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As is often the case with important restaurants in France, it’s hard to separate fact from fiction when it comes to this historic Italian dining room. Luisa and Angelo Valazza opened Al Sorriso in 1981, taking the place to the top of gastronomic world in the late ’90s. Though it is no longer at the vanguard, it is still a comfortable Read more...

In the early 1960s, Guido and Lidia Alciati played a crucial role in turning the heavy, rustic dishes of the Langhe into the refined cooking that can be found in so many of the region’s restaurants. In fact, they were so ahead of their time that a number of the concepts they developed were later codified by Gault Millau in Read more...

On the top floor of the majestic Venaria Palace, located 20 minutes outside of the city center and the former residence of the House of Savoy, the talented Alfredo Russo offers a convincing version of Piedmontese cooking. Thecuisine befits the setting, with a strong focus on comfortable, bourgeois dishes.But Russo also sneaks the occasisonalmodern flourish into a dish, as in hissignature oil and parmesan pasta. The view of the gardens from the palace windows is astonishing.  Read more...

In the early 1960s, Guido and Lidia Alciati played a crucial role in turning the heavy, rustic dishes of the Langhe into the refined cooking that can be found in so many of the region’s restaurants.In fact, they were so ahead of their time that a number of the concepts they developed were later codified by Gault Millau in the Nouvelle Cuisine Manifesto. While the restaurant no longer serves a Read more...

While the hills around Novara are known to attract wine lovers, they also feature a number of quality restaurants, one of which is Pinocchio. Together with his daughter, Paola, 80-year-old Piero Bertinotti offers a cultured interpretation of traditional dishes such as panissa and tapulone, along with superb agnolotti. In good weather, you can enjoy a meal in the lovely garden. The wine list is among the best for those who love the varied offerings ofPiedmont. Read more...

Set along the banks of Lake Orta, Villa Crespi is the home of the Neapolitan born Antonino Cannavacciuolo, who before becoming the gentle giant of Italian television because of his appearances on the local version of Master Chef, had successfully combined the butter-based cooking of northern Italy and the olive oil–based cooking of the south with a touch of classic French style. But fame has its costs and Cannavacciuolo’s menu hasn’t changed much over the years. Still, it is Read more...