Ilario is a Bologna-inspired aperitivo bar and Italian restaurant in De Pijp. At ilario, Bologna’s everyday food and drinking culture arrives to Amsterdam. This is the bar where meals are social, generous, and built around tradition rather than trends. At the centre of the menu is Lasagna alla Bolognese, prepared the traditional way with sette strati (seven layers). Alongside classic aperitivo drinks, Italian wines, and shared plates, ilario brings authentic Bologna food culture to Amsterdam in a relaxed, social setting.

The signature dish at Ilario is the Setti Strati Lasagna, a traditional Lasagna alla Bolognese prepared according to the original recipe from Bologna, Emilia-Romagna. Built from seven carefully stacked layers of fresh pasta, slow-cooked ragù, and smooth besciamella, this classic Italian dish reflects the depth and structure that define authentic Bolognese cuisine. For those searching for authentic lasagna in Amsterdam or a true Italian restaurant in De Pijp, Ilario offers a genuine Bolognese experience. Served generously and designed for sharing, the Setti Strati Lasagna brings the flavours of Northern Italy directly to the table.

Ilario operates as both an Italian restaurant and an Italian wine bar in De Pijp. The wine list focuses exclusively on northern regions of Italy.
At ilario, you can have rosé on the terrace but also orange wine with your mortadella. It’s not about an endless list, but about the right wines, from the right regions, served the way they are in Italy: simple, social, and always in rhythm with the food.

Beyond dinner and aperitivo, ilario hosts Italo Disco nights that reflect the lively side of Bologna’s culture. Classic Italian tracks, disco influences, and early-evening energy create a social atmosphere that evolves throughout the night. As drinks continue to flow, this italian bar shifts from relaxed aperitivo to a more energetic setting. Italo Disco at ilario brings together food, music, and social dining in Amsterdam, offering an experience that is both authentic and unapologetically Italian.