One of the most pleasant features of the province of Cuneo is its good food and simple, warm hospitality: from home cooking to traditional and more sophisticated cuisine, quality is guaranteed by the excellent local meat, cheese, vegetables, fruit and wine. A few suggestions, far from exhausting the wide choice…
WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK?
Some good addresses recommended by Castello di Bagnolo – but there are many others.
RESTAURANTS
Bagnolo and Barge: (2 - 6 km)
EL SACOCIN: in the historic centre of Barge, an old courtyard, interesting atmosphere, 8 minutes from the Castle, traditional Piedmontese menu. Tel. 0039-0175-343625. Closed Monday
Cavour: (8 km)
LOCANDA LA POSTA: in an old building, pleasant atmosphere, in the centre of the town, 8 km from the Castle, the most delightful classic Piedmontese cuisine, with simple, family-style service. Famous for “fritto misto”, “bollito” and “finanziera”. Via de Rossi, 4 Cavour. Tel. 0121-69989. Closed Friday
LA NICCHIA: in the centre of Cavour, on the main street. Mostly modern and original cuisine. Excellent wine cellar. An interesting experience! Closed Wednesday
LA PICOCARDA (10 km): from Cavour towards Saluzzo, after 500 m turn right at the second roundabout towards Barge. Beautiful old farmhouse, pink in colour, in the fields of the plain. High-quality cuisine, traditional, French and modern. Cosy and elegant atmosphere. High prices, wide choice of wines.
12032 Barge (CN) - Via Cardè, 71, tel. 0175-30300. Closed Monday and Tuesday
IL SIGILLO (13 km): a fine restaurant in the village of the Abbey of STAFFARDA, elegant and excellent. Open Friday and Saturday evenings, at lunchtime during the week. Closed Monday.
QUATTRO STAGIONI (19 km): restaurant and pizzeria, traditional Piedmontese and Italian cuisine, attention to dietary needs. In the historic centre, in a 16th-century building, summer terrace. Via Alessandro Volta, 21, 12037 Saluzzo CN, 0175 47470. Always open.
Val Pellice: (21 km)
OSTERIA DEI BARBET: a contemporary take on Piedmontese and Waldensian cuisine, with locally sourced ingredients. Rustic interior and panoramic terrace. Località Pianta, 8 Bobbio Pellice, tel. 0121 957755. Closed Monday and Tuesday; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday dinner only, Saturday lunch and dinner, Sunday lunch only.
PIZZERIAS
PIZZERIA “IL PORTICO”: Via Puccini 2 - 12031 Bagnolo Piemonte (CN), 0175 391270. Pizza and grilled meats, simple and tasty food, moderate prices. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
PIZZERIA “LA RUOTA”: on the road to Barge, good pizzas, home-style menu. Via Bagnolo, 21 Barge, 0175 346130. Closed Tuesday
LA CIVETTA: unlimited pizza tasting (“giro pizza”), ideal for trying different combinations. Piazza San Pietro Micca, 4 Torre Pellice (TO), +39 0121 040457. Closed Tuesday
AGRITURISMI (FARM RESTAURANTS)
LA STELA ’D CATLINA: a mountain hut high up, splendid position and view, plentiful and good food. 12 km away on the road to the Monastero Dominus Tecum, via Balma Oro 6, località Pra d’Mill, +39 0175 392140. Open Saturday, Sunday and holidays, by reservation.
NONA CITA: restaurant and farm ice-cream parlour, typical Piedmontese dishes, ingredients of their own production. The farm’s artisanal products can be bought. Via Pinerolo, 185 Cavour (TO), +39 0121 6232. Closed Monday
IL FRUTTO PERMESSO: near Bibiana, about 9 km from the castle, an organic farm with animals and organic ingredients of its own production, such as Fassone Coalvi beef, vegetables from the garden and apple-based desserts. Via del Vernè, 16 Bibiana (TO), tel. 0121-55383. Open Friday to Sunday.
5 FRECCE: typical Piedmontese and Italian cuisine, large porch for the summer. Strada Vecchia di Pinerolo, 6 Campiglione Fenile (TO), +39 379 1242706. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday by reservation.
NOTE these addresses are only suggestions: the area is rich in excellent restaurants, trattorie and agriturismi!
