Caffe Vergnano 1882 Novara In Novara

12/10/2025: Romantic, quiet, and relaxing. Excellent pinsa.

11/10/2025: It's a stunning place, with a sweeping view of the lake, and of course of the fortress, its ruins, and its meadows. But not only that, the beauty and charm of the location don't detract from the quality of the menu. We ordered paniscia (for those who don't know, it's a rice dish with legumes—beans, in our case, but can also be cornetti or other legumes, alone or in combination)—meat, and more. It's a typical dish of the farmers of the Novara rice fields, where the inevitable rice was accompanied by whatever was available. Then, more rice, but with porcini mushrooms. Two identical dishes? Not at all. Rice, yes, but prepared differently: one "rustic" (paniscia) and one more, let's say, "snobbish" (porcini). Both very well prepared! Washed down with an excellent white Roero DOCG. The staff was friendly and helpful, always ready to offer advice. Reservations are highly recommended.