Ristorante Venaria Reale “Da Matteo”

Just minutes from Cherasco and Pollenzo, near the UNESCO Langhe hills, Ristorante Albergo Venaria Reale “Da Matteo” in Narzole offers authentic Piedmontese hospitality. Originally an 18th-century hunting lodge tied to local lore of Napoleon’s visit in 1796, the inn is now warmly run by Matteo and his son Luca. The menu celebrates regional classics: Fassona beef tartare, vitello tonnato, Bra sausage, handmade plin ravioli, tajarin with mushrooms, and slow-cooked braised beef, enhanced in autumn by white and black truffles. Homemade desserts like bonet and panna cotta are paired with fine local wines including Barolo and Barbera. Offering tasting menus around 35 euros alongside comfortable hotel rooms, Venaria Reale is the perfect culinary stop for exploring Alba, Bra, and the surrounding countryside, seamlessly combining history, tradition, and great value.