Osteria dell'Arco — Restaurant in Alba

Pros and Cons

Pros:

Food Quality:

• Excellent Food: Osteria dell’Arco serves excellent food that truly embodies the flavors of Italian cuisine. • Amazing Gnocchi: The gnocchi were a standout dish, perfectly prepared and incredibly flavorful. • Exceptional Desserts: The desserts were exceptionally good, with the panna cotta being the best I’ve ever tasted—a true highlight of the meal.

Service:

• Quick Service: Despite being busy at lunchtime, the service was quick and efficient, making for a smooth and enjoyable dining experience.

Cons:

None: There’s nothing negative to report. However, given the restaurant’s popularity, it was busy during lunch, so booking in advance is recommended.

Conclusion

Osteria dell’Arco in Alba offers an outstanding Italian dining experience with excellent food, quick service, and exceptional desserts. The gnocchi and panna cotta are must-try dishes that stand out even in a region known for its culinary excellence. While the restaurant can be busy at lunchtime, making a reservation ensures you won’t miss out on this delightful experience. Highly recommended for anyone...

We had high expectations for this restaurant due to its rave reviews, but unfortunately, it turned out to be quite underwhelming.

Knowing that truffles were not in season, we still decided to try the pasta with truffles they offered. However, it was nothing more than a plain buttered pasta. The truffles, likely not fresh, lacked both the expected flavor and fragrance. What was disappointing was that they charged extra for shaving the truffle at the table, but they didn't provide that experience, so we missed out on the aroma of the truffle, and it felt like any non-fresh truffle was placed on top of an ordinary pasta.

The overall value for the price was simply not there. Additionally, the service left much to be desired. It took an exceptionally long time for the staff to come and take our order, and it seemed like they were in a hurry to finish serving us. They also forgot parts of our order. In summary, we found this place to be overrated.

If I were to return, I might consider trying the gazpacho, but there are definitely better dining options in the area that offer a more...

I heard this is one of the delicious local restaurant. When I went inside there are a lot of bookings in the restaurant so the staff asked me to stay only 80 minutes. I didn't book so thats normal. I tried the veal tongue and the tajarin with truffle. The tongue dish was delicious. I would like to make it back home. But the tajarin with truffle was very disappointing. I can't smell and feel the smell of strong truffles.... It just tasted like normal mushrooms. I didn't really like the attitude of the staffs. They were polite to the customers who order expensive menus. But to me they speak like they are tired and don't want to talk with me at all. I spent around 40 euros in this restaurant and I feel it doesn't worth the price. I wouldn't recommend to go if I am going to the restaurant alone and ready to spend more than 50 euros per person.

They tried to include the fee for water when I pay which I haven't even ordered at all! The staff(women with blond hair) doesn't know what the customer was eating!!!!! This is...