Il Banco In Novi ligure

11/04/2026: I'm writing this review based on my own, very personal, experience, which unfortunately wasn't positive. In the dining room with us was a group of young people, well over 18, who were rowdy and extremely rude. This is certainly not the owners' fault, but they did absolutely nothing to moderate or limit the situation, despite my complaints. Loud noise, shouting, and swearing in a restaurant (not a stadium), especially with other people present, are, in my opinion, absolutely unacceptable. I have no complaints about the service or the courtesy of the girls who served us, and the interior of the restaurant is very nice. The food was decent, I'd say; the vitello tonnato didn't taste like vitello tonnato, and the potatoes on the side were practically inedible. I didn't order a starter, but none of my friends had any negative comments. The raw beef and the Russian salad were very good. The cold cuts for the appetizer weren't exceptional either, so overall I'd rate it 3 stars, based on my personal experience, of course. Prices were more or less average for local restaurants, but perhaps a bit too high for the quality.

06/04/2026: Trattoria-style dishes, typical fare. The pasta and especially the pesto could be improved. The vitello tonnato is excellent: thin and well-cooked; the sauce is delicate and just the right amount. The service is friendly but a bit sketchy (like almost everywhere these days). There's no wine list. It's located in a narrow alley. The place is charming, if a bit dark. Good prices.