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Piazza Duomo

★★★ Michelin€€€€Creative, Seasonal Cuisine

The now famous red door ushers you into this temple of Italian cuisine. Once you cross the threshold, stairs lead up to the first floor, where pink walls and a fresco by Francesco Clemente welcome you, as do the friendly front-of-house staff. From here on, the focus is on chef Enrico Crippa's very personal cuisine, presented in three tasting menus (a fourth, shorter menu is available at lunchtime only): one linked closely to the vegetable gardens and the seasons, another intimately connected to the local area, and the last taking you on a journey through Italy and beyond. What emerges from eve

Locanda Sant'Uffizio Enrico Bartolini

★★ Michelin€€€€Piedmontese, Modern Cuisine

Nestled amid the picturesque hills of the Monferrato region, this restaurant overseen by multi-Michelin-starred Enrico Bartolini sees Gabriele Boffa at the helm in the kitchen, a chef who is young in years but already a real connoisseur of Piedmontese cuisine. With experience in some of the world’s best restaurants behind him, Boffa has accumulated expert knowledge and remarkable technical skills. His cuisine ranges from classic regional dishes interpreted in their purest form – such as his extraordinary agnolotti del plin – to more creative options, which demonstrate a connection with the reg

Villa Naj

★ Michelin€€€Modern Cuisine, Italian Contemporary

Now housed within Tenuta Riccagioia (the region’s agricultural research facility), two elegant and modern dining rooms with large windows overlook the internal courtyard directly. The chef’s cuisine aims to be territorial, though it willingly wanders along the peninsula with excellent lamb culurgiones. Additionally, there’s Sicilian extra virgin olive oil from Castelvetrano, outstanding bread service, and intriguing desserts. Among the must-tries is certainly the local duck, flavored with rhubarb, wild garlic cream, and coffee jus, prepared in traditional fashion. Wine is a beautiful chapter u

I Castagni

★ Michelin€€€italian

In the Vigevano countryside, a rustic farmhouse with a portico, almost a private villa, welcomes guests amid antique furniture and paintings by local artists adorning the walls. Enrico Gerli, alongside his wife who oversees the dining room, has since 1989 been dedicated to a classic-modern cuisine executed with commitment and professionalism. He knows the Lombard area intimately, yet proves equally at ease with seafood preparations. Among the specialties are duck and goose, animals typical of the area, which appear in various dishes: a foie gras composition among the starters, braised duck tor

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Cannavacciuolo Le Cattedrali Asti

★ Michelin€€€€Creative, Mediterranean Cuisine

Situated in the hills outside Asti, this modern inn with guestrooms is nestled in around 18 hectares of woodland and meadows. The interior decor here is contemporary and minimalist, while the cuisine is overseen by the famous three-Michelin-star chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo, with resident chef Gianluca Renzi, who has already earned his spurs at other top-quality restaurants, at the helm in the kitchen. Originally from Rome (his focaccia is excellent!) and having trained professionally in various locations, Renzi creates cuisine that combines personal imaginative touches with regional influence

Ca' Vittoria

★ Michelin€€€Modern Cuisine, Contemporary

In the heart of a postcard-perfect village, the Musso family has welcomed guests for generations with the characteristic seriousness and professionalism of the Savoy tradition. Most importantly, they offer truly interesting cuisine. While grandmother Gemma and mother Sandra kept regional tradition at the heart of their dishes, today Massimiliano channels his passion for the Orient – where he has worked and loves to travel – into a modern, almost fusion approach. Expect amberjack, cleaned in Japanese style and grilled on a yakitori, served alongside a creative take on the family‑garden zucchini

Il Ristorante di Guido da Costigliole

★ Michelin€€€€Piedmontese, Modern Cuisine

Perched in a panoramic setting amid extraordinary rolling hills, this restaurant is housed in a seventeenth-century former monastery transformed into the refined Relais San Maurizio, one of the region’s most exclusive venues. Andrea Alciati and Monica Magnini preserve and reimagine the legacy of Guido and Lidia Alciati, legendary figures in Piedmontese gastronomy. In the kitchen, Cuneo-born chef Fabio Sgrò carries on the family tradition with respect and passion, interpreting it through a modern lens: his revisited menu also features freshwater fish and a selection of off-menu specials that en

Il Centro

★ Michelin€€€Piedmontese, Classic Cuisine

A breath of immortality hovers over this restaurant, where great Piedmontese cuisine finds one of its finest expressions thanks to the Cordero family. Elide at the stoves, her husband Enrico and son Giampiero in the dining room – the latter a profound wine connoisseur and guardian of an extraordinary, ever-growing cellar – carry forward with passion a venue taken over by Giampiero’s grandparents in 1956. Here, tradition takes center stage with hearty, flavor-rich dishes that never tire: from bread agnolotti filled with anchovy and a hint of thyme to the classic braised cheek with caramelized f

