Ciao Ristorante

Gate-side in T1, Ciao Ristorante is your main sit-down option

Ciao Ristorante sits airside in Terminal T1 at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, a few minutes’ walk from most Schengen gates. It’s one of the few full-service spots after security, so tables fill up fast during morning departures between 07:00 and 10:00. Expect a standard airport mix of two-top tables and some counter seating, with full waiter service instead of self-order kiosks.

Menu pricing tracks with airport levels: a basic margherita pizza typically runs around €10–€12, pasta plates land in the €12–€16 range, and espresso stays closer to city prices at about €1.50–€2. You’ll also find bottled water at roughly €2.50 and house wine by the glass in the €5–€7 band. Portions lean on the moderate side, which works if you’re boarding an ATR or Embraer and don’t want a food coma.

Food focus is straightforward Italian: think pasta al pomodoro, lasagne, and a couple of meat mains alongside pizza and salads. If you’re flying out on a lunchtime departure around 13:00, pasta is usually the safer bet for speed than pizza, which can back up when the restaurant is full. For a quick bite with minimal risk of delay, a salad or cold antipasti plate arrives fastest and still feels like a real meal before a 2-hour hop.

Drinks cover the basics: espresso, cappuccino, soft drinks, beer, and a short list of Italian wines. A standard cappuccino before an early Ryanair or Wizz Air flight will set you back about €2.50–€3. Alcohol service typically runs from late morning, roughly 11:00, through the evening bank of departures, making it workable for a pre-flight glass of Sangiovese or a simple draught beer.

Service timing matters: allow at least 40–50 minutes from sitting down to paying during peak departure banks, especially if you order pizza. If your boarding pass shows a tight 30-minute gap before gate closing, skip table service and grab something from a nearby café instead.