Terme Di Monte Valenza

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.