7 Best Restaurants in Alba, Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta

Inside atmospheric stone-walled ancient cellars, the latest incarnation of Guido—which began in 1961 in Costigliole d’Asti—is now managed by the son of the original owners. It serves up excellent preparations of traditional dishes best sampled with one of the three tasting menus (classic, vegetables, or fish), along with superlative pairings of wine from the surrounding regions.

Delicious regional specialties with tartufo-focused and fixed-price tasting menus are served at this bustling family-run restaurant in the center of Alba. Seasonal recipes emphasize local vegetables, nuts (particularly hazelnuts), and meats like rabbit and venison.

This elegant formal hotel dining room with brick arches is one of the best restaurants in the region (with a Michelin star to prove it), serving refined variations of traditional dishes. You can marvel at a wine list of about 1,400 labels, and the service is exemplary.

Modern and subdued, this small spot on a quiet backstreet is conducive to a leisurely meal while trying a huge selection of Barolo wines. On the menu you'll find Piedmontese starters, pastas, and a variety of tasty meat dishes, and there's also a superb selection of local cheeses.

A short drive from the center of Alba brings you to the hamlet of San Rocco Seno d'Elvio and this old-style trattoria. The decor is as simple as the menu—with dishes that put truffles center stage—which makes a pleasant change from the more elaborate restaurants that you often find in the center of the city.

This excellent enoteca, with a contemporary casual atmosphere, has a whole range of Piedmont specialties to pair with local wines. You'll find more than 60 labels, as well as grappas and liqueurs, on the menu.