La Locanda Di SantAgata

Great.

I was disappointed by dinner at the June 24 concert/event. For €35 per person, we left hungry, and the amount of food didn’t seem to match the price or quality. The menu had an appetizer, two first courses, a second course, and small pastries, but the portions were very small: five tortelli on the plate, just two tortelli each for the second helping, a spoonful of saffron risotto, and two thin slices of pork loin. My wife usually leaves food, but she asked for more as well. Some dishes were better than others. The Fassona appetizer was good, and the nettle tortelli were decent. The vinegar and saffron risotto had lots of saffron but very little vinegar. The pork loin was neither good nor bad. We did enjoy the small pastries, especially the not-too-sweet mousse that let the chocolate flavor come through. I’d heard good things, so the experience was a letdown. I won’t come back or recommend it. The Veravox concert/event itself was really good, though, and I’ll definitely return to see them.

A lovely summer spot, with welcoming, friendly staff who know their stuff. The dishes were original and inventive, beautifully presented, and very good. Desserts were delicious, the wine list was well chosen, and the prices were fair. Kudos to the chef, Chiara?? She spent time with us, was both good and friendly, and already seemed ready with new dishes to surprise us. We’ll be back!

Book for a quiet evening if you want to enjoy the service properly. The first courses are excellent, and the main courses are even better. The Piedmontese Fassona beef is worth the price, as are the lamb and tagliata, so don’t let the prices put you off. The dish names may sound a bit grand, though that much is for sure. They serve gnocco and tigelle too, but frankly, judging them by that would be like judging a bar by its tap water.