OUR CONDENSED LIST OF FAVORITE RESTAURANTS
Close-by Michelin Star Restaurants - all have fantastic wine lists
Massimo Camia 1 Michelin Star Tel: 0173 56355 www.locandanelborgo.com [email protected] (closed Tues & Wed lunch) A nice mix of somewhat modern & classic cuisine, ultra- modern atmosphere, great service Strada Provinciale Alba-Barolo 122, La Morra
Ciau del Tornavento 1 Michelin Star Tel: 0173 638-352 www.laciaudeltornavento.it [email protected] (closed Wed & Thur lunch) Creative, modern & typical, sometimes stunning cuisine, beautiful airy open room, wonderful atmosphere & view Piazza Baracco 7, 12050Treiso
Trattoria del Castello 1Michelin Star Tel: 0173 262-172 www.castellodigrinzane.it [email protected] (closed Mon & Tues). Cuisine is creative but there is a fixed menu of all typical classics, lovely atmosphere in castle & is close by Via Castello 5, 12060 Grinzane Cavour
Piazza Duomo 3 Michelin Stars Tel: 0173 366-167 www.piazzaduomoalba.it [email protected] (closed Sun dinner & Mon) Cucina creativa or modern Italian cuisine; some molecular, some classic but extremely well done & great technique. Cool pink minimalist room. Piazza Risorgimento 4, 12051 Alba
Trattoria - Up Scale Excellent Dining - all have excellent to very good wine lists
La Coccinella Tel: 0173.748220 www.trattoriacocinella.com [email protected] (closed Tues & Wed lunch) Refined typical tweaked for modernity in homey elegant atmosphere, a favorite! Via Provinciale 5, 12050 Serravalle Langhe
Trattoria Della Posta Tel: 0173.78120 www.trattoriadellaposta.it [email protected] (closed Thur & Fri lunch) Refined ultra- typical cuisine in homey elegant atmosphere - sometimes service a bit slow loc. Sant'Anna 87, 12065 Monforte d'Alba
Ristorante Bovio Tel. 0173.590303 www.ristorantebovio.it [email protected] (closed Wed & Thur) Nice restaurant with great terrace & great wine list. Best to choose the typical dishes and forego the creative ones. Via Alba 17 Bis, 12064 La Morra
Locanda in Cannubi Tel: 0173. 56294 www.locandaincannubi.it/it/ [email protected] (closed Sun evening) Undoubtedly has the greatest location in Barolo, very friendly staff, food is very good local but with an innovative touch Via Crosia 12, 12060 Barolo
Trattoria more Casual Very Good Dining - most have excellent to fantastic wine lists
Osteria I Rebbi 5 Tel: 0173.78568 www.osteriairebbi.it [email protected] (closed Wed ) Excellent quality, simple typical cuisine done w/a particularly light hand and modern sensibility, butcher paper table settings, best in category Loc. San Sebastiano 52, SP9 1206 Monforte d’Alba
Vignaiolo Tel: 0173.50335 www.osteriadelvignaiolo.it [email protected] (closed Wed & Thur) Very good typical done w/care, nice dining room, a little outside seating in a covered garden off the parking lot- one of best in category Fraz.Santa Maria 1, 12064 La Morra
La Cantinetta Tel . 0173 56198 (closed Wed dinner & all day Thurs) Very good typical, good lunch spot w/outdoor seating. Great at night too for an easy dinner, sit in the front bar area for very “italian” feel. Via Roma 33, 12060 Barolo
La Rosa dei Vini Tel: 0173.613219 www.larosadeivini.com [email protected] (closed Wed) Very simple food, no presentation, but nice table settings on a spectacular terrace with great views – go in nice weather only. Via Parafada 4, 12050 Serralunga
ALBA ONLY – be aware, most restaurants are closed Sunday & Monday evening!
