L’Osteria d’Asti In Arona

The place is very welcoming, decorated in a style that is both rustic and contemporary, very original, clean, and well-maintained. The owner's welcome is very pleasant, with a smile, courtesy, and friendliness. The small menu features fresh, regional dishes, with the chef's work of very high quality—a real treat from start to finish. The price-quality ratio is good; perhaps (but I'm a real foodie) I would have greatly appreciated 10-15% more on the plate. It was adequate, but just barely. The only real drawback, in my opinion, was the young waitress. Polite and professional, certainly, but distant, exuding no warmth or friendliness. At one point, she even sat at the very top of the steps overlooking the dining room, feet firmly planted on the ground and arms crossed in front of her (a defensive posture), remaining motionless for at least five minutes, boredly observing the room like a soldier. I strongly sensed her displeasure at being there with us, the customers. What a shame. Nevertheless, aside from this minor setback, I recommend this restaurant to anyone passing through Arona; it's well worth it!

Everything we had was excellent, well prepared with high quality. Professional and talented staff, made this a very pleasant meal.

The concept of this restaurant would be so much better if the food wasn't so blend. Interesting dishes, nice restaurant, great staff and a high quality wine list. But all of the dishes are just...disappointing, boring, lacking power and taste.

Excellent in every way. Very good food, served with grace and in appropriate quantities. An interesting menu from appetizer to dessert. A great selection of wines.

Excellent food, some traditional, some innovative. The staff is courteous and welcoming. Recommended.

Dinner while passing through Arona. This restaurant was a wonderful discovery. Fine cuisine, a blend of tradition and modernity. We discovered fish ravioli. Saffron ricotta dessert. Very good wines to pair with.