L'Infedele is a tiny, dimly lit osteria in the heart of old Bologna, exactly the sort of genuine, wood-panelled wine den the city does so well. Locals prize it as the place for la staffa — that one last drink before bed — since it is among the few spots that stay open into the small hours, tucked down Via Gerusalemme near Piazza Santo Stefano.
It is all about the drinking here: a deep list of Italian wines by the glass, amari, spirits and cocktails poured in a warm, snug, slightly bohemian room. There is no fuss and no scene — just good pours, low light and easy conversation — which is exactly why regulars keep coming back for a nightcap.
Local tip: Come late — it hits its stride well after most places have shut. It is small and can fill up, so squeeze in at the bar, ask for a wine recommendation, and settle in for one for the road.
Good to know
- Where: Via Gerusalemme 5/A, Bologna
- City: Bologna