ristorazione — Bobbio · Emilia-Romagna
In the heart of Bobbio — a village near Piacenza voted Borgo dei Borghi (Italy's most beautiful village) in 2019 — a medieval square guards a Romanesque cathedral, and at its foot, a café that marks the rhythm of the day from morning breakfast to sunset aperitivo.
The entrance opens directly onto Piazza Duomo: the outdoor tables look straight at the cathedral façade, with medieval stone as a backdrop. Not just a bar to pass through, but the gravitational point of the historic centre, where the village comes together at every hour — from morning coffee through to evening.
At the counter, the espresso machine runs on Illy blend, and the display case rotates through fresh pastries. In the warmer months, artisan gelato from Gelateria Ghisolfi joins the offer — a gelato maker active since 1958, with a history that predates the café itself by decades. In the evening the register shifts: a curated selection of gins and cocktails turns the same counter into a small cocktail bar.
The kitchen serves sandwiches with cured meats and cheeses from the Piacenza area — the same ones producers bring to the Saturday market — along with piadine (flatbreads) and hot dishes for those who linger beyond coffee. During the Bobbio Film Festival, the place is known as a gathering spot for actors: a detail that speaks volumes about its role as a hub for those arriving in the village from elsewhere.
From the medieval square to the counter, from breakfast to evening cocktails: the full page tells every story behind this Piacenza landmark.