La Ciau del Tornavento

★ Michelin€€€Italian Contemporary, Country cooking

In the Barbaresco hills, in a characteristic building dating back to 1931 that used to be a nursery school, the large dining room is the stage for a magnificent performance that unfolds over the hills through the glass walls. You can enjoy it even more if you take a few minutes between courses to step out onto the terrace and admire the view which, on clear days, stretches all the way to the Alps. The culinary creations of Maurilio Garola and Marco Lombardo take you on a journey of flavours with refined tasting menus and a rich à la carte menu featuring succulent meat dishes and fresh fish. Th

All'Enoteca

★ Michelin€€€Piedmontese, Contemporary

At the start of the refined Corso Roma, the city’s elegant promenade dotted with gourmet shops, this restaurant welcomes guests on the first floor of a thirteenth-century palazzo, which also houses the Cantina Regionale del Roero. Here, chef Davide Palluda continues, year after year, to impress with a cuisine that speaks for itself: dishes of exceptional caliber, at times truly memorable, revealing a confident hand and rare sensitivity. The menu looks to Piedmontese roots while embracing modern, personal interpretations. Among these, one dish stands out for its unexpected delicacy, despite fea

21.9

★ Michelin€€€Country cooking, Creative

Named after the birthday of chef Flavio Costa’s twin daughters, 21.9 reflects both his Ligurian origins and his deep ties to Piedmont. Set within a wine estate whose cellar dates back to the 15th century, with sweeping views over vineyards and rolling hills, the restaurant offers a creative cuisine at the crossroads of land and sea, marrying Piedmontese recipes and ingredients with those of Liguria, while also embracing more contemporary influences. In season, a menu dedicated to game is also available.

Locanda del Pilone

★ Michelin€€€Creative, Modern Cuisine

Just a few kilometers from town, yet already deep in the magic of the hills – and what hills! From here, the gaze stretches across a 360‑degree panorama of some of the area’s most captivating vineyards, their neat rows chasing one another into an unforgettable tableau, made all the more spectacular in autumn. Within the elegant dining rooms, classic in style, the cuisine draws inspiration from seasonality and local traditions, interpreted with skill and passion by a chef with solid foundations. The tasting menu, which can be composed and personalized from the à la carte, allows guests to explo

Osteria Bar Sport

必比登€€Traditional Cuisine, Piedmontese

In what was once a typical sports bar, the friendly owner-chef serves home-style cuisine featuring traditional dishes from Monferrato and further afield. Don’t miss his plin pasta served with a roast meat sauce and a delicate cream of leeks, cotechino sausage and raw Mazara prawns. The atmosphere here is pleasantly informal and relaxed.

Trattoria Losanna

必比登€Piedmontese, Regional Cuisine

This little bastion of traditional Monferrato cuisine is situated in a rustic building on the side of a road outside Masio. Most of the dishes here are local in flavour (as is the wine), including specialities such as Russian salad, veal tongue in green sauce, braised beef marinated in Barbera wine and semifreddo al torrone dessert. The classic, comfortable dining rooms have a welcoming feel.

Il Moro

必比登€€Piedmontese, Traditional Cuisine

Occupying a 17C palazzo in the village centre, this restaurant showcases regional cuisine in all its glory. Specialities include agnolotti (stuffed pasta) served in three traditional ways (plain, cooked in wine, or with a meat sauce), boiled tongue, and local hazelnut semifreddo with chocolate fondant, all accompanied by wines chosen from an extensive wine list. Added attractions are the open fire in winter, an attractive outdoor space for summer dining, and a few comfortable guestrooms to the rear.

Le Due Lanterne

必比登€Piedmontese, Traditional Cuisine

A young, dynamic couple of professionals has revitalized this historic restaurant in the heart of town, facing the lively main square and beloved by neighborhood regulars. The menu celebrates Piedmontese tradition – think carne battuta, plin, braised Fassona beef, and bonet – elevated with the chef’s creative touches, such as onion stuffed with sausage and Castelmagno cream – a dish that alone is worth the visit! The hospitality is spontaneous and kind. Reservations? Highly recommended: the venue’s reputation is once again at its peak.

Rimulas

必比登€€Innovative, Lombardian

This small restaurant in the historic centre of Voghera boasts a minimalist and contemporary-style decor in a quiet dining room from where you can observe the chef at work in the kitchen. The cuisine is local with personalised twists added by the chef, which make his dishes interesting and exciting. We particularly enjoyed the tagliolini with a heart ragù and Parmesan cheese cream, which is full of strong yet delicious flavours. The dining experience is enhanced by the warm welcome offered by the female owner, who is happy to recommend wines from the excellent selection from the Oltrepò Pavese

