I Carracci

The story

I Carracci – Fine Dining in Bologna with Frescoed Splendor and Michelin Recognition

A Historic Dining Room in the Heart of Bologna

I Carracci occupies a space of rare beauty inside the Grand Hotel Majestic, in Bologna’s historic center. The vaulted ceiling, entirely frescoed by the school of the Carracci brothers—masters of 16th-century painting—gives the room a solemn, museum-like atmosphere. It is a setting that marries art and gastronomy, where every meal takes place under centuries of history.

Chef Agostino Schettino’s Contemporary Cuisine

Executive Chef Agostino Schettino leads the kitchen with a vision of contemporary cuisine that remains deeply rooted in Italian tradition. His cooking pays elegant homage to the iconic flavors of Bologna, using Mediterranean aromas and high-quality ingredients. The result is a modern cuisine that feels both inventive and familiar, always in dialogue with the territory.

The Dining Experience

The restaurant offers an à la carte menu for lunch and a refined fine dining selection for dinner. Two curated tasting paths are available: one inspired by tradition, and a fully plant-based vegetarian option. For those seeking a more personal journey, the “Ispirazioni dello Chef Agostino Schettino” presents a choice of six or eight courses, designed to showcase the chef’s creativity and balance.

The wine list, managed by the adjacent Enoteca Morandi, features over 300 labels from Italy and abroad, housed in a 15th-century cellar that offers an intimate alternative for a meal or a glass.

I Carracci has been recognized in the MICHELIN Guide 2026, a testament to its consistent quality and the distinctive experience it provides. Whether for a celebratory dinner or a quiet lunch beneath the frescoes, this is a place where history and fine dining converge.