The best restaurants Piedmont

Just a stone's throw from the Pôle Royal and the Museo Egizio, this corner of Sicily at the foot of the Alps is sure to delight you in just a few minutes. Arancini (stuffed, breaded and fried rice dumplings), fried food, cannoli and other Sicilian specialties can all be found in this quality fast-food restaurant. Everything is very good. The place isn't very big, with only a dozen or so tables inside, so you'd be better off opting for the take-away option to enjoy all these snacks on the nearby Carlo Alberto square and its sunny benches...

This bakery in the centre of Turin offers 100% natural bread, free of brewer's yeast, palm oil, preservatives, sugar and many other ingredients often used in bread making. Panacea is in fact part of the Filiera della Farina di Stupinigi, a social cooperative that produces flour in a natural way not far from Turin, and then makes bread with natural leaven (here called pasta madre). The employees will be happy to explain this process to you.

It's a large, modern space where the waiters speed through and where the Vercellesi family meets for lunch and dinner, and it's easy to see why... The wood-fired pizzas are good, and the prices remain very reasonable. Pasta, gnocchi and a number of meat and fish dishes are also served, in short, simple, nourishing local cuisine. It's the perfect place for a quick break, at lunchtime for example.

This gastronomic inn, very pleasant, offers bistronomic menus associating a dish with a wine, at affordable prices as well as more expensive ones, depending on the budget. The welcome is warm and the plate allows you to discover the local products used in creative recipes. A marvel for the taste buds. But you can also enjoy glasses of wine accompanied by cheese and charcuterie boards which are really delicious. However, remember to make a reservation because this address has been known and popular for quite some time.

Davide Palluda, Piedmont's Michelin-starred chef, runs two open-air entities inside the Enoteca regionale del Roero: the All'Enoteca restaurant upstairs, and the Osteria dell'Enoteca, inaugurated in 2013, on the first floor. We tried theOsteria, whose prices are much lower than those of the restaurant, and highly recommend it. The regional gastronomic tradition is very well interpreted and beautifully presented, with a considerable choice of wines, all in a very pleasant setting. A great address!

Ideally located in the center of Alba, this restaurant offers dishes based on finely selected, cooked and presented products. Care is evident at every stage of your meal. Service is, of course, impeccable. A fine wine list, available by the glass, accompanies the meal. You can lunch or dine on the terrace at the foot of the cathedral, in a superb setting. The queen of the menu is, of course, the white truffle, Alba's specialty, a must-taste!

This excellent restaurant facing the lake in the charming village of Lesa is famous for its fish specialties. This address, which is a favourite haunt of Lake Maggiore residents, is far from the tourist attractions of the area. Raw fish, fish risotto, with almonds and dried figs: the cuisine is refined and made with fresh, top-quality products. Don't hesitate to ask the boss for advice and he will be able to give you ideas for specialities and wine. The place is often crowded in the evening, so it's best to book in advance. Good value for money.

A small restaurant in the heart of Sauze d'Oulx, serving exquisite regional specialities: meats cooked on a hot stone, cayettes (meat or vegetable dumplings) and the typical soup gras (broth, bread and cheese). Typical Alpine dishes include raclettes and fondues. The authentic mountain setting is the perfect place to spend a pleasant evening and recharge your batteries after a day of sport. To add to the pleasure, the atmosphere is convivial. Friendly, attentive staff.

This is one of the prettiest and most welcoming restaurants in Sestriere, as much for its charming mountain-style decor as for the friendliness of its owners, who offer a perfect welcome. The dishes are typical of the Piedmontese tradition, hearty and unpretentious, and are accompanied by a well-stocked wine list. What's more, there's a pleasant terrace, weather permitting, where you can enjoy the splendid surroundings, surrounded by mountains. Highly recommended!

