Ristorante La Madernassa - La Madernassa Resort

This restaurant is excellent, and on the way for another Michelin star (we happened to come just a few weeks after they received their second star). We found it very formal in the beginning, and it takes a while to feel at ease, but it is just a matter of time. There as just a few tables in the main dining room. The staff is very knowledgeable and attentive to details. Before we started, they served a sequence of small dishes: very creative selection. We had the 8 dishes menu and it was outstanding. The key for us was how delicate and well balanced all dishes were. There is a clear style that is consistently followed through by the chef (who constantly comes out of the kitchen explaining the dishes) for the whole menu. The wine pairing was another highlight, as the sommelier managed to capture the essence of the food with his selection. UPDATE: I went for a second visit and can confirm what I wrote before: simply amazing.

4.0 Very experimental kitchen which I like. Many of the courses were excellent (shrimp cocktail, peppers), a couple of them where not so great (e.g. lamb as a main dish, fish with beurre blanc was okay). Service was good, atmosphere nice. It’s worth trying it out, but I have many other restaurants which I prefer a lot in piemont.

A must if you are in Piedmonte. Absolutely fabulous experience from start to finish. Really exceptional high standard of food and service. We had the metamorphosis tasting menu and wine pairing and each dish was amazing. I really think this chef is on his way for two stars. Food is really creative and fusion so if you are looking for traditional Piedmonte food then this is not for you. Be prepared for your senses to be awakened for each dish. Exceptional use of herbs and flavours in the most simplistic creative way. We had a fabulous evening and would certainly return. Really think it was good value for the high quality of food. You will not be disappointed.