I think this has a lot of potential but the market organizers do a disservice to the customers and booths by having a monopoly on the food. What I mean is that none of the booths there selling truffles, cheeses, etc are allowed to sell cooked food; only the main organizers of the event can, and their food options suck. I would love to see the booths be allowed to sell their projects cooked, like a truffle-cheese sandwich or something. To be honest, the market options are extremely limited. Truffles, nuts, a few cheeses repeated over and over. A rather boring market.

Worth it, but suggest you just pay the 6€ entry and then go to the side where they are tasting wines and not the long lines where they are taking tickets for mediocre donated wines. Go to those sampling and just ask for a glass, sample away.

There are many sellers of truffles and other foods and wine from the region. You can talk first hand with truffle hunters. Make sure to come early because it gets crowded. We also did the sensory experience which was nice

Opens on Saturday and Sunday during October & November. This is a must do if you are in the area of Alba during this time. You will not find the variety of Truffles, local meats, wines and hazelnuts any where else. BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE, line to buy at the door was over 100 people. Online tickets had no one, we walked right in. Wine tasting comes with a wineglass and carrier. We bought a lot of regional products and had a blast.

The weekend was difficult. Super crowded. Only 2 food stands, long queue for the wine tasting. But if you're there to specifically buy truffles, you'll have a great time. You can buy truffles from actual truffle hunters, and have your purchase appraised by experts

Great place to buy truffles, wine and other local specialities. You can also have lunch. The entrance fee is 4 EUR if you add 9 you can have a tasting glass and 2 wine tastings. The only condition to enter is a valid covid pass

I really love this festival - I’ve been several times now and Alba itself rolls out the red carpet for the fest too. The booths are so much fun, be sure to get the wine tasting options it’s fun - there’s a whole row of vintners too taste wine as well. The tartufo smell is super strong but I love it - it always surprises me! Mellow and intense and I really love the oil that is easy to purchase with family run farms and booths with personal service. Loved the cheese tastings too! 🧀

We had a fantastic time on the tour Langhe prepared for us . The tour guides were excellent, helpful and knowledgeable. We loved truffle hunting, the vineyards, restaurants and learning about hazelnuts, the sights and smells of the cities. The hotels were very good each with it's own specialty. Everything went smoothly. We highly recommend the Langhe group.

What a fabulous experience! Admittedly, I had waited until the last minute to book experiences while staying in Alba and was completely overwhelmed by what to choose. My hotel let me know about Langhe Experiences and they were able to quickly curate a completely custom 2 day adventure for my husband and me - inclusive of personal drivers, vineyard visits & private tastings, a lunch at a Michelin star restaurant, a cooking class & private lunch on a hazelnut farm and truffle hunting with an expert and his really, really cute dog! Langhe Experiences exceeded all expectations and we'll be talking about this trip for years to come!

My wife and I traveled on our honeymoon to the Piedmont area in Italy. We wanted to book some activities and ChatGPT recommended this outfit. I reached out to them and was able to communicate with Mara very easily. I thought the pricing was very fair. They arranged an afternoon of horseback riding for us, a morning truffle hunt with an experience guide and his dog and a third day with a private guide for an E bike experience. The truffle hunt was particularly fun. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and taught us so much about what is involved and we fell in love with his dog. It’s been very dry this season so the conditions were not optimal but we did find two black truffles and one reasonably sized white truffle. I would recommend this outfit highly.

Our days in Piemonte were fantastic thanks to good planning and a variety of tastings of both trufle, cheese and of course wine

Many thanks to the team at the booking office for the smooth and highly professional organization of our incentive trip. The truffle hunt was the highlight of the tour. The two professional tour guides also impressed us with their extensive knowledge of the country, its people, and its cuisine. It was a pleasure working with you.

We used Langhe to help plan our Zurich and Milan trips. They were extremely helpful. From hotels, personal walking tours, drivers, boat tours -- They made our trip so much more enjoyable. We went to corners of these cities we would have never found on our own. Thank you Elena, Christina, and Christian! We learned about history, architecture, art, people -- so interesting. We would use Langhe again for all our future travel needs.

