La Contea
Piazza Cocitto 8
12057 Neive
Tel: 0173 67126
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This is a wonderful restaurant and hotel run with true loving care by
Claudia and Tonino. One look as Tonino as he patrols the bar outside the dining room will tell you this is man who loves his food and in his word believes in "friendship and gluttony, two things that make life wiser and nicer." The beautifully designed menus give an insight to the thinking of this couple who have been here since 1971, the year they were married. They have concentrated on cooking regional Piedmont food, and making wine to suit that food. They talk about walking the hills and valleys in search of that special dish. The menu offers rabbit, eel, trout and veal tail, as well as local herbs, truffles and mushrooms.
My one complaint is that the dining rooms are fairly small and we were in a room with three other couples which was a touch claustrophobic. There is a main room and indeed the bar to eat in, and by day there is a charming terrace. All in all a great and find a suitable conclusion to out Piedmont stay.