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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...

La Castiglia - Saluzzo (CN)











The Castiglia, built around the 12th century, was the fortified residence of the Marquises of Saluzzo, then a penal home until 1992.

Today part of its rooms is used as a restaurant and cafeteria, under the passionate leadership of Chef Luca Banchio and his wife Tamara Cavaliere.


The restaurant rooms have been tastefully renovated, with the lines of vaults and pillars highlighted by the play of light from art installations.

A cosy additional room with a single large table is available for convivial gatherings of up to 9 people.

There is no shortage of a pleasant outdoor area, which can be used during the warm season.


At La Castiglia Restaurant, we appreciated Luca Banchio's idea of cuisine: excellent raw materials, clean pairings with recognizable ingredients and traditional Piedmontese dishes flanked by a few contemporary proposals.

In each preparation we recognize technique, love and passion, relayed in the dining room with great savoir faire by his wife Tamara.












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