Nazionale In Riva presso chieri

07/07/2025: Restaurant with innovative cuisine located at the beginning of the historic center of Ivrea near the Lungo Dora. Rustic interior with tables outside. I did the Vecchio Ponte menu with appetizer, first course, second course based on fish and dessert. The lampuga civiche with avocado and tiger's milk and the swordfish steak with salicornia and gazpacho were good, the buttons with lobster and potatoes were decent and the portion was really small (4 in number), the dessert was very good (pineapple, passion fruit, coconut and vanilla Bavarian cream). Menu price €45 excluding the €4 cover charge (very high). One waitress is a bit grumpy, while the owner is very kind. The wine list is extensive.

06/07/2025: The location of the Ristorante San Maurizio is truly enchanting: a small jewel immersed in a suggestive context, with a refined atmosphere and a cuisine that promises sensory emotions. The dishes are well presented, with quality raw materials and combinations that reveal a creative hand and attention to detail. However, the overall experience was penalized by a welcome at the reception that was far from up to par with the rest. It would be desirable for the management to pay more attention to the initial customer experience, because when you cross the threshold of a restaurant like this, you expect not only a good meal, but also a warm and professional welcome.