Convivium

Cucina Decanto is based in Dogliani among the hills of the Langhe, part of a tastefully renovated contemporary Country House, the Vinea Relais. The structure is the result of the careful renovation of a period house that belonged to a wealthy family from Dogliani. Once you cross the threshold with the Reception, the first room you come across has a bar counter and a refrigerated cellar with a selection of labels from the beautiful cellar. The adjoining main room is characterized by the open kitchen equipped with a floor-to-ceiling window. The other end of the room enjoys a view of the hill in front. Cucina Decanto reveals itself as a welcoming home that invites you to rediscover the purity of authentic and selected ingredients. Here, traditional Langa recipes are executed with absolute rigor, and then open up to innovative inspirations that maintain, as a constant signature, the search for maximum balance. The gastronomic line is firmly linked to the territory and s...

The Casamatta restaurant led by Chef Pietro Penna, Michelin Star and Green Star for sustainable zero-mile cuisine, is located in an oasis of peace in Salento within the magnificent Vinilia Wine Resort of which you will find a rich reportage in lemilleUnanotte: an early twentieth century castle that combines the grandeur of historic architecture with a contemporary, eclectic design with great personality. To access the restaurant rooms, you will pass through the Reception and walk through the halls of the Vinilia Wine Resort, immersing yourself in an eclectic dimension, designed to prepare the guest for an unconventional sensorial experience. The restaurant room hosts a series of material tables from different eras and styles, placed together in a casual manner and set up with ultra-modern chairs of Northern European taste. The lighting is made from pieces of traditional Apulian lights from the 1950s, placed in a completely unusual and innovative way. A large artisanal ...

The Osteria Gia Sotto l'Arco overlooks the central square of Carovigno, a building with an eighteenth-century façade, with baroque geometries and light stone. An evocative entrance staircase, steep and solemn, leads customers towards the main floor of the building: a vertical ascent that prepares the guest for the refined elegance of the internal rooms. Once you reach the internal halls, the atmosphere is intimate and relaxing. The historicity of the star vaults marries a minimalist design of rigorous elegance. Already Sotto l'Arco is a precious address where you can enjoy a cultured and refined gastronomic experience in an environment of refined elegance. Teresa Galeone's is a tense and vibrant gastronomic tale, capable of ennobling every single ingredient through perfect cooking and harmonious contrasts that leave their mark on the palate and the memory. In his dishes you can breathe the maturity of a signature cuisine that does not need artifice to am...

The Locanda in Cannubi is located on the road from Alba to Barolo, the heart of the Langhe, right in the center of the vineyard that gives it its name, among the most prestigious in Italy and the world. Owned by the Tenuta Carretta farm and run by the Bertolini-Boggione family, a true institution of traditional Langhe cuisine, it is the result of the careful renovation of an 18th century farmhouse returned to its former glory to offer a refined gastronomic offering and classy hospitality. The fantastic panoramic room is one of the venue's assets: sitting in front of the huge windows you will feel part of the landscape. The philosophy of Chef Fabio Pungitore is aimed at gradually introducing a nice range of contemporary dishes alongside the traditional ones that have always been on the menu, with great attention to seasonality, a constant search for raw materials of absolute quality and a skilful reinterpretation of the oldest recipes, which are not distorted but rat...

Quintilio, restaurant and inn since 1895, overlooks the main road of the town of Altare (a town in the Savona hinterland famous for glass, to which a museum is dedicated) a few hundred meters away from the Turin-Savona motorway toll booth. The restaurant, which has more than 120 years of history, over the many years of operation has become one of the cornerstones of good cuisine in the Ligurian hinterland, increasingly renowned among gourmets. Today it is a truly refined fine-dining establishment which, despite the renovation, has retained a very strong identity. The main dining room is modern and welcoming, elegant and minimalist. A second dining room, in which a notable collection of bottles is displayed, can be used for small groups who desire greater privacy. Quintilio undoubtedly represents an obligatory choice to taste splendid cuisine from the Ligurian hinterland enriched by many Langa influences in a cozy and comfortable environment. Among the proposals, the...

Alex Fine Dining is located in the heart of Kiruna, in the 'new part' of this Arctic city, where all the buildings once destabilized by intense mining activity have now been relocated. You will be welcomed by Chef Alex Meier himself, alongside his maître, Kevin, who wears a uniform featuring a black apron and a sash. The single, rectangular dining room is warm, inviting, and beautifully appointed with natural materials. Each table is paired with comfortable fabric-upholstered armchairs. At Alex Fine Dining, we enjoyed a beautiful gastronomic experience in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Alex Meier’s cuisine is modern and refined, built upon ingredients of absolute excellence and a solid, mature technique. Complementing this is a wine pairing program that has been thoughtfully curated to elevate the tasting journey to its fullest potential. We have honored Chef Alex Meier with the Convivium Award of Excellence for the outstanding quality of both his cuisine...

