Il Cavolo A Merenda — Restaurant in Asti

Warm welcome, good but somewhat boring starters, great sparkling wine, service failing with the increased amount of people visiting the restaurant. Main dishes: way too al dente risotto (not sure if this is normal here, I didn't like it too much) cold plates, lukewarm food, Gnocchi nothing but spicy and also half cold. Pity for the mains... Good red wine with the main, good dessert, perfect espresso. Price okish, although great if the mains would've been better. Atmosphere was busy, warm, rather on the noisy side, everybody knows everybody. We felt like being left out. All in all a visit of which we expected way more. Not recommending the...

The service was nice. And the wine was good. But that was definitely not the best meal of my trip to Italy. I chose a beef medallion. The meat was ok, but the side was not. Some slices potatoes, that felt dry and rubbery at the same time. The dessert was disappointing: it was supposed to be a fruits carpaccio with yoghurt. It was surprisingly small - like 2 spoonful of yoghurt on a few slices of pinapple. My friend took an ice cream. It was an ice cream stick, in a cardboard box. Not very...

Il Cavolo A Merenda is an absolute delight! From the warm ambiance to the exceptional service, everything was perfect. The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the antipasti offered a delicious array of fresh, local flavors. The vitello tonnato was a standout starter — light, creamy, and simply amazing. The staff was knowledgeable and attentive, making the entire dining experience unforgettable. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic...