Awards Candidates 2019

06/09/2025: The food is exquisite, excellent dishes, excellent raw materials, nothing to complain about, beautiful location on the hill, well-kept garden. The service was decent, the staff was friendly, but unfortunately I must point out that two mistakes were made: a braised meat that never arrived and we passed on it, and a cuttlefish instead of snails. Never mind, next time, the cuttlefish was good. Excellent wine list.

29/08/2025: Everything was perfect. From the location immersed in the green Monferrato hills, to the very kind and helpful owners and staff, to the excellent food. The menu is also noteworthy. The prices are clearly in line with the quality of the ingredients. We'll definitely be back.

11/09/2025: The #1 Restaurant in the World!

27/08/2025: Eating here is a fantastic experience. Truly one of the best menus I've ever eaten—excellent quality from appetizers to desserts. Very kind and knowledgeable service. Incredible wine list. It's worth the two-hour drive to enjoy a great meal—we'll be back as soon as we can.

14/09/2025: The owner's hospitality, the excellent cuisine and wine selection, and the informal yet convivial atmosphere make "C'era Una Volta" a place to try... and return to.

27/08/2025: Excellent, divinely prepared dinner. Those of us who are Piedmontese appreciate our local cuisine with its excellent wine. An experience worth repeating, the owners are very kind. Congratulations on your work; our palate benefited greatly.

28/08/2025: Very nice and welcoming service, neat and tidy tables, delicious local food at reasonable pricing.

17/08/2025: Excellent osteria in the heart of Asti's historic center, with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very good food and excellent value!

06/09/2025: What can I say? We arrived at 1 PM on Saturday... fully booked during the palio period! The owner is a kind person... along with all the staff... they bend over backwards to find us a spot to grab a quick bite... well, they find it! We eat a hot dish because we're in a rush for work... superlative dishes to say the least! A rabbit in Moscato sauce is superb!!! Tagliolini with rabbit sauce is wonderful!!! Tagliatelle with zucchini carbonara... Amazing!! We'll definitely be back, but we'll have a more relaxed time... best to book... definitely!! Excellent restaurant!!!!!!

06/09/2025: A restaurant worth trying. Simple yet elegant atmosphere, incredible food, and incredibly friendly staff. We'll definitely be back!

13/09/2025: small portions of good food. beautiful drive in and views.

08/09/2025: The absolute best choice - location, food, atmosphere & staff. Love it🙏

07/09/2025: Il Giardinetto is an excellent restaurant: a welcoming atmosphere, authentic and high-quality Piedmontese cuisine, carefully selected local wines, and impeccable service. An ideal place for a genuine and relaxing experience in the hills. Highly recommended!

23/08/2025: My favorite restaurant in the area: delicious Piedmontese food, attention to detail, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and incredibly friendly staff. Not to mention the excellent value.

25/08/2025: Delicious pizza, exquisite farinata and very fair prices make this pizzeria one of the best in Asti.

01/08/2025: Simple pizza but with a strong flavor.

06/09/2025: I was with my family and found everything ok by chance, but they advised me to book in advance, the food was good and fresh too.

27/08/2025: My husband and I, the place was beautiful, the service was incredibly slow... we ordered two appetizers. My goodness, I've had better for Piedmontese people. The tartare smelled bad, the veal with tuna sauce was stale, and the rabbit with three slices tasted like nothing. The invisible gnocchi were floating in cheese, and the grilled meat was tough. You ask for cold water, and it arrives hot, excellent, and the wine gave us heartburn. We didn't order dessert because more than half an hour passed between each course, and honestly, I lost my appetite. Never again!!!

22/08/2025: The wines were excellent, the dishes were just okay.

09/08/2025: A very nice restaurant. The service is very professional, but without being distant. Delicious and typical local dishes at a very reasonable price. Highly recommended, even if you have to drive a bit further.

28/08/2025: Very nice and welcoming service, neat and tidy tables, delicious local food at reasonable pricing.

17/08/2025: Excellent osteria in the heart of Asti's historic center, with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very good food and excellent value!

08/07/2025: Beautiful family run Albergo in Alba d’Asti

22/06/2025: Very good birthday dinner, great service, starting with the aperitif by the pool. Rating 10!

18/08/2025: My wife and I had lunch last Saturday at this restaurant, where we've been before. As on other occasions, it was a truly satisfying experience. We opted for two four-course tasting menus, requesting a change to the appetizer, accompanied by a bottle of Roero Arneis from Negro. The amuse bouche alone were worth the trip! Then, the appetizer, which we chose instead of the tomato puree included in the menu, was an excellent "Hokkaido scallop, kiwi, green apple, and avocado." This complex dish successfully balanced the various flavors, although, based on personal taste, we expected the scallop to dominate, which instead was lost. The first course was the "24-month-aged Parmigiano buttons, clams, and mint consommé": what can we say other than that this will be one of the dishes we'll remember for a long time? A dish that reveals meticulous attention to detail: exceptional veal and mint consommé. On the palate, the button accompanied by clams, and the consommé is perfect in the balance of such diverse flavors, all perfectly balanced. A dish you wish would never end, and it almost moved me. For the main course, "Amberjack, garden zucchini, and Livorno-style caciucco," featuring amberjack perfectly grilled, accompanied by a bisque that recalls the flavors of the caciucco, and various versions of zucchini from their garden. The pre-dessert was excellent: chopped strawberries marinated in three different vinegars, placed on a sort of basil cream and covered with sheep's milk ricotta topped with tomato powder, all accompanied by a very unique and delicious juice, the fruit of a long preparation. Truly delicious, as was the dessert, "Yuzu curd and exotic fruits," a truly exquisite creation. The small pastries accompanying the coffees (four ingenious reinterpretations of four desserts, including bonet, pavlova, and lollypop) were the perfect complement to a journey that allowed us to reach the end without feeling weighed down. A special mention goes to the young man who supervised us, who we can reasonably expect to have a bright future in the often-underestimated art of service. As for the cuisine, it's not our place to celebrate Chef Musso, but our thanks and best wishes for the future go to the sous chef, who gave us the opportunity to delve deeper into the conception of the dishes and who was interested in our opinions. The tasting menu costs €90, and in my unquestionable opinion, it's worth every penny once you understand the work that goes into these creations. We'll be back again and again ❤️

16/08/2025: We dined at the restaurant and the chefs took us on a journey from Piedmont to other countries of their imagination. The chefs came to present each dish to us! What simplicity, what magnificent cuisine, simple and inventive. The tomato, an amazing dish! What a joy! What a beautiful place and such attentive staff. We will definitely return to this magical place!