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La Mugnaia is a pleasant restaurant located in Ivrea's pedestrian-friendly historic center. It is run by Marco Rossi, a chef with a degree in philosophy and education. It is accessed by a short flight of steps. The restaurant's cool and airy interior features beautiful vaulted ceilings with exposed brickwork. The restaurant is a pleasant and refined small venue, with a contemporary, creative, mouth-watering and highly technical cuisine that, without disdaining tradition, elaborates and rethinks it in a modern key. Marco Rossi, a concrete and clear-minded chef, possesses a fine hand, capable of making the most of the top-quality raw materials he uses. We also drank very well tasting different expressions of Erbaluce di Caluso, thanks to the pairings chosen for us by maître Adriano Presbitero. Do you want to post your comment? Make yourself the Critic on the Blog! Post your comment:

In this report we are dealing with a "gem" located in the tiny center of Ponderano, a stone's throw from Biella, which overlooks the street with 3 windows in 70s style. Once inside, the impression is that of a well-kept place with tasteful furnishings and color combinations. The tables in the room are well spaced and served by comfortable fabric-covered armchairs. The walls are painted in an elegant burgundy color, well matched with the gray of the floors and the brushed silver of the false ceilings. The large decorative cutlery hanging on one wall adds a touch of originality. QB Ristorante deserves a high consideration among the gastronomic offers of the Biella area, representing a stimulating and gratifying stop of excellent seafood cuisine. All the dishes coming out of the hands of Gianluca Cogo are of surprising elegance, balance and simplicity: a Chef who knows how to choose the product and knows how to treat it... Truly an excellent level of fine d...

La Locanda dell'Angelo Restaurant is located in Millesimo, in the historic center of the charming village of medieval origins, situated on the ancient salt road that connected Liguria to Piedmont, surrounded by woods and lapped by the Bormida River, which flows just a few steps from the Locanda. The location is in a strategic position, a short distance from the Turin-Savona highway exit. The interiors reveal a clever mix of ancient and modern. The restaurant room, created from the old cellars, is welcoming and full of character, with parquet floors, vaulted ceilings and portions of the walls with exposed bricks. The Locanda dell'Angelo is an excellent gastronomic stop, with a modern cuisine that includes both the unavoidable dishes of tradition and a rich and delicious selection of fresh fish, strictly "caught". Creativity is expressed in a few well-calibrated touches that add value to each dish, and there is no shortage of French-inspired touche...

Il Cavallo Scosso, an Asti restaurant by chef Enrico Pivieri, is a place built in full accordance with the philosophy of eco-sustainability. Its name, a reference to the Palio di Asti, is inspired by the horses that are left without the jockey's mount during the race. The restaurant is housed inside a modern cottage, built entirely of wood using the most innovative green building solutions, including technological systems that reduce waste and consumption and considerably lower pollutant emissions. The restaurant Il Cavallo Scosso represents a refined and valuable gastronomic stop in the capital of Asti. Enrico Pivieri's cuisine is modern and full of ideas, with excellent land and sea proposals, interpreted with flair, imagination and a lot of technique, enriched with some very well calibrated oriental notes. It is precisely this balance that is the hallmark of the philosophy of a chef who prefers to take away rather than add, in order to maximize the recogni...

The Restaurant Bino is situated in a privileged position inside the Museo delle Ceramiche in Savona, in a very central area, in front of the buildings of the Episcopal Curia. As soon as you enter, you will find bright and modern rooms, the result of a tasteful renovation. Thanks to its privileged location, it is the ideal place to host artistic and cultural exhibitions, as well as events of interest and prestige, where cuisine and food culture are the protagonists. In the collection room at the back, Agenore Fabbri's restored work "The Birth of Ceramics" stands out, while numerous contemporary works have been placed on the shelves in the entrance area. The dining area consists of a long rectangular room followed by a smaller, more intimate room. The look is modern and informal, with a predominance of light colors and bright lights. With Ristorante Bino, chef Giuseppe Ricchebuono has also confirmed his entrepreneurial vision: the Museum of Ceramics in Sav...

Quintogusto is the small gourmet restaurant opened in Savona's central Pertini Square by chef Mirko Lacota, whose cuisine you may have encountered at Vescovado di Noli, where he was Ricchebuono's second for years. The modern looking building is the result of the renovation of the old hospital. The interiors are modern and comfortable, tastefully decorated. After years of working behind the scenes, Mirko and Alina decided to step into the spotlight. Their new restaurant is beautiful, the cuisine interesting and full of original ideas, the service thoughtful and attentive. Mirko Lacota will delight you with a mix of technique, taste and balance. Do you want to post your comment? Make yourself the Critic on the Blog! Post your comment:

Il Principe di Belludia is the fine dining restaurant of the magnificent Sicilian luxury resort Il San Corrado di Noto, a Relais & Châteaux luxury property that lemilleUnanotte has written extensively about. To reach the dining room, you pass through some of the resort's common areas, and once inside, you pass by the picturesque Cantina, which can be seen through the large windows. The classic style dining room has wooden floors and a warm atmosphere of great comfort conferred by the pleasing combinations of fabrics and colors. At the Prince of Belludia Restaurant, we had a rich and stimulating, cultured and sophisticated dining experience in a delightful setting of refined elegance. Martin Lazarov's cuisine is a constant quest for perfection, calibrating flavors, aromas, textures and quantities with an innate sense of harmony. Southern influences are complemented by homages to the Langhe, through exaggerated elaborations supported by a solid and mature techn...

