Ristorante Madama Piola

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Behind the market at Piazza Madama Cristina. Giant photos of agnolotti on the walls, soft lighting with table lamps on French-style tables, and an open kitchen. The menù draws on the tradition of the “Piola”, the old osteria. While waiting for antipasti, you can try trout tartare with panna and spring onion, hazelnut (€12), paté della Piola (€12), or insalata russa veg (€14). Then baked onion stuffed with salsiccia, seasonal vegetable flan, and tonno di coniglio (all €14). Tradition also shines in the primi, with homemade pasta: agnolotti and gnocchi served with ragù, sugo d’arrosto, tomato, burro e salvia, or in broth, as well as a hearty minestrone with trippa (€14). Among the secondi: bollito misto with various sauces served hot in a tureen, plus trippa al rosso, cervo with mushrooms, and stewed baccalà (€16-18). Desserts are traditional: tiramisù in a cup, baked pear with chocolate, and zabaglione (€7 each). The wine carta is extensive, from house wine by the glass to a wide range of labels, almost entirely Piedmontese, with pleasant surprises. The menù degustazion5e costs €45; choosing à la carta, the bill does not exceed €50, drinks excluded.

Osteria 12 Arcate

Osteria 12 Arcate

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Inside a renovated cascina, welcoming spaces ideal for families, friends, events and ceremonies. A “convivial cuisine” based on sustainability and seasonality, with simple but authentic traditional dishes and excellent value for money. At lunch, Tuesday to Friday, a smart menu with 1 dish at €12, two at €16 and dessert included at €20, with cover, water and bread included. The primi are generous, the secondi light with seasonal sides, and desserts homemade. In the evening and on Saturdays, the offer expands: antipasto misto piemontese with acciughe al bagnetto, vitello tonnato, trote in carpione, giardiniera and tomino with honey (€15). Among the primi: corn gnocchi with Castelmagno (€14), ricotta cannelloni with a hint of the sea, or chestnut tajarin with ragù of hare (€16), as well as ravioli with three arrosti (€15). For secondi: venison medallion with pomegranate sauce, porcini mushrooms and potatoes (€18), or guancia of suckling pig in red wine with polenta and chicory (€15). Vegetarian options are always available. Desserts range from panna cotta with chestnuts and zabaione to chocolate and hazelnut fondant (€6). On Sundays, fixed menu at €35 (€15 for children), with 3 Piedmontese antipasti, 2 primi, beef brasato and chocolate fondant. Wine cellar with selected Piedmontese labels at affordable prices.

Ristorante Malò

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Among the hills of Alto Monferrato, with charming views of the Alps, the restaurant offers traditional dishes and typical products, including a fantastic salume, the “Filetto baciato.” In the kitchen, Cinzia works with care and skill, while the dining room is warmly managed by her husband Enrico. In love with the village, they reopened this restaurant with a long tradition, documented by photos and records hanging on the walls of the large dining room, with its black-and-white marble floor and wide windows overlooking woods and mountains. On display, many bottles of local wines listed on the carta with honest pricing. The cuisine features interesting antipasti such as terrina di bollito misto, battuta a coltello with tartufo nero, and a vegetable flan with toma d’alpeggio; fresh homemade pasta like tagliatelle and the classic plin with three meats; among secondi: bollito, fritto misto alla piemontese, and game. A wide selection of cured meats and cheeses from local producers, and creative desserts. The menù follows the rhythm of the seasons, where tradition and seasonality are interpreted with inventiveness by the cook. Generous portions and excellent value for money. For a meal, the cost ranges between €40 and €60

Ristorante Il Carrettino

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In a strategic area to reach the airports of Milan, Turin and Genoa, and close to large shopping and tourist centers, the restaurant is housed in a tastefully renovated farmhouse. It includes a large hotel with meeting and conference rooms, and a restaurant, recommended both for those seeking a convenient venue for ceremonies and for those wishing to try good local cuisine. The property is surrounded by wide green areas, with ample parking and children’s play zones. At “Carrettino”, menù di lavoro starting from €19 and a rich menù degustazione from €38, guests can enjoy traditional Piedmontese dishes, filled pasta, risotti, Fassone beef and veal, as well as specialties made with buffalo meat—lean and easily digestible—such as prosciutto and salamini cooked on the grill. The meat comes from animals born in Italy and raised with respect for nature, with care for their diet and welfare, on the Fabbrica farm nearby, managed, like the hotel and restaurant, by the owner, his wife, and their team. The farm’s meat and products can also be purchased at the shop near the entrance. In season, not to be missed is the delicious fragola di Tortona, a Slow Food presidium.

La Taverna di Fra Fiusch

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In the charming village of Revigliasco, just a few kilometers from Turin, inside a late 19th-century cascina, intimate and welcoming, you’ll find Fra’ Fiusch, where chef Ugo Fontanone mentored a generation of young chefs who now work in restaurants of varying fame. On the hillside, it’s always a pleasure to rediscover Piedmontese classics, sometimes joined by more innovative creations. Here you can taste vitello tonnato all’antica maniera, peaches with porcini, or lingua salmistrata with peppers in salsa verde. Not to be missed are tajarin with ragù langarolo of chicken livers and salsiccia, agnolotti del plin with meat and burro d’alpeggio, but also those filled with donkey meat, and risotto with toma di Murazzano, pears, and coffee. For secondi: finanziera, lamb cutlet with raspberries, or seared prawns on hazelnut cream. For dessert: fagottini with apples and cognà, and goat blue gelato with pear sorbet. The carta dei vini is extensive, featuring Piedmontese excellences and a rich selection of Italian wines with a few French gems. Cheese selection also noteworthy. Prices range from €35 to €48

