The top 23 wine bars and restaurants in Piedmont 2026
Northern Italy's Piedmont wine region is bursting with vineyards and wineries. And, of course, its restaurants and wine bars allow wine lovers to explore myriad local gems, as well as wines from further afield.
A glass of Barolo with a hillside view, or a fully-paired tasting menu? These are the places for the best wine experiences, selected by Star Wine List's ambassadors.
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![Villa Crespi, a restaurant in Orta San Giulio, Italy.]()
Phone: 0322 911902
Address: Via Giuseppe Fava, 18, Orta San Giulio
A three Michelin star restaurant managed by renowned Italian chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo, Villa Crespi is located within a Moorish Revival villa from the late 1800s overlooking Lake Orta, in the small town of Orta San Giulio. A spectacular building! In this fairytale setting, you can choose from two tasting menus, where the regions of Campania and Piedmont come together in excellence. And, of course, there is a well-thought-out wine pairing available too. For those who want a bottle, the digital wine list is easy to use, allowing search by name, grape, region, or type – great for guests wit...
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![La Darbia, a restaurant in Orta San Giulio, Italy.]()
Phone: 389 311 3813
Address: Via per Miasino, Orta San Giulio
A charming hospitality retreat nestled in the hills above Orta San Giulio, overlooking the romantic Lake Orta with views of Monte Rosa. The building, originally a rural farmhouse, was restored by two architects and has several beautiful apartments. The property’s restaurant offers creative, refined dishes inspired by traditional Piedmontese cuisine, and welcomes both guests of La Darbia and outside visitors who want a food and wine experience. The wine list has an extensive Italian wine selection and will leave you impressed. Beyond La Darbia's own in-house production, it offers over 300 lab...
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![La Piazzetta, a wine bar in Bossolasco, Italy.]()
Phone: 340 872 5689
Address: Corso Paolo della Valle, 1, Bossolasco
In the picturesque town of Bossolasco, also called the “village of roses” due to all the beautiful roses grown along the walls, you find the wine bar La Piazzetta. Bossolasco is located in the Alta Langa region, where locals seek cooler temperatures during the hot summer months, and where many of the vineyards contribute to the local, traditional sparkling wine of Alta Langa DOCG. This stylish bar is situated across the street from popular restaurant La Drogheria, which shares the same owners. Here you can come for what the Italians call “apericena” – order lighter food and enjoy the wide se...
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![Palás Cerequio, a restaurant and wine bar in La Morra, Italy.]()
Phone: +39 0173 50657
Address: Borgata Cerequio, 18, La Morra
Among the vineyards in La Morra, more precisely by the Barolo cru Cerequio, you find Palás Cerequio, a resort owned by the historical Michele Chiarlo winery. The facility was, in the past, a noble palace (“palás” in the Piedmontese dialect) and has been completely renovated over the years. It is truly a breathtaking location and definitely a must-visit if you are visiting the Barolo area for the first time. The resort has a beautiful and sophisticated restaurant and a more easy-going SkyBar, which opened during the summer of 2024. An ideal evening plan is to start off with a glass at SkyBar...
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![Ristorante Le Torri, a restaurant in Castiglione Falletto, Italy.]()
Phone: +39 0173 62937
Address: Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 10, Castiglione Falletto
A true classic and a must-visit when in Castiglione Falletto – a charming medieval village in the heart of the Barolo wine-producing area. This family-run restaurant features an extensive menu with a focus on traditional Piedmontese cuisine. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, creating a sense of comfort and togetherness – an ideal setting for a Sunday family dinner, or simply a chance to take in the breathtaking views of some of Barolo’s most renowned cru vineyards. If you're in search of a bottle of Barolo, you're in for a true treat. The wine list features over 1,800 labels, with a stron...
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![Trattoria Serenella – Le Tre Lasagne, a restaurant in Vignale Monferrato, Italy.]()
Phone: +39 0142 933412
Address: Via Bergamaschino, 1, Vignale Monferrato
This is one of those “wine places” where local wine producers and wine enthusiasts come for a treat! Tucked away in the picturesque village of Vignale Monferrato, this cosy, family-run trattoria is cherished for its warm, unpretentious atmosphere and authentic local charm. During the summer months you can take advantage of the inviting outdoor seating. The wine list is extensive with selections from Montferrat and Piedmont, perfectly paired with traditional dishes like agnolotti and vitello tonnato. The menu evolves slightly with the seasons, ensuring fresh flavours year round. The list...
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![All’Enoteca, a restaurant in Canale, Italy.]()
Phone: +39 0173 95857
Address: Via Roma, 57, Canale
In the historical centre of Canale, located in the Roero hills, you find All’Enoteca. This is a restaurant on the fancier side, in a beautiful old-style L-shaped building that also houses Osteria dell’Enoteca. Chef Davide Palluda presents locally-inspired dishes from Langhe and Roero in a fine dining manner. The stunning dining room has a small terrace for those who would like to sit outdoors during the summer months. This is a restaurant where I gladly celebrate special occasions like birthdays or Mother’s Day. The wine list is divided into two sections – Roero and the rest. If you don’t...
