Piazza Duomo In Alba

Its been a while since I enjoyed a top restaurant from the first second to the end. Perfect match for the special occasion, finest creations from the chef, lovely, attentive service and a wonderful atmosphere 👌🏻🥰

Nice seating area in the square

Enrico Crippa is one of Italy's most famous and respected chefs, leading the 3-Michelin-star Piazza Duomo in Alba, Piedmont. While it may appear ordinary at first glance, the town is known as a gastronomic paradise thanks to its diverse produce, including truffles, chestnuts, mushrooms, and world-class wines. As a result, almost all the food he serves is sourced from within 50 miles of Piazza Duomo's own gardens or the restaurant. Crippa spent several years in Japan, where he came to love the country's obsession with food quality and elegance; a meeting with Spanish legend Ferran Adrià helped further refine his philosophy. The "21, 31, 41, 51" salad is one of his signature dishes, reflecting the astonishing amount of leaves, vegetables, and herbs required for its preparation. Raw beef from the Lange region is another specialty, and the wine list is among the best in Italy, thanks to the restaurant's owners, a family of Ceretto winemakers from Piedmont. The guest room exudes an Italian style and warmth.

The best restaurant I've ever been to: the elegant and refined atmosphere, the welcoming and professional staff, the dishes a spectacle for the eyes and a delight for the palate. Refined pairings, playful textures, and unusual floral and vegetable garnishes. In short, we were thoroughly pampered! The price was reasonable! I also appreciated the chef's greeting at the end of the meal. Thank you!

The cuisine was amazing. But ALWAYS CHECK YOUR BILL!! . This unfortunate event is rather odd. It seems like no staff should make this mistake, but would he intend to cheat? . The story is that I wanted to order another glass of wine, the sommerlier presented me with 2 choices (Pitasso 2007 and 2021) , and I chose Pitasso 2021. I did take a photo of the bottle for a later review. . When the bill arrived at the end, they charged us with Pitasso 2007. I asked the staff that this is not what I ordered, he then called a Sommerlier to our table to explain. And the answer from a Sommerlier was "Yes I remember you ordered 2021. But both 2007 and 2021 are the same price, so it's just a description mistake in the bill". The staff then asked if I want the bill to be corrected. At first I said it's ok, don't worry about it. And slowly I realised, how can 2 bottles of wine that are so different in age cost the same? Plus, I would want to keep the correct items in the bill for the review later too. So I asked the staff to change it for me.... . He paused for a few seconds. Then he hesitatedly walked away. A few minutes later he returned and told me he gave me 25€ discount special for the evening. I was a bit confused by the way he communicated. So I asked again if the price reduced because of the price of the wine, or this is an "extra discount" (for whatever reason)? He suddenly cannot communicate English the way I could understand.... very strange after the whole night long of English communication between us 🤔 Maybe I was tipsy? 😏 . Then he said the Chef wants to meet us to say thank you. They also gave us some snacks to take home. After a photo shooting with the Chef. I asked again if the 25€ discount was because of the wine that priced differently, or it was for what special occassion? . On the 3rd time, they admited made a mistake of charging us wronly. . On the way home, I really wonder, that the Sommerlier doesn't know the price different between 2 bottles of wine that aged differently? Isn't wine by glass a basic wine he presented over and over again? Or was it something else? . I know a mistake can happen. But with all these small mistakes happened all at once, on a 3 Michelin? 🤔

This is our 24th Michelin-starred restaurant and the one we chose for our anniversary... that said, there's nothing to say except that the standard is decidedly high, even for us who arrived with very high expectations and left satisfied. Chef Crippa, who greeted us personally at the end of the dinner, was much appreciated. WELL DONE!

Excellent sandwiches. The first courses are also good. The staff is friendly and courteous.

Dining at the Piazza Duomo restaurant is more than just a meal; it's an artistic and gastronomic journey that engages all the senses. My partner and I opted for the "Art Bites" menu, requesting a completely vegetarian option. The chef and his team interpreted our request with rare mastery: each course was a masterpiece of balance, freshness, and creativity, demonstrating that fine plant-based cuisine can reach peaks of excellence without compromise. The experience was elevated to the highest levels thanks to three fundamental pillars: The Food: Extraordinary dishes, where the plant-based ingredients are enhanced with refined techniques and surprising combinations. The Service: Impeccable, warm, and attentive wait staff, capable of making guests feel constantly pampered but never uncomfortable. The Sommelier. And the addition of their famous 21, 31, 41, 51 menu, which was a great surprise for its flavor and balance. The final treat: a collectible souvenir What makes Piazza Duomo a unique place is also the attention to detail that endures over time. At the end of the meal, we were pleasantly surprised by a wonderful gift: an elegant folder containing a hand-painted print by the artist who frescoed the restaurant's splendid dining room. Inside, our menu: a limited edition, numbered to 999 menus and personally signed by the chef at the end of the experience. A collector's item we will treasure.

I heard from someone living in Italy that this is the best restaurant.

Superb! Flawless execution of the seasonal tasting menu! I can't believe this restaurant is only getting 4.5 stars review. First of all, the restaurant sits in a calming pink pastel room with simple but beautiful fresco with views of the historic buildings nearby. It's an unusual decor that is pleasant and speaks for the style of the cuisine to come.The chefs subtly infuses a diverse ingredients and spices from around the world into Italian cooking. The flavors are inventive and unforgettable. The seasonable vegetable dishes are eye pleasing and inspiring. My favorite main dish was Dark Side of the Moon. The chef presented caviar in 3 form factors to create this wonderful dish.The desserts were also of the same caliber. I loved mochi in rose water. What a refreshing idea! The meringue with chocolate painting was another beautiful surprise. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Hope to return in the future.