€€Italian Contemporary, Modern Cuisine
Bright and inviting is the dining room of this small resource aspiring towards contemporary culinary offerings—grounded in seasonal products—and numerous homemade preparations. The two siblings at the helm also unveil intriguing regional recipes with apt personal touches. For the wine lovers, an appropriate label awaits every need, whilst the setting further enhances the enjoyment: located in the town’s alleyways, just steps from the Cathedral.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.7/5 · 80 reviews
Located in central Alessandria near the Duomo, this restaurant serves contemporary Italian cuisine with a focus on high-quality ingredients and creative presentations. Reviews highlight the excellent food quality, particularly the homemade bread and desserts, noting a successful blend of traditional Piedmontese flavors with modern techniques. Service is generally described as impeccable and attentive, though some guests report issues with meal pacing and occasional lapses during peak hours. The atmosphere is elegant and tranquil, but the small rooms can become noisy in winter due to closed windows. While value is frequently praised, a minority of reviews cite it as a drawback. Overall, Duomo offers a reliable and sophisticated dining experience with consistent standards.
Ideal for diners seeking an elegant city-center experience with creative cuisine, best visited during off-peak hours to avoid noise.
€€€Piedmontese, Contemporary
Situated in the countryside around Alessandria, this 18C farmhouse has a modern, minimalist decor which serves as a backdrop for traditional Piedmontese cuisine with a clever modern twist. The chef offers just the right amount of creativity, with a focus on meat dishes and satisfying, memorable flavours that appeal to the emotions as well as the palate. Adding to the appeal, the elegant and exclusive ambience is the result of careful refurbishment, which has transformed the dining room into a triumph of art and design.
€€Seasonal Cuisine, Italian
A grandparents’ home has evolved into a charming bistro-like restaurant, while outdoors, the owner-curated garden beckons a peek. The cuisine is simple and classic, comforting, with certain regional dishes alongside fish courses, while an entire menu page is dedicated to risottos.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.2/5 · 80 reviews
Le Cicale in Spinetta Marengo offers seasonal Italian cuisine with generally positive feedback on food quality, particularly local agnolotti, raw meats, and risotto. The atmosphere is described as warm and quirky, with friendly service. However, experiences vary: some guests cite poor value for money, inconsistent meal pacing, cold meat temperatures, and mosquito issues. While many praise the authentic flavors and attentive staff, others express disappointment regarding portion sizes and pricing relative to quality. Overall, it is a mixed but often enjoyable dining option.
Suitable for diners seeking authentic seasonal Italian flavors who can tolerate variable service consistency.
€€Piedmontese, Traditional Cuisine
This restaurant in a small village dominated by a bell tower boasts a charming inner courtyard which provides a romantic setting for a meal in fine weather. The Piedmontese cuisine served here is prepared using top-quality ingredients. A friendly welcome completes the picture, making this an enjoyable dining experience.