Osteria Mansio 1695 — Restaurant in Perloz

You find this gem after driving several kilometers into the mountain past Pont-Saint-Martin town and then walking through dark stone city smelly of cattle like in the middle ages. Until you bump into an old 1965 barn converted osteria where you are immediately greeted with light and warmth. The place is real experience. They cook local fare, have extensive wine list and speak good english. What else to ask for a hungry traveler in the darkness of the winter night? While menu contains different dishes they absolute best are meats. Try Carbonade con polenta - succulent beef pieces cooked in earthen pot with white wine and onion or Stracoto al Montefalco con polenta - piece of beef cooked in red wine sauce. In both cases it will be accompanied by polenta (cornmeal) . Ask for polenta conca in that case you will get it baked with butter and local Fontina cheese. Lots of both. And do not forget to ask for accompanying wine since they have many by the glass. To finish tiramisu with pistachio is something to die for - airy and just with the right amount of sweetness. Worth making a detour on your way to the mountains. The bill will not disappoint (116 Eur for a family of three in Feb 2025)....

We found this restaurant on Google maps while we were heading back to Milan after a great weekend in valle d'Aosta. It was the perfect last stop in the region. The restaurant is located in a little village where it seems that time stopped. The ideal context to taste some of the delicious traditional dishes of the region. We had several dishes with game, the carbonade with polenta concia, deer Ragu tagliatelle and deer ribs. Everything was wow! The service was excellent. The owner of the restaurant takes care of pretty much everything from the kitchen to the service with a impeccable warm and familiar touch. The restaurant is also very nice from an aesthetic perspective, furniture and table dress is well curated and quite modern in terms of design. This place is what I would define the perfect match between tradition and contemporary and I would strongly recommend to stop here for a delicious meal with your beloved or for business. It really suits both type...

A truly unique restaurant in a charming, off-the-beaten-path location. Though a bit challenging to reach by car and tucked away in a small village, it’s worth the journey for its delightful, folkloric atmosphere and delicious cuisine. Highly recommended for anyone eager to experience the authentic flavors of the Bassa Valle D’Aosta!

The fresh pasta is exceptional, served with homemade sauces featuring wild game and high-quality regional ingredients. The service is very friendly—though a bit slow, which was understandable given we visited on the night of October 31st at 9:30 PM.

Overall, it’s a solid 4.6 out of 5 for a regional...