Bovio

Bovio is a long-established restaurant in the hamlet of Annunziata, just below the hilltop village of La Morra in the Barolo wine zone, celebrated as much for its panoramic terraces over the vineyards as for its cooking. The view from La Morra across the rolling Langhe is among the most iconic in Piedmont, and Bovio makes the most of it, offering polished traditional regional cuisine in a setting that captures the spirit of Barolo country. The kitchen stays close to the Langhe canon, with signatures such as agnolotti del plin, the pinched stuffed pasta served simply to let the filling shine, brasato al Barolo braised in the local red, and bonet, the classic chocolate-and-amaretti pudding, to finish. The dining room and terrace are smart but unstuffy, suited to a relaxed lunch with a view or a special dinner, and service is professional and well-versed in the surrounding wines. That cellar is, predictably, a strength, deep in Barolo and Barbaresco from the neighbouring villages, with knowledgeable pairing advice. Prices sit in the comfortable mid-to-upper range, reasonable for the quality and the setting. Because the view and reputation make it popular, reservations are recommended, especially for a terrace table at lunch in good weather and during the autumn truffle and harvest season. Its location makes it a natural stop on a tour of La Morra, the Cannubi vineyards and the wider Barolo villages.