Piedmont

Located in the heart of the old town, in the historic quarter, this recently opened restaurant offers a quiet atmosphere. The staff were friendly and helpful. This is a very good option to discover the gastronomy of Piedmont, very good value for money (we recommend the «Tasting menu» formula). Located in a completely renovated building without being denatured, the 4 Ciance offers a cuisine based on products only Piedmontese and home made. The menu of specialities is a place for authenticity and craftsmanship, the presentation is modern "author" style. Pasta, risottos, antipasti, and exquisite meat from a farm located in the hills of Cuneo, owned by the family of Giacomo, one of the three masters of the site. With Daniele and Gian Maria, Giacomo and his fine team will seduce you with their kindness and kindness. All accompanied by the best bottles of Piedmontese and Italian wines, secretly guarded in an exceptional cellar (more than 300 labels; bouteilles bottles and also glass tasting). Beware of keeping a little room, because homemade desserts are essential.

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!

An exceptional location for this restaurant, which is very popular with the locals and attracts all visitors, just behind the church of Sant'Anna on the heights of Cannobio. Its arbour terrace suspended above the Orrido di Sant'Anna promises a meal lulled by the music of the waterfalls. The coolness of the site is particularly appreciated on summer evenings. On the plate, the best of regional cuisine, from tagliatelle with truffle to braised beef and langoustines on a bed of tomatoes.

Two-star chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo, star of the kitchen, has opened a three-level café and bistro in the heart of Novara, on the site of a former theater. Interesting upscale culinary proposals, combining Neapolitan-inspired recipes (Cannavacciuolo hails from Vico Equense, near Sorrento) and northern flavors. Wine tasting is also available.

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.

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 .

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.

Almost in front of the landing stage of Isola dei Pescatori, a beautiful address with a sheltered terrace where you can taste the specialities of the lake, prepared with a touch of contemporary inspiration and finesse. Please note: in the evening, on request, there is a free shuttle boat service from Stresa and Baveno. Particularly recommended: fish antipasto and fish of the day (pescato del giorno). A menu of fish and local products, therefore, and accompanied by a beautiful choice of Italian wines!

At the entrance to Fenestrelle, here you will find a sire of farm who will surprise you with its surroundings and cuisine. Chalet with typical architecture, the interior of which is surprising by its warm intimacy. The mistress of the house will taste its specialities: homemade meats, pasta and polenta followed by game (especially wild boar). To finish off, don't miss the delicious desserts, including marrons in rum and gofri, local waffles.

Hardly outside the center, a very popular address for its large plancuterie boards, cheeses and frogs, with a wink to the culinary tradition of Emilie Romagna. Some good primi, tagliatelle at risotto through gnocchi, but the best plan remains the Tigella Menu at 10 € with beautiful charcuterie boards, a plateau of different sauces and a basket of gnocchi fritti (fried bread and hot served). A good address for dinner and aperitif.

In 2011, in Turin, three friends decided to cook Jacket Potato with an Italian twist. Basically, anything you can put on a pizza, you put here in a baked potato. The result is delicious, because the products chosen are of the highest quality, and the potato, more than respectable in size, is slowly cooked in a special oven that leaves the flesh melting and the skin crispy, with a slight burnt taste... The success is enormous: other addresses have opened in Turin and Milan.