Our history

The history of our business began way back in 1956 , when Lina Savini , a woman with a strong entrepreneurial mindset, took over the management of an inn and grocery store in Samoggia di Savigno, a small town in the province of Bologna. In an era in which women were often dependent on men, Lina stood out for her determination and entrepreneurial spirit.

The tavern is the meeting place for the men of the village, who gather there in the evening to play cards, smoke and enjoy a cicchetto. The shop's clientele, on the other hand, is overwhelmingly composed of women, who do their shopping there during the day. In an era of widespread poverty, it is common for the shopping to be written down in a notebook, with the hope that the bills can be settled at a more favorable time.

The tavern, in addition to offering a place for leisure and socializing, offers dishes cooked according to local tradition, becoming a point of reference for the authentic flavors of the area.

In the 1970s , Trattoria Lina was born, an extension of the original business. Subsequently, the business was managed with passion by Lina's daughter, Graziana . Graziana kept all the activities open for a long time, but then concentrated on managing the trattoria. During her management, the trattoria's menu was enriched with new proposals, while maintaining the local culinary tradition.

In the 90s , Stefano , Lina's nephew and Graziana's son, joined the team. A passionate truffle connoisseur, Stefano brought a breath of fresh air to the family business by introducing this delicious local product. The business enjoyed growing success, attracting more and more customers eager to taste the local delicacies.

In 2023 , the idea of further expanding the business was born, including the sale of traditional artisanal foods and local products, including truffles and mushrooms. Thus the Lina sapori e delizie brand was born. In 2024 , this vision became reality with the launch of online sales , allowing Trattoria Lina to reach an even wider audience and make its products known beyond the country's borders.

Through generations of determined and passionate entrepreneurs, our business has grown, adapting to the changing times and always keeping alive the spirit of authenticity and Italian culinary tradition.