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Bolognese-style cutlet — Typical dish of Bologna
Typical dish of Bologna

Bolognese-style cutlet

Cotoletta alla bolognese is a generous slice of veal, breaded and fried in butter, golden on the outside and tender at the center. After frying, it is topped with prosciutto crudo and a shower of Parmigiano Reggiano which, as it melts, creates a creamy, savory surface. The result is a rich main course where crispness, juiciness, and milky aromas blend into a deep and satisfying bite. It is often served as a main dish at Sunday lunches or in the city’s historic trattorias.

Season: Tutto l'anno€14–22

Why it matters

Also known as “cotoletta alla petroniana”, it is one of the gastronomic symbols of Bologna, a city famous for its rich and generous cuisine. The dish perfectly reflects the Emilian spirit: excellent ingredients, bold flavor, and a culinary tradition passed down through osterias and families.

Origin story

The recipe was officially recorded in 2004 when the Accademia Italiana della Cucina deposited the traditional version with the Bologna Chamber of Commerce, but its roots are much older. The cutlet likely originated in Bolognese trattorias between the 19th and early 20th centuries as a richer evolution of the fried cutlet, enhanced with prosciutto crudo and Parmigiano Reggiano to highlight the region’s emblematic products.

Typical ingredients

vitelloprosciutto crudoParmigiano Reggianouovapangrattatoburro

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