I Portici
Bologna, Italy




∗1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Occupying the atmospheric setting of the Eden theatre, a former late-19C musical café, this restaurant adorned with beautiful Liberty-style frescoes is the perfect backdrop for elegant, well-balanced Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Young, talented chef Nicola Annunziata offers three tasting menus of five (L’Ora Precisa), seven (La Spudorata) and nine (La Luce) courses with wine pairings recommended by the knowledgeable sommelier. If you’re looking for a quieter and more romantic ambience, book a table in the 14C icehouse, with its glass floor providing glimpses of the well-stocked wine cellar below.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
A Michelin-Starred Restaurant in a Historic Theater
- I Portici Restaurant is located inside the restored Eden Theater, a historic café-chantant from the late 19th century.
A Chef with a Mediterranean Inspiration
- Nicola Annunziata, the chef, draws inspiration from the Mediterranean and uses ingredients with raffinatezza and equilibrio.
A Menu that Changes Seasonally
- The menu is designed to change seasonally, allowing the chefs to showcase their creativity and use fresh, local ingredients.
A Wine List with a Focus on Italian Wines
- The restaurant's wine list focuses on Italian wines, including some rare and hard-to-find varieties.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
Signature Ingredients
- Spigola (curatissima): A high-quality fish dish
- Funghi (curatissimi): Fresh and carefully prepared mushrooms
- Vitello (curatissimo): Tender and expertly cooked veal