Wonderful gem of a place. Staff was so kind and helpful (my italian is not good so they helped me…read morein English (thank you)). Food was delicious - atmosphere was so cozy!

I found that Torino has a friendlier vibe compared to otherwise cities in Italy, and honestly,…read moreLocanda da Betty is just in line with everything amazing about this city. Great food, lovely service, and cozy ambiance!

When we read that "piolas" are basically the Northern Italian equivalent of "boullions" in Paris,…read morewe were sold! Both types of places generally mean a good value for your money, so I don't get why Yelp categorizes this place as "€€€" when it is more like "€". Appetizers are between €5 and €7, mains are around €8, desserts €4, 1/2 liter of wine €6. We had some of all those things (pastas, cheeses, anchovies, savory flan) while we were there and everything was delicious! It is a bit chaotic and busy, but we would go back again if we are ever in Turin.

Wow. My little Torino has changed since I left it. Now, there is a bustling outdoor dining scene…read more And, no place was as packed and pazzo as Cianci Piola. Thankfully, our friend made us reservations because there was a line 30 meters long of young people waiting to eat here. So, outside is packed, inside is crazy and even across the street the park is being used as part of the al fresco experience. But, why? Is the food so amazing? I didn't think it was anything mind-blowing. They serve basic food. Rustic, authentic, filling. Lots of potato dishes were on our radar. Gnocchi, roasted potatoes, and other classics. And, the prices were really reasonable for such a popular spot. After two weeks of scoping out the Michelin spots in Italia it was good to get back to some basics.

Loved the food, the service was very fast and the staff is also amazing. The ambiance is also very…read moregood with really cool decorations and the lighting was perfect.

On our 6th day in Tignes, we woke up to a blizzard, so most of the lifts and trails were closed…read more With nothing else to do, we decided to eat. After walking around the town for a while and comparing menus, we settled on Pizzeria La Pignatta. The inside of the restaurant is pretty charming with a ton of wood decorations on the inside. We came during prime lunch time on a day when all skiers were basically unable to hit the slopes, so the restaurant was busy and the service was incredibly slow. That being said, the food was excellent. We ordered olive oil with our bread, and were handed a bottle of olive oil that had been infused with some peppers and herbs. It was absolutely delicious. As a New Yorker - and thereby a pizza lover - I decided on a pizza that strayed from the normal tomato base. We ordered the Montagnarde, wich had cream, cheese, reblochon, ham, fresh mushrooms, and egg. I must say this was a delight. If you have the guts to put an egg in the middle of my pizza and it tastes good, you are good in my book. The pizza definitely hit the spot. No comparison to New York style pizza, but I would definitely suggest it. We also ordered the fondue served with a charcuterie board. The fondue was amazing and incredibly tasty. I was surprised by how something so simple - melted cheese - can be so delicious. The charcuterie board cost extra, but it was worth it. I always love trying out regional charcuterie. We walked back out into the blizzard with smiles on our faces.

I depend on Yelp reviews to help me make a better decision. I realize there were only eight and…read moresome from a long time ago, Sadly, I found the food to be very disappointing. Perhaps it was just the kind of food and other people would like it. We had the vegetable salad, which was apparently grilled vegetables in a mayonnaise base. It reminded me of egg salad. We had the mushroom risotto, which was actually pretty good, but I had it a few nights earlier, at another restaurant where I thought it was exceptional. Finally, we had the braised beef in a Barolo wine sauce. Sorry, not good at all. We had the cheese tray, which was delightful. We had the best bottle of wine I've ever had. The service was fabulous. Our server was so kind and had everything split for us. I really wanted to like the food and maybe it was just a bad night. I thought the ambience in the front of the restaurant was more Italian authentic. The back was a little more eclectic but still nice. My favorite part was a bottle of wine that our server recommended and the complementary appetizer they gave us. The cheese selection was great. If I lived in the area, I would definitely come back and try them again because I think they just had a bad night.

Lunch in Barolo at this wonderful restaurant was delightful. Food is delicious, owner is warm and…read moreinviting. Obviously wonderful wine. Highly recommend.

We came to the restaurant by pure chance and were told that the kitchen is still closed and we…read moreshould come back in 20 minutes. I am ever so glad we did! The mixed starter player was to die for. Not only were there two different types of local meat, but also great burrata, some mozzarella twists, plenty of great tasting olives and some picked pepperoncino. But the highlight of the platter was the eggplant, which was positively divine. The main dishes were very good too... I had agnoletti, a local take on meat stuffed ravioli in a meaty sauce. It was very satisfying indeed... And quite filling at that... Other dishes were flawless, if slightly rustic as well. House wine is inexpensive and very agreeable. The service is relaxed, but courteous, helpful and unimposing. I will gladly visit this place again!

