Osteria 12 Arcate

Inside a farmhouse of the sixteenth century, this place represents in terms of architecture a valid example of how you can blend culture, history and modernity. We are in the Borgo Vittoria district. Surrounded by modern buildings, in what was once the first countryside of the city, stands the Osteria 12 Arcate. The restaurant is developped in various rooms, which once housed the stables. In a pleasantly furnished environment with vintage photographs on the walls, you can enjoy exquisite Piedmontese cuisine. Among the appetisers to mention is the “hunched cardoon” flan with toma blue cheese fondue, the Fassona silverside in mustard crust and tuna sauce, the Battuta di Fassona with Langhe hazelnuts. Among the first courses: tajarin with sausage sauce or the classic agnolotti with hazelnut sauce, chestnut dumplings with game sauce. The second courses vary from fried rack of lamb with guinea fowl (faraona) with chestnuts and persimmon stuffing, the classic sliced Fassona meat on a bed of black cabbage. On Fridays fresh seafood, including the traditional fried codfish with “red sauce”. Desserts in line with tradition: bonet, panna cotta and fruitcakes. In the cellar all the classic red and white Piedmontese wines. An interesting menu of 3 starters, two tastings of first courses and a second at 35 €. Tasting menu under 50 €, including drinks.

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