OM Osteria Moderna In Alba

28/06/2026: Obviously, the heat is a bit of a dampener, but the food is excellent and the service impeccable. If it weren't so far from us, we'd gladly return.

15/06/2026: At first glance, the restaurant appears simple, a small-town trattoria, but it amazes you with the attention to detail, the freshness of the ingredients, and the kindness of the owners. We had a seafood dinner and were blown away by the refinement of the preparation, the freshness of the fish, and all the attention paid. Our first appetizer was garlic shrimp: a feast of flavors, so much so that you could mop up the dish with bread. The fresh shrimp, so tender on the palate, a true pleasure. The grilled octopus and Galician-style octopus, a typical Spanish dish, were both delicious. The octopus was respectfully fresh, with generous portions, and definitely worth repeating. For our second course, we ordered fried fish and grilled squid: the fried food was particularly rich, with fried anchovies, breaded sardines, grilled prawns, and fried totani, all excellent; they melted in your mouth. The grilled totani were, as with the previous dishes. The waiter, Mr. Francesco, was very kind and looked after us throughout the dinner, even recommending a white wine to complement the dishes, as he had several wineries to recommend. I repeat, my compliments for the cuisine and the service, and since I live just a few kilometers away, it's true that there are often spectacular places close to home that we don't know about. The location is along a highway, so stop by and try their dishes because, like me last night, you'll be pleasantly surprised. Thank you so much, Francesco, and everyone at the kitchen. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.