Dish
Tagliatelle al Ragù
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Sfogliamo · Bologna
The story
Tagliatelle al ragù is a classic pasta dish from Emilia-Romagna, especially Bologna, dating to the 18th century. The dish features fresh egg tagliatelle ribbons with a slow-simmered meat sauce called ragù Bolognese. Key ingredients include soft wheat flour and eggs for the pasta, and for the ragù: ground beef and pork, soffritto, tomato paste, and white wine, finished with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
A great version is defined by the quality of ingredients and long cooking time—three to four hours—producing a velvety sauce that gently coats the noodles without overwhelming them. The ragù should be rich with meat flavor, not tomato-dominant.
While Bologna is the spiritual home, respected regional variations exist. In Bologna, Trattoria Dall’Olio is highlighted by Alex Mark Travel. Locanda Cas Merlot in Calderara di Reno, recommended by Qui si Taffia, maintains traditional preparations. Trattoria Rossi in Imola, also via Qui si Taffia, and Trattoria La Sterlina in La Sterlina, noted by Where The Foodies Go, offer local nuances. In Firenze, Trattoria Sabatino is praised by Sentieri Golosi. In Padua, Ristorante di Giovanni is cited by Francesco Zini. Even in Boca Raton, Casa Vera is endorsed by Bruno Barbieri Chef. These venues honor the dish’s heritage while showcasing subtle differences in technique and ingredient sourcing.
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Where to eat it
8 places reviewed by YouTube creators.
Boca Raton (1)
Firenze (1)
La Sterlina (1)
Imola (1)
Calderara di Reno (1)
What creators say
Highlights from 6 creator reviews of Tagliatelle al Ragù.
Qui si Taffia
Chef in Camicia
Bruno Barbieri Chef
Sentieri Golosi
Alex Mark Travel
Where The Foodies Go
Francesco Zini
A fantastic fresh pasta spot inside Bologna's Mercato delle Erbe, where the sfoglina makes perfect tagliatelle by hand with a rolling pin.
Sfogliamo · BolognalovedCasa Vera is an authentic Italian restaurant in Boca Raton run by two friends from Torre del Greco, serving traditional dishes like carbonara, cacio e pepe, and spaghetti alle vongole with no compromises for the American palate, at reasonable prices for the area.
Trattoria Sabatino is the cheapest trattoria in Florence, with simple home cooking that tastes like grandma's, very affordable prices (first courses around €5, second courses around €6-6.90), but expect a noisy atmosphere, long queues, no reservations, and you might have to share a table with strangers.
A family-run trattoria off the beaten path with incredible homemade tagliatelle al ragù and meatballs — a true local experience.
A traditional trattoria a few kilometres from Imola, serving excellent local cuisine — we ate really, really well.
Ristorante da Giovanni is a traditional, historic trattoria in Padua serving classic Veneto cuisine with a focus on conviviality and shared dishes, from cured meats to boiled meat cart and homemade desserts.