Cantina Bentivoglio
Walking along via Belle Arti (the Academy and the National Art Gallery are just nearby) in Bologna and turning onto via Mascarella, we find ourselves within minutes in front of the entrance to Cantina Bentivoglio, one of the most famous and spacious places, set in the cellars of the 16th-century Palazzo Bentivoglio.
The place is lively, not only because of the large groups crowding the tables, but also because it is one of the favorite spots for jazz lovers.
Every evening, in the lowest and largest floor (separated by a door and a small staircase from the first and quieter section), bands, singer-songwriters, and national and international musicians perform, attracted here by the venue’s reputation and its star and co-owner, Giovanni Serrazanetti.
An authority in the Italian jazz scene and beyond. Between performances, the evenings flow delightfully, accompanied by excellent wines and local specialties, such as cured meats, melted tomini cheese with vegetables, legume and vegetable soups, cavatelli with thyme and zucchini, grilled meats, and homemade desserts.
