Le Teste di Rapa

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In the historic center, a restaurant with an unusual name, bright and welcoming, decorated in shabby style. The cuisine is sincere and creative, with dishes prepared with care and served with grace and kindness. The team is entirely female. The menù changes monthly according to the seasons. Between tradition and creativity, the antipasti include, alongside Piedmontese classics such as vitello tonnato, insalata russa, and battuta di Fassone, a porcini flan with pepper sauce and an egg pochè with teriyaki sauce (€10–17). Among the primi: passatello romagnolo with squid, pumpkin risotto with gorgonzola cream and hazelnuts, and the ever-present traditional agnolotti del plin with sugo d’arrosto (€12–14). For the secondi: tasty rack of lamb, tagliata with house sauce (a surprise!), and roasted octopus with purple cauliflower cream. Worth trying is the “Tutti d’accordo” Piedmontese sushi selection, made in Asti, with 24 mixed maki rolls paired with carne cruda di Fassone and local flavors (€30). Desserts include torta soffice with chocolate and hazelnut, panna cotta with caramel, and the timeless bonet (€6–7). The wine list is carefully curated, with local selections.

Locanda Roma

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At the beginning of the town centre is this restaurant with cosy rooms and large windows overlooking the surrounding hills. The business has been run by the Salis family for many years, under the direction of mother Lina, an expert cook, and her three children, Massimo, the chef, and Lorenzo and Loredana, who take care of the dining room. The first courses are unmissable, both the tajarin with meat sauce and the agnolotti del plin with roast sauce or, if you wish, with butter and lavender, served in a characteristic glass ‘Burnia’. Among the main courses, another typical dish is the
Piedmontese fritto misto, both savoury and sweet, not to be missed. Also roast pork or veal, and boiled meats, always tasty and inviting thanks to the superior quality of the meat from local farms. Desserts are also a must, in addition to the classic bonet, hazelnut cake, meringue, very tempting mini-parfaits are served in various flavours, pistachio, hazelnut, strawberry, cream, to end lunch or dinner on a sweet note. The tasting menu costs 40 Euro.

Locanda Zi’ Pepe’

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Opened in 2024, it immediately established itself as  a prominent address in the Cuneo area, thanks in part to its delicious and original raw tartares. Run by chef Giuseppe Colletti, famous for his experience in renowned London restaurants and nicknamed the “chef to the stars” because his clients include Tom Hanks, Naomi Campbell, José Mourinho and Barack Obama. The chef chose San Chiaffredo, where his wife Antonella has lived for over 20 years, to offer a welcoming environment where the chef ’s style and his wife’s quality service create an authentically convivial atmosphere. The cuisine combines Ligurian tradition with Piedmontese creativity, offering fish-based dishes and much more. The best Piedmontese products are combined with Ligurian specialities such as extra virgin olive oil, Taggiasca olives and Pra’ pesto, as well as Pigato and Vermentino di Ortovero wines. The seasonal menus feature lively and colourful dishes, often based on fish accompanied by sprouts, flowers and seasonal fruit, such as the raw fish with nasturtium sprouts, beetroot and peas. Excellent value for money, with à la carte prices ranging from £30 to £40. Initially open only for dinner, it now also offers an interesting tasting menu for £29 on Sunday lunchtimes.

Antica locanda Il Duca Bianco

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The restaurant is located inside an elegant building near the center of the town. Inside it is bright and spacious with modern decorand in the summer you can have lunch in the small garden  outside or in the nicely shaded terrace. The quality of chef Vito’s cuisine is guaranteed because of the products he uses as well as his ability in preparing traditional Piedmontese dishes with a touch of creativity. The appetizers alone are worth your while: you can have the “vitello tonnato” prepared according to the original Langarola recipe, tongue in green sauce or the peppers with “bagna cauda”. The first courses are delicious from the donkey meat ravioli to the typical plin agnolotti as well as the cheese gnocchi with truffles and the tajarin with wild boar ragout. The desserts are great as well including the “bunet della nonna” and the hazelnut cake with English cream. You’ll surely feel welcomed by the kind and smiling staff. Suitable prices, around 40 euro for an entire meal.

Osteria San Marco

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Dal 2015 lo chef pugliese Claudio Panebianco, affiancato dalla sorella Mariarosa in sala, guida l’osteria di via San Marco a Chivasso, che ha abbandonato lo storico nome “Del Monferrato” per assumere quello della via. L’ambiente, accogliente e ricco di storia, propone oggi una cucina moderna che fonde tradizione piemontese e radici pugliesi, con incursioni internazionali. Piatti  preparati al momento con ingredienti freschi, acquistati quotidianamente, e l’olio extravergine prodotto nei terreni di famiglia caratterizzano l’offerta. Tra gli antipasti figurano carne cruda con maionese alla bagna cauda,  alici marinate con crema di fave e strudel di verdure con curcuma. Le paste fresche fatte in casa sono il punto di forza: agnolotti di ossobuco al burro di nocciola, pici  cacio e pepe e i paccheri al ragù di pesce, tra i più apprezzati. Nei secondi, medaglione di vitello, tagliata, baccalà con verdure e pescato del giorno. I dolci seguono le stagioni e la creatività dello  chef. Due i menu degustazione: carne a 40 €e pesce a 45; alla carta i prezzi salgono ma restano competitivi. La cantina spazia dal Piemonte alla Puglia, con qualche bollicina francese. Nascosto  rispetto al passeggio principale, il locale è oggi un riferimento per chi cerca sapori autentici e un servizio familiare.

