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.

My absolute favorite restaurant in all of the Langhe. The white table clothes, the impeccable…read moreservice, the amazing wine list and the FOOD!!!! Its a perfect storm of awesomeness!!!! Our last two times here we got the table in front of the fireplace given we were here in November and December respectively, its the perfect location! We started with an amuse of prosciutto and fried bread - the perfect amount to whet your appetite. On the advice of the sommelier, we chose a 2013 Bruno Giacosa Barolo which was fabulous. The wine list features wine from the immediate area only - Monforte and Serralunga which is really a nice touch. What grows together, goes together. Our antipasti were the baked onion (a staple of piemontese cooking) and well as another staple - carne cruda with white truffle of course! My husband had a primi... a trio of pastas. gnocchi, tajarin, and plin - all, of course, with white truffles. Absolutely amazing! For secondi, my husband had the stinco, and I had the veal tagliata with porcini mushrooms. Of course we got the bonet for dessert - another quintessential Piemontese dish. The entire experience here is so amazing, you cannot skip it when here. If you are going to Langhe, make a reservation here!

Be prepared to spend 3.5 hours The onion hors d'oouves, the agnolotti pasta and the deep fried…read morelamb chops were unique and wonderful wine is regional with limited selection Gorgeous grounds pleasant service My just married granddaughter's favorite in Monforte D'ALBA

This was amazing. I'm always skeptical of hotel restaurants, even ones with a Michelin star, but…read morethis one fully lived up to it. We got risotto with sea bream and lemon, cappellaccio filled with essentially a panzanella salad, spaghettone with a bread/butter/anchovy sauce, an eggplant dish cooked in several different ways, and local steak cooked in a Tuscan style. Every bite was excellent, including their amazing amuses to start, and bread which was basically perfect crusty Tuscan bread but with actual flavor too (unlike the real thing in Tuscany). Our favorite dish of the night was probably the spaghettone, which really says something for Emmy wife who rarely likes anchovies, but this is about as perfect a pasta dish as you can get. The steak and the risotto were also particular standouts, as was the seriously-excellent fusilli with tomato sauce that they made for our three year old daughter. We also stayed at the hotel here which was absolutely perfect in just about every way.

Athmosphere: 5* Service: 4*…read moreFood: 4* We were here last year and it was extremely nice. We stay at the Relais which I fully can recommend. They only have like 10 rooms but they are big and well designed. The food was very good, it was overall a very nice feeling. I really recommend this.

Moda Venue strikes the perfect chord between style and soul in the heart of Monforte d'Alba. It's a…read morespace where contemporary design meets the rich textures of Langhe hospitality. Whether you're here for a curated tasting, a private event, or a casual glass of wine, the experience feels intentional--never rushed, never routine. The wine selection leans smart and local, with knowledgeable staff ready to guide without overwhelming. Small plates are fresh, creative, and just the right amount of indulgent. The vibe? Effortlessly chic, yet comfortably relaxed. Moda is where tradition gets dressed up for a night out--and knows how to enjoy it.

Another in the list of fine dining options in Piemonte, this one located in Monforte d'Alba…read more The thing making this one unique is the venue-they've got a large beautiful patio that overlooks the old city so it is really scenic eating outside under umbrellas with soft lights as the sun goes down. Like other ristorante in the area we have visited, you can count on top notch service, beautifully presented, hand-made food and an extensive list of local wines at astonishingly reasonable prices. We have learned to share courses in order to avoid getting too much food (even though portion sizes here were "normal" and not the typical over sized ones of USA). We started with a fresh tomato baked with burratta cheese inside followed by a beautiful sage and ricotta filled pasta then a filet of breaded veal that was cooked perfectly. To finish, we chose a chocolate hazelnut dessert and also enjoyed a nice Barbera wine with the meal. Total was only 92€. Caution: it is a MUST to book ahead-they only have about 15 tables on the patio and turned away many diners trying to walk-in.

Diego and Julia were the best! I cannot say enough about this restaurant. My girlfriend and I were…read moretraveling through Italy for a 30th birthday and came here on a recommendation. Each course was amazing, some of the tastiest food either of us had ever eaten. The ragu sauce was cooked slowly to release amazing flavors, while the ravioli was delicately flavored with sage. And the tiramisu was beautifully light while the panna cotta had sweetness beautifully balanced by a bitter sauce. But the service and kindness Diego and Julia showed made the whole experience magical! Whenever we hesitated choosing a course, Diego just brought us a small portion of each option. Even when the kitchen ran out of tiramisu, Julia found a sample and brought it out to us (adding to our dessert sampler). Somehow the bill came to a ridiculously low amount, and then Diego tried to offer us a discount (along with limoncello). We definitely declined the discount and eagerly accepted the limoncello. Diego and Julia, a sincere thank you for the experience!

