Suggestions for guests
Dear Guests,
we are happy to share our tips on what you can see and do in our region, and where you can enjoy its great food and wines. Do not hesitate to contact us in case of further questions.
We wish you a great stay!
Ireana, Marina and Giuseppe
Where to eat
Gelateria – Ice cream parlours
Dolce Menta in Villanova: try Dolce Villanova (chocolate and peach) for a typical Piedmont’s taste📍Directions
Goria in Riva presso Chieri has a big playground and terrace where you can enjoy a tasty ice-cream📍Directions
Ferrara in Asti: try Torroncino (nougat) taste📍Directions
Zoldana in Chieri 📍Directions
Alberto Marchetti in Turin: great ice-creams and granite (water ice with different tastes)📍Directions
La Romana in Turin in via Santa Teresa: try 150, typical taste with biscuits, chocolate and hazelnuts📍Directions
Il Caramello in Andezeno: Otella is a mix between ice-cream and Nutella cream📍Directions
Restaurants & Pizzerias
At walking distance or few kms from La Tana:
Il Portico pizza takeaway in Villanova if you want to have a pizza at at home (they also deliver orders). In the kitchen you will find the flyer to choose your pizza from Phone: 0141 946007 📍Directions
Agriturismo Cascina Rossa in Villanova for typical Piedmont’s cuisine. Phone: 347 942 0462 📍Directions
Il Jolly in Villanova: great fish and pizza. Phone: 0141 948119 📍Directions
TRE Officina del Gusto in Villanova. Restaurant and pizzeria. Phone: 0141 1765887 📍Directions
Agriturismo La Stella Polare in Villanova. Phone: 3280006490 📍Directions
Trau Brusa in Poirino: great fish, meat and pizza. Phone: 011 945 0368 📍Directions
Agrimacelleria Capello in Riva presso Chieri or Chieri piazza Cavour for meat and hamburgers. Phone: 011 946 8469 📍Directions Riva 📍Directions Chieri
Don Camillo in Chieri: great fish, meat and pizza. Phone: 011 940 5854 📍Directions
In Turin and neighbourhood:
Mamma mia in Turin: : the best pizza of Turin. Phone: 011 888309 📍Directions
Ristorante Galante in Turin with typical homemade cuisin. Phone: 011 532163 📍Directions
Birreria Laval in Avigliana: handmade beer and great hamburgers. Phone: 393 801 4714 📍Directions
Birreria Soralama in Vaie (close to Sacra di San Michele). You can taste their handmade beer. Phone: 011 1958 4785 📍Directions
In Langhe
Ristorante Belvedere a Montà for the typical fritto misto Piemontese (just try it… you will not regret it. Phone: 0173 976156 📍Directions
Osteria Disguido in Fontanafredda cellar. Phone: 0173 626442 📍Directions
La Milonga in Agliano for typical Piedmont’s cuisine Phone: 0141 954089 📍Directions
La Trattoria nelle Vigne in Diano d’Alba. Great view on the vineyards. Phone: 0173468503 📍Directions
For International cuisine
El Argentino in Montaldo Scarampi great Argentinian cuisine (delicious grilled meat and paella). Phone: 333 532 8427 📍Directions
Revolucion in Turin for Mexican cuisine. Phone: 011 890 0073 📍Directions
Bakeries, Pastry shops and supermarkets in Villanova
Pasticceria Pastificio Coppo via Roma 105, for pastry and croissants📍Directions
Supermarket Borello in Via Roma and strada statale for Asti 📍Directions
Centro Commerciale la Filanda in Chieri h 07.00/21.00 📍Directions
Markets
Monday: San Damiano d’Asti
Tuesday: Chieri
Wednesday: Asti and Carmagnola
Thursday: Villanova
Friday: Chieri
Saaturday: Asti and Poirino
Shopping
Outlet
Outlet Serravalle Scrivia 📍Directions
Outlet Settimo Torinese 📍Directions
Mondovicino a Mondovì 📍Directions
Vicolungo 📍Directions
Shopping centers
Juve Shopping center a Nichelino 📍Directions
45 Nord a Moncalieri 📍Directions
Le Gru a Grugliasco 📍Directions
Il Borgo ad Asti 📍Directions
Ipercoop – Il Gialdo a Chieri 📍Directions
Shopping in Turin
Via Po, Via Roma, Via Garibaldi
Discovering Piedmont: what to see and do
Langhe
Barolo 📍Directions
Fontanafredda: Visit to the cellar, lunch at the tavern and a walk in the forest of thoughts
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Grinzane Cavour castle (Trattoria La Posta is recommended) 📍Directions
Giant bench in Diano d’Alba 📍Directions
Alba 📍Directions
Barbaresco, We recommend an aperitif on the Tower where, together with an excellent wine, you can also enjoy a breathtaking view📍Directions
Santo Stefano Belbo, birthplace of Cesare Pavese📍Directions
Novello castle 📍Directions
Govone Castle📍Directions
La Morra with its piazza offering views of the beautiful vineyards and hills of the Langhe (the gelato at Venchi is highly recommended).
