Il Cortile

Access is via the inner courtyard of an elegant period building, where, on sunny days, the outdoor tables buzz with conversation and delicious smells. Upstairs, there is a large, bright dining room flanked by two cosy side rooms that are perfect for conversing. In the main room, a climate-controlled wooden display case catches the eye: inside are precious bottles, from the intense reds of Langa and Roero to wines that tell stories from every corner of the world. The menu is a journey through the flavours of Piedmont: dishes that exude tradition, such as “Gobbi di Nizza Monferrato” (cardoons dr

This restaurant run by an enthusiastic and friendly family (now joined by the fourth generation) has been serving traditional Piedmontese cuisine since 1919. The outdoor dining space is particularly charming when the wisteria is in bloom.

To get to this welcoming restaurant, it’s best to leave the car in one of the convenient car parks just outside the town walls a short walk from Cherasco’s quiet, picturesque historic centre with its two perpendicular streets. At Osteria La Torre, the friendly female staff will happily guide you through the menu, which features traditional dishes prepared in contemporary style – we particularly enjoyed the egg, cardoon and fondue dish, followed by breaded veal rump as our main course. If you’re a fan of snails, you really must try them here as Cherasco is renowned for this speciality. The exte

Situated between the Langhe and Monviso, this historic restaurant was founded in 1815. Run by the Vivalda family for five generations, it started out as a dairy farm before gaining a well-earned reputation for its cuisine. Owner-chef Gian Piero Vivalda creates top-quality menus featuring expertly prepared, colourful and aromatic dishes. Popular with food-lovers from Italy and abroad, Antica Corona Reale is also a point of reference for many local businesses who supply it with capon, guinea fowl, veal, Carmagnola peppers, porcini mushrooms and much more besides. The menu offers an array of enti

Just steps from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, the restaurant is reached through a timeless courtyard, enhanced by a meticulously tended garden. Within the rustic spaces of the former royal stables, a cuisine takes shape that showcases a selection of top-tier meats, cooked strictly over charcoal. Center stage is Piedmontese scottona (young heifer offered in various aging stages) alongside cuts of Chianina and Alpina beef, the result of careful sourcing and expert preparation designed to highlight texture and flavor.

Located beside the ancient castle walls, the restaurant welcomes guests with a veranda overlooking the Langhe and an intimate dining room where the atmosphere turns hushed and inviting. The cuisine looks to local tradition, yet embraces well-calibrated seafood forays, such as octopus with black-eyed peas, as well as contemporary interpretations, including standout tajarin with shredded ossobuco and fragrant gremolata.

This building, almost cube-like in shape with large floor-to-ceiling windows that offer breathtaking views of the beautiful surrounding countryside, is striking for its modern, contemporary design, with a delightful outdoor space that is perfect for alfresco dining. Originally from Puglia, talented owner-chef Carmela Straniero fell in love with the Langhe having spent time working in England and Italy. Her refined and highly personalised cuisine fully respects culinary traditions and is prepared using top-quality local ingredients.