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On 10 December 2025, UNESCO officially inscribed Italian cuisine on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, recognising it as part of the world’s living cultural heritage: Italian cuisine inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
This historic recognition celebrates far more than a culinary tradition. It honours a way of life, a culture of sharing, and the passing down of knowledge, flavours and gestures that have shaped Italy’s identity for generations.
This heritage is, of course, made up of recipes—but above all, of people. Of hands kneading dough, producers safeguarding exceptional ingredients, chefs reinventing tradition while remaining faithful to it, and families gathering around the table. Italian cuisine is culture, memory and connection. It tells the story of unique places where food is one of the most authentic expressions of local identity.
Among these places, the Langhe, Monferrato and Roero hold a truly special place.
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Where cuisine tells the story of the landscape
Here, among the vineyard-covered hills recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014, the bond between the land and its cuisine is both deep and natural. Every dish tells a story passed down through generations, and every ingredient carries centuries of knowledge.
Just think of hand-cut tajarin, plin painstakingly folded one by one, vitello tonnato, finely hand-chopped raw beef, the unmistakable aroma of the Alba White Truffle, and traditional desserts such as bunet and Langhe PGI Piedmont Hazelnut cake (discover more in our article Sweet Langhe: 10 Piedmontese desserts you absolutely must try).
Alongside the classic recipes that have made Piedmontese cuisine famous around the world, the region now offers contemporary dining experiences that embrace innovation without losing sight of their roots. It is no coincidence that the area boasts 16 Michelin-starred restaurants, complemented by an outstanding network of traditional osterias, trattorias and local restaurants where cooking remains, above all, an act of genuine hospitality.
Because here, eating well is not a luxury.
It’s simply a way of life.
A heritage worth protecting
UNESCO recognition also brings responsibility.
As highlighted by FIPE – the Italian Federation of Public Establishments, the challenge now is to protect what Italians call “il buono, il bello e il benfatto”—the good, the beautiful and the well made—from a world that too often values speed over quality and short-term profit over lasting value.
Protecting Italian cuisine means protecting its restaurants, village trattorias, family-run businesses, farmers and artisan producers, whose work keeps this heritage alive every single day. Without this network of people and local enterprises, no culinary tradition could continue to thrive.
In Piedmont, this heritage can be experienced everywhere: among the vineyards, at local markets, in home kitchens, in restaurant dining rooms, and in the stories of those who have dedicated their lives to the art of hospitality.
A journey to experience with all your senses
For anyone visiting Alba and the hills of the Langhe, Monferrato and Roero, food is far more than just one stop on the itinerary—it is the journey itself.
Whether you choose a gourmet dinner, lunch at a traditional trattoria or a wine tasting among the vineyards, every experience offers a chance to connect with the true soul of this remarkable region.
On our website you’ll find a carefully selected collection of the best restaurants, osterias and trattorias where you can savour authentic local cuisine alongside contemporary interpretations of Piedmont’s great culinary tradition. Where to eat | Langhe Experience
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well,” wrote Virginia Woolf.
Here among our hills, those words feel almost like an unwritten rule.
What if you could learn Italian cuisine right here?
There’s an even more rewarding way to take a piece of this UNESCO-recognised heritage home with you: learn how to make it yourself.
Across the Langhe, Monferrato and Roero, you can take part in hands-on cooking classes that transform a holiday into a truly authentic and unforgettable experience. From preparing fresh tajarin pasta and folding plin by hand to mastering traditional recipes or enjoying gourmet lessons led by professional and Michelin-starred chefs, every class offers a unique immersion into the local food culture.
It’s a true hands-on experience, where you’ll discover the secrets of Piedmontese cuisine from the people who keep these traditions alive every day—taking home not only new recipes, but stories and memories to cherish for years to come.
Cooking Class: Authentic Experiences in Langhe Monferrato e Roero
A source of pride for all of Italy
This is a milestone worth celebrating—not only for Italy, but for the many communities that preserve this extraordinary cultural heritage every single day.
It belongs to chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, winemakers and artisan food producers. It belongs to families who continue to pass down recipes and traditions from one generation to the next. And it belongs to every traveller who chooses to discover a destination through its food and the people who make it.
Because Italian cuisine is not simply something to eat.
It’s something to experience.
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