25/10/2025: During our Iveco 50th anniversary visit to the Marazzato Foundation, located a half-hour drive away, we decided to stop for dinner, first because we'd already spotted it in the morning due to the ample parking, and second because it was on the Foundation's list of recommended places.
An old roadhouse, modernized with a gray paint job, which I don't think does it justice (I would have preferred it to keep its original colors), houses a restaurant on the ground floor and this osteria on the first floor.
There's an elevator, but you have to request use of it from the owners, so two flights of stairs lead to the osteria. The tables are set with fabric tablecloths, a rare find these days, but one I greatly appreciated.
The menu is based on Piedmontese and Vercelli dishes.
Carefully presented, well-portioned, balanced flavors.
The risottos are freshly cooked, with an open kitchen.
The gorgonzola risotto with hazelnuts and onions was very balanced and delicate, even if there had been a pot to clean...
The fillet on creamed potatoes, etc., medium rare, was incredibly tender and buttery.
I recommend booking because it's misleading to be in the middle of nowhere, but on a Saturday night the place is packed.
11/10/2025: Excellent food and friendly service. It's always a pleasure to return.