisfare la nostra curiosità in merito dato gli ottimi commenti che avevamo sentito e che non possiamo che condividere. La location è molto elegante ma ciò nonostante l'accoglienza è calorosa e familiare. Abbiamo optato per il menu degustazione e ci siamo completamente affidati alle cure e alla maestria dello Chef e della sua brigata ma altresì alla competenza del maitre de salle e del sommelier Nicola che è riuscito a sorprenderci con i suoi abbinamenti. Non sappiamo dire quale sia stato il nostro piatto preferito tra tutti quelli assaggiati perché li abbiamo apprezzati tutti ma ne è uscita un'esperienza da 10 e lode in un luogo dove finalmente l'esperienza e la passione la fanno da padrone creando un risultato eno gastronomico superlativo. Torneremo sicuramente prestissimo.
    2 people found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Davide C. 1 year ago on Google
    L’esperienza in questo Ristorante non può essere spiegata, va vissuta. Qui non si mangia, ci si diverte e si sperimenta. Grazie allo chef per permetterci di provare il suo modo di intendere la cucina, fatto di viaggi ma anche di “radici”. Personale di sala all’altezza delle aspettative. Ma con un tocco di ironia che spezza la rigidità (o solennità?) che il locale richiede. Grazie
    2 people found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Mohammad A. 1 year ago on Google • 94 reviews
    The best food, service and atmosphere in bologna.
    1 person found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Claudio R. 5 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    One of the most beautiful starred culinary experiences of my life, except that this place still doesn't have a star that recognizes the great excellence and quality they offer in their restaurant. A dream dinner, with a 5-course tasting menu and wine pairing. The maitre d' is a true master and great host, with his boys who, despite their young age, can be seen to be learning from a great professional in the sector. The value for money is incredibly honest, the same goes for the prices of the wines. The chef brings to the table his travels around the world, tradition and elegance, with dishes that leave you speechless such as tortellini without cream or broth and you would like to photograph in your mind that enveloping sensation on the palate and hope it never ends. The kindness and warmth and attention to detail of this place make you feel like you have been in a starred restaurant for generations. Surely the star will not be long in arriving, I hope so immensely. Thank you very much for this unforgettable experience. 10.11.23
    1 person found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Paolo Da P. 5 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    An unforgettable birthday. Everything perfect, from the refined but warm and welcoming environment, to the dishes, an exciting taste experience, special mention for the entree which is a journey through the passing of the daily hours, for the tortellini with no cream or broth (shocking) and for the melting pigeon. But everything wouldn't have been so perfect if there hadn't been the service, really top notch, excellent, better than many starred restaurants, smile, calmness, professionalism, making the guest feel happy, "pampered". Thanks to the great maitre d' and the great guys. Excellent quality/price ratio. To return as soon as possible.
    1 person found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Manuel B. 2 years ago on Google
    Una chicca poco conosciuta nel panorama dei ristoranti bolognesi. Per il livello altissimo della cucina , del locale e del servizio il prezzo è veramente accessibile. Veramente una serata da ricordare. Grazie allo chef per la cucina e allo staff di sala che si è rivelato puntuale cortese e anche simpatico. Bravi tutti.
    1 person found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Ciro F. 10 months ago on Google
    Eleganza e professionalitĂ  ne fanno di questo ristorante un livello superiore alla media. Pranzo classico bolognese da ricordare e da pubblicizzare per la ricercatezza e la bontĂ  dei piatti , mai banali e scontati. Da consigliare a tutti, la qualitĂ -prezzo Ă© elevata. Il personale riserva affabilitĂ  e competenza. La lista dei vini completa e con ricarichi giusti. Un menu da ricordare una giornata da segnare sul calendario. In definitiva da ritornare.
    1 person found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Jesper J. 2 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Beautiful location, excellent service and amazing food. 6/5 if possible. This place deserves a michelin star or two. Cannot recommend enough. Price was very fair too. Brilliant wine selection. We had 5 courses but they gave a few extras too. Will definitely come back if I'm in Bologna again.
    1 person found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Jordan S. 2 years ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Wonderful experience

  • 5/5 Craig F. 11 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    A perfect evening with the 4 course tasting menu, which was more like 7-8 if you count all the amazing extras we got! A really survival place for an amazing dinner. If you are looking for a tasting menu in Bologna you hav to try here!

  • 5/5 Lucian P. 1 year ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Words can hardly describe the wonderful experience. Do yourself the favor and try this place out, it's amazing! And the price you pay for it is a bargain at this level.

  • 4/5 MJ L. 3 years ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Cheese board was tasty, tortellini was fresh, had it been quieter it would have been an exquisite experience.