Your excellent reception of us and the way you informed us in the tourist office in Alba about the city and the surrounding region was really good. In addition, the different tours you have set up on your home page where we today drove by our own car the “Langa del Barolo” Tour. Breathtaking! As we had planned only to spend 40 hours in the region, including 2 nights, this tour and some really good meals gave us everything and more of what we were looking for! You really represent Italy at its best.

Incredible menu. We had the mix of appetizers l, the veal and the rabbit. Taste was exceptional. Staff was friendly.

Nice cozy restaurant, Good honest food with good price. We have mixed antipasti that contains 4 items in generous size and very tasty! And we also get extra salad The Tajarin and Ravioli were also delicious Highly Recommended!

Traditional, but these dreamers may want to keep on dreaming. Veal carne cruda (battuta) was outstanding with an olive oil forward, salty taste (truffles available to put on it, but we opted out). Peperoni with bagna fredda a little uninspired. Pumpkin/squash soup starchy, bland, and desperately in need of some attention and inspiration: acid, fat, & salt all lacking. Busy place, hard to get waiter attention.

Amazing place in Alba. The pasta was incredible, very light as I never eat before and so delicious. Convivial place and nice ambiance. I really recommend you to go there

Went here for lunch on a Friday during the Truffle Festival. Luckily they had two places available. Food and wine was simply sensational. We asked for shaved tartufo on our pasta and they were happy to do so. The cost was worth it. Very friendly waiter. Do yourself a favour and make a booking early so you do not miss out. Five stars is not enough!

Went on our tour guides recommendation and let me tell you as authentic as you can imagine hand written menus. Great vibrant atmosphere and the food was sooo good. If in Alba take the extra few minutes walk there you will not be disappointed.

Absolutely amazing food and prices were very moderate and fair. I know this is not a very touristic town but if happen to travel to ALBA you won’t be disappointed.

Great food in the Duomo square. Tour guide said it was Michelin recommended and it felt like it

The food and service was amazing and I would highly recommend a visit. You can’t go wrong with their Nebbiolo wine tasting

We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The scent of truffles filled the air, adding a luxurious touch to the whole evening. We also really enjoyed the biodynamic wine – it was excellent and paired perfectly with the meal. Highly recommended!

One of the best meals of our stay in Piedmont. Wonderful wines and regional dishes in the heart of Alba.

I was here for a business dinner. Top notch food and service. Get the appetizer tasting plate if you have a hard time deciding, you won’t regret it!

Solid 3, light 4 rating. Fast service, nice staff, good food. We paid a hefty price for a dish with butter noodles and white truffles so we could try the truffles. The dish overpowered the truffle flavor, which was a bit of a disappointment for such an expensive dish. You also feel a bit like you are sitting in a fish bowl when seated in the glass box in the plaza. Historic Alba seems to have a lot of overpriced, touristy restaurants but this one is definitely one of the better options!

Thanks to the team La Piola for a great day. We join them for a lunch of 50 people and we had a great time. The food was outstanding. Probably the best tagliolini I had in the area by some distance!! Grazie

The tajarin with truffle was amazing! Super delicate, great quality butter, generous portion of shaved white truffles, the pasta super tasty, handmade. I ordered the beef with mushrooms on the recommendation of the waiter. It was good, but the meat was a tad chewy. I still ate it, but compared to the pasta, oh my Lord! I sat outside, the atmosphere was lovely, tucked away from the piazza, and the service was on point. Super kind staff.

Excellent lunch in a friendly, local restaurant we only realized after sitting down is affiliated with Boccondivino and Slow Food in Bra. Every dish was delicious: gazpacho, vegetable meatball starter, homemade pastas, vegetables and guinea fowl. 🤌

Our waiter is the same one we had in Bra at Boccondivino! White truffles with agnolotti del plin and tajarin, fassona (beef) marinata (cruda) with cheese & nocciole (extra yum!), chanterelles with black truffles, Marcenasco Barolo 2020, veal tongue, meltingly soft snails, Panna cotta and chocolate. Slow Food continues it's mission of simple authentic food done very well but not trying to be fancy.

Best veal tartare of my life and its incredible to have a 10 euro glass of barolo. Was recommended by local truffle shop. Great business lunch spot and cozy romantic dinner spot.