Even just a drive through the vineyards and hills of the Langhe is breathtaking.📍Directions
Neive, considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy📍Directions
The pastel vineyard in Coazzolo (a stone’s throw from Neive), a vineyard entirely painted in pastel colors and offering a 360° view of the Langhe and its vineyards.
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Turin and neighbourhood
Turin: Mole Antonelliana (cinema museum and lift to the top to enjoy the city view; close by you can have a great pizza at Mamma mia), Egyptian museum (2nd biggest in the world after Cairo), Royal Palace, Car museum, Valentino medieval village, Carignano palace, Caffè al Bicerin piazza Consolata (for the typical chocolate liquor), Bar Baratti e Milano (historical bar and great chocolate).📍Directions
Museo Lavazza in Turin 📍Directions
Villa della Regina on the Turin hill, from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of Turin📍Directions
Stupinigi hunting lodge 📍Directions
Superga basilica on top of a hill and offers a great view of Turin 📍Directions
Reggia di Venaria e Parco della Mandria: you can explore the palace and its garden and combine the visit with the Mandria park where you can rent bikes and have a pic-nic📍Directions
Villaggio Leumann in Collegno 📍Directions
Sacra di San Michele (we advise you to stop at La Certosa 1515, for a nice view and some good food) and Avigliana lakes (have a walk around the lake and stop for a drink at Chalet del lago)📍Directions
Rivoli Castle. While there we suggest having a delicious piece of cake and a cup of tea at L’oef torteria e tisaneria📍Directions
Agliè Castle 📍Directions
Pralormo Castle📍Directions
The Martini Museum and Factory in Pessione, the home of the aperitif. Various tours and workshops are available for booking.📍Directions
Asti and its neighbourhood
Vezzolano Abbey in Albugnano 📍Directions
Colle don Bosco📍Directions
Cisterna d’Asti: Museum of ancient crafts in the Castle, beautiful view of the Langhe. We recommend the Garibaldi restaurant for typical Piedmontese cuisine. Tel: 0141 979118 📍Directions
Asti: The Palio Museum, Palazzo Mazzetti, Collegiate Church of San Secondo (where the Palio banners are kept), Torre Troyana or Clock Tower, Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and San Gottardo, Palazzo Alfieri (birthplace of the great writer from Asti), Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, Palazzo Ottolenghi 📍Directions
Canelli and its wine cathedrals📍Directions
Vignale Monferrato and Palazzo Callori 📍Directions
Castello di Costigliole d’Asti 📍Directions
Cittadella di Alessandria 📍Directions
Maggiore and Orta lakes
Orta San Giulio📍Directions
Stresa, Isolabella and isola dei Pescatori 📍Directions
Villa Taranto botanical gardens📍Directions
Villa Pallavicino 📍Directions
Arona 📍Directions
Cunese
Racconigi castle📍Directions
Mondovì and Vicoforte church📍Directions
Silk factory museum in Caraglio, the oldest silk factory in Europe, dating 1600. We suggest Gelapajo (Phone: 0171 300220) for a lunch in the neighbourhood.📍Directions
Cuneo with its civic tower, Galimberti square (one of the biggest squares in Europe) and a relaxing walk in via Roma and the small streets around. We advise to have lunch or dinner at Osteria dei Colori Phone: 0171 403308 📍 Directions
For those loving the mountains in spring and summer
Chamois (1h40 min auto), reachable only via cable car or on foot. Take the cable car in Buisson 📍Directions
Moncenisio pass (it is usually compared to Norvegian landscape) for short or long walks, a visit to Exilles fort and Susa
Maddalena pass
National Park Gran Paradiso 📍Directions
Colle delle Finestre and Fenestrelle fort 📍 Directions
Pian del re where river Po starts 📍Directions
Pont Saint Martin and Cervinia
Mont Blanc Skyway from Courmayeur, for a breathtaking view
For those loving the mountains in winter
Don’t miss the mountains of the 2006 Winter Olimpic games at about 1 hour and a half drive
