La Viranda - SAN MARZANO OLIVETO

It's important to approach an evening at La Viranda with the appropriate mindset: time is not of the essence. You're here for a relaxed, drawn-out, traditional Italian dinner consisting of local delicacies. The elderly lady who runs the show does everything on her own and at her own pace. No menus are provided, yet none are needed. Settle yourseves in on the patio overlooking the bucolic landscape and wait patiently for the table to be set, for the breadsticks and cold water, for the various antipasti, brought out one by one, with ample breaks between them, for the primi and secondi and finally for coffee and dolce. We particularly savored the homemade salami, the best carne cruda (steak tartare) I've ever eaten, the zucchini patties and the amazingly delicate ravioli in sage and butter. The desserts were the only course which weren't up to par. At approximately 30 euro per head, this restaurant is highly recommended.

I visit Nizza Monferrato about three times a year, and I always come at least once to La Viranda. The food is excellent and the value is even better. I've been here alone with my husband, together with other couples, and even in large groups with small children no matter what the size of your group, the quality of the food and service remains the same: wonderful! I also appreciate that they change their menu regularly, and it's always a (pleasant) surprise!

After reading the low rating I have to ask myself WHO on earth wrote these. If you are looking for an experience in your dining this is it. Authentic food, proper portions and at a PRICE like no where else. Excuse me? €25.00 for a menu with 7 courses (yes, small, but perfectly sizes. this food is made with love, and served by the lady who cooked it! I cannot express how this is a MUST at least once a year for us to visit. Forget the negative values- for these travellers have no idea what class and authenticity is. We will be back again and again and again

Ambiente interno piacevole e ordinato. grandi tavoli. menù prefisso con ampia offerta di ottimi antipasti. scelta tra due primi, due secondi e tre dessert. barbiere della casa giovane ma piacevole. un po' troppo frenetico controllo del passaggio verde.

Compared to budget this would have scored 4 stars. Good and traditional food served by very pleasent people, which means the 'mother '. Honest place.