Battuta di fassona
Raw Piedmontese fassona beef with caramelised onion, Seiras ricotta, chopped hazelnuts and dried egg yolk
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Dining · Castellinaldo (CN)
Piedmontese osteria in the village of Castellinaldo d'Alba, amid the hills of the Roero
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2025–2026
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The place
In the heart of Castellinaldo d'Alba, a small village perched on the hills of the Roero, Osteria 'L Crutin serves the most authentic Piedmontese cuisine in a homely and refined setting. The young management of the chef-owner has managed to renew the restaurant while respecting tradition, showcasing local produce through dishes such as battuta di fassona with caramelised onion and hazelnut, homemade tajarin, and tartare. The wine list favours local labels from the Langhe and the Roero. Attentive and professional service is delivered in an intimate space with few covers.
At the table
Osteria 'L Crutin serves the most authentic Piedmontese cuisine in the village of Castellinaldo d'Alba, perched on the hills of the Roero.
Why you can trust it
' L CRUTIN is a member of the Eccellenze Italiane network. The mark is registered in Italy and abroad: every certified business has a unique identifier, which can be checked at any time.
Location
' L CRUTIN is already on our map, with its own mark among the other certified businesses of the area: here you can look at it up close.
Enter the mapIn the kitchen
Raw Piedmontese fassona beef with caramelised onion, Seiras ricotta, chopped hazelnuts and dried egg yolk
Tartare of superior-quality meat, prepared according to Piedmontese tradition
Traditional Piedmontese fresh pasta, handmade in-house, served in generous portions
The figures
What visitors say
«Excellent quality food and a really lovely place. A special compliment to the waiter, who manages all the tables on his own with such kindness and professionalism.»
«Excellent dishes, attention to local products (including in the wine list), young and communicative staff. The tartare is truly fantastic!»
«I had a fantastic raw meat dish with caramelised onion. The flavour was excellent. Then a plate of homemade tajarin, and generously portioned.»
«Quality food in fair portions for everyone. Prices in line with the norm, highly recommended! Given the few covers, booking ahead is necessary.»
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In the making · The work
The tajarin are handmade in the osteria (tavern-style restaurant), following the traditional Piedmontese recipe.
Particular care goes into selecting raw ingredients from the Roero and the Langhe, from fassona beef to cheeses.
The selection favours labels from the territory, paired with the dishes from tradition.