Next to the island's pier, a villa with blue shutters, with a terrace where wisteria blooms. The Ruffoni family associates its name with fishing and is one of the few to continue the activity on the shores of Lake Maggiore. From the lake to the plate, that's the motto here. Its cuisine consists almost entirely of freshwater fish. Sophisticated dishes, spreads, marinades, carpaccio of sea trout or fried fish, risotto with perch fillets, fresh pasta with red mullet from the lake, an assortment of grilled fish with Piedmontese sauce...

Small, typical restaurant in the historic heart of Turin near the cathedral at the "Porte Gate". This address is a place of meeting for the inhabitants of the city; The staff were friendly and helpful. Especially careful, the atmosphere is intimate and the historic brick arch of the main room also contributes to it. During the summer season, the service is also on the terrace. The quality of the dishes is excellent with a wide variety at the customer's disposal. The fish card is first choice… without a shadow of a doubt one of its strengths. There is no shortage of «risotto al Barbera» and «Risotto al Barolo». The dishes are prepared exclusively with fresh products of the day… a real delight! The menu changes regularly to the seasons and the cellar offers a very nice selection to accompany it.

A place to stay and enjoy typical products of the region. Among the house specialities: salami and bacon, vitel thundered, green omelette with jam blueberries, bagna cauda, agnolotti, tagliolini with mushrooms and many other Piedmontese recipes.

This restaurant, which is very well known in the region, offers typical, typical Cretan cuisine. A good map of local and national wines.

Since 1966 the La Torre restaurant is the reference table for Casale Monferrato. The restaurant has recently moved to the stylish rooms of the Candiani Hotel, slightly to the north-west of the city. The culinary tradition of the Monferrato remains on the plates; So we will always get as much pleasure with the chicken thighs as «and aux aux, financial sauce. 

La dolce vita à l'allemande! A concept that is little known in Italy. This is the challenge taken up by two German women, Claudia and Sabine, who dare to revisit Italian gastronomy in their own way (with typical products from across the Rhine). This small, unusual restaurant in the historic centre is full of treasures. The evening menu changes every day. However, we recommend the surprising Wurstel con crauti e patate. The floor sets the tone with its black and white patterns. Here and there, you can see pretty fabric hearts hanging up... A unique place with kitschycharm .

A simple little café on Bardonecchia's main street. Open all day for a coffee or cappuccino in the morning, accompanied by a good choice of pastries, at lunchtime you'll find a variety of large paninis and simple but nourishing Italian dishes, and for aperitivo you can enjoy a spritz or other drink on the terrace, with nibbles to nibble on while you wait for dinner. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is good.

It's worth taking a few steps out of the center of Stresa and pushing to this pizzeria near the train station. If the outside doesn't look like much, you won't leave disappointed after tasting the dishes offered, whether you opt for a pizza or a dish. First of all, the pizzas, cooked on a wood fire, are creamy and well filled, among the best on the lake. For the dishes, whether it is fish (octopus carpaccio, scampi, lavaret and others, from the lake or the sea), pasta or meat, everything is very tasty. Very good service too.

One of Cuneo's best addresses, and one that won't disappoint. On the first floor, you'll find the wine cellar, where you can sample countless beverages and do your shopping, and on the second floor, the restaurant. On the menu, traditional regional dishes with fresh, tasty ingredients, sourced from short supply chains and Slow Food certified. Choose from fassone (beef) tartare cut with a knife, vitello tonnato (veal with tuna sauce), or any other perfectly executed dish. The menu changes regularly.

Through Stresa's maze of alleyways, this simple trattoria rediscovers the classics of Italian cuisine, served in a warm and friendly setting that smacks of Sunday lunch in the countryside. Ravioli with tomato sauce, prime rib and hash browns, fresh pasta, fried fish and chocolate moelleux are just some of the homemade dishes served in generous quantities by the pleasant staff. No fuss, no muss - perfect if you're looking for an authentic break!