  • 5/5 Mattiafalchetto O. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent experience, tortellini in broth, boiled meat and Sangiovese. Staff very efficient but not insistent, quiet and pleasant environment. I highly recommend it (Original) Eccellente esperienza, tortellini in brodo, bollito e Sangiovese. Personale efficientissimo ma non insistente, ambiente silenzioso e gradevole. Lo consiglio vivamente

  • 5/5 Giuseppe R. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Charming villa, welcoming and elegant room, with particular, non-trivial furnishings. Attentive service, refined without being affected, all the staff are genuinely courteous, remain impeccable while reserving friendly and spontaneous exchanges. Excellent wine list, wide choice both in the proposal and in the prices, with competent accompaniment by the staff. All this just to arrive at a surprising culinary proposal. A la carte or tasting menu of 4, 5 or 7 courses with the possibility for the first two to compose it in total autonomy by choosing from the menu. Each dish, both those ordered and those offered at the beginning and at the end of the route, is beautiful to look at and exceptional to eat, clear flavors that find a perfect balance in the mix. The value for money is very high, almost unbalanced in favor of the guests, with adequately balanced portions. Absolutely to try. (Original) Villa affascinante, sala accogliente ed elegante, dall'arredamento particolare, non banale. Servizio attento, raffinato senza risultare affettato, tutto il personale è genuinamente cortese, resta impeccabile pur riservando scambi simpatici e spontanei. Carta dei vini ottima, ampia scelta sia nella proposta che nei prezzi, con un accompagnamento competente da parte del personale. Tutto questo solo per arrivare ad una proposta culinaria sorprendente. Menu alla carta o degustazione da 4, 5 o 7 portate con la possibilità per i primi due di comporlo in totale autonomia scegliendo dalla carta. Ogni piatto, sia quelli ordinati che quelli offerti all'inizio e alla fine del percorso, si presenta bello da vedere ed eccezionale da mangiare, sapori netti che trovano un perfetto equilibrio nell'iniseme. Il rapporto qualità prezzo è altissimo, quasi sbilanciato a favore degli ospiti, con porzioni adeguatamente bilanciate. Assolutamente da provare.

  • 5/5 Luca Z. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We tried the 5 course tasting at the Gastronomic Restaurant. Very refined atmosphere in the dining room, professional and kind staff, intriguing menu full of experimentation. Highly recommended for high-level dinner, just outside Bologna (Original) Abbiamo provato la degustazione da 5 portate al Ristorante Gastronomico. Atmosfera nella sala interna molto raffinata, personale professionale e gentile, menu intrigante e pieno di sperimentazioni. Consigliatissimo per cena di livello, poco fuori Bologna

  • 5/5 J&j83 S. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magical experience !!!!! You are simply wonderful ... my wife and I have been coming for years and it is always a pleasure to try Alessandro's dishes. (Original) Esperienza magica!!!!! Siete semplicemente meravigliosi...veniamo io e mia moglie da anni ed è sempre un piacere provare i piatti di Alessandro veramente ci mette il cuore... altrettanti complimenti a Giuseppe Sportelli per la grande professionalità e al suo staff!!!!

  • 5/5 Francesca F. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Having dinner in this restaurant was a really enjoyable and interesting experience. Excellent food, with original but surprising combinations that are simple on the palate, with the pampering of the chef, at the beginning and at the end of the meal, which forced us to follow him on a small journey. Wonderful wine list. And the dining room staff was very pleasant: precise, smiling, present, but never intrusive. (Original) Cenare in questo ristorante è stata un'esperienza davvero piacevole e interessante. Ottimo cibo, con accostamenti originali ma sorprendente semplici al palato, con le coccole dello chef, a inizio e fine pasto, che ci hanno 'costretto' a seguirlo in un piccolo viaggio. Splendida carta dei vini. E il personale di sala è stato piacevolissimo: preciso, sorridente, presente, ma mai invadente.

  • 5/5 Elisa N. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I was here in October, great professionalism from the staff, very prepared and attentive to the customer. The restaurant is small and very welcoming. Beautiful experience, especially as regards the entree. Congratulations! (Original) Sono stata qui ad Ottobre, grandissima professionalità da parte del personale, molto preparato ed attento al cliente. Il ristorante è piccolo e molto accogliente. Bellissima esperienza, soprattutto per quanto riguarda l’entree. Complimenti!

  • 5/5 Orietta M. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Made a marriage in the midst of a thousand difficulties due to covid. All those present very, very happy with the friendliness and above all after one year still remember the menu which was simple but sublime. Thanks to all the staff because as a bride 👰 they made me feel very comfortable in 2 days of real stress for me. I know that later my guests have been some at lunch and some at dinner, all very happy. Thank you very much for your professionalism. Orietta Hello (Original) Fatto un matrimonio in mezzo a mille difficoltà per causa covid. Tutti i presenti molto ma molto contenti della cordialità e soprattutto a distanza di un anno ricordano ancora il menù che è stato semplice ma sublime. Un ringraziamento a tutto lo staff perché come sposa 👰 mi hanno fatto sentire molto a mio agio in 2 giorni di vero stress per me. So che dei miei ospiti successivamente sono stati chi a pranzo e chi a cena tutti moltocontenti. Grazie mille della vostra professionalità . Orietta Ciao

  • 5/5 Morris F. 11 months ago on Google
    Bellissimo luogo, li parco da una bella atmosfera. Il personale è simpatico e disponibile. L’entrecote è saporita e tenerissima.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • âś— Takeout
    • âś— Delivery

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