La Locanda del Sorriso In Dogliani

Attentive service, authentic cuisine

My "sixth sense" for culinary temples helps me choose a place in Dogliani. Saturday is dedicated to the Feminine Universe, in a birthday mood. My eye falls on the Locanda del Sorriso, for its location, setting, and...its title, which honors a rare commodity these days: smiling. Eleonora is a treasure among the tables, spontaneously eloquent, with a smile that perfectly embodies her pleasure in welcoming. The dining room is busy, but the decibel level is very low. The à la carte menu is rich yet essential, almost as if they want a minimum of concentration on the offerings, lest they run the risk of being distracted, a real disappointment in the kitchen. The veal with tuna sauce is a compelling color, and the veal tartare and sausage have the consistency of times past. The plin with gogonzola, a curious and well-chosen variation on the traditional version, thrills her wife. I step outside the box and order fried eggs topped with shaved truffles: are we in the Langhe, or aren't we? Dogliani is the DOCG denomination for the absolute best dessert: how could I not savor a glass of it, full-bodied and structured, yet with that typical elegance of flavor that characterizes a high-quality dessert? After a quick nod to the woman's birthday, the lady surprises us by serving the desserts with the lights off and a candle on my wife's portion. The chorus of diners (pure sharing, touching!) will be with us for a long time to come. The final touch is perfectly balanced, and it couldn't be otherwise, because if the smile worked as a "bait," it should remain, even after you've paid. Truly a satisfying experience in every way. I took the usual notes: I'll return without any ifs or buts...

Very nice place with arched and brick walls, excellent food and young and friendly staff

A nice place, with excellent service and excellent dishes, the plin are truly special

A lovely restaurant with a very pleasant terrace in a small alley. The food and service were excellent. In terms of quantity, you should combine the primi and sekondi dishes. A large wine selection. Reasonably priced.

Excellent! Careful, highly recommended The desserts are simply wow!

The food is excellent; every dish is delicious. The menu is diverse, featuring typical regional dishes. All accompanied by fine wines. We loved it. This restaurant is worth the detour, and I highly recommend it. Thank you so much for the service!

It is always pleasant to hide in the refined surroundings of this restaurant. On this occasion we had lunch in the external courtyard, intimate and pleasant. The dishes stand out for their creativity and choice of raw materials. The pork cheek is wonderful. Excellent wine list, both local and national. The service proved once again to be attentive and competent

First time I had lunch in this restaurant and I have to say that we were very satisfied, I highly recommend it

Ristorante di buon livello. Cucina tipica e relativamente semplice. Servizio curato e gentile. Prezzi in linea per quanto offerto. Camerieri molto disponibili e gentili