La Maggiorina

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.