La Capannina di Grassona In Cesara

Spurred by the good reviews, wanting to explore the area, we stopped at this place. The location is very beautiful and quiet, and the lady who served us was very kind. There's no standard menu; the owner (very kind and friendly) checks what's available. The charcuterie board (homemade, the lard is amazing) and mountain cheeses are highly recommended. The agnolotti (definitely homemade) with gorgonzola and walnuts are excellent, as are the sliced ​​steak and the stew with taragna polenta, delicious like few others I've tasted. The house wine is good. We ordered two mixed platters, one first course, three second courses, water, a can and a half of red wine, one dessert, three coffees, and the kindly offered homemade grappa, for a more than reasonable final bill of €109. A shout out also to Rufus, the awesome pocket-sized dog who handles the reception :-) Thanks, and see you next time.

A wonderful discovery! I recommend everyone to try Cucina di Emma: excellent food, and equally pleasant and helpful staff. For those who want to spend a couple of hours immersed in silence, enjoying excellent, locally sourced food, it's the perfect place. We'll definitely be back.

We decided to stop for lunch during a long motorcycle ride around Lake Orta, intrigued by the reviews and the location in a small, unknown village. We had a wonderful time, immersed in the quiet and nature. The delicious dishes were made with local ingredients, and the charcuterie and cheese platter (made on site) was truly excellent! The atmosphere was family-friendly and the owners were very kind. We'll definitely be back! We were very satisfied.

Stopped by chance, business trip, at 2pm.. hidden place but excellent food, fresh, perfectly paired... ate a lot and spent very little... I highly recommend

We visited this trattoria based on previous reviews. We arrived around five o'clock. A bit early for dinner, actually, but the owner was happy to make us something. There wasn't a menu, but he suggested something, which wasn't a bad thing. We were treated to a delicious antipasti menu, which was actually quite enough. 😋 First, a platter with three delicious cheeses, followed by a large platter with at least six types of homemade sausage. Accompanied by a bottle of mouthwatering Nebbiolo wine, this was a perfect combination. Afterward, the chef conjured up a delicious piece of meat with a mushroom and eggplant sauce. This was accompanied by a large portion of homemade polenta. For dessert, we had tiramisu, also homemade, of course, and meringue with ice cream and chocolate sauce. The food was fantastic. As a treat, we even got to try the homemade grappa. This is a must-try for anyone who wants to experience authentic Italian food with a passionate foodie. Big thumbs up for Trattoria la culinaire di Emma. We are from the Netherlands and don't speak Italian and they only speak Italian and 2 words of French, so Google Translate works wonders, but that makes it extra fun 👏👏

Excellent I would say I happened to be there at midday during the week and the owner treated me very well I ate really well .. I absolutely have to come back in the evening on the weekend to try the pizza too 😋 ... Thanks again

We had lunch on Saturday, and the welcome was excellent. The manager was helpful. The menu was based on the freshest ingredients available. The place was quiet. I recommend it to anyone in the area.

Rustic trattoria in a tiny, charming village. Food prepared fresh with locally sourced ingredients. Excellent selection of cured meats and cheeses. Friendly owner/chef.

The place is a little out of the way but the food is excellent and the atmosphere is family-friendly. Recommended.