Ristorante Christian e Manuel In Vercelli

A superb culinary experience, especially recommended for rice lovers. The venue is the former restaurant of the Hotel Cinzia in Vercelli. The location is rather unassuming, with a dining room that isn't particularly modern, but the atmosphere is decidedly relaxed and ideal for a lunch or dinner for two or with a few friends. The menu is varied and interesting, but needless to say, the specialty here is risotto in all its variations, crafted and cooked with extreme skill and respect for the ingredients. The menu is truly extensive and interesting. We opted for the three-course tasting menu, which fully satisfied our appetite, but for those with a sweet tooth, there's also the seven-course menu or the option of à la carte. I recommend trying at least one of the four canned risottos, each more exquisite than the last, with a special mention for the tailored coffee and parmesan cream risotto. The service is very attentive, although not particularly fast due to the lengthy preparation times (not suitable for those in a hurry). The bill is absolutely fair and in line with the quality of the dishes offered. The small pastries served with coffee are also highly appreciated. In short, the Costardi brothers confirm their position as masters of rice, in an area where excellence is the rule.

Life-changing risotto. For the first time in my life I ordered two rice dishes back to back. No regrets. Go immediately

STELLAR service and food! Only drawback… should have only ordered 1 item for each of us. 2 was too many.

Lugar perfecto para los amantes del risotto, comimos tres de ellos, todos más que increíbles y hay que probarlos, no puedo describirlos tan buenos como para ser útil.

Everything here was truly excellent — from the impeccable service to the warm, inviting atmosphere. The risotto with beer reduction, coffee powder, and Grana was especially memorable, easily the best risotto we have ever tried. It was also a pleasure to meet Chef Manuel at the end of the meal, which made the experience even more special. We will definitely be back!

Very good meal! What a shame that two waitresses didn't want to be there! Not smiling and barely friendly. Luckily, an older waitress was there.