The atmosphere here feels very authentic and the service was good. I really liked that they offer half bottles of wine, which is perfect for a lunch for two. The food quality was good, but for an osteria the prices are on the higher side and the portions quite small. Also, having a door open directly to the noisy kitchen takes away a bit from the premium feel that the décor and prices suggest. Otherwise, everything was nice, good food and kind service.

Had a great refreshing lunch here. My partner and I shared a couple antipasti dishes and then had the cheese platter. The antipasti’s were fresh and delicious, and the cheeses were incredible, especially when drizzled with the honey. Would recommend!

If you visit Alba, you MUST visit this restaurant. I strongly recommend the Tajarin; it’s made with forty egg yolks and Alpine butter. Ask to have white truffle too in it. At first you might think the Tajarin is bland, but as you take your second, third, nth bites, it becomes EXPONENTIALLY BETTER EACH BITE. It is simple, but absolutely heavenly. It is divine. Please, please, don’t skip that dish! I’d give it an infinity number of stars out of five! I love it so much!!

After a deeply disappointing experience at another 3-star restaurant in Italy, Piazza Duomo completely restored our faith in fine dining. As hospitality professionals who regularly visit top-tier restaurants, we were truly blown away by the attention to detail, flawless execution, and warm, attentive service from the moment we walked in. Every dish was not only technically perfect but full of soul, creativity, and balance. The presentation was refined, the pacing impeccable, and the menu took us on a journey that was both exciting and deeply satisfying. Even the smallest elements – from plate choices to wine pairings – were carefully considered and harmoniously integrated. Unlike many “bucket list” restaurants that rest on their name, Piazza Duomo delivers on every promise and more. Chef Enrico Crippa and his team create an experience that feels personal, elegant, and genuinely world-class. We left not just impressed, but inspired. Truly deserving of its three stars – and more.

We truly appreciated the warm service and the immersive kitchen experience - it’s something we will never forget and will remain grateful for. However, the food itself was, to be honest, quite disappointing. And I don’t say this lightly, as someone who deeply appreciates gastronomy and the creativity and effort that goes into it. Still, I believe honest feedback is an important part of this experience. The only truly memorable dish was the signature salad - which, interestingly, was not part of the tasting menu and had to be paid separately (think 5 euros). The mushroom dish was very good, while the risotto and veal were just fine but nothing extraordinary. The beet “three-set” course was especially underwhelming; the beet sandwich with cream cheese and caviar was, frankly, one of the worst sandwiches I’ve ever had - and coming from the UK, that says a lot 🥲 Dessert also felt rather ordinary. Overall, I could not believe this was three-star food quality, although we really appreciated the experience. I think the star is for the creativity and techniques of using of different veggies and herbs… I am hoping that they can do a bit more for on the flavours themselves because I do want to be back! 🙏🏼

An absolutely unforgettable experience at Piazza Duomo in Alba, led by the extraordinarily talented chef Eduardo Crippa. What stood out most for me was not only the exquisite food but the impeccable service—warm, professional, and almost theatrical in its flawless choreography. The young staff carried everything with grace and humor, creating a truly joyful atmosphere. It felt like watching a perfectly rehearsed dance: courses arriving in unison for both of us, glasses refilled seamlessly, and plates whisked away the moment they were finished—so light on their feet, I was in awe. It’s no surprise that Piazza Duomo has earned its three Michelin stars. We chose The Journey—eight incredible courses. Just when we thought we couldn’t possibly eat another bite, a new dish would arrive and somehow we found room to savor it all over again. The staff’s knowledge was exceptional; they anticipated every question, explained each dish with clarity, and even surprised us with an extra course tailored specifically to our preferences—something they had thoughtfully asked about before our reservation. A dining experience that was not just a meal, but a true work of art.

Every dishes at piazza duomo feels like a piece of art, elegant, balanced and full of emotion. The white truffles menu captures the essence of Alba with incredible precision and creativity. Service is warm yet impeccable, and the wine pairing is simply outstanding.

