•Emilia-Romagna: Pasta Lunga, Pasta Ripiena, Tigelle, Crescentine and other regional dishes•
• Handmade on site, every day since 2022 •
Emilia-Romagna tradition, shaped by hand
• Regional Italian Cuisine •
Join us for lunch or dinner and discover why Balanzoni have remained one of Bologna`s most treasured creations for generations. Handmade fresh every day, they are waiting for you at Rustichella.
Jul 28
Balanzoni are a celebration of Bologna`s culinary identity, where humble ingredients, skilled hands and generations of knowledge come together in every fold.
Jul 28
A touch of crushed pink peppercorn finishes the plate with delicate floral notes and gentle warmth. Rather than adding heat, it lifts the richness and leaves a beautifully balanced finish.
Jul 28
A generous sprinkle of crushed pistachios brings gentle crunch and a buttery nuttiness that mirrors the mortadella, adding another layer of texture without overwhelming the dish.
Jul 28
The sauce is kept beautifully simple. Fresh cream is gently reduced until silky, allowing the filling to remain the hero while coating every Balanzone with velvety richness.
Jul 28
Inside, creamy ricotta meets aged Parmigiano Reggiano and pistachio mortadella. It is a filling that honours Bologna`s most celebrated ingredients while bringing a delicate nutty sweetness to every bite.
Jul 28
Each Balanzone begins with fresh spinach folded into our handmade dough. Rolled thin and shaped by hand, every parcel reflects the centuries-old traditions that continue to define the pasta makers of Emilia-Romagna.
Jul 28
Legend says they were inspired by Il Dottore Balanzone, the witty scholar from Bologna`s Commedia dell`Arte. Just like the character himself, this pasta is full of personality—refined on the outside, generous at its heart.
Jul 28
Balanzoni have always stood apart from other filled pastas of Emilia-Romagna. Their vibrant green dough, coloured naturally with spinach, makes them instantly recognisable before the first bite is even taken. They are unmistakably Bolognese—rich in history and generous in flavour.
Jul 28
Some dishes begin with a colour.
The best ones become a memory.
Jul 26
We named it Oro e Salsiccia because sometimes a name says everything. Gold from saffron. Comfort from sausage. A plate that is as striking to look at as it is satisfying to eat.
Jul 26
Perhaps that is the beauty of handmade pasta. It does not need to shout. It simply carries every flavour with grace, one ribbon at a time.
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