17/08/2026: A unique experience in Roddino. Gemma confirms itself, in my humble opinion, as a typical Piedmontese trattoria with TOP home-cooked cuisine.
Sure, it's a bit tricky to book, but that makes it even more refined and magical.
Gemma wanders the tables; all the staff are fantastic and polite.
I chatted with her son, who runs the house, and he gave me a couple of tips to make booking easier; I'll write them at the bottom of the review.
Classic Piedmontese appetizers, welcome salami, Russian salad (just like in the old days), amazing raw meat, and the ORIGINAL veal with tuna sauce! Tasty sauce, and topside made strictly in-house.
Let's move on to the first course tasting: the unmissable tajarin with ragù and plin with butter.
Then we move on to the second course: stewed rabbit, roast rabbit, and baked potatoes.
Want more? Don't be afraid to ask, we'll bring it to you!
Tasting of 3 desserts:
Panna cotta (homemade)
Bunet (rustic, just the way I like it)
Meringata (very good)
Grappa and coffee to finish it all off.
Wine from the amazing house, a Dolcetto perfect for the meal.
Price? €37 set menu + €3 wine.
Reservations:
1) Get on the waiting list on Wednesday or Thursday for the Saturday or Sunday of the same week. Many people cancel, so you'll be among the first in line and more likely to be called.
(Or call directly.)
2) Call the same day, as you're more likely to find a spot earlier.
17/08/2026: I've been to this restaurant before and can confirm the excellent food and service.
The waitress who served us was very kind and, realizing I was celiac without having told her, recommended dishes... practically all of them... a wonderful evening.