Fàula Ristorante — Restaurant in Cerretto Langhe

During – thank God – only dinner in this place quite a few “genius” thoughts passed through my head. Like: “the more the show-off is, the worse is the food”. And here it is indeed a show-off instead of the service. The place pretends to look like a super-fancy restaurant, but – for example – at a table next to us was a lone lady having her dinner and reading a book. A bottle of Barolo was decanted for her, decanter standing at the table, but nobody bothered actually coming and serving her the wine throughout the whole evening even despite the fact that she was hopelessly trying to draw someone’s attention. Another thought that came to me while looking at their open concept super-technological kitchen where about 20 people were busily running around: “no technology can help, if you don’t have any talent”. Because everything coming out of that kitchen was in between tasteless and uneatable. My wife got a Caesar salad, which consisted of a whole lettuce cut in 2 parts covered with mayonnaise mixed with ketchup (!!!) and decorated with 2 tiny pieces of rabbit. My pasta “with bouillabaisse sauce and caviar” was completely uncooked (yes, I know what al-dente is and I also now a difference between al-dente and uncooked), sauce too liquid and, thus, not holding onto the pasta. Finally, all was a complete mismatch and whatever taste the caviar was supposed to add was killed successfully by rawness of pasta and strong bouillabaisse smell. For the main course my wife got guinea fowl, 2 dry grilled pieces of which looked suspiciously too turkey with 2 small pools of what was called apricot sauce and, again, absolutely not complimenting the dry pieces of meat. All this is topped with a young sommelier, who doesn’t know much about wine. He started his performance with trying to pour oaked chardonnay into small and narrow glasses. After we sorted the glasses, without showing the label, without giving to taste he just plonked finger high amounts of wine (we were taking the chardonnay by the glass) into ours. Those were the smallest glasses of wine that we ever got. OK, wine is my big hobby, so I feel very comfortable with wine-lists of French or Spanish wines. But you simply can’t know all the names in bottomless wine world, so here in Piedmont with several hundreds of unfamiliar labels, I was … a little bit unsure, so to say. Anyway, I picked at random a Langhe Rosso judging by amount of money I was prepared to spend and asked our sommelier friend for a consultation. “Oh, very good match”, - he said. “Which grape variety is it?”, - I asked naively. “Uhm, I am not sure, but I can recommend you a Barbaresco”, - the answer of the evening was. He finalized his performance with trying to mix 2 different bottles of passito in my glass in the end of the evening, because he run out of the first one trying to serve us 2 glasses into champagne flutes. In my review of the hotel this restaurant is I mentioned prices that local drives charge tourists for driving them to other places – even ones nearby – for dinner. First after hearing amounts around 200 euro to get to dinner elsewhere, we decided to eat Fàula. After eating there once my only question was: how much should I pay in order not to...

Dining at Faula, Casa di Langa, was an extraordinary culinary adventure. Nestled in the picturesque hills of Piedmont, this restaurant offers a harmonious blend of breathtaking ambiance, impeccable service, and world-class cuisine.

We had dinner at Faula on three consecutive nights. From the moment we stepped inside, the warm and welcoming staff enveloped us in a graceful and attentive atmosphere. The modern yet heritage-inspired décor creates an elegant and inviting space that perfectly complements the region’s culinary heritage.

The menu showcases the best Piedmontese cuisine, expertly paired with an exceptional selection of local wines. Each dish is a culinary masterpiece, meticulously crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients and incredible attention to detail. We had specific dining needs, and they were very happy to accommodate us and make dishes for us that were not on the menu.

The sommelier’s expertise was evident as they guided us through the wine pairings, offering thoughtful recommendations that elevated our dining experience. They have a rich selection of wines.

To conclude, we had tiramisu (which was not on the menu), and by far, it was the best one we've had.

Whether you’re a wine connoisseur, a foodie, or simply seeking an unforgettable dining experience, Faula is a must-visit. It encapsulates Piedmont’s culinary excellence and hospitality, making it a destination we will undoubtedly return to on our next visit to Casa di Langa.

A big bravo to the team for delivering such a...

The overall experience was good - but considering their ambitions and price level not outstanding.

We felt that a more traditional / local tasting menu should be offered as a dinner option too - and it tried to be too modern forgetting the strength of local dishes.

The full tasting menu we had offered many ingredients that are not local nor from Italy (eg fish from the Atlantic, Japanese herbs). We understand the desire for a modern twist, but the menu selection and the ingredients could be improved to reflect Piemonte’s great cuisine and Italy’s diversity in food and dishes.

The dishes were throughout good, but for a true Michelin star aspiration the experience needs more twists and a bette rebalance between local identity and a world class experience (this restaurant has not receive a star yet, but the price level is reflecting a Michelin star level expectation)

The wine selection was focused on local produce and the pairing was a great choice.

Overall good - but considering the great choices in this area and the completion, I would say it need to...