Piazza Duomo In Alba

I booked dinner for my family of eight at Piazza Duomo last year October and was very excited, especially as a frequent diner at Michelin-starred restaurants, including other 3-star establishments. Unfortunately, the experience did not live up to expectations. There were highlights: the creative use of local ingredients, thoughtful vegetable-focused dishes, and beautiful presentation. The famous 21, 31, 41, 51 salad was a standout, and the amuse bouche were playful and enjoyable. The beetroot course and cod were well executed, though I did find a small bone in my fish. Desserts, however, were underwhelming. The bigger issues were operational. A €1,700 minimum beverage spend felt excessive and it was uncomfortable being asked to meet it before ordering food. Service was inconsistent, water not refilled, wrong items served, utensils mismatched. The ambience also felt surprisingly basic, with bright lighting and a stuffy atmosphere that did not reflect a 3-star setting. Our total bill was €5,300. I do not mind paying for excellence, but the overall experience did not justify the price. I would not travel specifically for this restaurant, though it may be worth trying if you are already in the area.

Fantastic experience, some dishes are brilliant, as well as technically perfect. Wonderful waitstaff. Rightfully on the podium among the ten three-star restaurants I've visited.

The lovely pink-themed interior of the restaurant really gets me excited. The food was full of surprises, starting with the antipasto. The antipasto was served one after another on small plates, and each dish was accompanied by a little soup, which was fun. The food was also like art, with traditional local dishes beautifully enhanced by the sauces. The bollito was a sophisticated dish. The agnolotti d'alpudding for the primo was also delicious. I chose white truffles, measured the weight, and added to the price. We also had white truffles for dessert. It was a wonderful experience unique to this time of year in Alba, a white truffle producing region.

Super! All the dishes are delicious! The decor is meticulously crafted! I'd recommend adding some music as the place is very quiet.

Excellent, I have nothing else to say. The food is practically art. The wait staff was perfect; they didn't miss a beat. An experience worth trying. (I also find it really nice that the chef comes out to greet everyone at the end.)

One of the most comprehensive menus in the world and one of the best experiences in all of Italy, if not the best. A groundbreaking, all-pink, and elegant establishment. And a menu that begins like no other with the "Piedmontese aperitivo," where up to eleven dishes are served at the table in a single course. This is followed by exemplary risotto and pasta dishes, and, interestingly, you can order an extra salad with 51 ingredients. At €50, I wouldn't order the salad again, but for a first visit, it might be interesting to share it with someone. Three Michelin stars, three The Best Chef knives, and consistently high rankings—all the accolades are insufficient for such an exemplary restaurant.

From a culinary point of view, the appetisers and the card dish were incredible by themselves, but with the wine pairing it brought to a whole another level. Simply outstanding. Only point I would see some improvement was the service, at our table is was professional, but especially at the beginning it took a tad too long to be served (I.e. take the order and serve the first glass of wine). Also, this is really an Italian point, generally speaking I wouldn’t offer to serve another coffee (15€ per cup) if I wasn’t offering it for free. My joke with the server put her in great embarrassment, she didn’t handle that well since she basically didn’t reply to the “of course you would like to bring me another one since I need to pay for it”. Very minor, probably for foreigners not an issue, but to an Italian audience that is awkward. Anyways, once in a lifetime experience, chef Crippa is a master, an artist. Drank some of the most incredible wines in my life, not regretting it for one second.

Saturday lunch in late December 2025. We were two couples, and had a full tasting menu plus two wine pairings created on-site by the sommelier. We were served by Simone, a young, talented, and polite man with the right level of class you'd expect in such an environment. We also added salad and truffle cream to the menu. In short, exceptional dishes; an unrestrained focus on vegetables that takes them to the next level. Attentive and elegant wine pairing (thanks to the sommelier). The service from the dining room staff was always courteous and appropriate. I'm sorry about something. - Chef! It's not nice to leave at the end of lunch when there are only three tables left in the dining room, and many of your other guests have already left. - The cauliflower risotto was interesting, but there was a mistake in the dosage of licorice (overly persistent); perhaps it could have been noticed visually in the kitchen. - Two thousand three hundred euros, in cash... At least you'll give me a receipt if you don't get a discount, right? This is a major flaw that drastically lowered my rating of the service. What a shame. I emphasize that from a purely food and wine perspective, it was a fabulous experience.

Upset that we haven’t been here before - happy to know that we’re going to be here again next year…

4.5/5. Came for the white truffle menu and enjoyed it well. Good atmosphere and nearly perfect service. Food quality is also good and you can feel the complete concepts behind. Plating and tastes are flawless but have to say are not impressive/surprising enough (maybe because the amount of white truffle is just too much?). Wine cellar is impressive, yet (to my own preference) the selected wine pairs for the truffle menu is not attractive enough. Overall it’s a very worthy experience.