The Insider’s Guide to Barolo and Barbaresco Restaurants is your starter list for eating and drinking your way around the Langhe!
A question I get all the time is where to eat in the Langhe. For years, I’ve been sending restaurant recommendations to travelers, tour clients, friends – and even locals!
So, back in 2016, I finally put together a list of my favorite Barolo and Barbaresco restaurants, from casual spots and wine bars to long lunches and fine dining. I quickly realized there were way too many places for one post, which is how this guide and my Insider’s Guide to Alba Restaurants came together.
Well, a lot has changed since then. Places have opened, closed and changed, and I’ve continued eating my way around these hills. Needless to say, my Piedmont dining list has gotten a whole lot longer. So, I’ve taken the places I recommend again and again and put them into Piedmont Dining: The Essential Guide, covering Alba, Barolo, Barbaresco, Monferrato and Roero. Think of this post as your Barolo and Barbaresco deep dive and the Essential Guide as what to have on your phone when you’re eating your way around Piedmont.
Neither guide is exhaustive. There are so many great places to eat around the Langhe that I couldn’t possibly fit them all in! This list focuses on my favorites and the places that consistently get great feedback from my travel clients. And, of course, it keeps evolving.
Want my full list? My Piedmont Dining: The Essential Guide is the 32 places I personally send travelers, from Barolo and Barbaresco out to Monferrato and Roero, with what to order, who to ask for, and how to get a table. It’s built for your phone, and it’s €15.
Barolo Restaurant Guide
Barolo Restaurants in Serralunga
Vinoteca Centro Storico
Serves up great local fare (don’t miss the potatoes!) and an extensive wine selection including the best Champagne list in the Langhe. Owner Alessio is very particular about his menu, from food to wine. Word to the wise: don’t even think about ordering a cappuccino!
Find it! Vinoteca Centro Storico
- Address: Via Roma, 6 Serralunga d’Alba
- Contact: Reservations recommended, +39 017 361.3203
- Wifi: Yes
Barolo Restaurants in Castiglione Falletto
Ristorante Le Torri
A longtime Castiglione Falletto favorite right in the heart of Barolo wine country. Expect classic Piedmontese cooking, gorgeous vineyard views, and a killer wine list (in selection and price). The tasting menu is a great way to settle in for a long lunch and experience the kitchen. Indoor and outdoor seating, depending on the season. Always a favorite.
Find it! Le Torri
- Address: Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 10, Castiglione Falletto
- Contact: Reservations recommended, +39 0173 62937
La Terrazza da Renza
A favorite lunch spot with the best vineyard-facing terrace in the area. Food is served family-style and they bring plates of local specialties (all based on what is available that day) until you ask them to stop – or, basta as the locals say.
Find it! Renza’s
- Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele, 6, Castiglione Falletto
- Contact: Reservations recommended, +39.0173.62909 or renza@laterrazzadirenza.it
L’Argaj Ristorante
Take note, because L’Argaj is open on a Monday – not always easy to come by in the area. Traditional fare with a kick. Try the tasting menu or order a la carte.
Find it! L’Argaj Ristorante
- Address: Via Alba Monforte 144, Castiglione Falletto
- Contact: Reservations recommended, +39 0173.62882 or book online
Barolo Restaurants in the village of Barolo
La Vite Turchese
A fun and kitschy wine bar in the main village of Barolo. They serve wines by the glass from all over Italy and other parts of the world – very unique here. I have even seen wines from Napa Valley on the by-the-glass list!
Enjoy your drinks with meats, cheeses, and other traditional aperitivo-style options. Wines available for take away and they do wine shipping on request.
Find it! La Vite Turchese
- Address: Via Alba, 5, Barolo
- Wifi: Yes.
Barolo Restaurants in La Morra
Osteria More e Macine
An area favorite located in La Morra, the highest village in the Barbaresco and Barolo regions. They offer traditional Piemontese food and have a great wine list – by the glass and bottle. Make sure to plan for some time to explore the village of La Morra, especially with a trip to the viewpoint where you can see all the Barolo and Barbaresco villages on a clear day.