Violetta

必比登€€Piedmontese, Traditional Cuisine

At this family restaurant, the daughter is now at the helm in the kitchen, having taken over from her grandmother a few years ago, while her parents oversee the dining room where the rather old-fashioned 1960s decor is brightened by their attentive service. The menu continues to focus on traditional Piedmontese dishes (especially from Monferrato) cooked in a simple, almost homely style, including specialities such as veal with a tuna sauce (usually known as vitello tonnato), agnolotti monferrini (a type of ravioli), tajarin with porcini mushrooms, finanziera stew, and torroncino parfait. The w

Del Belbo - Da Bardon

必比登€€Piedmontese, Traditional Cuisine

The tradition of the Monferrato region has been told for generations through simple local cuisine. Indeed, there is an inviting list on the menu in which none of the great classics are missing: peppers with bagna cauda, vitello tonnato, tagliolini with Cervere leek sauce, stewed tripe, braised veal stew with Barbera d'Asti, the sweet "mattone monferrino" and so on. Straightforward flavours to pair easily with an endless wine list for true fans of Langhe, Asti, all of Italy and France. All "seasoned" with proper customer care and pleasant outdoor service for the warm weather. Basically, the res

Il Fiorile

必比登€€Piedmontese, Seasonal Cuisine

Almost as if on a postcard, the warmth of an old barn set in verdant silence, on the border between Piedmont and Liguria, inspires a cuisine based on seasonal and local raw materials, in which there is a fine commitment to the search for 0 km products. The management is obviously direct and family-run, and the recipes aim to give you a taste of the simple but exquisite flavours of the Val Borbera.

Da Fausto

必比登€€Piedmontese, Traditional Cuisine

With Fausto front of house, his wife Rosella at the helm in the kitchen and daughter Gaia who not only works in the dining room but is also responsible for the desserts, this restaurant celebrates Piedmontese cuisine on a menu that changes weekly in order to ensure that ingredients are fresh and seasonal. Meat takes centre stage, alongside excellent fresh pasta dishes (such as the famous agnolotti) and delicious desserts including fiordilatte ice-cream. The wine cellar is well stocked, thanks to the restaurant’s own production of Pinot Nero (dry and sparkling labels), while for anyone wanting

Cacciatori

必比登€€Piedmontese, Seasonal Cuisine

You pass through beautiful hilly scenery to get to Cartosio, where you’ll find this typical country house specialising in local cuisine. Although it’s been in business for several decades, during which nine different generations have been at the helm, the formula has (fortunately!) hardly changed, with a focus on Piedmontese dishes made from top-quality local and seasonal ingredients, with the main courses still cooked on the wood-fired stove. The wine list includes some excellent vertical labels, especially from the main wineries in the Langhe. Simple yet attractive guestrooms are also availa

Buscone

必比登€€Country cooking, Traditional Cuisine

The difficulty, which perhaps you may encounter when trying to reach this trattoria, is compensated by the very pleasant family atmosphere and genuine home - made cooking.

La Civetta

必比登€Ligurian, Traditional Cuisine

Deep in the Apennines, at the heart of a tiny village, you’ll find a cozy osteria run with passion by a young couple. The cuisine draws on Ligurian and Piedmontese traditions, honoring seasonality with both land and sea dishes: from fragrant fried anchovies with basil-lime mayonnaise to house-made ravioli filled with sea bream alla ligure. Lunch features a simple daily menu, but on request, an à la carte service is available by reservation.

Cantina dei Cacciatori

必比登€Piedmontese, Traditional Cuisine

The original painted sign on the façade recalls with quiet pride the century-long history of the establishment. Born from the restoration of an old trattoria set apart from the village centre, immersed among chestnut trees and outcroppings of tufa, the restaurant remains faithful to the Piedmontese tradition, presenting a cuisine that is forthright and firmly rooted in the territory. The menu focuses on simple yet carefully considered dishes, among them the old-fashioned Russian salad, prepared according to the custom that calls for the use of giardiniera, responsible for its pleasingly charac

Duomo

€€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.

La Fermata

€€€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.

Le Cicale

€€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.

Bistrot Donatella

€€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.

Da Manuela

€€Country cooking, Regional Cuisine

To step inside Da Manuela is to gift oneself a moment of genuine conviviality, especially precious on the grayest winter days, when the warm welcome and proudly regional cuisine have a way of lifting the spirits. At the entrance, Berkel slicers take pride of place, devoted to showcasing local cured meats of great character, while the table receives freshwater fish prepared with skill – as in the charcoal tagliatelle with coarse perch ragù and Arctic char roe – alongside game preparations. Not to be missed are the fried frogs’ legs, snails offered in multiple versions, and the risottos of the d

Faletta 1881

€€Piedmontese, Contemporary

Nestled among the hills of Monferrato and surrounded by its vineyards, this lovingly restored historic farmhouse offers an authentic welcome. The kitchen is dominated by Piedmontese tradition, with some modern touches and national flourishes. Be sure to try the trio of antipasti. The wine list is entirely house‑selected, featuring a Grignolino that deserves attention. Cozy rooms and a salt‑water pool complete the experience.

