Massimo Camia Ristorante, Novello, Italy

Chef Massimo, together with his daughter Elisabetta, started anew in a refined location among vineyards and hills, where a renovated rustic building becomes inn and restaurant cooking in the Langhe tradition. He came out to greet us in the very elegant dining room, which we also shared with three women who are suppliers to the restaurant--a perk perhaps for them.

This was an excellent meal--with one course that was a bit of a clunker for us, but overall well prepared and flavored, and elegantly served. We very much enjoyed the inclusion of local specialties and seasonal vegetables, and would recommend this to travelers nearby.