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Beyond Tiramisu: where to eat Bologna’s best traditional sweets

If you’re searching for the best Tiramisu in Bologna, you’re definitely not alone.

It’s one of Italy’s most iconic desserts, and for many travelers, trying it is necessary.

But the truth is… Tiramisu isn’t a traditional Bolognese dessert.

Let’s start by the origins. Tiramisu has origins in Northern Italy, and its roots trace back to the Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia regions, not Emilia-Romagna. So, while you can find great Tiramisu in Bologna, locals are more likely to finish a meal with something that’s been part of the city’s culinary tradition for generations.

Picture this: you’ve just finished a plate of tortellini in brodo and tagliatelle al ragù.
What comes next? Not tiramisù but something better, something local.

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