Felicin - Ristorante Albergo "Dimora Storica" - a true institution of cuisine and hospitality in the heart of the Langhe - is located in Monforte d'Alba in a beautiful panoramic position with open views of the hills. Customers are welcomed into a warm and refined environment, ideal for enhancing beautiful cuisine deeply linked to tradition. Beyond the entrance, a long corridor, glazed towards the garden and flanked by the staircase leading to the services, ends with the bar area and leads to the dining rooms, characterized by rich furnishings of a noble country house, with terracotta floors covered with oriental carpets, walls with boiserie enriched by many paintings, warm, soft lighting and collections of dishes and photographs from the past. You go to Felicin to visit a true temple of Langhe catering, even before tasting renowned and sophisticated cuisine. Leonardo and Nino Rocca know how to best propose tradition, adapting it with a few touches to t...

Il Verbano, Hotel and Restaurant, is a pleasant "Boutique Hotel" located on the Isola dei Pescatori with a magnificent view of Lake Maggiore. Its gastronomic restaurant operates under the management of Chef Marco Sacco of Piccolo Lago. Once you reach Fishermen's Island in 5 minutes by boat, you will be welcomed in the reception room of the hotel. The large rectangular dining room is characterized by the entire side wall with windows with a magnificent lake view. The atmosphere is that of a period villa with the typical Palladiana floor. Il Verbano is a small corner of Paradise in which to taste signature cuisine, local and beyond, and then relax while experiencing the quiet and unparalleled magic of the Lake. Here Chef Marco Sacco, from breakfast to lunch, from aperitif to an intimate and exclusive dinner, has prepared a journey of flavors that ranges from the most typical of the area, to be enjoyed both in the simplicity of traditional recipes and in t...

The Massimo Camia gastronomic restaurant has recently moved to the Novello area, changing its name to Camia Ristorante e Locanda. The big news are in fact the rooms, 8 in total including 2 apartments, which add comfort to a tasty stopover. Once you have crossed the precious entrance door, you will see an authentic Relais with its scenic internal courtyard overlooked by the restaurant and the rooms. The stone sign "Locanda nel Borgo Antico" represents a dear memory for the Camia family and for those who frequented their previous locations. The interiors of the restaurant are warm and welcoming, with great taste. A skilful combination of wood, stone and exposed ancient bricks creates an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. At the Camia Restaurant you will experience the great cuisine of a Chef and his daughter, with the corollary of a warm welcome and an elegant and classy environment. A loving cuisine to be loved... Modern but respectful of tradition, classic ...

Guido Ristorante, the historic and prestigious jewel of the Alciati family, who have owned it for generations, is located in the splendid Villa Reale of Tenuta Fontanafredda, a nature reserve in Serralunga d'Alba, majestically nestled among the hills of the Langhe. The main entrance is located at the rear of the building, facing a large gravel parking area. The magnificent main hall has parquet floors, sumptuous chandeliers with crystal drops complemented by an original system of outdoor spotlights with reflective steel panels, and minimalist furnishings, consisting exclusively of curtains and shelves containing frames with old photographs, skillfully illuminated from below. The elegantly set tables are well spaced, allowing for complete privacy even in such an open environment. On the other side of the stairs, there are a series of small and large rooms, all featuring partially restored original floors and magnificent frescoed ceilings. At Guido Ristorante, yo...

La Bursch, the family home of Milanese entrepreneur Barbara Varese, is a country house with a gourmet restaurant located a short distance from Biella. The original 17th-century historic residence has been transformed into a house museum thanks to the meticulous restoration of a large complex of interconnected stone buildings surrounded by a private park overlooking the Cervo stream. Bursch means "house" in the ancient Walser dialect of the Germanic peoples who once inhabited the Valsesia valley. Once you cross the threshold, you will be immersed in an atmosphere with a strong personality, entering rooms filled with collections of vintage objects and furniture. La Bursch Restaurant does not have a traditional dining room: you will dine at one of the many tables and small tables, many of which are set with white tablecloths that you will find in the house, in a sort of "diffused restaurant" that we had never encountered before. During the summer, the...

De Gustibus is a place of excellent gastronomic value, thanks to a young, talented and motivated Chef who has found the maximum possibility of expression here. Davide Cristaldi's cuisine is fresh, stimulating and balanced, based on carefully selected ingredients combined with a happy hand. The restaurant overlooks an entire glass wall on the large terrace from which you can enjoy the splendid panorama of the Langa hills, with Serralunga d'Alba in the foreground. You can access it directly by lift from the Reception floor, first encountering the room with the bar counter, and, in front of this, the air-conditioned cellar, which in turn can host small convivial meetings. Do you want to post your comment? Make yourself the Critic on the Blog! Post your comment:

Piano35 is the trendy restaurant that since July 2016 has dominated Turin from the thirty-fifth floor of the Intesa-San Paolo Skyscraper, designed by Renzo Piano: a unique place, wrapped in the greenery of a bioclimatic greenhouse, from which the city is overlooked with a breathtaking view from 166 meters above the ground. The restaurant is entrusted to the prestigious management of Marco Sacco, Executive Chef, and Christian Balzo, Resident Chef, who led it to the Star. Italy's Highest Restaurant is reached by a very fast elevator from the direct entrance on the street level, where the reception desk for guests is located. The Restaurant hall is spectacular for its ultra-modern "loft design" with taut glass and steel structures, parquet floors in warm natural hues, and floor-to-ceiling windows flooding the room with light from the 4 perimeter sides. Artificial lighting has been cleverly designed to allow optimal views of the cityscape in the evening: low...