A Region at the Head of the Table

Lidia Vanzino Alciati e Luca Zecchin
Guido da Costigliole
Loc. San Maurizio, 39 - S. Stefano Belbo (TO)
Tel. 0141.841.900 - 0141.844.455
e-mail: LIDIAsrl@virgilio.it
Closed Tuesdays
The Chef
Lidia Vanzino Alciati e Luca Zecchin.
Born in Costigliole (AT),
on 3 August 1930.
Born in Asti, on 8 August 1980.
A very great chef assisted by her young
pupil for a legendary restaurant of
international renown.
What she says about herself
“Together with Guido, in 1961, I founded
this restaurant, which was originally in
Costigliole and has now moved to San
Stefano Belbo, an antique 17th-century
monastery, and has another branch in
Pollenzo near the Agenzia, which houses the
Università di Scienze Gastronomiche. I’m
assisted in the kitchen by Luca Zecchin, who
has been collaborating with me since 2002”.
world, superlative vintages and formats;
900 labels. Wines by the glass: 40 labels.
Two typical customs: the “diritto di
tappo,” or “cork right” (one can bring
one’s own wine, paying the restaurant a 10
euro fee for the right to do so), and “buta
stupa” (the unfinished bottle is re-corked
and given to the customer).
Specialities
Agnolotti del plin al sugo d’arrosto.
The Restaurant
Characteristic regional and creative
cuisine. Sophisticated and elegant space.
Two rooms; seats 60.
A la Carte and Tasting Menu.
Wine list with wines from around the
A STROLL THROUGH
Santo Stefano Belbo: the native town of Cesare
Pavese, whose house-museum one can visit
here. Every weekend in the month of July, the
historical centre of Santo Stefano Belbo hosts
music and performances by actors.
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