Gabriele's place is even better than the pictures! It's really spacious, has lots of room to chill out - either inside or on the loggia, where you can hear the most beautiful music from the school in the distance and the tower bells - and everything you could possibly need for a couple of days, like bathroom things, tea and coffee. Gabriele left us lots of recommendations for shops, restaurants etc and the ones we tried were great, especially the ice cream spots (I'd also add Salumeria Simoni to your list, which is nearby and serves the best meat and cheese platters EVER). He was the perfect host: he gave us a detailed guide to getting to the apartment as well as a thorough show round on arrival, and was always available when we needed him - he even arranged the taxi for my early morning exit. Wouldn't even consider staying anywhere else next time we're in Bologna.