⭐⭐⭐(Michelin). 37 dishes in nine courses at #32 in the world, Piazza Duomo (conveniently located in Piazza Duomo) in Alba. We chose the garden forward "The Journey" menu rather than the white truffle or Barolo menu. Colors, flavors, smells, textures, taste in a horrifically over-bright 100% LED spotlight lit dining room, cafeteria style floors and Barbiecore pink walls with amateur-night interpretive images painted on the too-bright pink wall. The carne cruda stuffed green olive was salty but amused my bouche, JC loved the shellfish version in the black olive. Little flowers on little cheese on cracker quite delicious. Savory salted caramel pudding with (mushroom?) broth was fantastic, and escarole sorbet intriguing. Pumpkin with a single chestnut didn't evoke autumn. 21-31-41-51-61-Hike salad, though a trendsetter, it's tough having seen it other places first, but ginger sesame dashi was very tasty. Uni was a massive, ammonia laden shame of a miss, yuck! (I didn't send it back, but it was that bad) Milazzo has ruined me for sea urchin that is not quite literally pulled out of the sea and eaten. Cod with onion and saffron veil (gel!) was undoubtedly the most perfectly cooked piece of fish this palate has had in the past 54 years. Very small and meaty borscht is exactly how it should be served! Caviar finally made an appearance on the crazily friable (not in a good way) savory beet Moon Pie. Hazelnut savory cruffin (my word, not theirs) was exceptional and location/season appropriate. Gels (er, hydrocolloids) everywhere... Like 20 of them. The main other trick was super thin micro-layers of things, a demonstration of technical skill, but not a good choice if you want your diner to taste your food. Chiaroscuro esoteric cuttlefish, meh... High minded but didn't go anywhere. Camomile (gel!!!) amidst demi glace gets lost with the small perfectly cooked lamb bite. White chocolate for dessert? Really three stars? Another total miss. Grapefruit sorbet cleansingly tasty. Cereal milk giving Momofuku 2006. Cookies, but no mignardises other than very good chocolate covered hazelnuts. This was a festive treat and a unique experience, I regret nothing. I realize that it is harder to lose stars than to gain them, but...

4.5/5. Came for the white truffle menu and enjoyed it well. Good atmosphere and nearly perfect service. Food quality is also good and you can feel the complete concepts behind. Plating and tastes are flawless but have to say are not impressive/surprising enough (maybe because the amount of white truffle is just too much?). Wine cellar is impressive, yet (to my own preference) the selected wine pairs for the truffle menu is not attractive enough. Overall it’s a very worthy experience.

We really enjoyed all the vegetables-centric dishes - so amazing

What a fantastic place to eat. Family friendly with a killer wine list. Easily the best food we had after three nights in Alba.

Great little restaurant here. Very welcoming and helpful service. The only place I’ve seen in the area that offers risotto for 1 person. The food was delicious - especially the risotto!

Great family run restaurant with really good pasta and dessert. We ordered Plin ravioli stuffed with 3 roast meat with butter and sage, Tajarin Albesi (thin noodles) with Ragout, Tajarin and risotto with white truffle. We also ordered a local bubbly that tasted more like champagne than prosecco. The service was warm and friendly, all the food was fantastic. It was a memorable evening

Dined at their restaurant tonight. Might have been the best of the three dinners we had in Alba. Good value, great wine suggestion from Elisabetta and tasty dishes. Can't go wrong in dining here. Lovely dining room and the BEST service.

The food was on point. We were going for lunch, but a very late lunch for the Italian standard, they kept the kitchen open for our late arrival and served us with patience and kindness. Loved it!

This restaurant was excellent. Attentive service, delicious food, great ambience and fair prices. Lovely owner

We had a fantastic dinner here. We got the starter mix, the ragu tajarin, and the ravioli. I was worried it wouldn’t be enough food for two people, but by the time dessert rolled around, I was very full. The starters were delicious. The pasta dishes were perfect, served in special plates that kept the pasta hot even for an extremely slow eater like me. The tajarin may look simple but was truly outstanding. Such delicate, delicious noodles! The tiramisu was the best I’ve had in years of trips to Italy. Really perfect cream. There was an extensive wine list with very reasonably priced wines. Finally, the restaurant itself is very cosy. There are only 9 or 10 tables, and the brick arch decor was very special. I would definitely come back here.