How late are restaurants open until in Italy? (Bologna specifically)

I am heading to Los Angeles in three weeks but I have an 8 hour layover in Bologna Italy. Unfortunately this layover is from midnight-8am. Is it worth it to leave the airport in search of some traditional bolognese Italian food or will everything be closed?

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I just googled and found Late Opening Restaurants in Bologna and several that I saw on that site listed being open to 3 or 4AM. But I'm not a local, so who actually knows?

While doing my google search I also saw someone mention that the shops in the airport shutdown overnight - so you may be forced to get out if you want any refreshments anyway.

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What time is siesta in Italy?

You might know it as the siesta. In Italy, it is called riposo. This traditional early afternoon shutdown varies from business to business, but usually lasts about 90 minutes to two hours. It may begin anywhere from noon and 1:30pm and run until anywhere from 2:30 to 4pm.

Are things open in Bologna on a Sunday?

Re: Things open in Bologna on Sunday and Monday? Restaurants in the centre are almost all open on Sundays while there are a part closed on Monday, but it's not a rule so you'll find in any case 80% of them open as well.

How long does it take to eat at a restaurant?

Most good restaurants in the United States\u2014especially popular new places\u2014expect to turn over a table two to three times each night\u2014that means they anticipate a party of two will stay for about an hour and 45 minutes (four-tops are usually allotted two hours).

Do you wait to be seated in Italy?

Italian seating customs will be familiar to Americans. \u201cWhile visiting a ristorante (restaurant) or pizzeria/trattoria, guests should wait for the host to seat you. At a caf\xe9 or bar, guests can seat themselves,\u201d according to Steve.

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