Interno Tre

This astounding restaurant in the heart of Vercelli is helmed by Massimiliano, a young chef who interprets Piemontese specialties in a manner that is always different, and with extraordinary results. A White Pigato wine (a specialty of nearby Liguria, around Genoa) was perfect on an extremely hot night when we chose to dine indoors (as opposed to our visit in September in this city that Stanley Tucci had visited for his program. He certainly would have enjoyed this venue). For this evening we had an antipasto that was as excellent as on our first but featuring various twists on the presentation. This plate is quite large; it is advisable to share the vitello tonnato, vegetable flan with fonduta, salami and prosciutto along with other concoctions whose origins go back several centuries in this region. Our main courses consisted of Tajarin al 30 Tuorli, handformed pasta with Porcini mushrooms, and Gnocchi made with carrots, along with Bra salsiccetta (salami) and Morbido di Zucchine. All was served piping hot and the flavors irresistable. The exquisite Pistachio Semi-freddo with strawberry coulis and chocolate was a perfect ending to a romantic evening. Reservations are recommended. Ours were for 8:40 and the small indoor room filled up completely 10 minutes later. (There is also a gastronomie selling wonderful food for take-home enjoyment downstairs, and we stocked up the next day).

Being near Vercelli begged us to try their homegrown rice and we went by chance to Interno3. Wow! Best risotto ever! We had it with white truffle which made it a bit pricey but YES so worth it. Also had the homemade pasta with fresh porcini...another wonderful dish.

My favourite restaurant in Vercelli, Service, Menu and wines are excellent 👌

It is a lovely restaurant that serves food in courses. It's a small but very cozy place. I was very pleased with the food and options. Recommended.