Ristorante Santa Marta

In Mazzè, a stone’s throw from the castle (which is currently closed to visitors), Marinella Toscani and her daughter Ilaria Lauricella’s restaurant is housed in a former church dedicated to Saint Martha. Careful renovation has preserved the brick vaults and altar, integrating modern and designer elements. Three rooms spread over two floors offer elegant and intimate settings, with floral details and carefully laid tables. Marinella’s cuisine revisits the Canavese tradition with seasonal and local products. The tasting menu (€39) offers veal with tuna sauce without mayonnaise or caramelised Andezeno onions, squares of fresh pasta with gorgonzola and walnuts, veal cheeks with Nebbiolo or soft goat’s cheese with fruit and dried fruit, and a dessert of your choice. The à la  arte menu includes gnocchi with morel mushrooms and plantain, plin ai tre arrosti, Mediterranean leccia with mandarin coulis and braised vegetables, and the traditional finanziera. Desserts  nclude tarte tatin, hazelnut cake, chocolate tart and gorgonzola semifreddo with orange sauce. Marinella is assisted in the kitchen by Matteo Esposito, while in the dining room, sommelier Ilaria guides guests with professionalism. The wine cellar offers local labels, sparkling wines and Italian and foreign wines.