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.

We visited with Culture Discovery Vacations. Our itinerary had us getting a local pizza. When we…read morepulled up to a castle, we began scratching our heads. As we walked down the steps to the alfresco dining area, we were blown away. The food and wine were very good. The atmosphere was tremendous.

Buona pizzeria sita nel complesso del Castello di Magliano Alfieri. Ampia scelta di pizze, tutto…read moresommato buone e realizzate con ingredienti di prima scelta. Abbastanza veloce e cordiale il servizio. Bella la location, molto bella la vista sulle Langhe che si gode dai tavoli all'aperto della pizzeria

I'll let the car hire boys do the history bit:…read more http://www.car-hire-centre.co.uk/rd-italy/alba.html "Alba is the capital of the historical Langhe region and part of Piedmont in northwestern Italy, the small city of Alba is one of the many provincial spots in the country that offers tranquillity, history and charm in abundance. Replacing the early Celt and Ligurian tribes, the city itself was originally founded by the Romans as Alba Pompeia. Expanding into a site of regional importance, Alba was especially remarkable as the birthplace of Pertinax, the shortest serving Roman emperor in history (lasting just 86 days in 192 AD). Decimated by the marauding Burgundian, Frankish and Lombard tribes, it was only in the Middle Ages that Alba regained some semblance of stability as part of the 12th century Lombard League. Later dominated firstly by France then Spain, the city passed definitively to the Savoy family in the 17th century only liberated two centuries later by the Risorgimento. A notable anti-Fascist centre during the 20th century, even winning a Medal of Valour during World War II, the city is now more famous for its truffles than its politics. However, for a taste of the quiet life in a truly beautiful setting, Alba is the place for you." These Piedmontese white truffles are an expensive underground fungus delicacy that taste of earth, wood, garlic and - as some say - even sweat. They are tracked by dogs, unlike the French black ones, which are sniffed out by pigs. In October, the annual truffle festival takes place, when restaurateurs from all over Europe gather there. Parking is not easy among all the vans with registration plates ranging from Paris and Berlin to Barcelona. You can smell the market from a long way away and inside, the pungent pong is unbelievable. Learn more here: http://www.cnn.com/TRAVEL/PURSUITS/FOOD/9908/truffle.lat/ We decided to eat at the Aldente which was conveniently situated just off the Piazza and looked interesting (their website doesn't work, so somebody might like to correct the address). To start with, I had barbecued octopus, which I can still taste today in my imagination! They then recommend various dishes to go with truffles and I went for beef tartare. They bring a truffle to the table - along with digital scales - and shave truffle over your food until you decide you have enough. The amount of truffle consumed is charged by weight, and the truffle then removed for further use. Cheap it is not for an Italian lunch (EUR120 for 3) if I remember correctly, but then truffles don't run cheap. Still, I was given a handy little billfold with their name on it, which is a pleasant reminder. One caveat though: I subsequently learned that the Piedmontese claim truffles taste best with hot food and say that a fried egg is best. The waiter could have told me that ;-( but I'll forgive him because of the octopus. Alba is known not just for the truffles but also for fine wines such as Barbera d'Alba and Dolcetto d'Alba which are freely available at a reasonable price in the U.K. No truffles in these though - the latter prefer to grow under trees rather than grapevines! A nice place to go in this charming city. Note - off season it is a charming little place (we have been back), but during the festival it is seething...

Amazing food! The truffle and ravioli first course is delicious! The swordfish was also very good…read more Would recommend.

Recommended by the manager of the apartment we rented for 4 days and it was across the piazza from…read morethe apartment tucked away in a little courtyard off the piazza. Great service and food. Must have reservations.

Delicious regional dishes, quite refined and delicious! Very…read morepersonable service and on point ! Vibrant ambiance with white table cloth setting. Very inviting and comfortable. Tried their Tajarin, simple and divine. Noticeable wine selections!

First day on the visit to Alba. Needed to find a place to eat on a short notice. And given that…read moreit was a Tuesday night not everyone was open (Understandable not a busy night). Came here because of convenience and weren't disappointed one bit. Food is top notch and local wines including Barolos, and Barbarescos are amazing. Ordered a truffle tasting menu with the Usual Fassona Tartare and Gnocchi, everything was so wonderful even with summer truffle not being as fragrant as the fall ones. The dining room is located below street level adding to the Name and ambiance with wines lining up along the wall all of that and great service make for a wonderful dining experience.

Best of the best! restaurants in Alba CN. Strongly recommended. Amazing food quality and service!read more

Osteria Veglio in La Morra Italy is a beautiful modern restaurant with white walls, light wooden…read moretable and modern chairs. Service is wonderful - attentive and friendly. And the food is superb - beautiful appetizers, delicious fresh pasta and a large varied great cheese course. It's a great place for a nice pleasant lunch with friends.

Beautiful restaurant with gorgeous view of vineyards. The food is amazing and service excellent.read more

If you like fresh, homemade, spectacular food THIS is the place for you!…read moreIf I could give it a million stars it still wouldn't be enough. This place is spectacular in every sense of the word The food is not only fresh and homemade but has that quintessential "italian " love that you can only get from those that have TRUE passion for what they do and life overall. If you are in Leeds - and let's face it - why would you not be??!! Go to La Piola. The staff is friendly and make you feel at home immediately. The food is so delicious you will only ever compare every other meal in your life to it, and the atmosphere in this 9 table restaurant will keep you asking " why isn't it bigger?" If you are lucky enough to snag a table here you are truly in for an experience of a lifetime! Enjoy the gem of a restaurant!!

Perfectly situated in the center of town is the busy and chic: La Piola. It was by happenstance…read morethat we walked by, captured by the near full indoor and outdoor dining space filled with happy diners, and fortunately they had one table for us! This was hands down the best pasta with truffles we had.

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

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.