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05/07/2025: Ristorante Reality Castello – Verduno Ambience & Location The Ristorante Reality Castello is picturesquely situated in a historic castle in Verduno – a true gem overlooking the hills of Piedmont. The ambiance is stylish, elegant, and thought through down to the last detail – a place that invites you to enjoy yourself. Price Range & Service The restaurant's prices are in the upper range – which generally matches the setting. The service was friendly, but overall not up to the expected level for this price category. Minor inattention and a lack of sensitivity when dealing with complaints somewhat marred the overall impression. Appetizers • Tongue: Surprisingly finely prepared, tender, and flavorfully balanced – a successful start. • Tomato soup: Pleasantly warm, very aromatic – a clear recommendation. Cold Dishes The cold appetizers impressed with their quality, freshness, and attractive presentation. Main Course – Veal Fillet Unfortunately, a low point of the evening: The veal fillet was disappointing in both texture and flavor – flimsy in places, unevenly cooked, and served without truffles, contrary to the menu. Only after a follow-up inquiry did the kitchen respond with a brief response – without any real apology. At least the house did not charge for one portion of the veal fillet, which somewhat defused the situation. Nevertheless, more leniency or at least genuine regret would have been appropriate for such a lack of quality. Conclusion A stylish restaurant in a unique location with a lot of potential – the ambiance is absolutely convincing. The kitchen demonstrates its talent with the appetizers, but is noticeably weaker with the main course. The service falls short of the venue's standards – polite, but not proactive or particularly attentive. The partial reimbursement of the main course was correct, but it does little to change the fact that one can expect consistently high quality from a restaurant of this caliber. ⸻ Summary Aspect Rating Ambience 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 – impressive and stylish Service 🌟🌟🌟 – friendly, but not top-notch Value for Money 🌟🌟 – quality and standards are sometimes inconsistent Appetizers 🌟🌟🌟🌟 – fine and flavorful Main Course 🌟🌟 – disappointing, but partially refunded 👉 Recommendation: If you're looking for a stylish dinner atmosphere with good appetizers, this is the place for you. However, for gourmets with high standards for consistently first-class cuisine and service, there's still room for improvement.

11/06/2025: Charming gastronomic hotel in the center of the Langhe. Spartan rooms (and no TV) but with a lot of charm. Exceptional food and wine.