Il Battibecco, Bologna

tacky lollypop and tulle table decoration disinterested and brusque woman who took our food order lukewarm amuse bouche good foccachia good pasta with sausage foie gras overwhelmed by the sweet reduction sauce main courses generally disappointing rabbit was uninspiring and quite dry with minimal sauce poorly cooked tough and dry duck breast with stingy accompaniments, it was better the second time after complaining but still tough disgusting ginger cream with the chocolate dessert, nasty bitter aftertaste bizarre textured almond milk jelly that was not an almond milk jelly rather a heavy almond meal set cream with an insipid flavourless lemon cream we would never return nor recommend to anyone else

This little gem hidden at a backstreet may not have the longest nor advanced menu (available in English) around, but this is compensated more than enough by the quality of the food and efficient service summing to a great value experience. The wine list is a nice and extensive tour of the most prominent Italian districts, and the staff is happy to guide you. Strongly recommended if you seek a genuine and good value Italian restaurant experience. (written sep-09).