Accademia Ristorante

€€Country cooking

Over the years, the gastronomic quality of this excellent restaurant has been confirmed and even increased. The cuisine is basic Piedmontese (the ravioli del plin are excellent), with the addition of a few seafood dishes and some more technical courses (such as rabbit à la royale). In fact, solidity and growth are mainly due to the passion of the histrionic owner, Nicola Mecca, who is polite and passionate and also adept at providing pertinent suggestions on Monferrato wines and his beloved Champagnes. Naturally, we would also highlight the location itself, which offers some very fascinating i

Osteria Billis

€€€Contemporary, Regional Cuisine

Almost ten years after it opened, this restaurant run by the Billis twins is moving towards what its owners describe as a “new tradition” – a personalised way of interpreting local traditions through the lens of global influences. While maintaining roots in solid Piedmontese traditions, the cuisine combines local ingredients with international techniques. Examples include “roasted rice”, a dish which is cooked in the oven and then flavoured according to the season and whim of the chef, and the “Carpaccio in Ramino”, beef which is lightly seared in a copper pan with rosemary, bay leaf, salt and

Ciccio Bistrot

€€Piedmontese, Regional Cuisine

In the evocative vaulted dining room that once housed the celebrated Cavallino, Ciccio Bistrot now brings to the table a forthright, deeply local cuisine, faithful to tradition and free of unnecessary digressions – except in the playful titles that punctuate the menu. Among the offerings, the whimsically named “no name” deserves a taste: agnolotti del plin served with the sauce of your choosing, a small ritual of personalization that wins over regulars. Each day brings a few off-menu delicacies, while wine maintains the role tradition assigns it: a discreet yet essential companion, supported b

La Braja

€€€Piedmontese, Traditional Cuisine

A traditional Piedmontese restaurant, where owner Giuseppe Palermino welcomes guests to his elegant dining room with consummate style. Although the specialities here have a regional focus (such as the hand-made agnolotti pasta with three types of meat), fish and seafood also make an appearance, broadening the appeal of the menu. The cheese trolley is superb, while white truffles always take centre stage in season.

Da Iumén - Ristorante E Wine Bar

€€Piedmontese, Classic Cuisine

Since 1869, five generations have reinterpreted Piedmontese tradition through a modern lens. In an elegant, intimate setting, the restaurant serves dishes that fuse history and innovation – don’t miss the potato-and-hazelnut gnocchi with robiola cream. In the warmer months, reserve a table on the panoramic terrace: the view of the town hall and the hills of Castelnuovo Belbo is pure poetry.

Dama

€€€Modern Cuisine

Situated just a few kilometres from Voghera in the Bassa Lomellina area, this gourmet restaurant run by a young chef occupies the old stables of the Castello di San Gaudenzio. Alongside local specialities such as baked onion and 24-month-old Grana Padano cheese, the menu also features more creative dishes based around authentic recipes. The wine list includes some particularly interesting labels from the Oltrepò region.

Selvatico

€€Country cooking, Traditional Cuisine

Opened in 1912 and now run by the fourth generation of the same family, this is one of the best restaurants in the Oltrepò Pavese area. If you’re looking to sample the gastronomic delights of this region, you’ll find a whole host of delicious specialities on offer, from charcuterie and stews to boiled meats and excellent fresh pasta. Attractively furnished guestrooms with the same nostalgic feel as the restaurant are also available.

Il Cavallo Scosso

€€Contemporary, Seafood

A young and modern restaurant situated in a residential area about 2km from the centre, where owner-chef Enrico Pivieri offers a menu that is equally divided between traditional meat-based dishes from Piedmont (some, such as the plin pasta, are very traditional in style while others have a more reinterpreted feel) and more creative fish-based options. The chef gives full rein to his creativity in dishes such as the Mediterranean fish ceviche with avocado, passion fruit gel and sea-urchin mayonnaise.

Trattoria Guallina

€€Country cooking, Traditional Cuisine

Situated in a small house in an outlying village in the countryside, this is a simple, inviting restaurant where you can enjoy seasonal local cuisine. Excellent wines.

Ca' del Profeta

€€€Creative, Contemporary

Situated in a beautiful location in the Asti countryside overlooking rolling hills and the estate’s own vineyards, Ca' del Profeta lies just a few kilometres from the provincial capital. A modern dining room and panoramic terrace provide the backdrop for decidedly innovative Piedmontese cuisine, which is inspired by traditional recipes and seasonal ingredients and then transformed by the chef into personalised dishes. Ingredients from further afield, such as root vegetables (black salsify, celeriac and beetroot) also make an appearance in three creative recipes inspired by the Orient. The serv

