If Emilia were a Republic, it would be founded on cold cuts. And its capital is no exception. There are many shops where to buy cold cuts in Bologna, but only a few are those that offer true excellence.

Here are 5 addresses of shops and delicatessens where you can stock up on mortadella, ham and greaves.

Tamburini

One of the city's historic shops. The salsamenteria was founded in 1860 and passed into the hands of the Tamburini family in 1932. Famous above all for its selection of fresh pasta, it also proposes an extraordinary selection of cold cuts, not only from Bologna: from Tuscan lard to Norcia cured pork cheek, from finocchiona salted meat. Stop for a snack in their wine bar.

The Salumeria of Bruno and Franco

Since 1985 this delicatessen, set under the arcades of Via Oberdan, is a reference point for the purchase of cold cuts, cheeses, pickles and fresh pasta. A full-scale gastronomy, a shop like no more. Often they organize courses of puff pastry and fresh pasta: of Bolognese cuisine we never know enough.

Salumeria Simoni

When asked where to buy cold cuts in Bologna one of the first answers is always: Simoni. Since 1960 in the Bolognese quadrilateral, the crossroads of streets behind Piazza Maggiore, they sell absolute quality cold cuts and interpret them in delicious sandwiches such as the "Tortellino di pane", a sort of focaccia stuffed with mortadella, or the Kaswalder with pink salami, pecorino and dry tomatoes.

ArtigianQuality

The best mortadella in Bologna. In their laboratory the Scapins – Silvio, Enza, their daughter Simona and their son Francesco – produce two mortadellas: that of Mora Romagnola and the Sette Chiese, the "classic". A small production devoted to excellence. Also try the dishes on sale in the gastronomic part, such as chicken galantine.

Novel

The Zivieri butcher shop is the most famous in the Apennines. In the shop, inside the Middle Market you can buy or taste some of the most famous specialties, such as game salamis.

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