La Cascina Della Musica

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

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

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

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.