DINING ON A BUDGET IN BOLZANO

Panificio Trenker

  • Type: Bakery & Light Lunch
  • Average meal: €6–9
  • What to try: Filled focaccias, rye sandwiches with speck, or a slice of apple strudel.
  • Address: Via Dr. Streiter 31
  • Tip: Perfect for take-away lunches. Grab something and picnic at nearby Piazza Walther.

Pizza Pazza

  • Type: Pizza al taglio (by the slice)
  • Average meal: €5–8
  • What to try: Classic margherita, potato-rosemary slice, or spicy salami.
  • Address: Via Museo 34
  • How to get there: Bus to Museo, 2-minute walk.

Ristorante da Zio Alfonso

  • Type: Italian comfort food
  • Average meal: €10–15
  • What to try: Pasta all’arrabbiata, gnocchi, and affordable house wine.
  • Address: Via Piave 15
  • How to get there: Bus #5 or #12 to Piave stop.

Bar Giusi

  • Type: Casual café-bar with lunch deals
  • Average meal: €7–10
  • What to try: Pasta of the day, fresh salads, panini combos.
  • Address: Via Cassa di Risparmio 16
  • Tip: Popular with locals during the workday. Arrive early for seating.

Piadineria la Caveja

  • Type: Street food (piadina sandwiches)
  • Average meal: €6–9
  • What to try: Piadina with prosciutto crudo and rocket or vegetarian options.
  • Address: Piazza delle Erbe
  • How to get there: Walkable from any part of the old town.

NOI Techpark Cafeteria

  • Type: Modern canteen-style dining
  • Average meal: €7–12
  • What to try: Daily menus, pasta dishes, and desserts in a student-friendly space.
  • Address: Via Volta 13
  • How to get there: Bus #10A to NOI Techpark.

Un Punto Macrobiotico

  • Type: Organic, healthy & vegetarian
  • Average meal: €9–12
  • What to try: Grain bowls, lentil stews, and herbal teas.
  • Address: Via Brennero 28
  • How to get there: Bus #12 to Brennero stop.

Asia Take Away

  • Type: Asian fast food
  • Average meal: €7–10
  • What to try: Spring rolls, chicken curry with rice, or noodles.
  • Address: Via Alto Adige 2
  • Tip: Great for a quick, warm meal near the bus station.

Università Café

  • Type: Student-friendly bar-café
  • Average meal: €6–10
  • What to try: Toasted sandwiches, cappuccino with brioche, and daily pasta specials.
  • Address: Near Free University of Bolzano, Piazza Università
  • How to get there: Short walk from Piazza Walther or bus stop Università.

Gelateria Avalon

  • Type: Artisan gelato & budget dessert stop
  • Average meal: €3–6
  • What to try: Chestnut, hazelnut, or ricotta-fig flavors.
  • Address: Via dei Vanga 8
  • How to get there: Walkable from the center or bus to Vanga.

💡 Final Tips for Budget Foodies in Bolzano:

  • 🥣 Lunch menus (Menu del giorno) are offered at many spots for under €12—look for blackboards outside.
  • 🧺 Picnic with fresh bread, cheese, and fruit from markets like Piazza delle Erbe.
  • 🚶‍♀️ Walk a little outside the main tourist core for better prices and more authentic eateries.
  • 💵 Always carry a bit of cash, as some smaller places still don’t accept cards.

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