Nazionale

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Nazionale in Vernante: Piedmontese Cooking With a Michelin Star (2026)

Nazionale, at via Cavour 60 in Vernante, Italy, is a Piedmontese restaurant that earned one Michelin star for high quality cooking in 2026. The kitchen combines country cooking with modern cuisine in the mountain setting of the Piedmont valleys.

Cooking rooted in the valley

The starred chef Fabio Ingallinera leads the kitchen. Dishes draw on the produce and traditions of the surrounding mountains. Each plate revisits local gastronomic heritage with care, balancing tradition and innovation.

Local produce, carefully sourced

Most ingredients are seasonal and come from trusted local suppliers. The restaurant also holds one radish in the We're Smart Green Guide (2026), reflecting its sustainable practices and efforts to reduce environmental impact.

FACT-BOOK NOTE: (Omitted: the restaurant's "since 1869" and "since 1896" dates conflict across excerpts, so no founding year is stated.)