Awards 2017

27/07/2025: An authentic and unforgettable gastronomic experience! At Ristorante San Marco in Canelli, we ate divinely: traditional Piedmontese dishes executed with mastery, balance, and a touch of true passion. Each course was a tribute to the region, meticulously prepared, rich in authentic and captivating flavors. Mariuccia welcomed us with rare warmth and professionalism: she personally came to the table and explained the dishes with enthusiasm and expertise, making us feel truly special. In the kitchen, Mariuccia is a true master: her love for tradition is evident in every bite. A place you'll gladly return to, and where you feel at home. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience!

20/07/2025: We had a lovely time. Excellent Piedmontese cuisine. Great recommendation for a refreshing DOC Nebbiolo that paired well across many dishes.

13/08/2025: Perhaps the best meal of my life? I don't have words strong enough to describe excellence, simply bravo.

07/05/2025: Splendido , locale bellissimo, cucina spettacolare... assolutamente da provare , non avrei mai immaginato . Lo consiglio

21/08/2025: An amazing and unexpected good surprise along the coast. Warm welcome, beautiful location and set-up, very friendly service and excellent food. We’ll definitely go back!

15/08/2025: What an amazing view and delicious food. the bread is fresh and full of flavor. octopus was done right and delicious. The vongole had a lot of flavor and even the ricotta lemon ravioli in tomato also delicious. The music is just right and thank you for curating a delicious meal. My fave desert is the roche

15/08/2025: Puatt8 simple, but well-prepared, with delicate and very original flavors. We tried the gourmet menu and it was worth it. Recommended!

14/08/2025: We tried the Summer 25 gourmet menu, which offered the opportunity to sample the entire menu, from appetizer to dessert, including a bottle of wine, for €80 per person. It was a pleasant experience. The evening began with four small appetizers: a shrimp in filo pastry, a goat cheese and spider crab tartlet, an octopus, potato, and smoked scamorza bonbon (perhaps the scamorza made it a little salty), and a non-alcoholic watermelon aperitif (the latter should have been served a little cooler). The second appetizer (snapper tartare) and pizza-flavored risotto were spectacular. I was less impressed with the second course, which consisted of king prawns with julienned vegetables. To round out the meal, dessert and small pastries were served. To drink, a very good Greganico Dorato. Overall, a very positive experience.

14/09/2025: Restaurant/hotel in the center of Clusone, now a regular stop with my wife to celebrate various anniversaries, every time it is a guarantee, good food and generous portions, elegant atmosphere and courteous staff, the entrée and biscuits with coffee are that extra touch of a restaurant that cares about the customer, the only small flaw is the number of tables that create a slightly chaotic environment but particular completely negligible given that the quality/price ratio is excellent, highly recommended.

07/09/2025: We went yesterday (Saturday evening) for dinner, located just a few meters inside the restricted traffic zone. An elegant and refined location, with an outdoor space and a very characteristic interior. The menu is extensive and varied, featuring quality ingredients, with a particular focus on truffles. The portions are adequate, and since the eye also wants its share, the dishes were well-prepared. Excellent wine list. Attentive and attentive service, but perhaps a little too fast.

20/08/2025: Great food, lovely atmosphere, splendid wine list, very friendly hosts and excellent service.

15/08/2025: The best restaurant you'll find along the Turin-Savona motorway, just steps from the Altare toll booth. Excellent cuisine, friendly and knowledgeable owners, fast, high-quality service. Always impeccable.

15/08/2025: A Michelin-starred restaurant in Noli with a splendid seafront terrace. A truly emotional experience. An exclusive location not for everyone.

14/08/2025: Truly a beautiful location with a sea-view terrace. The vegetarian menu is truly delightful. The only slight disappointment is the decidedly bland desserts.

31/08/2025: Was in Italy for a wedding and we had a wedding meal here. Excellent restaurant with very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend.

31/08/2025: Upscale pizzeria restaurant The atmosphere was beautiful. We had both the first course and a pizza. They were excellent, and that's all.

08/09/2025: in the immediate margins of the historic center (and its unbearable chaos) an oasis of simple refinement, with a few carefully prepared dishes, due to the careful management of a couple who truly know how to surprise, both in the kitchen and in the service

28/08/2025: Excellence of ingredients, preparation and service! The most exquisite dinner we had in Italy yet it's budget friendly for the such a quality! Kids friendly, excellent service! We were just lucky to find this place by chance.

23/08/2025: Reservations were made online, requesting a reserved table on the balcony. We were welcomed by the host, who, along with chef Teresa, has run the elegant osteria for years. On their recommendation, we chose the six-course tasting menu, paired with a fantastic South African sparkling wine. The menu was a blind adventure, perfectly balanced in both flavors and quantities. The attentive and meticulous service initially gave us a quick burst of enthusiasm, but there was a pleasant slowdown after the first courses. The dessert was stunning, visually simple and perfectly executed: a Grand Marnier souffle served with a passion fruit glass. Dining on the balcony certainly afforded us greater privacy, silence, and a charming view of the town square, adorned with lights.

23/08/2025: Don't come to this restaurant if you're just looking for good food, but if you're looking for an experience, you're in the right place. Everything was perfect, from the quality of the ingredients to the preparation. It can't be explained; it has to be experienced. We chose the 6-course menu. The price was in line with the type of restaurant and cuisine.

08/09/2025: I've been fortunate enough to dine at Contraste several times, and I always return with great enthusiasm. The approach is fun, and the food is very good. The service is pleasant, and even if there are a few small mistakes every now and then, they're handled very well. I wish the dishes changed more often or that previous customers' visits were taken into account, because unfortunately, it's common to get a second helping of a dish from one visit to the next. I'm particularly thinking about the dessert. The only negative for me is the wine selection. The menu is very long but places too much emphasis on biodynamic and natural wines, leaving little choice for those who don't drink them.

27/08/2025: A superb experience where gastronomy and service form a formidable duo. We had the "riflesso" menu, a surprising and tasty pleasure.

21/08/2025: The food was good and the service was very good. The only thing was that it was very hot on the terrace, which I think was because the clay oven was underneath.

20/08/2025: Top service, very good pizza, beautiful location overlooking the sea.