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L'Argaj Welcome to our restaurant

Savor traditional Piedmontese cuisine and prepare to be surprised, even if you believe you have already "tasted it all"

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A culinary journey

You have traveled as far as Castiglione, in the Langhe, but your culinary journey will not end among these hills

We are Valentina & Andrea: we opened L'Argaj in 2015, distilling into it everything we learned over the previous ten years. Not a destination, but a starting point to explore new horizons.

To this day, we continue to nurture the same passion for a craft—hospitality and cooking—that requires a constant and dedicated desire to grow and learn. You will find this passion in Valentina's service and in Andrea's dishes.

Piedmontese cuisine, yes, but influences and flavors that reach far and wide will offer you a fulfilling and unexpected culinary journey, the result of research cultivated and refined over the years.

We welcome you and invite you to discover more about our restaurant.

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    The cuisine

    Culture, research & balance

    In the kitchen, I care about two things: that you leave the table satisfied and that the time spent here leaves you with a pleasant feeling.

    The foundation is the local territory: its products and its traditions. From there, I feel free to venture further, incorporating ingredients and influences from afar.

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    The Dining Room

    Conviviality & atmosphere

    Large windows overlooking the Barolo hills, soft lighting, and a whispered atmosphere…

    The dining room has been renovated with softer, more intimate tones. What has not changed is the way we welcome you: the service remains simple, direct, and attentive, with the aim of letting you unwind for a few hours and enjoy the evening.

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    • Wine List

    An unparalleled & curated selection

    Built over time with the goal of helping you discover the region and piquing your curiosity. It is updated with our latest finds: take a look to see what we have decided to uncork now.
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    By the glass

    For those who prefer a lighter touch

    It is possible to choose from a list of wines served by the glass using the Coravin system.

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  • Freshness & Elegance

    White Wines

    A selection of Italian white wines that express terroir and freshness.

    Perfect for an aperitif, a starter or to enhance our fish dishes.

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    Red Wines

    From the great Piedmontese Barolos to super Tuscans, a wine list that celebrates the vinicultural excellence of Italy.

    Ideal companions for our premium meats and traditional dishes.

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    • The Menu

    Seasonality, freshness, and "few" kilometers

    Our menu changes with the seasons and evolves to follow the new ideas born in the kitchen. Take a look at the updated menu and discover what we are cooking this season.

      Menu À la carte

      Appetizers

      Fassona raw beef, marbled with langoustines and almond

      19€

      Smoked potato cream, snails, leek reduction, mushroom miso and grano arso crumble

      18€

      Sweet and sour porcini tacos, grilled mayonnaise and saffron sauce

      18€

      Celeriac 100% green beans, potatoes and pesto, tomato water and smoked scamorza

      16€

      Cod, parsley, anchovies, capers and vinegar bread crumble

      18€

      Firsts Courses

      Foie Gras Bottoni, 'nduja and Carmagnola pepper reduction

      20.00€

      Fregola cooked in potato broth, braised tripe, rosemary kefir

      19.00€

      Octopus ravioli, confit tomato, stracciatella and olives

      20.00€

      Ravioli del Plin filled with fondue served with red onion reduction

      18.00€

      Main Courses

      Pigeon, chestnuts, finferli and mustard chanterelles and mustard greens

      30€

      Scallops, topinambur, hazelnuts, anchovies prickly pear and celeriac

      26€

      Tenderloin, parsnip, savoury bone marrow custard bell pepper gazpacho and zucchini scapece

      26€

      Suckling pig with barbeque sauce with fermented cherries and turnip greens

      26€

      Cheese selection by Franco Parola

      18€

      Desserts

      Almond and cocoa tuile, chocolate cremoso and amaretti and amaretti gelato

      10€

      Hazelnut tortino, pear sorbet and cold zabaione cream

      10€

      Like a Raffaello diplomat cream, strawberries and basil ice cream

      10€

      Girella, lemon curd, liquorice gelato

      10€

    Tasting menu

    If you wish to follow the Chef's suggestions.

      Small Menu

      Appetizers

      Potato cream, burnt wheat crumble, marinated quail egg

      Firsts Courses

      Suckling pig with fermented cherry barbecue sauce and turnip greens zucchini and tomato

      Desserts

      Swirl, lemon curd, liquorice ice cream liquorice ice cream

      Price 45€

      Served for the entire table

      Traditional Menu

      Appetizers

      Porcini mushroom tacos, charcoal mayonnaise and saffron sauce

      Cod, parsley, anchovies, capers and vinegar bread crumble

      Firsts Courses

      Ravioli del Plin filled with fondue with red onion reduction

      Main Courses

      Tenderloin, parsnip, savory bone marrow custard

      Desserts

      Almond and cocoa tuile, chocolate cream and amaretti ice cream

      Price 60€

      Served for the entire table

      My Way Menu

      5 surprise courses plus dessert

      Price 75€

      Served for the whole table

    Reserve your table

    Come and (re)discover Piedmontese culinary traditions, and let yourself be captivated by the atmosphere of Argaj.

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    Our customers say

    • Leona Yang

      Leona Yang

      Our pleasure to have the opportunity to meet Simone and had dinner together! I would say this meal was one of the most impressive ones in my mind and also the wines🥂 Simone’s dry Moscato was really cool and potential! I hope more Asian people could taste it too!

    • A Corbett

      A Corbett

      What a lovely restaurant. The location was so special looking out across the vineyards we were able to watch the sunset over La Morra. The food was presented beautifully with really interesting food combinations that was truly delicious. The wine - an extensive list of wines both from the area and internationally and finally the service which was friendly, really engaging and so accommodating to our needs. I would love to come back and would recommend this restaurant to anyone

    • Brandy (ALOR Italy)

      Brandy (ALOR Italy)

      Yes, yes, YES! L’Argaj never disappoints. Five visits and counting, this is now our go-to choice for memorable occasions. We drive two hours and build trips around our trips to L’Argaj and the stunning surrounding wine country. Their welcome dish is unbeatable. Finely tuned morsels of surprise. Four unique bites that leave me wishing I could order a full servings of each. Those little square bites of crispy outside, creamy inside potate stacks… I would give up chips, fries and mashed potatoes for life to delight between those layers. While some deconstructed traditional dishes can feel overdone the playful spirit at L’Argaj is matched only by flavors. The balance of elevated taste profiles with fresh preparation and plating that draws attention to the quality of each ingredient is pitch perfect. They even found a tasteful way to surprise my husband on his birthday. A man who loathes sweets FINALLY delighted in a chocolate birthday wish trailer made just for him. Best of all, my flailing attempts at Italian are always greeted with warm hospitality. They offer to speak English, but better yet, compliment me by never batting an eye at my continued attempts in Italian. Such grace. Grazie mille! Alla prossima L’Argay. We’ll be back soon to celebrate my birthday in the fall.

    • Tim Beard

      Tim Beard

      We had a fantastic evening here enjoying the tasting menu paired with various wines. The food, presentation and service were all outstanding. A creative twist on traditional Piemontese food. Go here.

    • ahojmark

      ahojmark

      Simply amazing food, a great view from the terrace, and excellent service. The best dining experience of the last two weeks here in Piemonte.