Da Politano

The story

Da Politano in Cuneo: Country Cooking with Michelin Recognition

A Family Story on the Hills of Boves

Just outside Cuneo, in the small town of Boves, Da Politano has been a family affair since 1945. It began as Osteria Fontanelle, founded by Rosa and Sebastiano, who turned their shared passion into a place where locals gathered over simple, honest food. The rapid growth of those early years soon transformed the osteria into the Hotel Ristorante Fontanelle, a larger venture that remained firmly rooted in family continuity.

In 1980, Claudio and Ivana took over the management, steering the restaurant through decades of hard work and steady evolution. The most recent chapter began in 2020, when their son Luca entered the kitchen. After years of experience in some of Europe’s finest Michelin-starred restaurants, Luca brought a new sensibility to the family’s cooking.

Contemporary Country Cooking

Today, Da Politano continues to evolve while holding onto the familiar warmth that has always defined it. The kitchen, guided by Luca, interprets the traditions of the region with a contemporary touch. The cuisine is best described as contemporary country cooking — rooted in Piedmontese ingredients and techniques, but lifted by a modern precision and lightness.

The restaurant’s approach is one of constant refinement, from the structure of the dining rooms to the sourcing of ingredients. The goal is clear: to transmit to every guest that sense of familiarity that has always set Da Politano apart. The Michelin guide has taken notice, awarding the restaurant its Recommended status — a recognition that speaks to the consistency and quality of the experience.

An Invitation to the Table

Da Politano is more than a meal; it is an invitation into a family’s ongoing story. Whether dining indoors in the comfortable, air-conditioned interior or outside on the terrace when the weather allows, guests are treated to a cuisine that respects the past without being bound by it. Lunch and dinner service are both available, and the restaurant also offers catering for special occasions.

In a region rich with culinary history, Da Politano stands out for its quiet confidence and its refusal to rest on tradition. Here, the past and the present meet at the table — and the result is worth the trip to Boves.