Bolognese Pasta Dishes at Trattoria Leonida
Traditional Bolognese pasta dishes are at the heart of Emilian food culture and among the specialities that define the menu at Trattoria Leonida. Every day, our kitchen makes fresh pasta by hand, following recipes passed down through generations and using carefully selected flour, quality eggs and wholesome ingredients for our sauces and fillings. The result is a menu that celebrates the authentic flavours of tradition and preserves the distinctive character of Bolognese cuisine.
Rolling the pasta by hand and preparing our recipes fresh every day allows us to offer a wide choice of pasta dishes, from time-honoured classics to seasonal combinations with vegetables, mushrooms and cheese.
Handmade fresh pasta, just as tradition dictates
Our traditional Bolognese pasta dishes start each day with fresh pasta, handmade and rolled with a rolling pin, just as Emilia’s culinary traditions demand. Each shape is carefully prepared for the perfect texture and flavor, and to pair beautifully with its sauce.
Our signature dishes include the famous
tagliatelle with Bolognese ragù, tortellini in broth, tortelloni, garganelli, stricchetti, pappardelle, raviolini and passatelli—local culinary icons and staples of the Emilia-Romagna table.
A menu full of traditional recipes
Our menu features over forty pasta dishes, prepared fresh every day with a variety of sauces chosen to bring out the best in each pasta shape. Our sauces are made with simple, high-quality ingredients, with a focus on seasonal produce and carefully selected ingredients.
- tortellini in consommé;
- potato gnocchi with butter and tomato sauce;
- green gnocchi with porcini mushrooms;
- potato gnocchi with Gorgonzola;
- vegetable minestrone;
- Barolo risotto with beef fillet tips;
- vegetable risotto;
- porcini mushroom risotto;
- artichoke risotto;
- asparagus risotto;
- penne arrabbiata;
- tortelloni with Gorgonzola;
- tortelloni with butter and tomato sauce;
- tortelloni with porcini and Taleggio;
- summer tortelloni;
- garganelli with mushrooms and sausage;
- garganelli with vegetables;
- garganelli with ham and peas;
- gramigna with sausage and porcini mushrooms;
- tomato and basil raviolini;
- stricchetti with sausage and peas
- tagliatelle with Bolognese ragù;
- tagliatelle with ham and peas;
- tagliatelle with courgettes and speck;
- Romagnola-style tagliatelle ;
- ham tagliatelle;
- white truffle tagliatelle;
- salmon tagliatelle;
- porcini mushroom tagliatelle;
- passatelli in broth;
- Bolognese lasagne;
- tortellini in broth;
- cream tortellini;
- aubergine pappardelle;
- pappardelle with sautéed porcini mushrooms;
- wild boar pappardelle;
- pheasant pappardelle;
- porcini lasagne.
FAQ
Which traditional Bolognese pasta dishes does Trattoria Leonida serve?
The menu features tagliatelle with ragù, tortellini in broth, lasagne Bolognese, tortelloni, garganelli, pappardelle, passatelli and many other specialties prepared fresh daily.
Is the pasta handmade?
Yes, our fresh pasta is made every day and rolled by hand with a rolling pin, following the Bolognese culinary tradition.
Are vegetarian first courses available?
Yes, the menu also includes dishes made with vegetables, mushrooms and cheese, prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
How many pasta dishes are on the menu?
Trattoria Leonida serves more than forty pasta dishes every day, with a wide choice of pasta shapes and sauces.
Can I try traditional Bolognese dishes?
Yes, the menu showcases some of the best-loved dishes of Emilian cuisine, such as tagliatelle with ragù, tortellini, lasagne and passatelli, prepared according to tradition.
