Piazza Duomo In Alba

⭐⭐⭐(Michelin). 37 dishes in nine courses at #32 in the world, Piazza Duomo (conveniently located in Piazza Duomo) in Alba. We chose the garden forward "The Journey" menu rather than the white truffle or Barolo menu. Colors, flavors, smells, textures, taste in a horrifically over-bright 100% LED spotlight lit dining room, cafeteria style floors and Barbiecore pink walls with amateur-night interpretive images painted on the too-bright pink wall. The carne cruda stuffed green olive was salty but amused my bouche, JC loved the shellfish version in the black olive. Little flowers on little cheese on cracker quite delicious. Savory salted caramel pudding with (mushroom?) broth was fantastic, and escarole sorbet intriguing. Pumpkin with a single chestnut didn't evoke autumn. 21-31-41-51-61-Hike salad, though a trendsetter, it's tough having seen it other places first, but ginger sesame dashi was very tasty. Uni was a massive, ammonia laden shame of a miss, yuck! (I didn't send it back, but it was that bad) Milazzo has ruined me for sea urchin that is not quite literally pulled out of the sea and eaten. Cod with onion and saffron veil (gel!) was undoubtedly the most perfectly cooked piece of fish this palate has had in the past 54 years. Very small and meaty borscht is exactly how it should be served! Caviar finally made an appearance on the crazily friable (not in a good way) savory beet Moon Pie. Hazelnut savory cruffin (my word, not theirs) was exceptional and location/season appropriate. Gels (er, hydrocolloids) everywhere... Like 20 of them. The main other trick was super thin micro-layers of things, a demonstration of technical skill, but not a good choice if you want your diner to taste your food. Chiaroscuro esoteric cuttlefish, meh... High minded but didn't go anywhere. Camomile (gel!!!) amidst demi glace gets lost with the small perfectly cooked lamb bite. White chocolate for dessert? Really three stars? Another total miss. Grapefruit sorbet cleansingly tasty. Cereal milk giving Momofuku 2006. Cookies, but no mignardises other than very good chocolate covered hazelnuts. This was a festive treat and a unique experience, I regret nothing. I realize that it is harder to lose stars than to gain them, but...

Unfortunately, six stars cannot be given…

Piazza Duomo glows pink like Alba’s dawn. Enrico Crippa’s cuisine feels like a vineyard dream — earthy, elegant, pure. Every herb and truffle speaks softly of Piedmont’s heart. Thank you for turning terroir into emotion and tradition into music.

Dinner for two - kitchen table - for an exceptional experience. A true pleasure for all the senses.

An absolutely unforgettable experience at Piazza Duomo in Alba, led by the extraordinarily talented chef Eduardo Crippa. What stood out most for me was not only the exquisite food but the impeccable service—warm, professional, and almost theatrical in its flawless choreography. The young staff carried everything with grace and humor, creating a truly joyful atmosphere. It felt like watching a perfectly rehearsed dance: courses arriving in unison for both of us, glasses refilled seamlessly, and plates whisked away the moment they were finished—so light on their feet, I was in awe. It’s no surprise that Piazza Duomo has earned its three Michelin stars. We chose The Journey—eight incredible courses. Just when we thought we couldn’t possibly eat another bite, a new dish would arrive and somehow we found room to savor it all over again. The staff’s knowledge was exceptional; they anticipated every question, explained each dish with clarity, and even surprised us with an extra course tailored specifically to our preferences—something they had thoughtfully asked about before our reservation. A dining experience that was not just a meal, but a true work of art.

Top shelf experience for fine dining. Easily amongst the top fine dining restaurants of the world.

Top restaurant Great food Top service

I had high expectations for Piazza Duomo, having wanted to dine here for years. Given these expectations, it’s pleasing to report that my expectations were exceeded. The meal (the journey) was expansive yet flawless. Each element was carefully executed & beautifully balanced. The service was attentive yet retained a warmth and humanity which reflected a passion for sharing the exceptional cuisine and vino. While the menu might seem on the fave of it to be expensive, this is a truly five star experience which will live long in my memory and inspire my own culinarily endeavours. If you come to Alba you should reward yourself and invest in a visit to sample the menu at the wonderful Piazza Duomo.

Un pranzo eccezionale in compagnia di amici. Veramente esperienza unica tra i piatti dello chef Crippa. Il servizio è di altissimo livello.

Maravillosa experiencia gastronómica y un servicio tremendo. Los diversos platos fueron maravillosos, pero la ensalada 51 fue lo más destacado para mí... junto con las diversas catas de vino.