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Ristorante Santa Marta

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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.

LOCANDA DEL SOLE    CHIVASSO

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On a central street in Chivasso, just steps from the historic center and the station, the Locanda has welcomed guests since 2007 on Via Roma, after its original opening in 1988. The restaurant is a point of reference for those seeking traditional Piedmontese cuisine, prepared with local and seasonal products. At lunch, a menù with fresh pasta and a choice of one dish among four antipasti and four secondi is available for €17. Among the specialties: agnolotti with three meats, prepared daily, along with lasagne, cannelloni and gnocchi. The menù degustazione (€35) includes carne cruda with Castelmagno, vitello tonnato with salsa antica, vegetable quiche, ravioli del plin with burro Occelli, arrosto della vena, and bonet with mou. On the carta you’ll find dishes such as gnocchi with ragù bianco of rabbit, risotto with asparagus and guanciale, cappello del prete, and lamb shank with beer. Among desserts: torta di nocciole, tiramisù, and zuppetta di frutta. The kitchen is led by chefs Sara Buzio and Luca Gamba, who, together with their mother Daniela, historic owner and maître de salle, also run the catering business. The restaurant combines elegant and welcoming interiors, a veranda surrounded by greenery, and attentive, family-style service.

RISTORANTE SAN GENESIO   Castagneto Po

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A reference point for refined cuisine blending innovation and local tradition. The panoramic location on the Turin hills creates a charming atmosphere, perfect for an informal lunch or a romantic dinner. Interiors are bright and elegant, focused on simplicity and comfort, while the veranda and terrace offer breathtaking views. Hospitality is overseen by Simone Capello, an expert in wine selection: the carta includes Italian and French labels, with particular attention to bollicine, at accessible prices. Service is attentive but informal, ensuring a relaxed mood. Chef Gianni Spegis presents a menù alternating reinterpretations of Piedmontese classics with innovative dishes. Among antipasti: acciughe al verde, battuta al coltello and vitello tonnato sit alongside creations like roasted octopus in Takoyaki. The primi range from Carnaroli di Baraggia with toma, fig saba and confit shallot to agnolotti della nonna ai tre arrosti. For secondi: sottofiletto in Grissinopoli and Finanziera with rooster combs and Marsala. Desserts follow the seasons: warm tortino with zabajone alla Malvasia or torta di nocciola. Excellent value for money: the menù degustazione (€80, wines excluded) offers a complete experience.

RISTORANTE GIACHINO   Chivasso

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In the heart of Chivasso, the restaurant welcomes guests in a modern, warm atmosphere, with open kitchen, wood and brick details, and vintage photographs. The history of the place is deeply tied to the Giachino family, now in its fourth generation. In 2016, after ten years in Murisengo, Gian Luigi and his son Alessandro reopened here, bringing with them experience and passion: the former in the kitchen, the latter specializing in pastry and leavened products. The offering combines Piedmontese tradition with creativity. At lunch, three menù are available (light, business, or degustazione from €16-20, wine or water included). Among specialties: insalata of figs with caprino mousse, carpione della casa, tajarin with 40 tuorli, agnolotti ai tre brasati, and bollito of veal cheek. Also present are fish dishes, gourmet meat hamburgers, and lumache alla bourguignonne. Alessandro creates pizzas and focacce with special doughs, such as “Mica pizza e fichi.” Desserts, all homemade, range from classics like bonet and torta di nocciole to more original delights like crème brûlée with passion fruit. Gian Luigi’s excellence is testified by the award “Il Nocciolino d’oro” and his mention in the historic “Guida dei Ristoranti della Tavolozza” back in 1992.

Ristorante Les Fleurs

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Tiziano and Nathalie warmly welcome you, with laudable politeness and savoir-faire, in their restaurant on the road for Pila, 12 kms away from Aosta, where they offer a traditional cuisine with
a touch of creativity: the end-result is absolutely exquisite. The seasonal menu changes often, and the wine list features few selected but excellent bottles, mainly from the local area. This  restaurant, from the inside of which you can enjoying a breathtaking view on the city of Aosta, is recommended for a quick lunch, but also for a romantic dinner, or for an evening with friends and children. It will feel like being on a plane! During wintertime, the restaurant offers mushrooms, potatoes and winter-rye soup, or, as starters, traditional Valdostans dishes such as crepes au gratin filled with D.O.P Fontina cheese and ham. The offer of first courses is rich and varied, never basic: from wild-boar ravioli, to pumpkin tortelloni, to fresh egg tagliatelle served with chickpeas cream, guanciale, and a hint of rosemary. Among the second courses, all served with a seasonal side, we recommend the Fassona veal tagliata with jam of Renette apples, spicy dressing, and
green pepper dressing, all served on dishes hand-crafted by a local artisan. There is also a children’s menu, and in summertime it is possible to have lunch or dine in the dehors. Excellent value for money, with an average price of 30/35 Euros per meal.