Where to eat in Asiago: the 8 best restaurants chosen by Gambero Rosso

At an altitude of 1,001 meters, Asiago is the most important municipality in the Altopiano district. Just over a 3-hour drive from Milan, it's a destination for both summer and winter tourism. It boasts a ski area (Verena 2000) specialized in Nordic skiing, with over 20 kilometers of slopes, as well as the only civilian airport in Italy located at a thousand meters above sea level.

Must-try dishes inn Asiago

It is an elegant town, with noble buildings, nice shops. Among the typical products, the most famous is undoubtedly Asiago Dop cheese - fresh, medium-aged, old, or extra-old - a true Italian excellence. We cannot fail to mention honey, jams, aromatic herbs, mushrooms, berries, game meats, cold cuts... Here are the 8 best addresses selected by Gambero Rosso.

Casagrande

Gourmet Break. Located in the heart of town, an establishment that since 1908 has been synonymous with homemade goodness and high quality. For breakfast, fragrant brioches, Danish pastries with custard cream, hazelnut cream-filled triangles, and other delights are served. Every day, various types of breads, pizzas, and focaccias are baked and can be enjoyed on-site (also filled with selected cold cuts and cheeses) or taken away. The sweet side includes slice cakes, tarts, homemade biscuits, and excellent artisanal ice creams in many unusual flavors (such as ricotta, honey, and walnuts). It's impossible to resist so many temptations.

piazza G. Carli, 13 – 0424 462146-320 6224114 – @Casagrande

Ca’ Sorda ai Pennar

Farmhouse. Just a few minutes from the center, this is a delightful place that combines hospitality and refreshment admirably. In cozy spaces, warmed by a large wood-burning stove, one can enjoy genuine and flavorful dishes made from self-produced raw materials or sourced from nearby farms. A typical course starts with selections of cold cuts and cheeses, continues with radicchio and sausage gnocchi, goulash with polenta, and Sorana-style sliced beef. For dessert, homemade ice cream with warm forest fruits or a slice of homemade cake. The drinks selection is also excellent.

contrada Pennar - via Cassordar, 55 – 0424 64031 – casorda.it

Ciori

Restaurant. An inn in a quiet location a few kilometers from Asiago, along the road to Bassano del Grappa. Warmth and kindness blend well with a valid cuisine that draws from the rich local produce, offering many satisfying dishes. Marinated deer carpaccio; polenta, soppressa salami, and porcini mushrooms, rabbit ragout lasagna with extra-old Asiago, herb snails, Venetian-style salt cod, grilled meats, homemade desserts. There's also a good selection of bottles to accompany everything perfectly.

via Bertigo, 46 – 0424 455070 – albergo-ristorante-ciori.business.site/

La Locanda

Restaurant. In the heart of Asiago, not far from the Cathedral, it's a reliable choice for good food, following tradition but with judicious creative touches. Smoked venison roast beef with blackberry mustard, white lasagna with 4 ages of Asiago cheese, toasted pepper and smoked Moretta di Gallio (cheese), buttered veal sweetbreads with raspberry powder and rosemary pumpkin puree. To finish, "woodland flavors," white chocolate mousse, cirmolo heart, and dark chocolate. The wine selection is impressive. Comfortable and well-furnished rooms are also available.

via Monte Val Bella, 31 – 0424 1946190 – lalocandasiago.com

Pan&Ciccia

Bistro. A modern bistro ideal for a casual stop in any situation. The menu is so intriguing that one willingly returns to taste what was missed during the previous visit. There's something for every taste, from pizzas (slowly leavened) to meats and delightful bites. Examples include the "Parli troppo" pizza (with caramelized tongue, organic cabbage, katsuobushi, smoked goat yogurt, and anchovy sauce) or the "carbonara burger" (with Carnia bacon, organic egg, 36-month-old Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse). For pairing, artisanal beers and good wines are available.

viale G. Matteotti, 63 – 0424 463042 – paneciccia.it

Stube Gourmet at Hotel Europa

Restaurant. Overlooking the main street of the town, it's an elegant and atmospheric place attached to a comfortable family-owned hotel, the Mosele family. In the kitchen, the young chef from Piacenza, Fabio Falsetti, creatively interprets selected products: veal sweetbreads, carrot, and thyme; Felicetti single grain spaghetti, watercress, trout; roe deer saddle, chervil, juniper. The bread and desserts are more than satisfying. The wine list is very interesting and extensive, guided by the skilled sommelier Jgor Tessari.

corso IV Novembre, 65 – 0424 18501728 – stubegourmet-asiago.it

La Tana Gourmet

Restaurant. One of the best addresses in the province and the region, in an enchanting location with a wonderful view. The sober elegance of the environment (there is also a beautiful outdoor area in summer) combines with impeccable service and an important wine list. Talented chef Alessandro Dal Dega prepares a tasting menu (he defines it as a "journey") focusing on sustainability, mainly using local ingredients, enhancing them with avant-garde cooking techniques and personalized pairings. Booking is essential.

località Kaberlaba, 19 – 0424 1760249 – latanagourmet.it

Da Tata

Pizzeria. A reliable brand that has delighted diners since 1978 with an ever-interesting proposal. The doughs come in various types (classic, cereals, semi-wholemeal with moringa, and gluten-free), and the ingredients showcase the produce of the Plateau. Among these, the typical Asiago cheese stands out, as in the case of Beta (tomato, mozzarella, fresh Asiago Dop, asparagus, organic eggs from the Plateau, speck), or Luì (tomato, mozzarella, speck, medium-aged Asiago Dop, porcini mushrooms). There's a good selection of Venetian labels and artisanal beers.

piazzale Stadio del Ghiaccio, 15 – 0424 462082 – pizzeriadatata.it