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![Cugini di Torino, a restaurant and wine bar in Nizza Monferrato, Italy.]()
Phone: +39 346 387 8839
Address: Via Gozzellini, 13, Nizza Monferrato
This is one of those fun and simple places that really does its own thing. Suddenly, it’s midnight, and you and your friends just shared 12 oysters and a bottle of Champagne! If you go during the week, it’s not impossible to bump into one of the many winemakers from the Monferrato area. Cugini di Torino calls itself an “aperitivo ristorante,” offering simple and wine-friendly food. Charcuteries, cheeses and raw seafood are the most popular plates, but there is warm food too. No regular wine list is available. Instead, you enter and are greeted by shiny wine fridges filled with bottles wher...
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![Del Cambio, a restaurant in Turin, Italy.]()
Phone: +39 011 546690
Address: Piazza Carignano, 2, Torino
Del Cambio is located on the Piazza Carignano in the centre of Turin, opposite what was Italy’s first parliament, Palazzo Carignano. A fine dining restaurant in a majestic building, the impressive dining room is situated in the old Risorgimento room, with walls covered in mirrors and paintings. It is said that Camillo Benso di Cavour, the first prime minister of the unified Italy, had his own table here. This wine list is, to say the least, impressive — a sommelier’s dream! It contains a large selection of big names from all over Italy, as well as Burgundy and Champagne, along with other cla...
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![La Coccinella, a restaurant in Serravalle Langhe, Italy.]()
Phone: +39 0173 748220
Address: Via Provinciale A, 5, Serravalle Langhe
In Alta Langa, by the tiny village of Serravalle Langhe, you find the restaurant La Coccinella located in, at first glance, a simple villa by the main road. This is a family restaurant that is managed by three brothers. It is a place that has been around for a long time and one all the locals know about. You come here for birthdays or when you want to escape the excessive heat in Alba during the summer months. If you crave raw seafood and a traditional method sparkling from Italy, or Tajarin with porcini mushrooms and a glass of Dolcetto, then this is the place. Their specialties are raw sea...
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![Barolo Bar, a wine bar in Monforte D'alba, Italy.]()
Phone: +39 0173 789243
Address: Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 11, Monforte d'Alba
A fun place for everyone – and a second home to many – this is a simple bar in the main square of Monforte d’Alba. Here, you find locals having their late afternoon Dolcetto, groups of friends sharing a bottle of cru Barolo, winemakers enjoying a beer with friends, and tourists sipping on a glass of Roero Arneis. All are welcome and there is something for everyone. Have a plate of pasta and chat with the friendly staff.
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![Koki Wine Bar, a wine bar in Barbaresco, Italy.]()
Phone: +39 0173 635121
Address: Piazza del Municipio, 30, Barbaresco
After a hike through the vineyards from Alba to Barbaresco, this is my preferred stop to recharge. In the heart of Barbaresco you find this little wine bar owned by Koki Sato, originally from Japan but today I would say he is more Piedmontese than anything else. Ask him anything about Langhe wines and he knows it! He gladly guides you through the wine list which has something for everyone. Of course, being in Barbaresco, the big focus is on the many excellent Barbaresco producers. A great place for an easy lunch, dinner or aperitivo. A plus for us locals is that you occasionally can find som...
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![La Terazza di Renza, a wine bar in Castiglione Falletto, Italy.]()
Phone: +39 0173 62909
Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele, 9, Castiglione Falletto
DJ and sommelier, these are the titles of Pony Montana who runs maybe one the most idyllic lunch spots in the Barolo area together with his mother Renza. Entering the picturesque town of Castiglione Falletto, you find the very traditional and quite small restaurant with a breathtaking terrace overlooking the landscape of the Barolo region. Here the menu is simple and traditional and the focus is on both food and wine from Piedmont and Langhe. An antipasti made by mama Renza with a glass of Dolcetto is always a winner! Or why not treat yourself with a taste from their Coravin bye-glass glass...
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![La Vite Turchese, a wine bar in Barolo, Italy.]()
Phone: +39 366 455 6744
Address: Via Alba, 5, Barolo
This was one of the first places I fell in love with during my first years living in Langhe. In the centre of the village of Barolo, you find this very friendly and cute location, that according to me is everything you want a wine bar to be: bottles everywhere, artisanal charcuteries and cheese from local farmers. When it comes to the wine selection it is broad and impressive. Great Champagnes, hard-to-get Barolos and juicy Barberas. They have it all! Definitely a great place for an aperitivo. Stefano gladly sets up an educational tasting for you if you want to go all in and learn about the n...
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![Le Vigne Bio, a wine bar in La Morra, Italy.]()
Phone: +39 173 509239
Address: Via San Martino, 2, La Morra
Downtown La Morra is filled with nice wine places. One of the most pure ones is organic Le Vigne Bio opposite the church. Don’t forget to pass by the enoteca Enoteca Comunale di La Morra next to the church while you’re here to buy some local goodies from famous and lesser known La Morra producers.
