Where to eat truffle in Alba

Where to eat truffle in Alba

Just uttering the place-name of Alba, in Piedmont, conjures up images of food and wine delights and the scents of prized truffles. Home to the prestigious International Fair dedicated to the Tuber Magnatum: the White Truffle. This represents, in fact, the noblest variety of this hypogeum mushroom, and Alba, in the province of Cuneo, is one of the most popular places in the world for gourmet tourists.

The culinary and enological excellence of the territory, in fact, together with the extraordinary beauty of the hilly landscapes, of the panoramic itineraries, of the medieval towns with their towers and castles, and of the thousands of other cultural points of interest, make the Langhe area their cultural and economic capital, Alba.

It is the ideal destination for those who wish to travel while seeing extraordinary things and tasting sensational typicalities. And the truffle is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after and appreciated products by those who love good food and good living.

Where to eat white truffle in Alba? If you want to taste the delicacies of the Langhe flavored with this exquisite product of the earth, we are waiting for you at La Crota, one of the best truffle restaurants in Alba. Now make yourself comfortable: we’ll explain what you can taste once you get there!

All-Truffle Delights

For those who want to satisfy the palate to the sound of truffles, we have two formidable first courses on our menu. Strictly handmade as tradition teaches: Tajarin homemade with porcini mushrooms and truffle and Raviolini del Plin with ricotta cheese and black truffle in butter and sage.
Tajarin, typical of the Langhe, are a type of very long fresh pasta similar to tagliatelle, very thin and about 5 millimeters wide, prepared with abundant egg yolks in the dough, which give it its typical deep yellow color. Traditionally they are served with meat sauces and with mushrooms and truffles, ingredients of which this territory is rich and for which it is famous all over the world.
Ravioli del plin are also a very common first course and, just like tajarin, have PAT recognition: Prodotti Agroalimentari Tradizionali del Piemonte (Traditional Food Products of Piedmont). Ravioli del plin owes its name to the “pinch” used to close them during the preparation phase. They are cooked in a wide variety of ways: with roast or meat sauce Piedmontese style, with butter and sage, in meat broth, in wine and in many other variations. We present them with a simple condiment, capable of bringing out all the flavor and aroma of the truffle, the undisputed prince of the dish. To continue the meal full of truffles, our Cartoccio di porcini, black summer truffle and High Langa potatoes will leave an unforgettable memory of your stay in Alba, with its concentrated flavors, intense fragrances and perfect balance of textures of the ingredients. All of our truffle dishes are the perfect accompaniment to the wines of the area, such as Alta Langa sparkling wines, Roero, Dolcetti and many other labels capable of giving great satisfaction to the palate: we will advise you on the best combinations as soon as you sit down at our table!
o end the meal, why not pamper yourself with one of our chocolate or hazelnut desserts, other fantastic pearls of the Piedmontese lands?
All you have to do is choose with which delicacies to tickle your senses! See the complete menu here.

The best home cooking in Alba

Are you tickled by our typical menu? If you can’t wait to visit the Langhe and stop at one of the best truffle restaurants in Alba, La Crota will amaze you with its typical and homemade cuisine. All of our dishes are handmade, including the bread and breadsticks, and prepared with zero-mile ingredients. The truffles, for example, we collect in the woods surrounding La Crota, so they are a guarantee of freshness and excellent quality, as well as homemade pasta.

What are you waiting for? Book your table now.
Once you arrive, you will also have the opportunity to meet our truffle dog Spike, now “retired” and happy to enjoy a well-deserved rest in the garden of the restaurant, intent on cheerfully welcoming our guests. We look forward to eating white truffle in Alba at Ristorante La Crota with many other surprises!

Call us without obligation for any information at 335/5487280. See you soon!