San Marco di Bessone Silvio In Vicoforte

Chocolate holiday 2026... a wonderful experience, 24 hours with Silvio Bessone making chocolate, tasting his menus but above all listening to his expertise (born from a love for chocolate that is perceived in every word) and his boundless culture make this journey something difficult to forget... plus, nearby is the Basilica of the Nativity of Vicoforte: wonderful!!

It's always a pleasure to taste their chocolate and what about the zabaglione?

We did the museum experience with tasting and lunch for €40. We were very impressed by the explanations the lady gave during the tasting, which were more detailed than those we've heard at any other chocolate museum we've visited. You can tell she's the person who created and works there. The menu was very interesting, with cocoa influences that didn't overpower the flavors and paired beautifully with everything. Excellent value, considering it's all-inclusive (water, two wines, chocolate beer, coffee), and you eat a lot of it. The staff were very friendly. Truly top-notch. Perfect location, very close to the sanctuary.

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.