Sauze d’Oulx 📍Directions
Sestriere for alpine skiing. Milky way to Claviere and Cesana from Sestriere📍Directions
Limone Piemonte for both alpine and cross-country skiing 📍Directions
Bardonecchia for alpine skiing 📍Directions
Val Troncea for cross-country skiing
Prali valley for both alpine and cross-country skiing
Gressoney Saint Jean for cross-country skiing and Gressoney La Trinitè for alpine skiing
Cervinia for alpine skiing 📍Directions
To do with kids
Zoom Park in Cumiana (zoo and waterpark) 📍Directions
Waterpark Le Cupole Lido in Cavallermaggiore 📍Directions
Atlantis waterpark and dinosaurs in Pinerolo 📍Directions
Blu Paradise Waterpark in Orbassano 📍Directions
Bolle Blu Swimming Pool in Borghetto Borbera (Alessandria) 📍Directions
Astilido in Asti 📍Directions
Adventure Park Tre Querce in Pino Torinese 📍Directions
Astronomical Observatory in Pino Torinese 📍Directions
Pombia Safari Park 📍Directions
Safari Park in Langhe in Murazzano 📍Directions
Piedmont Railway Museum in Savigliano📍Directions
Egyptian Museum in Turin
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Lost World Dinosaur park in Pinerolo (minigolf, playground, educational dinosaur trail immersed in a forest)
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Bossea Caves and Mondole Park Adventure Park 📍Directions
Josetta Saffirio’s Children’s Cellars: While parents visit the cellar, there are activities for the children, followed by a snack together. 📍Directions
In search of giant benches. There are tons of them in Piedmont.
The enchanted forest in Monteu Roero. After immersing yourself in this magical forest, you can reach the medieval tower overlooking the town, where there’s a panoramic viewpoint and a great selfie is a must!
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The Toy Museum in Bra
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The Forest of Wonders in Sant’Ambrogio di Torino (various tours and shows are offered; reservations only)📍Directions
Wellness centers
Locanda del Sant’uffizio in Cioccaro Penango 📍Directions
Spa Roero Relax Resort in Canale d’Alba 📍Directions
Pre Saint Didier in Val d’Aosta (Can be combined with the Skyway cable car from Courmayeur to Mont Blanc when the weather is nice). Breathtaking views of the mountains. 📍Directions
Turin spa 📍Directions
Festivals and Events
April
Messer Tulipano in Pralormo
May
Turin International Book Fair
Villanova Spring festival, with gastronomic stands, concerts and amusement rides
Asparagus Festival in Santena
Strawberry Festival in San Mauro Torinese
June
Collisions in Barolo: Concert series between June and July
San Giovanni Festival in Turin
Gru Village Festival (concerts)
Barbera Unplugged in Agliano Terme
Cherry Festival in Pecetto Torinese
Palio dei Borghi and Goose Joust in Fossano
Lavender bloom in Sale San Giovanni
July
Flower Festival in Villanova (last weekend of July)
Collisioni in Barolo: concert series between June and July
Gru Village Festival (concerts)
Flower Collegno (concerts)
Piedmontese Mixed Fried Food Festival in Gorzano (a hamlet of San Damiano)
Celtic Festival in Buttigliera Alta
September
Patronal Feast of Sant’Isidoro in Villanova (first weekend)
Asti Palio (first weekend)
Vicoforte Sanctuary Fair, September 8
Asti Festival of Festivals (second weekend)
Torino Vintage Days
National Pepper Fair in Carmagnola
Terra Madre and Salone del Gusto in Turin
Cheese, the great cheese festival in Bra
October
Bread Festival in Savigliano
International White Truffle Fair in Alba
In Praise of the Blonde Hen in Villanova (first weekend)
CioccolaTo’ Chocolate Fair in downtown Turin
November
Chocolate in Turin
Tuttomele in Cavour
White Truffle and Roero Wine Fair in Vezza d’Alba
Bagna Cauda Day in various cities of Piedmont
December
Santa’s magical village in Govone
Christmas is real in Stupinigi
Fatted Ox Fair and Boiled Meat Festival in Moncalvo
Bagna Cauda Day in various cities in Piedmont
