ristorazione — Acqui Terme · Piemonte
Amid the hills of Monferrato, Acqui Terme guards ancient thermal waters and a historic centre where time seems to slow down. A short walk from the Bollente, Da Nonna Gina brings traditional Piedmontese cooking to the table, with the quiet care of those who have cooked for family for generations.
The entrance opens onto Via Bella, in the ancient heart of Acqui Terme: just a few steps from the Bollente — the sulphur spring that has defined the city's identity for centuries — and from the Teatro Romano (Roman Theatre). This position is no accident: it reflects the choice of a restaurant that has chosen to put down roots in the city's liveliest quarter, staying true to the place and its history.
The dining room is small and carefully kept, as befits a family-run restaurant where every table receives personal attention. Service is warm and precise; the cellar, designed to suit different palates, offers a selection of wines that converses with the flavours of the kitchen without overpowering them — a sign of thoughtful, attentive direction of the floor.
In the kitchen, chef Dario interprets tradition with restraint: ravioli and broth are the signature dishes, built on techniques handed down through generations and on ingredients that change with the seasons — fried artichokes when the season allows, other things when the market suggests them. To close the meal, semifreddi, millefeuille and panna cotta made in house every day.
On this page you'll find the seasonal menu, opening hours and contact details to book your place at this table of tradition in the heart of Acqui Terme.
