Pista Mentuccia Pizzeria

Pista Mentuccia Pizzeria, on Via Alfredo Testoni, has earned a stellar 4.3-star rating and a loyal following in Bologna’s street food scene. Omar Shihadeh, co-owner of Ciao Kebabci, singled it out as a “very good pizzeria” in his personal roundup of the city’s best bites—high praise from a local who knows the turf.

This is no fussy dining destination. It’s the quintessential neighborhood spot for grabbing a quick slice or experiencing authentic Emilia-Romagna pizza culture without a reservation. Pista Mentuccia proves that some of Bologna’s most memorable meals come from an unpretentious counter and consistent quality.