Find it! More e Macine
- Address: Via XX Settembre, 18, La Morra
- Contact: Reservations recommended for lunch and dinner, +39 0173.500395 or moremacine@gmail.com
Osteria Pizzeria Per Bacco
One of the best Barolo restaurants for pizza. Definitely, don’t miss it. Per Bacco has a large patio as well as indoor seating with a great wine list and a selection of artisan beers – you know when you need to clear your palate after a long day of tasting tannic Nebbiolo.
Find it! Per Bacco
- Address: Via Roma 30, La Morra
- Contact: Reservations recommended, +39 0173.50609 or info@pizzeriaperbacco.com
Osteria Veglio
Osteria Veglio is a great lunch or dinner stop when you are looking for a little higher end (but, it doesn’t break the bank) dining with a lovely vineyard view. In the spring and summer, request a table on the terrace. The food here is simply divine!
Find it! Osteria Veglio
- Address: Frazione Annunziata, 9, 12064 La Morra
- Contact: Reservations recommended
Mangé
Mangé is a great casual choice for morning coffee, aperitivo, and some wonderful lunch or dinners. It’s casual with a bit of a kitschy feel – I’m pretty sure the tables in the dining room are old school desks!
Find it! Mangé Address: Via Roma, 3 La Morra
Osteria Arborina
Arborina, under the direction of Chef Andrea Ribaldone, is high-end dining in La Morra. This Barolo restaurant was recently awarded a Michelin star. It’s situated in the La Morra vineyard area and offers a progressive approach to traditional cuisine.
Find it! Osteria Arborina
- Address: Frazione Annunziata, 27
- Contact: Reservations recommended
Barolo Restaurants in Monforte
Saracca
Not just fantastic traditional food, but also a great wine list and a lovely old cellar. A great Barolo restaurant for fine dining.
Find it! Saracca
- Address: Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, 5, Monforte di Alba
- Contact: Reservations recommended for dinner
Repubblica di Perno
Located in one of the outlying sections of Monforte, Repubblica di Perno has become a local favorite since its 2014 opening. Traditional fare with a little extra freshness from top chef Marco. Dine inside or on the patio with vineyard views.
Find it! Repubblica di Perno
- Address: Vicolo Cavour, 5 – Fraz. Perno, Monforte d’Alba
- Contact: Reservations recommended, +39 0173.78492 or repubblica.diperno@tiscali.it
Bar Barolo Enoteca
Located in the center of Monforte, Bar Barolo is a wine bar and ristorante serving aperitivo and light lunches.
Find it! Bar Barolo
- Address: Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 11, Monforte d’Alba
- Contact: +39 0173.789243
Barolo Restaurants in Novello
Ant Ristorante
Unique dining experience by Chef Alex, a fellow Colorado expat. The concept ristorante features a creative set menu each night and a venture through the cellar to select your wine – no wine list or menu, but a full sensory experience. The guys were set to open in April 2020 when COVID shut down their plans. They pushed through, opening in the summer of 2020, then rolled with the punches of closures, partial openings and more. The dining room experience is spectacular and the food can’t be beat. I ordered the spicy whole chicken twice during lockdown.
The dining room is quite small, so can accommodate parties of six or less. For something bigger, contact them for options.
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Find it! ANT Ristorante
- Address: Via Ferrero 8, Novello
- Contact: Reservations recommended, +39 348 546 7902 or book online
Barolo Restaurants in Verduno
Trattoria dai Bercau
Amazing Piemontese fare away from the primary Barolo villages. Another one of those rustic traditional locations where they bring you food, food, and more food until you say stop.
Make sure to try a bottle of Pelaverga when you eat here. The red grape is only found in the Barolo commune of Verduno; 12 producers make about 140,000 bottles a year. The lighter red drinks nicely slightly chilled in the summer months, showing Verduno’s traditional notes of strawberry and white pepper.
