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HK$426 - HK$1,277
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Italian, Emilian, Pizza
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Villa Aretusi is a pleasant 17C villa surrounded by its own garden on the outskirts of Bologna. At the hotel’s gourmet restaurant, Sotto l’Arco, on the...
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Reviewed 29 October 2023

I had chosen this restaurant out of curiosity after reading the reviews on TripAdvisor. Various reviews had already described the individual dishes. We also opted for the 4-course menu, which was more than sufficient, not least because of the many "side dishes." Interestingly, you could...customize the individual dishes yourself. We were not disappointed by any of the dishes. They were excellent! The service was friendly and attentive. The restaurant only has 5 tables, so a relaxed atmosphere could be enjoyed. We will come back. Thank you!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 April 2023

About 8Km from Bologna centro (15 min taxi), this is an essential visit for fine dining when in Bologna. Superb hospitality and outstanding, creative flavours. We had a tasting dinner menu and I expect this is where the chef gets to demonstrate their true creativity....And it's not just the food: while the environment is formal, the athmosphere is relaxed and highly enjoyable. I recommend the tasting menu: we were entirely guided by the staff and did not select anything. For us this was the correct choice. As a side note, it represents outstanding value for money, bearing in mind the quality of food, skill, environment and service levels.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 22 February 2023 via mobile

We were greeted with very profess service, though maybe a touch too theatrical. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful, but the location itself is very random, at a roundabout in the outskirts of Bologna. As a starter I had the scallops which were exceptionally...good, and my partner had the spaghetti al passion fruit and oysters… He couldn’t take more than a couple bites. It was rather unpleasant. Even though we appreciate experimental cooking, we think maybe this was a bit too far. Then I had the pigeon, which was very tasty, though I might have appreciated a bit more vegetables. My partner had the maiale, also very well cooked, but lacking in vegetables. The desserts were fantastic. I took “The White”. White chocolate, ricotta salata, meringue, and lemon foam. It’s the perfect dessert in my opinion. I highly recommend it.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 12 February 2023 via mobile

If 5/5 is excellent and 4/5 very good, we’ve rated this at a 3. It’s an odd location, next to a main road, with tower blocks nearby. Decoration is sparse, minimalist, leaving a slightly cold impression. Service is fine, although with the complicated, multi-item amuse-bouche...one of the waiters started clearing some items away before others had been finished. The food itself was good, but not really worth the prices: €28 for a starter and €40 for a main. My deer tartare was good. My partner didn’t really enjoy the black pasta dish, although her veal main course was very good. I had the octopus and fish tempura for my main. The batter was too thick. The Haderburg sparkling rosé was excellent. Overall we were disappointed having read about other diners’ experiences. We were offered the tasting menu as a first option so maybe the kitchen is more geared up for those?More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 21 October 2022 via mobile

My wife and I dined at Sotto l’Arco last night. What an incredible experience! We chose the four course tasting menu. The combination of flavors was ethereal. Nicolo was our sever and sommelier. His timely recommendations and sense of humor were exquisite. We dined on...foie gras, smoked pasta pigeon and a chocolate dessert. I could not describe all the different ingredients but the flavors were amazing. Also, Nicola recommended an Italian Pinot Noir that complimented the food perfectly. He is a fantastic server. This review can’t even begin to do justice for such an incredible experience. Sotto l’Arco is a must when visiting Bologna!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 14 March 2022

The tastings were delicious and wonderfully presented, service very attentive and at the same time never intrusive. I recommend the foie gras, calamari and pigeon - all grest!

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 8 August 2021

Absolutely amazing, fairly priced too. Cannit recommend enough! Location is great too and the service is some of the best I've experienced. Deserves a michelin star.

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 26 July 2021 via mobile

The food was so delicious. The service was personalized. Friendly staff. We will be back when it’s en route. It’s a gem just off the autostrada

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed 7 January 2020

This restaurant is fantastic, menu isn't big but the food is very delicious. Prices are higher but it wors. We have very nice evening. Wine was great and meat was very delicious.

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 2 September 2019

A must-visit restaurant if you come to Bologna. There is good food that satisfies both sight and taste. And the atmosphere is also very good. The staff are very friendly.

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed 30 July 2019

Cheese board was tasty, tortellini was fresh, had it been quieter it would have been an exquisite experience.

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 31 May 2019 via mobile

My favorite restaurant in my city... Its truly amazing, food is so good and staff is the best.. Cant wait to get back from my trip and enjoy meals again 😁

Date of visit: April 2019
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Reviewed 17 May 2019 via mobile

Lovely restaurant with small parent seating area to enjoy a refreshment and nibbles. Service excellent and welcoming. Worth spending a moment to break up a long day walking around the City.

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed 7 October 2017

We have been several times in this place without ever being disappointed, adequate value for money. To try

Date of visit: September 2017
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RISTORANTE SOTTO L'ARCO, Bologna - Borgo Panigale - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Reservations - Tripadvisor

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Ristorante Sotto l'Arco is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 5