Hotel Medea

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.