Antica Corona Reale

Situated between the Langhe and Monviso, this historic restaurant was founded in 1815. Run by the Vivalda family for five generations, it started out as a dairy farm before gaining a well-earned reputation for its cuisine. Owner-chef Gian Piero Vivalda creates top-quality menus featuring expertly prepared, colourful and aromatic dishes. Popular with food-lovers from Italy and abroad, Antica Corona Reale is also a point of reference for many local businesses who supply it with capon, guinea fowl, veal, Carmagnola peppers, porcini mushrooms and much more besides. The menu offers an array of enticing flavours, with modern dishes featuring alongside classic favourites, including a delicate raviolo of bagna càuda served with the restaurant’s legendary bouillabaisse, which has made a reappearance on the menu after guests’ insistent requests. In summer, dine alfresco in the shade of a beautiful pergola, while two small private rooms are available for intimate dinners, one of which is in the wine cellar surrounded by legendary bottles of wine. There’s also a charming garden with an English-style rose garden and other beautiful flowers, which are often used in the delicious desserts, as demonstrated by the superb rose tart.