La Poligonia In Alessandria

05/05/2025: A few weeks before Easter, as in the famous song "Quattro amici al bar", we were sitting discussing where to spend the next Easter Monday, when one of us suggested a small restaurant in the Alta Val Borbera that he had tried in the past: the Foresteria La Merlina. Driven by curiosity, we decided to give it a chance... and it was a pleasant surprise! As soon as we arrived we were struck by the splendid green setting of the Ligurian Apennines, a truly evocative context that already makes you fall in love even before sitting down at the table. Mrs. Luciana welcomed us warmly in the dining room, capable of making us immediately feel at home thanks to her genuine and attentive hospitality. It is rare to find such a caring person who follows you at every moment, explaining the dishes and telling you the story of this family business. But the real triumph occurred in the kitchen: Mr. Marco and his daughter Clara delighted us with dishes prepared with fresh, quality ingredients, enhancing the authentic flavors of the local tradition. From the appetizer of homemade cured meats to the fresh hand-rolled pasta, to the simple but perfect desserts, every bite was a hymn to "done well". Ultimately, a place where the passion for cooking is intertwined with a warm and familiar welcome. An experience we can't wait to repeat!

29/04/2025: What can I say!! Beautiful!! Enchanting, relaxing and well-kept place. Luciana and Marco are special people that you rarely meet in life. Food is a must-do culinary experience!! And the wines... excellent. I recommend everyone to stay at Marlina. Thanks to Marco and Luciana for how they hosted us, special people.