Cannavacciuolo Le Cattedrali Asti

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Where Piedmont's Hills Meet a Chef's Vision

Set in the Valleandona hills near Asti, within a landscape that forms part of the UNESCO-recognized Langhe, Monferrato and Roero territory, Le Cattedrali Relais is home to one of Piedmont's most compelling fine dining addresses. The restaurant bears the name of Chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo — one of Italy's most recognized culinary figures — and the weight of that name is matched by the setting: rolling hills, ancient fossil beds, and woodland that has been protected as part of the Parco Paleontologico di Asti.

Chef Cannavacciuolo at the Table

The restaurant's Italian cuisine is conceived as a gastronomic progression — a sequence of courses that draws on the depth of Piedmontese tradition while reflecting Cannavacciuolo's broader culinary sensibility. The kitchen has earned a place in the Michelin selection for 2026, a recognition that speaks to the consistency and ambition of what comes out of it. Wine Spectator has also taken note, awarding the restaurant its Best of Award of Excellence in 2024 — a distinction that reflects not just the food but the extraordinary cellar behind it.

A Cellar Worth the Journey Alone

With more than 2,000 labels from Italy and around the world, the cantina at Le Cattedrali is a serious proposition for any wine lover. The selection pairs naturally with the Italian cuisine on offer, and the lounge drink list — running from Barolo Chinato-based cocktails to Piedmontese craft beers and a thoughtfully assembled spirits program — signals that the attention to what's in the glass extends well beyond dinner.

The Broader Experience

Le Cattedrali operates as a five-star relais, meaning the restaurant exists within a fuller world: rooms and suites with forest or mountain views, a wellness area, art spaces, and a bistrot. Guests who stay can absorb the Genius Loci of this place at their own pace — walking the protected nature reserve, discovering marine fossils in the hillsides, and returning each evening to a table that does justice to where they are.