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Phone: +39 173 500395
Address: Via XX Settembre, 18, La Morra
More e Macine in La Morra is an authentic all-day wine place that you really have to book in advance. Nervi or Serafino by the glass? This is the place you go to. Make sure to not come on the busy times as service can be overwhelmed by the numerous guests, but get yourself a selection of their amazing cheeses (also for take away, better than many a cheese shop!) and a glass or bottle from their wonderfully sourced list. Whether inside or out, you will have a great experience. When you do decide to check in for lunch or dinner, make sure to get the lesser-known parts of the animal on your plat...
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![Osteria Veglio, a restaurant in La Morra, Italy.]()
Phone: +39 173 509341
Address: Frazione Annunziata, 9, La Morra
Osteria Veglio, just a few minutes drive from the heart of La Morra, offers a wonderful terrace with a wide view over the vineyards, extremely friendly service, wonderful food (sweetbread to die for) and a finger-licking wine list makes this place a must-visit for any wine lover. It is to no surprise that many tourists have discovered the place, though there is a good mix of locals and you will probably spot one or two winemakers during your visit here. If you have never tried wines from Accomasso who lives just up the road, this is the place to go for more than decent prices. Make sure to b...
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![Piazza Duomo, a restaurant in Alba, Italy.]()
Phone: +39 0173 366167
Address: Piazza Risorgimento, 4, Alba
This Michelin three-star restaurant is located in central Alba. The entrance is slightly hidden in an alley to the main square in Alba, right next to the magnificent cathedral. Behind the purple doors lies a goldmine for food and wine lovers. And for those who enjoy art, dining here is something extra, as the wall and roof are covered by art from Francesco Clemente. The restaurant is owned by the star chef Enrico Crippa and the Barolo producer Ceretto. The restaurant is clearly influenced by both parts; Enrico offers a unique experience with attention to high-quality and local ingredients. Th...
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![Ristorante Il Centro di Priocca, a restaurant in Priocca, Italy.]()
Phone: +39 0173 616112
Address: Via Umberto I°, 5, Priocca
Oh my, what a cellar! This Michelin one-star restaurant lies in the heart of the little village of Priocca in Roero. The historic family restaurant has been run by the Cordero family since 1956. Elide is in the kitchen, while her husband Enrico and their son Giampiero are in the dining room. The wine program is impressive, the wine list does not fit all the wines that they have in their cellar as the selection has been going on for generations. The focus is on Italian and French wines with a classic approach. Giampiero is a well-known sommelier in Italy and has for sure a story or two to tell...
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![Ristorante Ventuno.1, a restaurant in Alba, Italy.]()
Phone: +39 0173 290787
Address: Via Cuneo, 8/a, Alba
This restaurant has recently become one of my favourite spots in Alba. The food is well-cooked and the wine cellar is, let’s say at least, spectacular! Owned and managed by two friends from the Campania region where they let the influences from southern Italy meet with the northern. A big focus is on fish and shellfish, and in season you can also get fresh truffle on your pasta. Best of two worlds if you ask me. The wine program is big, and Francesco who is part owner and takes care of the wine selection, gladly shares his passion and knowledge. Here I have had the chance to taste some Champa...
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![Signorvino Torino, a restaurant in Turin, Italy.]()
Phone: +39 11 440 7490
Address: Via Giuseppe Luigi Lagrange, 13, Torino
The restaurant chain called Signorvino saved my first night in Torino when everything was closed and we couldn’t find anything decent, but then passed this place which has somehow a luxurious McDonald's vibe, but at the same time it’s true-to-type unpretentious and welcoming. Food is simple, sort of fresh fast food, just go for some ham and cheese and simple things. The wines are elaborate; they have a huge store attached to the restaurant and you don’t pay corkage when you buy it there. The selection of wine is extensive, mostly decent though larger producers, but also a few bottles of more...
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![Trattoria della Posta, a restaurant in Monforte D'alba, Italy.]()
Phone: +39 0173 78120
Address: Località San Anna, 87, Monforte D'alba
The family-owned and traditional restaurant La Posta is located in a former farmhouse from the 19th century in the hills of Monforte d’Alba. A restaurant with a long history that has been handed down for generations. The interior is classic and elegant with antique wooden furniture and tables with white tablecloths in the dining room. The menu is traditional Piedmontese and a perfect spot for those experiencing the region for the first time. The wine list is a serious thing with hundreds of pages of wines from the area, Italy and Europe. Impressive and fun to immerse in. Enjoy a nice bottle...
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Phone: +39 0173 613203
Address: Via Roma, 6, Serralunga d'Alba
A favourite among wine producers and locals! You could describe it as a little hideaway below the castle in the village of Serralunga d'Alba in the Barolo region. Small and cozy atmosphere with wine bottles, prosciutto legs and a handwritten menu that meets you when you enter. The charming couple Alessio and Stefania creates a friendly atmosphere. I suggest starting the meal by ordering Alessio's speciality, Prosciutto crudo, cut by hand. The wine selection is large and the big focus is on classics like Barolo, Barbaresco, Champagne and Burgundy. You will, of course, also find a bottle of Do...