Locanda La Raia

€€€Piedmontese, Contemporary

The magnificent biodynamic La Raia farm, an enchanting 180-hectare oasis between Novi Ligure and Gavi, is home to a contemporary art foundation, the Rossi Cairo family winery, a Steiner school for employees’ children, guest accommodation, and this restaurant which benefits from a fertile ecosystem that provides much of its zero-mile produce. The cuisine is rooted in local traditions which have been reinterpreted in contemporary style. In the evening (and at lunchtime at weekends), choose between an à la carte, a tasting menu inspired by wines from the property’s estates between Gavi and Langhe

Anto e Robi

€€Mediterranean Cuisine

Situated in the heart of a small town surrounded by rice fields, this restaurant has a charming and personalised feel. The cuisine is often (but not always) based around fish, which is showcased in dishes inspired by regional traditions. While Robi oversees the front of house with skill and expertise, offering recommendations on wine (over 300 labels, including many by the glass) and rum (his particular passion), Anto prepares a host of delicious recipes in the kitchen.

La Gallina

€€€Contemporary, Piedmontese

Villa Sparina is an elegant rural resort named after its winery. The Orangerie hosts guests, whereas fine dining unfolds at La Gallina restaurant: amid rustic and elegant settings, contemporary cuisine is presented, drawing ample inspiration from Piedmont, as well as nearby Liguria (the dessert "Good Morning Genoa" playfully mimics breakfast with cappuccino and focaccia), though Campania references, the chef's homeland, never falter. Personalised wine selection: exclusively Champagne, abundant Piedmont choices, with particular emphasis on Barbaresco and Barolo.

Bislakko

€€Contemporary, Regional Cuisine

They’ve played with words here, because “bislacco” (quirky) applies only to the name. This restaurant will win you over with its cuisine: meat dishes, fish, and vegetarian options coexist harmoniously, without forgetting the ever‑present risottos, available à la carte or in tasting menus. Among these, Chocolate Passion stands out, where chocolate – expertly dosed – appears in every course. After all, they call themselves a “cioccoristoreria” (a playful portmanteau of chocolate and restaurant).

Radici ristorante in vigna

€€Piedmontese, Modern Cuisine

The Relais Le Marne occupies the top floor of this building in a verdant setting overlooking the estate’s vineyards, while the ground floor is home to the restaurant. In the latter, a late-19C, brick-vaulted ceiling combines with clean lines and designer-style furniture to create a warm and attractive ambience. The cuisine is regional in flavour and finished with a light modern touch – there’s also a vegetarian tasting menu option. The excellent wine list includes the Mura Mura wines produced on the estate itself.

L'Archivolto - Osteria Nostrale

€€€Piedmontese, Traditional Cuisine

Situated on Ovada’s main square, this restaurant has the pleasant friendly ambience of an attractive trattoria, while its menu takes guests on a delicious culinary journey through the Piedmont region, including local specialities such as home-made tajarin pasta, braised beef in Ovada wine with mashed potato, and the local bunet dessert (finanziera stew also makes an occasional appearance). The restaurant is also a wine bar/boutique offering a selection of wines, including different Barolo labels (presented area by area) and aperitifs served both at lunchtime and dinner.

Mirepuà Food Lab

€€Traditional Cuisine, Piedmontese

Situated in a picturesque medieval village in the Monferrato hills, this restaurant serves classic Piedmontese cuisine with plenty of meat options, alongside a few specialties from the chef’s native Liguria, including fish and seafood dishes.

Il Cascinalenuovo

€€€Piedmontese, Modern Cuisine

Having been under the watchful eye of chef Walter Ferretto for decades, Il Cascinalenuovo serves classic, seasonal cuisine which celebrates local traditions in a glorious array of Piedmontese dishes, such as the region’s famous plin (filled pasta) served in a napkin or with a roast meat sauce, tongue millefeuille and pigeon. The menu also includes more contemporary-style recipes such as the “artichoke and artichoke” dish or the lightly fried catch of the day, while the extensive and carefully curated wine list focuses largely on Piedmont. In fine weather, book a table in the attractive outdoor

Enoteca di Canelli - Casa Crippa

€€Modern Cuisine, Piedmontese

Occupying a late-19C palazzo, in what was a historic wine cellar right up to the late 1960s, this family-run restaurant serves carefully presented, regional cuisine with a lightly creative and contemporary twist. A good example is the “carne cruda alla monferrina” (a kind of beef tartare) served with a Parmesan cream and hazelnuts.

San Marco

€€Piedmontese, Classic Cuisine

This long-established restaurant in the Asti region has been open for over 70 years and is still renowned for its regional cuisine served in a classic-style dining room. Dishes include cardoons with Raschera cheese fondue, the famous agnolottini del plin (a type of ravioli), and the Piedmontese bunet which is part of a trio of desserts that includes hazelnut tart and zabaglione with Canelli muscat wine.

Christian & Manuel

€€€Modern Cuisine

This restaurant features sophisticated, creative cooking and top quality ingredients, without forgetting the culinary traditions of the area and region. Therefore, don't be surprised by the special attention reserved for rice: the menu offers a selection of twenty risottos, but also a lot of delicious land and sea specialities.

