Buscone In Varzi

A restaurant with no unnecessary frills yet undeniably elegant and welcoming: Buscone is the kind of place that surprises you in the best possible way. After a short, winding drive, you arrive in a small mountain village where the air is crisp and the true landmark is this historic restaurant, open for over 50 years. Buscone is all about local, zero-kilometer products, starting with the iconic Salame di Varzi and a full range of house-made cured meats. You'll find a well-crafted à-la-carte menu, but the real highlight is the excellent €40 tasting menu, which includes mixed appetizers, two first courses, one main, and dessert. The dishes feature high-quality ingredients and thoughtful preparations, the standout being the juniper-braised venison with a Pinot Noir reduction, truly sublime. The wine list showcases some of the most interesting wineries from the region, all at very reasonable prices. A charming detail: several products, including their own Salame di Varzi, can be purchased directly on-site. The staff is kind and welcoming, and the final bill is more than fair. An ideal spot for a day trip getaway, the kind of place you’ll want to return to again, and again, and again… A no-frills restaurant yet elegant and welcoming: in short, Ristorante Buscone has everything it takes to pleasantly surprise! After a short, winding road, you arrive in this small village immersed in the mountain air, where the beating heart is Buscone itself, in business for over 50 years. People come here to enjoy locally sourced products, starting with the inevitable Salame di Varzi and other cured meats, all made on-site. In addition to an interesting à la carte menu, an excellent tasting menu is also available for €40, which includes mixed appetizers, two first courses, a second course, and dessert. The dishes stand out for their quality ingredients and never boring preparations—above all, the juniper-braised venison with a Pinot Noir reduction is simply sublime. The wine list offers a selection of very interesting local wineries, with more than reasonable prices. A little gem: some products, like their Varzi salami, can be purchased directly on site. Very friendly staff, attentive service, and a more than fair price. An ideal place for a day trip to repeat again and again and again...

Typical mountain restaurant, warm and welcoming atmosphere, excellent high-quality menu, good wine, friendly, helpful and pleasant staff, excellent quality/price ratio

This restaurant was recommended by friends, located in a charming little village. Even with GPS, we had a little trouble finding it, but we managed. We ate wonderfully, in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, with fast and punctual service. Nothing more to say than, "Thank you and congratulations." Their cured meats, pancetta, and salami, all made in-house, are sublime. The area boasts wonderful scenery, which makes the drive there pleasant. What more can I say than, "Come and try this little treasure."

Excellent food, homemade cured meats, and fast and extremely friendly service

A very characteristic location in the Oltrepo Pavese area... just like being at home. Excellent cured meats and meats. Good wine list Excellent value Availability of artisanal products... Recommended place

People come here on purpose. I think this will suffice as a review.

A quiet evening with friends, spent in this restaurant in a quiet village near Varzi. We tried the tasting menu and it was a good choice. Top quality products (cold cuts of their own production) and good service. We will definitely return, congratulations.

Excellent food and generous portions. Friendly service. We'll definitely be back.

Beautiful location, good food, good everything.

A Michelin-rated restaurant, if you're looking for something more filling, but it's definitely worth the detour to experience the local forest flavors, with handfuls of porcini mushrooms, meat seasoned on steep slopes, and fresh homemade pasta. The prices aren't the lowest, but for such flavors, it's a bargain. It's a shame there was a mistake when calculating the bill.