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Zem Bistrot & Bar

Italian Tigelle, Vegan Tortellini

Worth ordering: #3 Tortellini in Bologna

The tortellini and pink tortelloni are popular pasta picks.

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Top tips

  • Try the tigelle, repeatedly recommended alongside the traditional-style pasta.
  • Good to know: Allow extra time at busy periods; one reviewer reported waiting nearly an hour for food.
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  • Stop in for vegan street-food snacks and a drink; reviewers mention hot dogs, nuggets and croquettes.
  • Good to know: Desserts may not always be available; one visit found none of the listed cakes in stock.

People mention

Tortelloni, pasta and tigelle.

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Also chard erbazzone, chili cheese nuggets, crescentine, fried tortellini, grandmother's cake and tortellini with plant cream.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, beautiful interior and cozy atmosphere.

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Also praised for attentive service, good value, affordable and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites

About

Zem serves vegan takes on Bolognese classics, including tigelle, tortellini, tortelloni and lasagne, alongside street-food snacks such as hot dogs and nuggets. The casual bistrot has indoor and outdoor seating, a drinks and beer selection, and friendly staff; reviews praise the handmade food and good value, though some report uneven seasoning, small portions or long waits.

Vegan menu

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Zem Bistrot & Bar · dine-in · 10 dishes and drinks

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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Via del Pratello, 22/c, 40122 Bologna BO, Italy

Opening hours

Monday
12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30
Tuesday
12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30
Wednesday
12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30
Thursday
12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30
Friday
12:00–15:00, 18:00–01:00
Saturday
11:30–15:30, 18:00–01:00
Sunday
11:30–15:30, 18:00–22:30

the food

4.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.0 11 reviews Read on HappyCow
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Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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