La Ciau del Tornavento

Situated amid the Barbaresco hills just a few kilometres from Alba, this restaurant boasts views of the surrounding countryside, as well as an extraordinary wine cellar (which can be visited on request) and a quality of cuisine of the highest level. The menu offers an extensive choice of meat and fish dishes, from classic favourites to new creations, in a joint celebration of the past and present.

Historic Location

• La Ciau del Tornavento is housed in a former 1931 school building, providing a unique historical ambiance that enhances the dining experience.

Extensive Wine Cellar

• The restaurant boasts a monumental wine cellar with over 70,000 bottles and 1,800 labels from around the world, making it one of the most comprehensive wine collections in Italy.

Seasonal and Creative Menu

• The menu is highly dynamic, changing daily based on the availability of fresh ingredients from their own garden, ensuring a unique culinary experience with each visit.

Signature Ingredients

• Agnolotti del Plin: A traditional Piedmontese pasta filled with Seirass cheese, showcasing the restaurant's dedication to local culinary heritage. The pasta is handmade and served with seasonal sauces that enhance its delicate flavor.
• Vitello Tonnato: A modern reinterpretation of the classic dish, featuring tender veal served with a creamy tuna sauce. This dish highlights the restaurant's ability to blend tradition with innovation, using high-quality local meats.
• Finanziera: A traditional Piedmontese dish made with various meats and offal, prepared with a rich sauce. This dish pays homage to the region's culinary history and showcases the chef's skill in balancing flavors.
• Barolo and Barbaresco wines: These iconic wines from the Langhe region are prominently featured in the restaurant's extensive wine list, reflecting the local terroir and enhancing the dining experience with their complex flavors.
• Seasonal vegetables from the restaurant's garden: The restaurant emphasizes the use of fresh, seasonal produce, which is harvested daily and incorporated into various dishes, ensuring vibrant flavors and sustainability in their cooking practices.

Tasting Menus

• Menu Degustazione: €150.00
• La Sorpresa della Cucina (6 courses): €130.00

Signature Dishes

• Agnolotti del Plin di Carne ai Tre Arrosti: €35
• Tagliatelle ai 28 Tuorli d’Uovo con Tartufo Bianco: €40
• Tournedos di Filetto di Vitella: €40
• Risotto Mantecato al "Lait Brusch" con Tartufo Bianco: €40