Trattoria La Placette In Usseaux

A fantastic end to the year, a splendid location and a truly enjoyable experience, with extremely comfortable, warm, and inviting rooms, a spa, and impeccable staff. An extra shout-out to Elisa, the owner, who, in addition to her professionalism, demonstrated great willingness in the past to grant us a vacation we booked but canceled the same day due to an unexpected car problem. Thank you for everything, and goodbye!

Excellent structure, highly recommended

We visited Usseaux on our way back from a few days of cross-country skiing in the upper valley. The village is truly delightful and "alive," so well-kept, decorated throughout with murals and slates hanging on the walls (and even on the electrical panel doors of the houses!). We booked lunch at the La Placette restaurant (which also serves as a "scattered" hotel) next to the church, and this review is about this establishment. We were welcomed by a large red cat sleeping peacefully in the sun on the stone windowsill outside one of the restaurant's windows. Once inside, we were seated in a large, ancient room with a low vaulted ceiling, typical of the times when heat needed to be conserved and not lost in the winter. A beautiful log burned in the fireplace. We ordered different courses, but naturally, I'll share my own. First, I'll say that the portions are generous. For the appetizer, we had "Occitan Salad," a simple yet flavorful dish made with beetroot (called "la biarava" in the Piedmontese dialect of the plains) and local potatoes, seasoned with light garlic and anchovies (the latter was sparse). Certainly one of the few vegetables that grow at these altitudes, hence its uniqueness. The first course was a spectacular and delicious dish of Usseaux potato gnocchi with fondue. The gnocchi were truly well-made, soft yet firm (often one thing excludes the other), and the fondue was just right. For the second course, we had stewed sausage with taragna polenta. The sausage was excellent, tasty and not greasy: with the taragna polenta, which has its own unique natural creaminess, the combination was perfect. I (we) had a problem with the dessert, which was clearly not a perfect success, but after a friendly discussion, the chef brilliantly resolved the situation. For wine, a carafe of Dolcetto surprised us with its robustness. It seemed more like a Barbera... We'll definitely be back, in warmer weather, to try the other dishes on the menu. The price is fair, considering the quality of the offerings and the evocative beauty of the town.

We only used the bar, the welcome was excellent. Excellent location.

We spent one night in this beautiful place, the staff were incredibly kind and the hospitality was excellent. I highly recommend it ❤️ We'll definitely be back ❤️

Authentic and magnificent cuisine carefully prepared by chefs Augusto and Matteo using local produce. The gnocchi, made with local potatoes, offer a unique taste experience. An exceptional terrace setting overlooking the magical Albergian mountain.

What a powerful, romantic, purely Italian place.

The restaurant is well-located in the village square with a pleasant view of the church and the valley. The food and wine were good, especially the gnocchi made with local potatoes and cheese fondue. The service was slow and inexperienced, though courteous. The prices were slightly above average.

A series of small apartments in small houses scattered around the town, each one different. A restaurant of the same name is located in the small square.

Super good snack, everything was carefully prepared and truly tasty. The young but super talented woman who served us was extremely kind and professional. I'd love to come back!