Ristorante Panda In Ovada

31/03/2025: I didn't stay in this splendid castle but we had dinner and I can only give it top marks. The castle is cared for down to the smallest detail, completely renovated and is a perfect destination if you want to spend a relaxing weekend surrounded by nature. The restaurant has fair prices for what you eat and the food is really very good, perfect portions. The only flaw, little choice on the menu.

28/03/2025: Castello di Razzano, near Alfiano Natta is a palace, no less, and restored with such impeccable taste, it's like stepping into a Merchant Ivory film, minus the awkward silences. The staff, bless their cotton socks, are so hospitable. The rooms? Vast and opulent. And the restaurant? Ah, the restaurant. The chef there is clearly a genius, dishing out masterpieces that would make Michelangelo weep with envy. Each plate is a work of art, a symphony of flavours that sing on the palate. And if you're a wine aficionado (which, let's face it, you should be, in this part of the world), the wine museum is a must-see. It's a proper education, a journey through the history and artistry of winemaking that will leave you suitably impressed, and perhaps a little tipsy. The whole area is wonderfully quiet, a peaceful escape from the frantic pace of modern life. It's the kind of place that seeps into your soul, a reminder that beauty and tranquility still exist in this mad, mad world. We will most definitely return, and you, my friend, should book a trip immediately.