L'Osteria del Vignaiolo

Amidst a sea of outstanding restaurants in the Piedmont region, L’Osteria de Vignaiolo truly stands out. I had a truly memorable experience there. The food was top notch in every way - taste, preparation and presentation. We had 10 different items and every one was excellent. Standout appetizers were the traditional veal tartare (crudo), pork belly and cheese wafer with roasted quail. Our tajarin and green ravioli were excellent pasta dishes. The roast lamb and the duck leg were both delicious. The kitchen does a great job with both traditional and more creative selections on the menu. We really appreciated that variety as menus start to look the same after a week of eating out.

A la carte ordering offers quality at very reasonable prices (not tourist prices). That said, the tasting menu is hard to beat. At 45€, you can select any two appetizers, one primi, one secondi and a dessert. It is a lot of food, but it is also a terrific way to experience the variety on the menu. We were delighted to receive an amuse bouche and petit fours to begin and end the meal as well.

The wine list is superb as well. As typical in Piedmont, it offers a great representation of the local wines but also throws in plenty of bottles with some age - really appreciated for Barolo and Barbaresco which frequently improve with age. The list hits any budget you may have and offers very reasonable pricing, especially for higher end bottles. They are proud of their wine list and you can look at a close representation on their website.

The room is elegantly appointed and offers a high-end atmosphere. Coupled with the seamless friendly service (multiple servers worked together very well to serve every table in the restaurant), the ambience is one that is luxurious and high end without any pretention or stuffiness. You can dress up and won’t be out of place or you can also be more casual and it’s not a problem.

Beyond the amuse bouche and petit fours, we were also offered an aperitif. The owner came by and brought a rare bottle of Bartolo Mascarello Chinato for me as an aperitif. He even left the bottle on the table if I wanted more (sadly, by this time, I had eaten and drank enough). Incredible and unexpected display of generosity and hospitality!

A truly memorable experience. Make a reservation early especially if you want a weekend table (they are not a secret locally). I wish there were more places in the world like this. Focus on food with the service and ambiance to match, but also incredibly affordable. I would travel back to the area just to eat and drink here again. Don’t miss this!!!

Very, very good food, some of the best in Piedmont. Very attentive service, delighted with almost all the details, intro salami, perfect bread varieties, good digestives and all other small details. Very large wine menu to satisfy all budget and tastes, overall an unforgettable experience! Thanks!

Very good food in a charming location, outside on the terrace. The service personnel was helpful, but seemed to be a bit stressed and missing a smile.

We had Vitello tonnato for starter, honestly it was the best I’ve ever tasted. Then the green ravioli and the stewed beef with nebbiolo sauce was delicious. Panna cotta for desert finalised this awesome visit. Reservation recommended.

Great experience today. We were here several times before. The food has always been good. That is why we return.
Today the staff was different. The grumpy blond waitress en the grumpy sommelier with the glasses that used to work here are not here anymore!?
The staff was very friendly and helpfull today. The change is for the better and we will certainly return next time!

We were able to enjoy the outdoor patio on a Friday night with just a couple other tables taken. The food was excellent across the board. For being so busy inside, the service was great. Wine list is also extensive with a focus on local Nebbiolo.

This restaurant was recommended by our hotel and it did not disappoint!

Absolutely delicious food in a very beautiful and romantic setting. The service was friendly although it could have been a bit more attentive.

My wife and I had desserts and we both agreed that it was some of the best we ever had!

Overall: highly recommended!

Highly recommend! We found this restaurant by accident and were so pleased. We only wish we would have found it sooner to see the amazing view of the vineyards below. Great food and service at reasonable prices. Very nice outdoor patio. Will go back!

Yet Another stunning outing for food, Italy cool, great staff and hours of fun food and wine

Stayed outside in the lovely patio for lunch. Food was lovely, pork belly and tagliolini were sublime. Desserts even better. Even though it's a "osteria" friendly service, the food was so accurate and quality cooked. Definitely recommend a visit.

Excellent food with great flavors.
Deserts are absolutely amazing.

Really really good restaurant with fair prices. Best we had in Piemonte thus far. Great selection of local wines and a good recommendation by the owner.

Beautiful location with a great view of the surrounding hills and wineries. The food was excellent as was the wine selection. Very decently priced for the great quality of the food and service here.

Fabulous! Best meal of our trip! Luciano and his extremely attentive staff provided us with a perfect dinning experience. We had the tasting menu and it was a lot of food, but somehow we ate it all! So tasty and beautifully presented. Every course was excellent! Would return to the area, just to eat here again! Thank you Luciano and staff!

Simply perfect, food, drinks and hosting. We loved it and will be back!

Fantastic food, wine menu and service! One of the best restaurants/Osteria in La Morra

Great food and amazing wine. Quiet terrasse with a view .

Wow. Great food, go for the tasting menu and amazing service. Suoer firendly and helpful people

Absolutely the best experience of our trip to the area. They squeezed us in on a Friday night and took exceptionally good care of us. Very helpful for us that they spoke extremely good English

Outstanding experience - this is one of these places that deserves more than 5 stars!
I’ve been recommended to come here from a relative and couldn’t be happier. Food was impeccable, dishes well designed for mouth happiness (if you are in the right season for it go for the tajarin with white truffle). And service was very professional and friendly too!
If you are around the area don’t miss out on it but make sure you book in advance since it’s pretty hard to find a spot.