Dining & Drinks
Terminal restaurants, lounge buffets and quick bites for transit travellers.
Emilian Cuisine Spots
Bologna is world-renowned as 'La Grassa' — the fat one — for its rich culinary heritage, and the airport reflects this pride with options featuring mortadella, tagliatelle al ragù, and local cold cuts. Grab an authentic taste of Emilia-Romagna before or after your flight, with several outlets offering regional specialties sourced from the surrounding Po Valley. It's a rare airport where the food genuinely represents the city's exceptional gastronomic reputation.
Italian Espresso Bars
Italy's coffee culture is legendary, and Bologna Marconi Airport upholds the tradition with proper espresso bars serving short, intense shots the way locals demand them. Expect to stand at the bar in true Italian fashion, with a cornetto or a slice of local crostata on the side. These bars are scattered across both departure and arrivals areas, making them the go-to stop for any traveller needing an authentic Italian caffeine fix.
Fast Transit Options
Bologna Marconi is a compact airport with relatively short connections, but a handful of grab-and-go counters and sandwich bars keep hurried travellers well-fed between gates. Look for freshly made panini with local cured meats and cheeses, a step above the average airport fast food. These spots are ideal for passengers transiting through on their way to other Italian or European destinations.
Sit-Down Dining
For travellers with extra time before departure, Bologna Marconi offers sit-down restaurant options where you can enjoy a proper primo piatto — think tortellini in brodo or ribollita — in a relaxed setting. The airport's dining rooms draw inspiration from the broader Emilian tradition of slow, convivial eating. It's worth arriving early just to experience a full Italian meal before boarding.