Cucina

At l’Osteria d’Asti, our à la carte menu is a dynamic journey through three distinct culinary souls:
Piedmontese & Italian Classics: We honor our roots with timeless recipes, featuring premium local ingredients like Luigi Guffanti artisanal cheeses, hand-made pasta, and the finest Piedmontese meats.
Creative Reinterpretations: We love to play with tradition, offering contemporary “research” dishes that reimagine classic flavors with modern techniques.
Travel-Inspired Flavors: Sometimes, a journey abroad or through Italy leaves a lasting impression on us. Those memories follow us home and transform into unique seasonal recipes, offering a surprising twist for the curious palate.

Whether you are seeking the comforting simplicity of tradition or a bold new discovery, our menu is designed to satisfy every craving.

Baked onion with brown sugar and 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano cream, a signature dish at Osteria d'Asti in Arona.

A savory appetizer celebrating the rare, naturally sweet “Bionda di Fontaneto e Cureggio” local onion—a protected Slow Food Presidium—slowly caramelized in the oven with butter and brown sugar, served over crunchy phyllo pastry and a rich Parmigiano cream. -15.

A curated tasting of five different cured meats. We prioritize local Piedmontese artisans but occasionally include high-quality regional Italian specialties. -15.
Five selected cheeses, sourced almost exclusively from the world-renowned “Luigi Guffanti 1876” collection, served with homemade jam and walnuts. -15.
A Piedmontese classic: slow-cooked veal eye of round served pink, topped with a creamy sauce made from Mediterranean tuna and premium Adelfio anchovies. -15.
Hand-knifed raw Piedmontese beef, seasoned with Adelfio anchovies, capers, pickled onions, and Dijon mustard. -15.
A comforting classic featuring a delicate poached egg with a liquid yolk, on mashed potatoes and fresh sauteed porcini mushrooms, finished with a smooth Parmigiano cheese sauce. -15.
Spaghettoni del Pastificio Mancini con le sarde, ricetta tradizionale siciliana rivisitata dall'Osteria d'Asti dopo un viaggio nell'isola.

Artisanal “Pastificio Mancini” thick spaghetti with fresh sardines*, toasted pine nuts, wild fennel, and “pane atturrato” (toasted breadcrumbs). -15.

Handmade tortelli filled with pumpkin, paired with cured pork cheek (guanciale) and aged Parmigiano for a classic balance of sweet and savory. -16.

Our take on iconic Roman comfort food: premium bronze-die maccheroncini from the renowned Mancini artisanal farm-pastry, tossed into a rich cream of aged Sardinian Pecorino and freshly cracked black pepper. -15.
Our soft, house-made potato gnocchi combined with the rich, mild creaminess of sweet Gorgonzola DOP cheese and topped wIth walnuts.-15.
A rich Northern Italian classic featuring creamy Carnaroli rice infused with aromatic saffron, savory sausage, and melted alpine Toma cheese for a perfectly balanced depth of flavor. -15.
Homemade pasta and marked * products may be blast-chilled for food safety and preservation purposes.
Slow-cooked pork cheek (ganassino) braised in beer with crushed potatoes, a tender traditional specialty at Osteria d'Asti, Arona.

A tender pork collar cooked sous-vide at low temperature for 14 hours to lock in all its rich juices and delicate texture, paired with the gentle sweetness of slow-caramelized red onions. -20.

Traditional breaded veal cutlet served on the bone, with your choice of side dish. -22.
Inspired by traditional Sardinian baking, this rustic vegetable “focaccia” is paired with rich cow’s milk provola cheese seared on the griddle and smooth chickpea hummus. -18.
Premium dry-aged Piedmontese beef, grilled and seasoned with fresh rosemary, served with your choice of side dish. -20.
Braised baby octopus from Porto Santo Spirito, cooked in a rich tomato sauce with olives, capers, and served with toasted bread croutons.
Baked onion with brown sugar and 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano cream, a signature dish at Osteria d'Asti in Arona.

Guffanti blue cheese infused with coffee, a bold choice for those who prefer a savory finish, served with honey. -7.

Our signature twist on a classic cheesecake: a light and airy cheese mousse infused with citrus notes, balanced by the sweet & Sour honey and lemon drizzle. -7.
A silky vanilla panna cotta paired with salted caramel and a crunchy buttery crumble for the perfect contrast of sweet, savory, and texture. -6,5.
Our artisanal homemade Fior di Latte gelato. -5.
Our most traditional dessert: homemade shortcrust pastry made with premium French butter and apricot jam. -6.

service -2,5.

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