Ristorante Les Fleurs

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Tiziano and Nathalie welcome guests with warmth and professionalism to their restaurant on the road to Pila, 12 km from Aosta. The cuisine blends tradition with a touch of creativity, always refined and seasonal. The menù changes often, paired with a small but excellent wine list, mainly local labels. Perfect for a quick lunch, a romantic dinner, or a meal with friends and children, the dining room offers a breathtaking view of Aosta—like being on a plane! In winter, soups of mushrooms, potatoes, and rye appear, along with Valdostan classics such as crespelle filled with Fontina D.O.P. and ham, baked au gratin. First courses include wild boar ravioli, pumpkin tortellone, and fresh egg tagliatelle with chickpea cream, guanciale, and rosemary. Among the secondi, the tagliata di Fassone with Renette apple compote, spicy sauce, and green pepper sauce, served on a handcrafted plate, stands out. Children’s menù available, and in summer meals can be enjoyed on the terrace at lunch or dinner.

Trattoria l’Oca Fòla

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In the Cit Turin district, among Liberty-style villas and Renzo Piano’s skyscraper near Porta Susa, stands L’Oca Fòla, a trattoria reminiscent of the old “piole”, offering rustic Piedmontese cuisine with innovative touches. Owners Massimo Miglietta and Paola Barberis serve antipasti such as battuta di fassone with citron and bergamot jam, pistachios, seirass and balsamic reduction, crostatina salata with kohlrabi and toma DOP on almond pesto, and tuna carpaccio with citrus, artichoke salad and pomegranate (€14). Among the primi: agnolotti del plin with shiitake mushrooms in porcini broth, and tagliolini with ragù bianco of capocollo and a nest of crispy leeks (€14). For secondi: trippa in white wine with red cabbage, chili confit tomatoes (€22), and finanziera piemontese (€24). Both traditional and creative desserts are available (€6). The cantina, rich in Piedmontese wines, is displayed in wooden niches. Menù settimanale up to €40, and on Sundays menù fisso at €33 with 2 antipasti, 2 primi, one secondo and a dessert. Warm atmosphere with exposed brickwork and wooden furnishings. Massimo, a sommelier, handles pairings, while Paola, a langarola cook, conveys her passion: “food must be a moment of joy.”

 

 

Osteria Rabezzana

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Enoteca Rabezzana, in central Turin near Piazza Solferino, was founded in 1911 when the great-grandfather of the current owner, from the province of Asti, opened a shop for his own wines. After various moves and generations, since 2016 the osteria and enoteca has been located on Via San Francesco d’Assisi, next to Pastificio Giustetti, run by Franco’s uncles, the current owner. The venue is set in a spacious basement room reminiscent of French caves, where guests can enjoy Monferrato specialties enriched with Sicilian influences, linked to chef Giuseppe Zizzo’s origins. On the menu: antipasti such as carne battuta al coltello, vitello tonnato alla vecchia maniera, or tartare of gambero rosa e viola with citrus pan brioche (€13-18). Among the primi: fresh pasta from Pastificio Giustetti, from agnolotti vecchio Piemonte to casarecce alla Norma or tagliolini alle cime di rapa (€13-14.50). For secondi: costolette d’agnello allo scottadito and oven-baked turbot fillet (€24-26). For desserts: bonet and cremino alle nocciole alongside zeppole and strudel (€7). The carta dei vini boasts over 900 labels. Worth noting is the “Buta Stupa” initiative, the custom of resealing an unfinished bottle to take it home. Average spend: €35-45.

Ristorante Monti

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Just steps from piazza Adriano, Ristorante Monti serves genuine Piedmontese cuisine. Their specialties include traditional dishes such as vitello tonnato della nonna, the famous plin alla cordunà (ravioli served in a napkin without sauce), and the classic fritto misto alla piemontese in three versions: regular or vegetarian (16 pieces at €24) and gran fritto misto (35 pieces at €48). On the savory side: chicken and pork loin milanese, veal meatballs, brains, granelle and liver. On the sweet side: semolino, prune, banana and amaretto. A menù degustazione is available at €45. The à la carte menu offers Piedmont classics such as trippa, batsoa (pig’s trotters), filetto Torino (breaded with grissini, also known as Grissinopoli) and finanziera, Cavour’s favorite dish with chicken offal. Desserts feature zabajone, bonet and hazelnut torta from Cortemilia. The wine list includes prestigious regional labels as well as bottles from small producers. The restaurant also joins the Buta Stupa initiative, allowing guests to take home an unfinished bottle.

Agriturismo Maison Rosset

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At Maison Rosset farmhouse, Camillo’s warmth and professionalism make guests feel at home in a romantic, welcoming setting. On the ground floor, once the canteen for farm workers, the dining rooms still feature stone floors, vaulted brick ceilings, and a large fireplace where polenta, always on the menù, cooks slowly. The chef offers different menù options (40 € for adults, 15 € for children up to 12), seasonal and rooted in local traditions, showcasing products from the farm itself. Typical Valdostan specialties gain a unique touch thanks to homegrown ingredients. Highlights include crostini with butter, honey, and lardo, paté and flan; among the primi, polenta, gnocchi, and vegetable creams; and the juniper-scented carne salata, truly outstanding. To close, a board of farmhouse blue cheeses with fennel and juniper. Save room for dessert: the ice cream with hot chocolate and the polenta with fonduta are simply unforgettable.