A unique location for the Hotel Milano restaurant in Belgirate, much appreciated by regulars. A beautiful glass-walled terrace overlooking the lake allows you to dine or lunch while contemplating the Borromean Islands. The cuisine is a veritable voyage through regional specialties served with talent and savoir-faire. The fillet of salmerino (freshwater fish) au gratin is one of the best in the region. In terms of specialties, don't hesitate to try the lake trout ravioli with an aromatic herb sauce, a real treat.

Located in the heart of the city center, M**BUN offers regional specialties based on quality-certified products, in a spacious and pleasant setting. Desserts and beverages are also sourced from local, artisanal production, with healthy, tasty products, free from colorants and preservatives. Nothing is frozen, and meats are sourced from the Scaglia farm in the heart of the countryside. The products are recyclable, biodegradable and environmentally friendly - the watchwords of this institution.

Bistro, wine bar, pastificio, Le Vitel Étonné has been mixing genres since 2001, with more than successful results. The atmosphere of this neighborhood brasserie is informal, and the menu follows market arrivals, with three different starters, three different primi (pasta or risotto) and three different secondi (meat or fish) every day. The specialty is the typical Turin vitel tonné, thin slices of roast veal covered with a tuna and caper mayonnaise sauce. Pair tajarin with Bra sausage, or braised meat with barbera, with a good wine from the cellar!

A small family-run cantine with a quiet, authentic atmosphere, where you often bump into the locals. The food is good and the portions hearty. On the plate, typically Piedmontese cuisine made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, with a choice of three menu options (land, sea or vegetarian) depending on how hungry you are (note that the Piccolo already includes a starter, pasta, main course with side dish and dessert), as well as a varied menu and a good selection of pizze. Recommended!

Beautiful and good address to discover the taste of the true traditional Piedmontese cuisine. The restaurant boasts a contemporary setting, yet retains a bistro feel with its exposed brick walls. You can't resist the antipasti, before continuing with the primi - pasta or rice - like tajarin with rabbit liver, and finally finishing with a brasato (braised meat) with barbera. It goes perfectly with a beautiful selection of wines from the region. In summer, terrace service on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

In a quiet alleyway in Stresa, here is a small bistro with contemporary lines whose very good cuisine has been winning the loyalty of a local clientele for several years. On the plate, the high quality raw materials blend harmoniously together for a result that gives, among other examples, an excellent knife cut beef tartar, cheese gnocchi, seafood linguine or lamb chops with small vegetables... Wine list, served by the glass, to match the food.

For over twenty years, this elegant neighborhood restaurant has been an excellent starting point for discovering Piedmont's gastronomy. From vitello tonnato to cheeses, tartare and agnolotti, everything is very good at very reasonable prices. In summer, a few tables are set up in the alleyway, while in winter you're welcomed in two small, quiet and carefully decorated rooms. Perfect welcome. An excellent address.

A restaurant with rustic and sincere cuisine. The tastes of the mountain go to town thanks to the know-how of Marco, the owner, who not only offers his dishes based on chestnuts, sausages and cheese, but also sells the ingredients that make them up.

Small, family-run bistro frequented by locals, which also makes very inexpensive and delicious pizzas, especially the Neapolitan calzone , in the center of Stresa. Classic homemade pasta in the true Italian tradition, as well as dishes featuring fried fish or seafood. Platter for two garnished with good produce and a fine selection of Piedmontese wines. Pleasant setting. Back to basics!

Across the Po, a few steps from the famous church of the Gran Madre di Dio, La Cantinella is a pretty trattoria, both informal and romantic, elegant restaurant and chic pizzeria. With its thick cloth tablecloths and napkins, candlelit tables and soft music, it's the ideal restaurant for a romantic evening. Numerous Piedmontese specialties, stone-cooked meats, good fish, truffles in season, and of course a very appreciable choice of pizze and focacce. And don't forget to try our famous Tarte Tatin, a real delight!

A minimal and design atmosphere for this restaurant-pizzeria located on the beautiful Piazza Carlo Alberto. In summer you can enjoy the outdoor terrace to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine or genuine Neapolitan pizze.

