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Il Moncalvo Restaurant is located in the historic center of Acqui Terme, between the imposing Romanesque walls of the Abbey of Santa Maria. The interior of the restaurant is very classic, warm and welcoming, tastefully furnished. The restaurant is divided into two air-conditioned dining rooms, the second of which houses a selection of the 400 labels on the wine list on the back wall. Moncalvo is at the forefront of Acqui's dining scene for the beauty of its location, the quality of its cuisine and the warmth of its welcome. Chef Luca Guidetti offers contemporary cuisine that is moderately creative, clean and very well calibrated in its combinations. We appreciated the quality and freshness of the raw materials and the play of flavors, textures and temperatures that characterize each of his dishes. We drank very well, thanks to the expertise and taste of the owner Filippo Tirrì, a true enthusiast who will infect you with his genuine enthusiasm. Do ...

The Caciucco restaurant has recently moved to its splendid new location in Venaria Reale, in the ancient village just a stone's throw from the Royal Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. The design of the restaurant plays on the alternation of stone and exposed brick on the walls and ceilings, some of which are wooden, with parquet and slate floors. The restaurant is on two floors, connected by a scenic staircase with stone steps. Chef Giuseppe Zangari works in the kitchen with a young and motivated team. At the Caciucco restaurant, in a picturesque setting, you will be able to taste a cuisine based mainly on seafood, prepared with originality and skill, dishes composed of the freshest ingredients and prepared with the utmost care. Giuseppe Zangari shows that he has very precise ideas about how to prepare and present his creations, which in the tasting menu follow each other harmoniously, with textures and flavors that are sharp, precise and well sorte...

L'Artigiano in Salice is a modern restaurant with braceria and cocktail bar located in Rivanazzano, a spa town not far from Salice Terme. The owners, in the person of Mattia Giordano Barberis, have created a place with great potential. The interior is striking: a modern "industrial chic" environment, very trendy and well maintained, characterized by large spaces and contemporary furnishings. The venue stands out for its meat offerings. You will find a wonderful selection of Wagyu, not only the legendary Japanese beef from Kioto (Ginkakugji Onishi Wagyu), but also Wagyu from Australian farms and from the only Italian farm (Ca' Negra). These are joined by Danish selections, Fassona and spices. L'Artigiano in Salice is a new generation braceria with great ambitions. The highly evocative environment and the maniacal care for the selection of absolute and uncompromising quality of the products, the choice to follow in-house the long, delicate and c...

The Massimo Camia Gastronomic Restaurant is located in La Morra, on the highway to Barolo, next to the prestigious Damilano Winery. On entering, the rooms are elegant and refined, with a successful warm and soft lighting, able to create a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, to which the parquet floors and wooden walls in natural colors contribute. The walls are decorated with original paintings by Mauro Rosso on the theme of Batman. Two sandblasted crystal display cases separate the dining room from the service area. From the large windows you can enjoy the unmistakable panorama of the hills with the most important Barolo Crus. Chef Massimo Camia and his daughter Betta work in the kitchen, commanding a brigade of 8 motivated young chefs. At Massimo Camia's Gastronomic Restaurant you will experience the great cuisine of a chef and his daughter that we have always loved, with the corollary of a warm welcome and an elegant and refined ambience. Massimo Camia is first...

Ristorante Albergo Tre Re, run with passion and expertise by Roberto Marchello and his wife Federica, is located in the town of Castellamonte, the majolica capital, between Ivrea and Rivarolo Canavese, half an hour's drive from Turin. Legend has it that the name of the inn goes back to the time of Emperor Frederick I, known as Barbarossa, who, returning from Milan with the relics of the Three Kings, stopped at the inn, which has since been named in memory of the event. The main hall is classic and elegant, with parquet floors and wainscoting with large mirrors. The atmosphere is warm, relaxed and pleasant. The tables, covered with rich linen, are set with light-colored chairs and decorated with centerpieces, some depicting the Three Kings, others the Queen. The Tre Re restaurant, a haute cuisine destination since the 1960s, has always been a true institution of Piedmontese cuisine and is now a quality, refined and satisfying gastronomic stop. Here you will fin...

Etra, Galleria Gastronomica, is the novel concept, somewhere between fine dining and an art gallery, recently opened in Genoa in the historic Palazzo Doria de' Fornari, overlooking the central Piazza De Ferrari. Upon entering the Palazzo's marbled atrium, the elegant opaline glass front door stands in front of you. The owner, Galleria Stupendo, has done a magnificent job of renovating and enhancing the space. You will be greeted by a reception area flanked by a wall entirely dedicated to the cellar, with a remarkable scenic effect. Furniture, accessories and decorative elements are the tools that accompany visitors on the sensory journey proposed by the restaurant. The very elegant and minimalist space, which plays on the contrast between light and absolute black, hosts changing works of art. Etra is not only a high quality gastronomic project, but also a real new concept that brings a breath of fresh air with almost New York connotations to the city of lant...

Vintriga is an elegant restaurant and wine bar located in the central square of the beautiful village of Castagnole delle Lanze. The interior is the result of a wise conservative renovation of the former grocery store bought in '96 by Alessandro Cortese's parents. The small entrance hall is occupied by the pouring counter and a tasting area with small tables, sofas and armchairs. At the back is the open kitchen, in front of which stands a beautiful red Berkel slicer. A short corridor with two small tables connects the entrance area with the two small dining rooms, which feature frescoed ceilings and restored antique doors. The second small room is the picturesque Cantina, with a crystal table for six. Vintriga is a young and relaxed place that stands out both as a wine bar with a great cantina and as a place where local cuisine is revisited, with a meticulous search for excellent products, prepared with technique and a taste for combinations. Many of the re...