Find it! Bercau
- Address: Via Valfrè Beato, 13, Verduno
- Contact: Reservations recommended, +39 172.470243 or book online
Castello di Verduno
The Castello di Verduno is charming with a beautiful dining room and lovely gardens. The food is rich and traditonal – perfect for pairing with the wines of the area. I
Find it! Castello di Verduno
- Address: Piazza Canonico Borgna Don Pietro 9, Verduno
- Contact: Reservations recommended, info@realcastello.com
La Cantina
Whether you are looking for a nice glass of wine with a delicious aperitivo plate or a morning coffee with a mouthwatering pastry, La Cantina is the place to go. It’s a total local’s hangout with pretty much all Italian spoken. But, don’t get intimidated, the owners speak English. The lady of the house, Vicky is British and she knows her way around the kitchen. Seriously, go here for something sweet.
Find it! La Cantina
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- Address: Località Cantina di Rivalta 28, Verduno ( La Morra, Frazione Rivalta)
- Contact: Reservations recommended
Barbaresco Restaurant Guide
Barbaresco Restaurants in Tresio
La Ciau del Tornavento
A favorite fine dining Barbaresco restaurant with one Michelin star. Traditional foods with an innovative edge and unique dishes from outside the area. For an extra treat ask to see the wine cellar. They also rent rooms.
Find it! La Ciau del Tornavento
- Address: Piazza Baracco, 7, Treiso
- Contact: Reservations required, +39 0173 638 333 or info@laciaudeltornavento.it
Barbaresco Restaurants in Barbaresco
Campamac – Osteria di Livello
Campamac is an amazing addition to the village of Barbaresco featuring an incredible array of meats and fresh, traditional plates.
Find it! Campamac
- Address: Strada giro della Valle 1, Barbaresco
- Contact: Reservations recommended, +39 0173.638139 or book online
- Wifi: Yes
Osteria TaSté
Okay, this place is seriously just cool. It’s located in a refurbished old school house, with an amazing wine cellar, incredible food, and view that will make your eyes pop. We wish it was open for lunches during the week because we would take tour clients there all the time! Traditional fare and plenty fantastic wines – make sure to ask to see their wine cellar.
Find it! Osteria TaSté
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- Address: Strada Nicolini Alto 10, localitá Tre Stelle, Barbaresco
- Contact: Reservations recommended, +39 0173.253025
Barbaresco Restaurants in Neive
Umano
Amazing little gem in the heart of Neive’s historic center (head to the tippy tippy top). Incredible ingredients and spectacular wine list. You’re bound to run into winemakers anytime of the day.
Find it! Umano
- Address: Via Borgese 26, Neive
- Email: info@umanoneive.it
- Reservations Recommended
L’Aromatario
Outdoor and indoor seating for lunch, aperitivo, and dinner situated in the historical part of Neive. Traditional fare with a nice wine list.
Find it! L’aromatario
- Address: Piazza Negro, 4, Neive
- Contact: +39.0173.677206
Al Nido della Cinciallegra
Easily one of my favorite wine bars in the whole of Italy. Find regional foods, delicacies, and shelves and shelves of local wines. By-the-glass offers include sparkling, white, red, and sweet wines starting as low as 3 euros each. Do all your souvenir shopping here – with a glass of wine in hand!
You can do a tasting at the counter or grab a seat outside – only two tables, but the locals always find places to hunker down for their evening aperitivo. Plenty of delicious nibbles will accompany all your drinks.
Find it! Cinciallegra
- Address:Via Cocito, 7, Neive
- Wifi: No
Enjoy eating your way through Barolo and Barbaresco!
There you have it, some of my favorite places to eat and drink around the Langhe. If you’re spending time in Alba, don’t miss my Insider’s Guide to Alba Restaurants, too.
And if you want my full Piedmont dining list in one place, keep scrolling for Piedmont Dining: The Essential Guide.
Planning to eat your way through more of Piedmont? Take Piedmont Dining: The Essential Guide along: 32 places I send my own travelers and clients, from Alba and Barolo out to Monferrato and Roero, plus my own tips on what to order, how to book, and what not to miss.
