Where to eat in Upper Langhe and the Bormida and Uzzone Valleys, the best restaurants

Every piece of land is perfect for a pit stop in Upper Langhe and in the Bormida and Uzzone Valleys. It seems that every product born from this land deserves to be tasted at least once in a lifetime. With the arrival of autumn and truffle season, it's the real place to be. Here are all the addresses to try to fully enjoy the local products.

Where to eat in the Upper Langhe, the best restaurants

Where to eat in Albaretto della Torre

Filippo Oste in Albaretto

Trattoria. The intimate atmosphere, the well-kept environment, the garden, but above all a kitchen that interprets traditional recipes with experience and passion. Behind this establishment, you will find the mind and efforts of Filippo Giaccone, who follows in his father Cesare's footsteps, an ambassador of the Langhe in the world. You can taste many delights here, from cheeses to handmade pasta, as well as cockerel with Barolo wine and a must-try like roasted rabbit. The meal ends sweetly with the delicious zabaione. The wine list is appropriate.

Filippo Oste in Albaretto – via Umberto, 12 – 338 8871155 – filippogiaccone.com

Where to eat in Cerretto Langhe

Fàula di Casa di Langa

Restaurant. Fàula, which means "fable" in Italian, is the setting for a daily fable performed by Daniel Zeilinga, the author of a cuisine that highlights a particular sensitivity towards the world of plants. Starting with the best local ingredients, the cuisine offers a contemporary proposal without excesses, clean and recognizable dishes with great balance. The wine list includes a wide range of local excellence and selections from a broader geographical scope, with France at the forefront.

Fàula di Casa di Langa – località Talloria, 1 – 0173 520520 – casadilanga.com

Trattoria del Bivio

Restaurant. This establishment, managed by Massimo (chef) and his wife Selia in the dining room, is steadily sailing towards its 25th year of activity. It was born from the renovation of an old farmhouse nestled among the hills, greenery, hazelnut fields, and open landscapes. The cuisine has evolved over time, becoming increasingly refined and innovative, without ever betraying its Langhe tradition and roots. Their selection of cheeses is particularly notable, and the wine cellar excels with a broad range of offerings from the local area, various Italian regions, and neighboring France. Comfortable rooms are also available.

Trattoria del Bivio – località Cavallotti, 9 – 0173 520383 – trattoriadelbivio.it

Where to eat in Cissone

Locanda dell’Arco

Trattoria. This inn, complete with rooms, is a piece of the past with its exposed brick and stone walls and pointed arches. It's managed by a young couple, Maria Piera in the kitchen, and Giuseppe in the dining room and cellar. Both of them cultivate vegetables, herbs, and raise chickens, geese, and ducks. They source their other ingredients, such as flours, cheeses, beef and lamb, and cereals, from trusted producers. The kitchen serves traditional dishes with some innovative touches, and in the autumn, mushrooms and truffles are in the spotlight. The wine cellar features wines from the local area and the region.

Locanda dell’Arco – piazza dell’Olmo, 1 – 0173 748200 – lodarc.com

Where to eat in Cravanzana

Da Maurizio

Restaurant. An inn with rooms, a swimming pool, and a spectacular view from the terrace. It's a top-class stage to enjoy the cuisine of the Robaldo family, who are dedicated to upholding the region's culinary traditions. You should definitely try their veal with tuna sauce, tajarin pasta with meat and porcini mushroom ragout, wild boar chunks in Barolo wine, and Alta Langa lamb either roasted or grilled. They also have a "serious" cheese cart and delectable desserts, including a traditional hazelnut and chocolate bonet tasting. The wine cellar boasts 250 (good) labels.

Da Maurizio – via L. Einaudi, 5 – 0173 855019 - ristorantedamaurizio.it

Where to eat in Serravalle Langhe

La Coccinella

Restaurant. A gem of delicious cuisine perched atop a hill. You'll be greeted warmly and enjoy a sophisticated and well-kept ambiance throughout your visit. The restaurant is run by three dedicated and close-knit brothers, Alessandro, Massimo, and Tiziano Dellaferrera, who divide their roles efficiently. The kitchen serves both land and sea dishes, with a dynamic and intriguing menu. During truffle season, they offer a special truffle-themed menu. The wine cellar excellently supports both sections, boasting variety, completeness, and richness.

La Coccinella – via Provinciale, 5 – 0173 748220 – www.trattoriacoccinella.com

Where to eat in Valli Bormida e Uzzone

Where to eat in Bergolo

‘l Bunet

Trattoria. In the town center, you'll find this welcoming restaurant with a charming hotel. People come here to savor traditional Langhe cuisine with all its great classics, from raw meat dishes to vitello tonnato, not to mention the typical tajarin pasta. However, they don't shy away from innovative dishes that always highlight local ingredients. There's a strong focus on dairy products and high-quality extra virgin olive oils, which are also available at the adjacent olive oil shop. The wine list leans heavily towards regional selections but also includes options from other Italian regions.

‘l Bunet – via Roma, 24 – 334 2517793 – lbunet.net

Where to eat in Cortemilia

Carlo Zarri a Villa San Carlo

Restaurant. A renowned hotel restaurant for many years, it's an ideal place to fully enjoy the flavors of these precious lands thanks to the skilled hands of chef Carlo Zarri. The atmosphere is tranquil and elegant, with a fireplace in the winter, and during the beautiful season, you can dine in the adjacent park. The gastronomic offerings are organized into tasting menus that change throughout the year. In the autumn, truffles take the spotlight. The wine selection is excellent, drawing from a very extensive wine list.

Carlo Zarri a Villa San Carlo – corso Divisioni Alpine, 41 – 0173 81546 – hotelsancarlo.it