Al Maneggio

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Al Maneggio Biella: Weekly Menu and Regional Flavours

A rotating table in the Biella hills

Al Maneggio in Biella builds its reputation on a weekly changing menu that prioritises fresh ingredients and straightforward Piedmontese cooking. Critics who awarded this venue the 2026 Faccino Contento + recognition from ilGolosario Ristoranti note that the shifting schedule keeps the kitchen focused on what arrives at market that day. Every visit brings a different set of plates rather than a static list of expectations.

Signature plates and the summer grill

The kitchen follows a traditional Italian cooking method when preparing salt cod meatballs resting on a smooth chickpea cream, alongside slow cooked beef tongue dressed with herbs. Guests frequently order the tartare or the grilled polenta cheese combined with wild mountain spinach. During warmer months the operation shifts toward a beer and grill format featuring the signature grigliatona del maneggio served directly from the fire.

Curated local wines and alpine sweets

The beverage programme highlights an intentional selection of regional bottles with several notable Biellese labels offered by the glass. Diners finishing their main courses typically request the alpine yogurt dessert topped with sautéed blueberries and a sprinkle of sugar. The pastry case also holds freshly baked house cakes prepared daily to complement the Italian kitchen tradition.