Delicious! I do recommend you have a reservation or arrive right when they open (like we did) so…read morethey can seat you in the area they seat people without reservations. I loved the meals. We started with the MANTOVA PUMPKIN FLAN WITH SCALLOP AND SHRIMP RAGOUT. It was light and well flavored. The BOLOGNESE TORTELLINI WITH CREAM, HAM AND PEAS was probably my favorite. The MEZZI PACCHERI PASTA WITH CHEESE AND PEPPER CREAM AND LEMON ZEST was a close second. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauces were creamy and delicious. Because I felt as if I need some type of protein with the MEZZI paccheri pasta, we also ordered the SLICED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH AROMATIC HERBS AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR REDUCTION. Everything was so good. I look forward to returning.

Food, service, ambiance. Borolo! Great pastas. The best people-watching. Italian men can teach…read moreAmerican men about how to dress and carry themselves.

Delicious restaurant. Had our anniversary dinner there. And they provide a shuttle from the Hilton…read moreGarden Inn. Food is delicious and the people delightful.

A real gem neat Malpensa airport. Comfort, quaint, attentive service, innovative menu. Began with…read moreBuratta and prosciutto, top quality ingredients. The pork cheeks were succulent and oh so tender. Only drawback would be that both the taxis and Uber charge handsomely for a relatively short ride. In the end it's a charming spot, with wonderful staff and well executed dining options.

Our hotel owner recommended this place to us on a Monday saying it was good, local food. They…read moreopened at 7:30 and we arrived at 7:15 on a raining evening. The door was open and we poked our heads in to ask if they had any open reservations. The owner told us to come in and stay, that they were pretty busy with reservations but he had a couple seats open and with the weather we shouldn't go back out. He wasn't wrong, by 7:40 the place was basically full. A couple of individuals wandered in and he did his best to create a communal table to serve them. When we arrived one waiter was still hand writing the menus for the day and the owner was busy readying the wine selection. They brought us a menu, the waiter spoke English and was able to describe the 10 things on the rough menu. When we asked if they had rabbit he jokingly remarked 'no, none were running around the place today'. We opted for a 1/2 bottle of barolo, a portion of tajarin ragú (spaghetti with meat sauce), Milanese and brasato (traditional stewed veal). As per norm plenty of bread was served. The entrees came with sautéed vegetables. The brasato was good, meat was soft and flavorful and sitting at this long, wooden, communal table I could completely envision eating this as a traditional dish. The tajarin was perfect for my taste. It was not sauce heavy so if you prefer a meat sauce like that this is not for you. I loved how the homemade spaghetti and the meat really stood out with a very small amount of sauce to bind the two. The Milanese was great. Pounded thin and pan fried in butter, the flavor was tremendous. Living in Italy could really make me like veal! We did not get dessert but the waiter brought us some local appertif to try. It was very sweet but with bitters, an interesting mix. People watching in this place was great. I got a lot of amusement out of it and it was just the sort of place I was looking for in Italy. A place where people gather, are loud, laugh and enjoy home cooked food without frills.

This was our first meal in Piedmont and one of our very favorites, so we actually ended up going…read moreback for lunch on our last day. Between the two meals, we had fried zucchini blossoms, steak tartare, tuma and figs, tajarin with ragu, ravioli, two different pesto pastas, and veal Milanese. We loved just about everything, with the tartare, cheese/figs, tajarin, and veal probably being our favorites. They were also incredibly friendly to our two small children. We'd definitely come back on another trip to Piedmont, and if anything, next trip I'd probably spend more time eating in Alba in general.

A hidden homey gem in Turin.Our party was warmly greeted by the owner's daughter,Silvi. The…read moredeliciously crisp fried artichokes are a must! From the fresh pastas to the uniquely prepared chicken with pickled zucchini,we we all happily satisfied. Off the beaten path, and well worth it! Delicioso!!

We have been traveling through Italy for the last two weeks and have visited world renowned…read morerestaurants with multiple Michelin Stars, but what we really wanted was a cozy family run true Italian place, and this is it. We ordered the spaghetti carbonara and the steak and it was life changing. Each dish was plenty for one, and just when we thought we couldn't eat another bite we ordered the tiramisu. Words cannot describe how good that dessert was. The place is clean, charming and authentic. I want to come back to Italy just to eat here again. Oh! And on top of all the good food, they have an extensive wine list with extremely reasonable prices.

Lovely place in Alba. Nice lunch special. Air conditioning inside. Good service. Food is authentic…read more We sat outside and enjoyed the ambiance of the culture of Italy

Food was amazing as well as the wine and service. It was a gorgeous fall day and we sat outside…read morewhich was pleasant. Happy to have a table as the town is packed with truffle festival people. Reserved in advance but got the last table available. Started with a bite of a carrot curry puree and some taralu and bread. I chose a white truffle pasta dish and veal. Both were perfect.