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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...

n'Duma - Alba (CN)











Restaurant n'Duma is based in Alba, a stone's throw from the historic center.

It is run by Sara Borsa, who previously ran the historic Osteria Italia in San Rocco Seno d'Elvio.


The interior is pleasant, with an exposed brick wall and well-matched color nuances.


Sara Borsa's cuisine covers the main classic dishes of the Langa (and it could not be otherwise, given the location), but does not ignore a few moderate forays into contemporary cuisine.

All with a nice light hand and a lot of enthusiasm.

In some of her dishes we appreciated some well-calibrated oriental notes, added without ever the urge to overdo.

From a fancy wine cellar we got smart and thick pairings.












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