Da Carla

€€Lombardian, Traditional Cuisine

Once a mill, this restaurant still stands next to its old canal which lends the setting a delightful bucolic ambience echoed in the warm, welcoming dining room. Highlights on the menu include risottos, frog’s legs, snails and goose - based dishes, as well as cured meats. Inviting guestrooms complete this delightfully rustic picture.

Hosteria La Cave Cantù

€€€Italian, Modern Cuisine

Situated within the 18C Cantù monastery, now also home to a museum and library, this modern restaurant with a friendly ambience in its dining rooms and wine cellar also boasts an attractive outdoor space and a convenient car park. The menu features personalised cuisine with the occasional exotic influence prepared by the owner-chef (his wife, who works front of house and oversees the excellent wine list, is from Ecuador). The result is colourful, generous and beautifully presented cuisine which is full of flavour.

Madama Vigna

€Piedmontese, Farm to table

This restuarant has a good wine list with a focus on local labels, as well as an excellent selection of regional specialities on the menu. Dishes include agnolotti (a type of stuffed pasta) with fondue, Piedmontese beef, Villanova chicken and the inevitable bunet dessert.

Novanta

€€Lombardian

Situated in the Bassa Pavese region and easily accessible via the A21, Novanta is a classic, rustic-style restaurant with a warm and authentic feel. At lunchtime, the menu offers simple, genuine dishes, while in the evening and at the weekend the cuisine takes on a more gourmet and regional flavour. Duck takes pride of place on the menu, featuring in numerous dishes, and is an important ingredient in the delicious ragù served with fusilloni pasta. The extensive wine list features local and international labels, including an interesting 2012 Wollenweider Riesling Renano from Germany’s Moselle r

Osteria Cascina dei Fiori

€€Piedmontese, Traditional Cuisine

This restaurant’s warm, elegant and rustic atmosphere with wooden furniture and exposed beams provides the setting for its seasonally inspired, regional cuisine. The experienced owners are welcoming and attentive, while the menu features specialities such as frogs’ leg and courgette flower risotto.

Trattoria di Coronate

€€Country cooking, Traditional Cuisine

Housed in a splendid 16C farmhouse just a few minutes from the beautiful Morimondo abbey, this restaurant has an elegant and friendly ambience. The wooden ceiling and furniture in the dining room gives it a warm and welcoming feel, while the cuisine, deeply rooted in the region, is reinterpreted with a contemporary twist. The delicious options on the menu include highlights such as quail breast with a thigh-meat “lollipop” and ravioli stuffed with braised beef.

Stefano Paganini alla Corte degli Alfieri

€€Modern Cuisine, Piedmontese

Within the walls of Castello di Magliano Alfieri – a place suspended in time, with a magnificent frescoed hall and soaring ceilings overlooking the hills of Langhe and Roero – chef Paganini’s cuisine takes shape, deftly balancing local tradition and innovation. Two main offerings are available: the traditional menu, “Viaggio in Piemonte (Journey Through Piedmont),” and the “A Occhi Chiusi (Eyes Closed)” menu, customizable in three, four, or five courses according to guests’ preferences. It is in this latter menu that the chef gives full rein to his creativity, crafting bespoke dishes and perso

Cascina Vittoria

€€€Traditional Cuisine, Farm to table

Situated in a rural setting surrounded by rice fields outside Milan, this restaurant specialises in home-made pasta and breads, vegetables grown in its own garden, and Piedmontese meat cooked in traditional fashion over a barbecue grill. Takeaway produce is also available for purchase.

Antinè

€€Piedmontese

Manuel Bouchard’s cuisine impressed our inspectors thanks to striking features such as his minimalist approach and the use of just a few well-chosen ingredients. Traditional recipes, such as plin pasta and Fassona beef, feature on the menu alongside more alternative, imaginative dishes (including fresh- and saltwater fish). This elegant restaurant is located on the first floor of a building in the old town, just a stone’s throw from the medieval tower. A warm welcome and an excellent wine list complete the picture.

Campamac

€€€Piedmontese, Traditional Cuisine

A real gourmet inn which serves traditional Piedmontese dishes made from excellent ingredients alongside top-quality meats cooked on the barbecue grill. An elegant ambience with a deliberately retro feel, which is beautifully maintained and has plenty of charm.

Marc Lanteri

€€Piedmontese, Contemporary

Situated right next to the Fratelli Massucco winery, with which it shares its comfortable outdoor spaces as well as stunning views of the surrounding hills and vineyards, this restaurant is run by Marc Lanteri and Amy Bellotti, partners in life and work, who have chosen this setting for their new Piedmontese adventure. Their cuisine is full of individual character, with three tasting menus (including a vegetarian option featuring produce grown in their own garden) and dishes also available à la carte style. Local ingredients and recipes naturally take centre stage, always enhanced by small tou

La RiMa

€€Contemporary, Italian Contemporary

This restaurant in the heart of the town serves excellent contemporary cuisine (meat and fish, plus a few vegetarian options). The menu features dishes such as fregola sarda (a type of couscous) with tomato, buffalo mozzarella, friggitelli peppers and fried capers, with a personalised twist added by talented owner-chef Matteo Ridoni.