Restaurant Nove is located in the splendid Villa della Pergola, a refined villa overlooking the Gulf of Alassio, of which we publish a rich photo report in lemilleUnanotte. The Relais is surrounded by luxuriant gardens, enriched with a botanical collection unique in Europe, which alone is worth a visit. The ambience of the interiors is an original recreation of Victorian-era English residences in India and Malaysia, with meticulously designed furnishings and an elegant collection of Victorian and Edwardian watercolors and paintings bringing to life the fine taste and atmosphere of the fin de siécle. The dehors, surrounded by old trees, is extremely pleasant in warm weather. At Ristorante Nove we experienced an exceptional gastronomic journey inspired by Liguria, aimed at rediscovering the flavors of the territory through a contemporary and sustainable ride of suggestions and emotions, in a balance of rare perfection. Giorgio Pignagnoli's cuisine is extremely cl...

Donna Selvatica Restaurant is located in the heart of the beautiful old village of Neive, complemented by the panoramic suites of Locanda Borgo Vecchio for an overall gastronomic and hotel offering of the highest level. The entrance to the Restaurant and that of the Locanda with panoramic suites are adjacent: a short flight of steps descends to Donna Selvatica. As soon as you cross the threshold, you are struck by the understated elegance of the rooms, which are modern, warm and atmospheric. The rectangular dining room is decorated in warm taupe tones, with two white sideboards on opposite sides and well-spaced tables that stand out against the beautiful parquet floors. Prestigious collections of signature spirits are displayed in glass cases. From the veranda terrace, the view stretches as far as the eye can see over the hills of Barbaresco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its most prestigious crus, which you'll find right on the menu: Gallina, Albesani, Ovello, Montefico, M...

The Al Castello restaurant, now in the hands of renowned chef Alessandro Mecca, is located inside the splendid Grinzane Cavour Castle, a beautifully preserved 13th-century fortress with an imposing rectangular plan, which also houses the Piedmont Regional Wine Cellar Cavour and the Langhe Museum with Cavourian memorabilia. The castle is located in a panoramic position, with a wonderful viewpoint surrounded by hills and vineyards. Crossing the walls, one reaches the courtyard overlooking the restaurant and cafeteria. The restaurant's large dining room is characterized by its old terracotta floors, stone walls, beautiful wooden coffered ceilings and large round tables that are well spaced. At Alessandro Mecca's Ristorante al Castello we tasted excellent, elegant, measured and balanced dishes in an impressive setting. We appreciate Alessandro Mecca's technique, attention to preparation, choice of raw materials and taste for presentation. Do you want to post your com...

San Quintino Resort, Country Inns & Suites with Gourmet Restaurant, is located in the Busca countryside, where the plain gives way to the first mountain slopes. Alessandro Degiovanni and Sandra Dogliani have transformed the former estate of the Marquis d'Azeglio into a charming, secluded and tranquil wood and stone structure with the appeal of fine dining. Walking through the entrance, you are immersed in a refined, warm and atmospheric atmosphere, thanks to a clever combination of wood, stone, exposed brick and many tastefully chosen touches. To reach the dining room, pass through the reception area. The main dining room is preceded by a small room with a sitting area and fireplace. Stone floors and characteristic brick vaulted ceilings stand out, enhanced by pleasant lighting. The transition to the main dining room is highlighted by the floors, which continue with warm natural hardwood parquet. With the return to Italy of the Japanese chef Masayuki Kondo, the cuisine of...

Ai Giardini di Sassa restaurant is part of the prestigious Villa Sassa hotel and residential complex in Lugano. The ideal place for a quick but tasty business lunch during the day, it transforms into a charming and romantic venue in the evening, overlooking the lake and the surrounding mountains. The large dining room, glazed on 3 sides, opens onto a very pleasant lakeside dehors, which can be used during the warm season. At Ai Giardini di Sassa restaurant, you can enjoy a fine dining experience with a breathtaking view of Lake Lugano and the majestic backdrop of its mountains. Eugenio Belfiore's cuisine is solid and of high quality, rich in suggestions, with a particular homage to the south in the choice of raw materials (and in the generosity of the portions): refined and original dishes that do not lack the great classics of Ticino tradition. Do you want to post your comment? Make yourself the Critic on the Blog! Post your comment:

Ristorante Vescovado, located in the splendid setting of the 15th-century Bishop's Palace in Noli, now a hotel and "Residenza d'Epoca", is Chef Giuseppe Ricchebuono's "fine dining" jewel. The restaurant is reached from the Noli waterfront by a panoramic elevator combined with a rack railway that leads to the reception hall shared with the hotel. During the cooler seasons, the gastronomic restaurant is located in the two indoor dining rooms, rich in history and character, which enjoy a splendid view. A very careful study of the interior design and a great sense of taste have created an environment with very pleasant contrasts between antique and hi-tech. In summer you can sit on the charming terrace overlooking the sea. Il Vescovado is undoubtedly one of the most stimulating addresses on the Ligurian Riviera for gourmets in search of flavors, tradition and imagination combined with impeccable technique. Giuseppe Ricchebuono is a well-trained chef an...