The name means beyond, and the intention is transparent: a young kitchen pushing past the Bolognese canon into territory the trattorias have no interest in exploring. The tasting menus are structured as arguments — each course building on the last, technique serving flavour rather than spectacle, Emilian ingredients recontextualised through training acquired beyond regional borders. A tortellino might be deconstructed not for theatre but to isolate the perfection of its filling. A ragu could appear as a consomme, clarified to jewelled transparency, carrying all the depth with none of the weight. The room is contemporary, the service young and articulate, and the pricing bets on Bologna's willingness to evolve.
Location
Centro, Bologna
Insider Intel
The tasting menu — the kitchen's logic reveals itself across courses rather than in isolation. Trust the progression. The wine pairings lean contemporary and natural. A la carte is available but misses the narrative the chef is constructing.
Reserve three to four days ahead for dinner. The contemporary room suits evening service. Lunch is available and less formal. The kitchen's ambition is best experienced when time is not a constraint.
Via Majani 1/B, Centro — near the historic Majani chocolate shop, a coincidence that delights. Reservations recommended, book via website. Tasting menu approximately EUR 60-85; a la carte primi EUR 16-22. Cards accepted. The modern approach may surprise visitors expecting Bolognese tradition; arrive with an open palate.