The ambience of this restaurant takes you back in time, when mills still operated along the Dora. This picturesque trattoria has not succumbed to modernity and retains its old-world charm, where you can take your time after browsing the flea markets at nearby Balôn and Gran Balôn. Traditional dishes have also been preserved: bollito in salsa verde (boiled meat with parsley sauce), homemade pasta with beans and breadsticks. Not to be missed if you're looking for a no-frills place with an authentic Piedmontese tradition.

In a family atmosphere, on the banks of the Po, a nice local cuisine. After dinner, you can listen to live music and take a digestive walk along the river.

In this restaurant, where the reception is very warm, you can taste typical Piedmont cuisine in a comfortable setting. A place to discover piemonte, or finanziera.

It is the restaurant of a comedian and TV player, Piero Chiambretti, who is very well known in Italy for his ironic treatment of politics. The restaurant picks up the style of its creator: a lot of humor and love at the right table.

A Belgian concept for this very nice chain that offers a new offer of natural and fresh products: salads, vegetable-crafted pies, "healthy and original" soups and sandwiches, all prepared on the basis of recipes designed by Frank Pol, a great Brussels chef. 3 addresses in Turin.

An authentic restaurant serving good gnocchi and soup, and typical mountain dishes. The atmosphere and the typical mountain scenery are warm.

This trattoria offers a typical local cuisine, such as the Cabiette di Rochemolles, or the fonduta alla toma and full of other delicacies.

Trails had started from Rochemolles. Many beautiful walks are possible, including to the lake of Rochemolles or the Val valley.

It is a small trattoria to the tourist menus. The kitchen is typical of Piedmont, based on fresh products.

At an altitude of 2,550 m, near the arrival of the legendary Banchetta chairlift. Here you will find a bar and a restaurant with typical local dishes and a terrace from where you can enjoy a splendid view of the mountains. Reservations can be made for dinners followed by a torchlight retreat. It is also possible to stay on site, with nine rooms available in different categories, to benefit even longer from the superb 360-degree panorama that the site offers, truly extraordinary.

Located at an altitude of 2,300 m, just above Sestrières. The building that houses this restaurant is the former arrival station of the cable car. It was built in 1989, three years after the closure of the old cable car, which dated back to the 1930s. The restaurant's large room with its bay window offers a beautiful view of the pass, and you can also enjoy the terrace when the weather permits. Typical cuisine, with specialities such as tartiflette or venison stew with juniper berries. Nice Piedmontese wine list.

The ideal place to eat a good pizza in a typical mountain atmosphere.

-type pasta with a wide choice of sauces.

Stepping into this little bistro, frequented by quite a few locals, you'll feel like you've stepped back in time and are a character in a Cesare Pavese novel set in pre-war Piedmont. Seasonal products for a typical Langhe cuisine, the choice is not very vast but everything is fresh and homemade, and really delicious. Attentive, friendly staff. Good choice of wines. Please note, however, that the osteria is a bit of a victim of its own success: there may be a wait for dinner, so be warned, or reserve a table in advance!

It doesn't take long to realize that L'Ancora is a fishmonger like no other. Firstly, because its decor is at the cutting edge of design, with its polished steel counter, bulbous floor lamps and immaculate white walls and tables sculpted with contemporary reliefs. Secondly, because here you don't just buy or order a fish dish, you taste real raw or cooked creations on the spot. It's good, it's fresh, it's artistically presented and, of course, it's expensive.

A welcome alternative to the eternal midday panino, Cristina Perino's bistro-drugstore has been attracting new customers since it opened in 2010. In this small, pastel-toned shop, crates of fruit and vegetables are stacked to one side, without taking away from the stools and nooks where you can sit down. Enjoy home-cooked dishes such as lasagne au pistou, roast pork with sautéed potatoes, asparagus risotto, and why not try a slice of fruit tart? Price by weight.