Excellent small restaurant ambiance, great authentic food and superior service despite being busy…read moreevery night.

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.

Located slightly down the hill from La Morra proper. We came here on a recommendation of the wife…read moreof a wine maker we had visited earlier that day. As with most places in the Langhe, we found the wine list to be extensive and amazing. The food and the service are top notch. The carne cruda came with fresh porcini mushrooms, the pastas were all fresh made and the stinco? What can I say, this was the first time we've had it and we loved it! We liked the restaurant so much we came back another day for lunch and sat outside which was beautiful. Definitely recommend eating here

Amazing lunch here. We started with green ravioli filled with the local cheese and covered with…read morespecks of black truffles. My wife had a very generous portion of pork belly that was tender and delicious with sweet-and-sour sauce. Our second course was an amazing braised veal that was so tender that it fell apart and was wonderfully delicious and a mushroom lasagna that was completely made from scratch and was probably the best lasagna I have ever tasted even though I just had a bite. We had a Massolino 2011 Margheria barolo that just knocked our socks off and also helped with our high approval of this place. While it is not necessary to speak Italian to enjoy the osteria, it is helpful if you can at least say and understand a few words. The waiter first brought us a menu entirely in Italian which was replaced with an English menu after we spent about 30 minutes puzzling out the Italian.

Friendly staff welcomed us and we had a nice table on the street in charming downtown Nice. Being a…read moreFriday evening the atmosphere was busy without being hurried and we could enjoy the music from nearby restaurants and the bustle of people making their way to dinner or a night out. Food was fresh, flavourful, and served in very generous portions. The service was fast, attentive, and very clever at convincing us to get desserts (without being pushy). We all felt satisfied and very happy with our meals. Highly recommend any of the pasta dishes, we had four different pastas and all were good. The calzone was gigantic and very generously stuffed with toppings and cheese.

No longer in business - there's a tea room there now…read more Unfortunately the other Italian restaurant in the area is poor - best to try your luck elsewhere.

I enjoyed the food at this casual eatery. I was craving some raw food and really liked their…read moresalad. Pasta, of course, is good too.

As mentioned in the previous review, Grappolo D'Oro is a family run coffee shop, restaurant and…read morehotel in the center of Monforte d'Alba. You can't miss it, it's in the middle of the central piazza. Two brothers, they look like twins, are at the front either greeting in the restaurant upstairs in the coffee shop downstairs. Their mother is a regular fixture in the coffee shop too. The Coffee Shop- It's always busy and a great spot to catch up with locals. The coffee is pretty darned good too! Morning pastries and fresh bread is quite limited though. The Restaurant- Located on the top floor, it's a spacious and classic spot serving up a super traditional Piemontese menu. An insalata mista and grilled veal made for a light lunch. The veal, however, was quite tough and chewy, so it wasn't the best I've had in the area. I'll be returning to Monforte to get married, I'll be sure to grab my morning cappuccino there! And yes, English is spoken there for those that need it.

Located in the heart of Barolo, Italy, this charming winery was a highlight of our trip. My husband…read moreand I were staying in Turin and made the scenic drive out to enjoy their tour and wine tasting experience--and we're so glad we did. The tour was both informative and enjoyable, offering a great insight into the region's unique grape-growing methods and winemaking traditions. We took the English-language tour, which was well-presented and easy to follow. After the tour, we enjoyed a wine tasting that was not only educational but also absolutely delicious. Every pour was a treat, and we ended up shipping several bottles home to enjoy later. If you're a wine lover, this spot is a must-visit. The setting, the knowledge shared, and of course, the wine, all make for a memorable experience.

We had a great wine tasting tour at this urban winery. We had a large group and we were taken care…read moreof very well. They have a nice gift shop inside and we were buying things even before our tour. Lol. The tour started at the front entrance. We were given a brief history on the family. Then we go down to their cellar where the big wine barrels are. They are massive and beautiful. The tour continued down there and their winemaking process and their rich history was shared. Tour ended back upstairs in their tasting room. We tried 4 of their wines. Our group had a great time, loved their Riserva, and shipped some wines back home.