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Il Gallo della Checca - Ranzo (IM)

Il Gallo della Checca, a truffle restaurant with its own Tartufaia as well as an osteria and wine shop since 1986, is located in Ranzo, a small inland Ligurian village on the border with Piedmont. One does not arrive here by accident, but because of the gastronomic value of the address, which is certainly worth a special detour. As you cross the threshold of the entrance, you will find yourself immersed in a quaint rustic-elegant style setting, full of curious elements, from the piano to the tiled stove, from the collection of ceramic roosters to vintage and modern racing bicycles, a great passion of Chef and Patron Ugo Vairo. The main hall is decorated like a wedding favor, with oriental carpets and many well-displayed bottles. Ugo Vairo and Renata Siboni run a place that easily wins over its customers. It's got all the right ingredients: an atmosphere that's elegant and refined, but still relaxed; service that's meticulous yet feels like family; and exc...

Tota Virginia - Serralunga d'Alba (CN)











The Tota Virginia restaurant with adjoining 4-star hotel is located in a magnificent panoramic position in Serralunga d'Alba in the heart of the Langhe, among the prestigious Nebbiolo da Barolo vineyards.
It owes its name to the Antico Podere on which the complex was built.


The restaurant has a large main dining room with large panoramic windows and a summer terrace.
A prominent element is the air-conditioned cellar that occupies the entire back wall, a preview of the wonderful cellar in the basement.


Alberto Paglieri and Vivien Frau's cooking impresses with quality and balance: all dishes are enjoyable and "clean," with flavors that are clearly distinguishable and well matched.
It drinks beautifully, with food-wine pairings of great depth, harmony and elegance, thanks to the choices of patron Riccardo Baltrocco and Sommelier Jacopo Balma Venere from a superior Cantina.












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