San Marco di Bessone Silvio In Vicoforte

With family, with delicacies prepared with so much passion

We stayed at Cioccolocanda during the Christmas holidays, taking advantage of the "Chocolate Contamination" package. It was a truly pleasant experience. The inn is a truly simple and dated place, but very welcoming. All the staff were kind, helpful, and welcoming. The museum tour was very enjoyable, accompanied by tastings of various chocolates and more. Mr. Bessone proved to be very knowledgeable, and the chocolate cake-making class was very interesting. The chef's willingness to lead the class, despite the minimum number of participants, was noteworthy. This kindness was truly appreciated. The dinner was truly hearty and tasty. The cocoa pairings of the various dishes were much appreciated. The Cioccobagno, an immersion in chocolate, was wonderful. A truly unforgettable 360° sensory experience! To conclude the stay, a generous sweet breakfast with various types of cakes and pastries. A true treat. An experience definitely worth repeating.

I think it would be a mistake to visit the town of Vicoforte in Piedmont and enjoy the local sights without having lunch with master chocolatier Silvio Bessone. Silvio Bessone is a pastry chef and chocolatier: he is more than just a master – he is a true explorer of the world of cocoa. The heart of his business is his chocolate factory, a place where magic is born: here is his chocolate museum and a small restaurant, where we were fortunate enough to enjoy his creations.

I visited the museum and had lunch at the restaurant. IT WAS UNFORGETTABLE. A wonderful lunch and a very interesting tour. I was the guide and will definitely return with other groups.

To celebrate my parents' 55th wedding anniversary, I wanted something worthy of their story. The Emotional Menu was exactly that: a complete experience, designed to amaze, engage, and leave a lasting impression. Every dish was a surprise: original yet harmonious pairings, a clever use of cocoa, and courses presented as a mini sensory journey. All in a refined, welcoming setting, where you could feel a true passion for cooking and the guest experience. After lunch, it was impossible not to stop by their pastry shop: cocoa pasta, Monregalesi pastries, artisanal chocolates... all irresistible, all to take home to prolong the magic. We left with full hearts and smiles in our eyes. A place worth experiencing, even just to remember that food can truly move us.