Tre Scalini

€€Country cooking, Contemporary

The menu at this restaurant features meat and seasonal ingredients served in personalised recipes and contemporary-style dishes. There are also three tasting menus: the main one consists of eight courses prepared by the talented chef. The restaurant brings to mind a modern bistro with its warm ambience and attentive service.

Visione Restaurant and Living

€€€Contemporary, Piedmontese

Chef Samuele Di Murro presents a proposal structured around three tasting menus: one rooted in tradition, one more creative and contemporary, and a third – “a mano libera”, or freestyle – that gives full rein to the inspiration of the moment. The dishes are, however, also available à la carte for a more flexible experience.The restaurant is set within Casa Nicolini, an elegant hotel property nestled in a tranquil and panoramic position. Through the dining room’s broad picture windows, the gaze opens across the surrounding hills, while in the warmer months the terrace plays host to the bar and

Osteria Dell'Unione

€€Traditional Cuisine, Country cooking

In the heart of the Langhe del Barbaresco, this osteria preserves the convivial spirit of traditional establishments from times past. The atmosphere is warm and familial, while aromas and flavors immediately evoke the home cooking of recipes handed down through generations, and prepared to order. The menu celebrates the cornerstones of authentic tradition: from free-range chicken cacciatore to the soft, celebrated spinach frittatas, dishes deceptively simple in appearance, yet revealing a precise hand respectful of Piedmontese culinary heritage. The wine list, well-structured and fairly priced

Prato Gaio

€€Country cooking, Traditional Cuisine

The restaurant trade is in the family genes: already an inn in the 19C, the Prato Gaio takes inspiration from the cuisine of the Oltrepò region. A selection of traditional specialities alongside dishes reinterpreted with flair and imagination are served. An essential stop for anyone looking for local flavour.

Io e Luna

€€Regional Cuisine, Contemporary

This classic-style restaurant serving updated regional cuisine offers views of the surrounding hills from its attractive outdoor terrace.

Villa Tiboldi

€€Piedmontese, Contemporary

A delightful combination of good food and a romantic ambience in this old restored farmhouse surrounded by hills. Top - quality cuisine and a wine cellar that is well worth a visit.

Antica Osteria del Ponte

€€€Italian Contemporary

This renowned restaurant in Lombardy has made its mark on the history of Italian cuisine and now has a new young couple at the helm and a new classic-contemporary menu. There’s also an interesting and reasonably priced three-dish menu at lunchtime, as well as the option of ordering an informal gastronomic picnic box. The beautiful natural setting of Cassinetta di Lugagnano and its canal completes the picture.

Antica Trattoria del Gallo

€€Lombardian

A splendid example of a country trattoria, which has been delighting its guests with typical dishes from Lombardy for over a century. Meals are served either in the attractive vintage-style dining room or, in fine weather, outdoors under the Virginia creeper and mature wisteria. Truly enchanting!

Marcelin

€€€Country cooking, Creative

The dishes on the menu are often creative but usually maintain a link with the local area, its products and its recipes, imaginatively reinterpreted by the chef.

Impronta

€€Mediterranean Cuisine, Contemporary

An elegant restaurant that has the feel of a private home, with its beautiful light-wood tables. The Sicilian origins of talented chef Andrea Colombara are reflected in his dishes, which have a strong Mediterranean flavour. Highlights on the menu include delicious mullet with caponata which is served with onions, pine nuts, capers and small vegetables in a sweet and sour sauce.

Ape Vino e Cucina

€€Piedmontese, Contemporary

This attractive restaurant in the heart of Alba, the gastronomic capital of the Langhe, is home to chef Damiano Nigro who has previous experience in Michelin-starred restaurants in the area. The restaurant serves aperitif snacks, tapas and top-quality cocktails alongside its delicious, generously portioned meals which, as you might expect in Piedmont, have a traditional flavour. The pasta, bread, desserts and ice-cream are all homemade, while on our last visit in the summer we particularly enjoyed the maccheroncini with scampi and peppers, and the exquisite Fassona beef with a red-wine sauce a

Osteria del Borgo

€€Regional Cuisine, Italian Contemporary

Located in the heart of the historic center, this restaurant is distinguished by its warmly welcoming and attentive management. The cuisine alternates between fish and meat dishes, prepared with a personal touch yet still rooted in tradition. Among the desserts, highlights include the indulgent bunet or zabaione served with canestrelli cookies.

