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In the quiet centre of Oviglio, just outside Alessandria, Bistrot Donatella occupies the ground floor of a historic building on Piazza Umberto I. The setting is intimate and unpretentious – a genuine neighbourhood bistro where the focus falls squarely on Piedmontese cooking.
The restaurant has earned a Michelin recommendation, a nod to the consistent quality and respect for local traditions that define its kitchen. The menu changes with the seasons, drawing on the rich produce of the region: aged cheeses, cured meats, truffles, and the robust wines of the surrounding hills.
The dining room is welcoming, with air conditioning for warmer months and wheelchair access throughout. When weather permits, a few tables spill onto the piazza, offering a chance to dine under the arcades of this small Piedmontese town.
Bistrot Donatella is open for dinner Wednesday through Friday, and for both lunch and dinner on weekends. It is the kind of place that rewards a detour – a quiet, confident expression of Piedmontese hospitality, recognised by one of the world’s most exacting guides.
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