On the first floor of the Casa della Grappa there's a restaurant named after the thing we believe in most. Local cuisine, seasonal ingredients that dictate the menu, and a spirits list that originates downstairs.
Philosophy
A laboratory of flavors.
Materia Prima was created to pay homage to the excellence of Monferrato: carefully selected ingredients, Piedmontese tradition reinterpreted with a contemporary twist, and a menu that evolves with the seasons. The same flavors, never the same.
The menu
It moves with the seasons.
Materia Prima 's menu changes every two months: it evolves with the seasons and the local produce, reflecting the best Monferrato has to offer at that time. Download it, but be warned: by your next visit, it might already be different.
The pairing
Where the dish meets the spirit.
It's something you can only do here: a tasting menu where each course pairs with a house grappa, brandy, or whisky. Raw Fassona beef meets Grappa di Ruchè, dessert finishes with Animowhisky: harmonious pairings and contrasts carefully crafted dish by dish.
Raw Fassona meat
The Grappa di Ruchè
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The pairings are examples from our menus: the menu changes with the seasons.
The room
A room with hills inside.
Light-filled spaces, well-spaced tables, and windows that bring the Monferrato countryside into the dining room. You dine overlooking the hills from which everything on your plate—and in your glass—comes.
Kitchen and living room
The people of Materia Prima.
The kitchen
Three chefs, to interpret a culinary idea
Mattia Piras
Chef
A pillar of our kitchen and one of the three chefs who bring Materia Primato life. With 15 years of experience behind him, Mattia transforms his innate passion for fresh pasta, baking, and desserts into true culinary works of art every day. For him, cooking isn't just a job; it's a calling, a way of living the passion that accompanies him every day.
Anna Dumi
Chef
Our rising star in the kitchen. At just 21, Anna brings five years of culinary experience, a passion that has burned brightly since she was a child cooking with her grandmother. Her thirst for knowledge drives her to constantly study and embrace the art of experimentation in the kitchen, accepting that every mistake is a step towards greatness. For Anna, innovation isn't just a job, it's an exciting journey.
Fabio Refosco
Chef
Our team's veteran maestro, with an impressive 36-year culinary career. His journey began in the kitchens of Courmayeur, in the Aosta Valley, an adventure that led him to hone his craft in Casale Monferrato, and then spread his passion through catering throughout Europe. But don't let his vast experience fool you; at heart, Fabio remains a chocolate lover, a little secret that infuses sweetness into his cuisine every day.
The room
Hospitality, first of all
Behind every dish served at the Materia PrimaRestaurant, there is attentive cuisine… and a dining room that shares the same spirit.
Francesco, our maître d', guides Halit and Lucia with passion and precision, welcoming you with a smile and guiding you with care. Because every detail counts, and the experience begins long before the first bite.
Francesco BERGANTIN
Master
Lucia PERRETTA
Room
Halit GJINI
Room
The cellar
Wines from UNESCO lands
The wine list is a declaration of love for the region: labels from Monferrato and the UNESCO World Heritage hills, chosen to complement the home-cooked cuisine.
And for those who want, the ending is already written: a grappa, we have some below.
Before or after the table
Make the day last.
Before sitting down to dinner, head down to the distillery or climb the 64 steps of the tower; after your coffee, the Grappa Store is just one floor away. A lunch that becomes a day in Monferrato.
THE DISTILLERY TOUR
THE PANORAMIC TOWER
THE GRAPPA STORE
Book a table.
We're open Friday for dinner, Saturday for lunch and dinner, and Sunday for lunch. Special openings and customized menus are available upon request for groups and events.
Reservations are always recommended; please let us know of any intolerances or preferences when you book.
Tel 0142 926215
WhatsApp 351 5007930
Email materiaprima@mazzetti.it
