Angolo del Beato — Restaurant in Asti

First Time in Asti: A Delightful Culinary Experience - My first visit to Asti, the land of Alfieri, renowned for its fine wines and truffles, on the edge of the Langhe the home of my beloved Luigi Einaudi, the father of Italian (classical) liberalism. The Piedmontese may have a reputation for being "falsi e cortesi," but when it comes to hosting, they excel with warmth, care, and genuine charm.

This was a group lunch with a set menu, but it was anything but ordinary. Each dish was delicately crafted, flavorful, and served with understated elegance. We began with a trio of appetizers: vitello tonnato (creamy alla piemontese), a refreshing artichoke salad, and a comforting polenta dish. The star of the meal was a superb risotto al Barbera, rich and perfectly balanced. The desserts were delightful, and everything was elevated by a glass (or two) of excellent Dolcetto wine.

The restaurant breathes Piedmont. You eat Piedmont, drink Piedmont, and experience its essence. The cuisine is simple yet of exceptional quality unpretentious but refined. The risotto al Barbera stood out, as did the other classic regional dishes. And in this corner of Italy, it’s nearly impossible to find a bad glass of wine, especially the reds, which are consistently outstanding.

A special mention goes to the staff: smiling, courteous, efficient yet discreet - a rare treasure in Italian dining.

The setting is unassuming. While the main dining room is rectangular and the tables aren’t widely spaced, a sense of privacy is still achievable. The clientele is discreet - this is Piedmont, after all - and that adds to the enjoyment of the food and wine. Even the restroom reflects the owners’ attention to detail with its elegant design and thoughtful touches.

This isn’t a Michelin-starred restaurant or a pretentious spot. It’s a place where guests feel at peace, treated to honest, heartfelt hospitality. I certainly did, and I wholeheartedly...

It's a family business, the owner cares the service and monitor several times the satisfaction of the customers. We were 4 and had lunch in this restaurant as they were in partnership with a yearly festival in Asti called Bagna cauda day. A celebration of a traditional dipping sauce from poor times age prepared with salted anchovies, garlic, olive oil and optionally hazelnut oil. It is served burning hot on a traditional clay cup, with a candle underneat and a good variety of local seasonal raw and cooked vegetables to dip. To clean the last drop, a raw egg yolk is then thrown into the Fojot (clay pot name) and whisked in. All food was fresh and delicious. I got a second portion free of charge (dipping only). I am sure that all food á la carte is at the same level....

Un paradiso per tutti i buongustai Ottobre 2022 Ormai sono 21 anni da quando siamo entrati la prima in questo ristorante che per noi resta uno dei migliori se non il migliore ristorante in Italia. In questi 21 anni siamo ritornati almeno una volta l'anno (noi abitiamo a Zurigo) e ogni volta siamo stati accolti con gentilezza autentica e prelibatezze uniche di una cucina piemontese dove il tocco della nonna si percepisce ancora in tutti i piatti che grazie a prodotti di ottima qualita e a sapori semplici ma unici sono paradiso per il palato. Ogni volta ci lasciamo travolgere dai sapori degli antipasti caldi e freddi, solo i fiori di zucca ripieni con fonduta varrebbero il viaggio. Poi continuiamo con un primo dove sia gli gnocchi che la pasta in casa sono i nostri preferiti. Mio marito prende anche un secondo cosa dipende dalla stagione. La settimana scorsa ha preso i porcini al cartoccio di cui ione ho assaggiato un po favolosi!!! e io come al solito non ho potuto rinunciare al tortino di cioccolato caldo. Una vera delizia!!!!!! Spero che questo ristorante ci delizierá con i suoi piatti ancora per...