Il Gelsomino In Albugnano

Food cooked with love. People with a heart.

Despite the crowds, the service was excellent.

Nice atmosphere, great service and excellent food

We arrived late for lunch without a reservation, on a sunny Sunday with lots of tourists around (the nearby Vezzolano Abbey and its fantastic nativity scene are worth a visit) and the place was already packed. But within minutes, they seated us and served us promptly, with a smile despite the busy wait staff and kitchen staff. Agnolotti with roast beef sauce, braised beef with a side dish, and an excellent bonet (a type of pasta) were completely satisfying, and now that I'm writing (after a few hours), I can say that everything was truly excellent and light. A refined atmosphere and a glass of Albugnano completed our lunch, which was also reasonably priced.

What a lovely surprise this place is! My wife and I stumbled upon it by chance, after a pleasant visit to the Vezzolano Abbey, just a stone's throw away. Upon leaving, we said to ourselves, "Oh, look at this beautiful little village! Let's take a stroll. The village is Albugnano, which, to be honest, I didn't even know existed (my fault, obviously). "Hello: We didn't book, and there are two of us. Can you find a spot, maybe even under a staircase?" "I think I can find something better." :-D After a few minutes, before even sitting down at the table, in a beautiful, bright, and airy room, they asked us what kind of water we wanted. Interesting menu, not particularly long, but very nice, with traditional dishes, some with slight modifications, and a few off-menu items (the fried mushrooms, which my wife really enjoyed). Two appetizers, a first course and a second course, two excellent desserts, all washed down with a good local Barbera. Two excellent coffees rounded out a lovely experience, which I recommend to anyone who appreciates Piedmontese cuisine. Next time (because there will be a next time), we'll try the rest of the menu... little by little :-D

We were there today, October 31, 2025. We had lunch outside at the tables facing the town square. The weather was perfect. The service was prompt and courteous. The hot and cold appetizers were special and delicate in flavor. The tagliolini with hazelnuts were superb! The braised meat was exceptionally tender and tasty. The hazelnut cake with zabaglione made by them (like the fettuccine and the bread), all with an excellent local Bonaeda. I'd say I made a good impression on my four guests! Highly recommended as a restaurant! Worth a try. Thanks for your attention. Marco Tesio

I have to be honest, a group of friends and I booked a table at the Gelsomino restaurant and had lunch. The place looks nice, but honestly, neither I nor my fellow diners were thrilled with the food. The service was barely adequate, not to mention the confusing selection of dishes, from the tasting menu to the à la carte menu.

A very welcoming place, where the dishes are truly delicious, especially the agnolotti and polenta. I highly recommend it, and the staff is welcoming and friendly.

Excellent country restaurant with a panoramic terrace

Second time, same positive experience. The veal tonneau is superb and the zabaglione is phenomenal. The only flaw was that today, after finishing the appetizers, there was a hair on my plate. I couldn't have it changed because I'd already eaten everything.