"The menu sticks strictly to Bolognese cuisine. If you haven't tasted the local tortellini in brodo, make this the place to try it."
"(ortellini, small meat-stuffed rings of pasta, are properly served only in broth; practically an object of cult worship to some people, they are eaten all over Italy on Christmas day. We gave both dishes high marks."
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"Al Pappagallo is one of the most important restaurants in Bologna and has been for quite some time.The photographs on the wall are a testament to that, a great many VIPs have found their way to the Pappagallo's door to try their famous "tortellini in brodo" who, as legend has it, should be a representation of Venus' navel."
"Enjoy authentic local dishes under the shade of the two leaning towers at Il Pappagallo. This Bolognese institution has been serving up great food for over a century to a list of famous patrons. Be sure to try their famed tortellini in brodo."