Locanda La Raia

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Locanda La Raia – Michelin-Recommended Piedmontese Dining in Novi Ligure, Italy

Locanda La Raia: Contemporary Piedmontese Cuisine in the Heart of Gavi

Set within the 200-hectare biodynamic estate of La Raia, Locanda La Raia offers a dining experience rooted in the rhythms of the Piedmontese landscape. Located in the Gavi region between the Alto Monferrato and lower Piedmont, this former staging post has been transformed into a refined relais with twelve individually designed rooms and a restaurant that holds a Michelin Green Star.

The restaurant is helmed by chef Tommaso Arrigoni, whose cooking reflects the estate’s philosophy of biodiversity and sustainability. The menu is a celebration of contemporary Piedmontese cuisine, drawing from the vineyards, pastures, and woods that surround the property. Guests can expect dishes that highlight local ingredients, from the Cortese grapes grown in the estate’s vineyards to the herbs and produce from the on-site gardens.

The dining room itself is an extension of the landscape. Antique 17th-century Piedmontese furniture sits alongside contemporary design objects, while large windows frame views of the vineyards and fields. The atmosphere is one of understated elegance—discreet service, natural materials, and a calm that mirrors the estate’s commitment to organic and biodynamic farming.

Locanda La Raia’s Michelin Green Star recognition underscores its dedication to sustainable gastronomy. The restaurant is part of a larger ecosystem that includes a winery, a foundation for contemporary art, and itineraries exploring wine, art, and biodiversity. This connection to the land is not a marketing angle but a daily practice: the kitchen works with what the estate provides, and the seasons dictate the menu.

For those looking to experience the full breadth of the estate, the restaurant offers tasting menus that pair with the estate’s biodynamic wines. The experience can extend beyond the table, with opportunities for picnics among the vineyards, guided walks along the biodiversity itinerary, or simply a long afternoon by the pool overlooking the hills.

Locanda La Raia is a place where the food tells the story of its surroundings—where contemporary Piedmontese cuisine meets a deep respect for the land, and where every meal is a quiet argument for eating well and sustainably.