Ventuno.1

€€Piedmontese, Mediterranean Cuisine

Major refurbishment at this renowned restaurant has given it the feel of an informal, welcoming contemporary bistro. Don’t miss the “Napule” tasting menu, which offers just four courses that include anchovies, cavatelli pasta and Neapolitan meatballs in a nod to the owner’s origins. Over time, the wine list has been extended and improved, with wines now stored in a new cellar. Some of the ingredients used in the dishes can also be purchased to take home.

GioEle

€€Classic Cuisine, Contemporary

In the heart of the town, guests are received with professionalism and gracious warmth in a lively setting, carefully considered in its details and characterised by a measured elegance. The gastronomic offering moves within the tradition, reinterpreted with a contemporary sensitivity, alternating between dishes from the land and the sea. With the arrival of the warmer months, the experience is further enriched by tables set out in the pleasant internal courtyard or on the terrace, ideal for savouring the atmosphere to the full.

Lalibera

€€Piedmontese, Traditional Cuisine

In the heart of Alba, just a stone's throw from the cathedral, this refined and elegant restaurant offers guests a warm and simple welcome. The aromas of Langhe cuisine combine with the chefs' creativity to deliver dishes that reflect the region's flavours with taste and harmony. The wine list, lovingly curated by Flavia, offers a wide variety of labels, with Piedmontese wines taking centre stage.

Osteria dell'Arco

€€Piedmontese, Traditional Cuisine

Enjoy a warm family welcome at this centrally located restaurant with an internal courtyard, where the menu features a good choice of traditional and authentic dishes full of flavour. The restaurant is run by the same friendly managers as the renowned and popular Boccondivino in Bra, where the Slow Food concept was born. Booking ahead is always a good option.

Trattoria del Bollito

€€Piedmontese, Regional Cuisine

This trattoria in the heart of Alba welcomes guests into a warm, family atmosphere, where wood panelling and smiling staff create a sense of intimacy. The service is dynamic and polite, while aromas from the kitchen evoke Piedmontese tradition. The carefully curated wine list celebrates local labels from throughout the Langhe, inviting guests to discover authentic flavours. One of the most popular dishes is tajarin with rabbit and hazelnuts: thin strands of pasta paired with delicate meat and crunchy hazelnuts, creating a delicious and comforting balance.

La Locanda dei Beccaria

€€Traditional Cuisine

Housed in the village’s historic wine cellar, this well - kept, rustic - style restaurant with typical wooden ceilings serves traditional, regional cuisine.

Enoclub

€€Piedmontese, Italian Contemporary

Under the arcades of a piazza named after Michele Ferrero, this restaurant has a simple, modern ambience with walls covered with wine bottles, as well as friendly, efficient female staff. The beautifully prepared Piedmontese cuisine is showcased on an à la carte and a tasting menu, accompanied by an impressive selection of quality wine.

Hostaria dai Musi

€€Piedmontese, Seafood

Offering a limited à la carte that includes fish dishes (including raw options) which vary according to market availability, this restaurant serves what it describes as “typically modern cuisine”. The breaded and fried anchovies with a typical saor sauce and lemon gel are particularly good, plus the menu features a selection of typical regional specialities. The pleasant setting is enhanced by the backdrop of the large central square in a pedestrianised area on the edge of the old town. The drinks menu includes an excellent selection of wines, plus a good choice of local beers.

Antica Osteria Magenes

€€€Italian, Modern Cuisine

This fascinating restaurant occupying an old house renovated in modern style comes as a surprise given its location in a small village deep in the countryside. Enjoy traditional cuisine reinterpreted in a playful and original way in the well-tended garden, where six exclusive tables provide the perfect setting for an intimate and romantic alfresco dinner.

Cravero - Osteria Contemporanea

€€Classic Cuisine

Warm colours such as teal and ochre give this restaurant a cosy and welcoming ambience. The cuisine here is authentic and traditional in style, with dishes based on top-quality local ingredients accompanied by a choice of regional wines. There’s also an outdoor area for summer dining.

Antica Osteria Moirago

€€€Italian Contemporary, Seafood

This old monastery in Moirago, overlooking the Naviglio Pavese canal, was founded in 1250 and converted into an inn as early as 1478. Centuries may have passed, but the tradition of hospitality continues in the building’s enclosed painted portico, as well as in its two warm and atmospheric dining rooms. The chef’s Puglian origins explain the abundant use of vegetables and raw fish dishes, while in winter the cuisine takes on a more northern Italian flavour. Good selection of wines by the glass.

San Genesio

€€Piedmontese, Contemporary

Commanding a dominant position in the heart of this small hamlet, this historic restaurant — lovingly maintained through the years — has found renewed vigour since 2017 under a passionate and accomplished stewardship (here, fittingly, sommelier Simone’s christening was once celebrated). From the dining room and expansive terrace, one’s gaze sweeps across the surrounding landscape, and on the clearest days the vista extends even further, offering a panorama of considerable enchantment.The kitchen remains faithful to tradition, yet interpreted with contemporary freshness in its presentations and