La Piola Tel: 0173.442800 www.lapiola-alba.it [email protected] (closed Sun dinner & Mon) Ultra typical, casual somewhat limited menu but excellent quality. Run by the 3 star restaurant upstairs. Great for an easy meal in Alba. Piazza Risorgimento 4, 12051 Alba
La Libera Tel: 0173.293155 www.lalibera.com [email protected] (closed Sun & Mon) Well done typical, some fish, often some interesting dishes, sort of modern atmosphere, no outdoor seating as seen in magazine. Via Elvio Pertinace, 24, 12051 Alba
Enoclub Tel: 0173.33994 www.caffeumberto.it [email protected] (closed Sun dinner & Mon) Well done refined typical, downstairs dining room with brick vaulted ceilings Piazza Savona 4, 12051 Alba
Osteria - casual all have pretty good wine lists
Antica Torre Tel: 0173.635170 www.amticatorrebarbaresco.com [email protected] (closed not sure when) Very good typical food, casalinga down home, served family style & sweet old fashioned dining room. Via Torino 64, 12050 Barbaresco
Ca' del Lupo *** Tel: 0173.617249 www.cadellupo.it [email protected] (closed lunch & Wed) Simple but good quality typical cuisine , very nice view & people. Can be a very good choice for close by, a 3 minute car drive up the hill. Via Ballerina 15, 12050 Montelupo Albese
Osteria Profumo di Vino Tel: 0173.638017 www.profumo-divino.com http://profumo-divino.com/italian/contact.html (closed Tues) Nice outdoor seating in a lovely little village piazza, good food, perfect for lunch Via Rimembranza 1, 12050 Treiso
Locanda del Centro Tel: 0173.462502 www.locandadelcentro.it [email protected] (closed Wed. & Sun evening) Very easy, rustic atmosphere & food, somewhat limited choices but good for a very casual meal Piazza del Centro 4, 12060 Castiglione Falletto
Rosso Barolo Tel: 0173 56133 www.ristoranterossobarolo.it [email protected] (closed Mon) Good alternative in Barolo village, typical dishes pretty well done, simple food and nice atmosphere Via Roma 16, 12060 Barolo
Osteria Era Nuova Tel: 0173.229051 www.osteriaeranuova.it (closed Mon) A bit more upscale than Sognatori, super typical too but more choices & better wine list, good quality, lots of young people and happy atmosphere Via Calissano 7, 12051 Alba
Family Style Osteria - ok wine offerings
Trattoria Nelle Vigne Tel: 0173. 468 503 www.trattorianellevigne.it [email protected] (closed Mon & Wed) Fixed menu at amazing price, old fashioned way served on platters and help yourself, huge portions. Great views Via Moglia Gerlotto 7/A, 12055 Diano d'Alba
Cascina Schiavenza – closed until august 2014! Tel: 0173.613115 www.schiavenza.com [email protected] (closed Sun dinner & Tues) Good Homecooking , limited choices good Grandma food, spoken menu but Enrica speaks english. Lovely little terrace. Their own wine is GREAT. Via Mazzini 4, 12050 Serralunga
Osteria Da Gemma Tel: 0173 794252 www.leradicieleali.it (closed Mon & Tue) Mostly local color, you’ll be the only non- locals, no menu, super typical solid food plunked down on platters, Cash only, no CC Via Marconi 6, 12060 Roddino
Best Pizzeria – incredible to ho-hum wine lists
Commercio Ristorante e Pizzeria Tel: 0173 263 853 (closed Wed) Best pizza in the entire area with a darnn good wine list – plus salads, pasta etc. - and you can walk there!! Great wine list! Via Cavour 28, 12050 Sinio
Pizzeria Bargiglio Rosso Tel: 0173 262115 (closed Tue & Sat lunch) Pretty good Pizza & Pasta place, stays open late, full of locals, limited wine list but fun. Very limited wine list, ho-hum. Via Garibaldi 157, 12060 Grinzane Cavour
Per Bacco Pizzeria Tel: 0173 50609 Really great pizza, amazing crust, very nice atmosphere, a great little casual but atmospheric place. Love it! Good wine list. Via Roma, 30 - 12064 La Morra
La Duchessa Pizzeria Alba Tel: 0173 441346 Same owners and great crust as Perbacco in La Morra. Best Pizzeria in Alba for sure! Not on main walking street, just in back near P.za Garibaldi. Via Ospedale, 5, Alba