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Il Faggio: Modern Cuisine in Biella, Italy – Michelin Recommended

Il Faggio: Modern Cuisine in the Heart of Piedmont

Just a few kilometres from Biella, in the quiet town of Pollone, Il Faggio brings together style and substance on the plate. The restaurant describes itself as a place where “lo stile in tavola, l’arte in cucina” – elegance at the table meets art in the kitchen. Its modern cuisine, recognised by Michelin as Recommended, is rooted in a deep respect for local ingredients and a creative spirit that transforms them into something memorable.

The kitchen works with seasonal produce from the best national suppliers, always prioritising quality and freshness. The menu is built around two degustation paths: a five-course journey through the flavours of the territory (€75) and a six-course all-fish option (€85). À la carte dishes change with the season – recent offerings include Carnaroli rice from the nearby Baraggia Biellese with turnip tops and salt cod tripe, a cannellone of leek and smoked potato with Toma cheese foam, and a main of grey Carmagnola rabbit with glazed carrot and caper jus. For those who love game, there is a partridge cooked on the bone with smoked parsnip and a date stuffed with its own liver.

The dining rooms are spacious, bright and welcoming – a fitting setting for both intimate dinners and larger celebrations. Il Faggio also runs its own catering service, bringing the same refined cuisine to castles, historic homes, private residences and corporate events across the region.

A well-stocked cellar complements the food, with a rich selection of local, national and international labels chosen to enhance each dish. Whether you come for a tasting menu or a single course, the focus is always on the ingredient, the season, and the quiet craft of cooking.