My wife and I live in Chicago. The owner of our favorite Piemontese restaurant there highly…read morerecommended Vincafé to us on our first visit to Alba four years ago. We returned to Alba this fall in no small part to dine once again at Vincafé. Their Tajarin al Burro con Tartufo Bianco was unbelievable. And the Bonet? Delectable. Do not miss this gem in the heart of Alba.

The chef accommodated my request for a vegan meal. I ordered a salad with shrimp on the side so my…read moreplus one could eat them. The salad was delicious and filling. Their balsamic vinegar is amazing. The service is just right. Not too much, not too little. When my wine glass needed to be refilled she was right there. Rose wine was perfect with meal. Love the wine glasses. Additionally, we are attending the wine festival so I didn't want to over do it. So much excellent wine to experience in the Piedmont region. We sat outside and the service was great. Excellent English and wonderful customer service. They took great care in offering us superb service. We will definitely return. Much appreciate the chef and the excellent staff service. Our servers were friendly and attentive. Highly recommend.

Right on Alba's city square, I had a superb glass of wine just as they were closing after lunch…read more Still they served me a fantastic Barolo while I waited for the rain to stop. Lovely place.

An Irish pub in the heart of Sauze d'Oulx! Perfect for celebrating St Patrick's day, which I've now…read moredone twice here. They serve Guinness (naturally) and price it about the same as in central London, and they do a pizza and beer for 10€ which is a welcome relief from some of the more expensive places you'd find in France or Austria. The atmosphere is lively and loud and they have live music most nights.