Caffe Zanarini

Bologna


Probably the finest of Bologna's traditional cafes, Zanarini hosts gaggles of die-hard fans who chase exquisite pastries and sweets, courtesy of famed pastry chef Antoniazzi, with fine espresso (€1.30) at abundant seating upstairs and down or the always-hopping counter. In suitable weather, tables are set up on the piazza.


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