Lunches in the Biella area and Upper Piedmont

Quick lunches and unmissable places

Where to eat in the Biella area and Alto Piemonte, among nature, villages, and cities

During a week in the Biella area , between excursions to the Zegna Oasis , visits to Oropa , walks in the city and days discovering Alto Piemonte , you don't always feel like a long, formal lunch.
This selection brings together some unmissable places to eat in the Biella area , perfect for quick but authentic lunches , capable of describing the territory in a simple and direct way.

1. Margosio Agri-Kiosk – Biella

An authentic stop in the heart of the Biella area , with one of the most evocative views of Monte Rosa , the symbol of Alto Piemonte .
Ideal for a quick lunch after a walk or a day in the Oasi Zegna , with local agricultural products and an informal atmosphere.

2. The Furnace – Oropa

After visiting the Oropa Sanctuary , one of the most iconic places in the Biella area , La Fornace is an almost obligatory stop.
Here you can taste the polenta concia di Oropa , served according to tradition with the option of refills, or a complete menu with game , an expression of the mountain cuisine of Alto Piemonte .
After lunch, we recommend a walk towards the Galleria di Rosazza , immersed in the Biella countryside.

3. Cave Bar – Asmara, Cervo Valley

In Valle Cervo , one of the most authentic areas of the Biella area , the Bar delle Cave is a stop for those who love true nature.
For the more daring, the perfect day combines a swim in the river and a local lunch , in a setting that best represents the rural spirit of Alto Piemonte .

4. St'Orto – Cervo Valley, Zegna Oasis

Located in Valle Cervo , within the natural setting of the Oasi Zegna , St'Orto is the concept dedicated to aperitifs and quick lunches immersed in nature .
Alongside La Bursh, fresh from its Michelin Green Star , it offers simple, seasonal cuisine, deeply rooted in the products of the Biella area .

5. Montuccia Farmhouse – Oasi Zegna

Along the Bosco del Sorriso path , in the Zegna Oasis , the Montuccia farmhouse is a true mountain hut .
Here, breeding is an integral part of the experience, as is the sale and cooking of typical products from Alto Piemonte .
An ideal stop for a genuine lunch immersed in the woods of the Biella area , perfect during a hike.

6. Binario Zero – Hamburger Restaurant, Biella

In the centre of Biella , Binario Zero is the right choice for a quick lunch during a visit to the city .
A quality, informal and contemporary burger joint , perfect for a dynamic break between shopping, museums and urban strolls in the Biella area .

7. Bar delle Alpi – Biella

An address much appreciated by those who live in the Biella area .
Here, traditional dishes from Alto Piemonte are served in sandwich form, creating an original mix between a sandwich shop and a trattoria, with reasonable prices between 4 and 5 euros .

8. Special mention: the Bianco Macchiato

A true tradition of the Biella area , considered the local cousin of the spritz.
White wine stained with Aperol or Campari, available in many bars in Alto Piemonte , costing 1.50–2 euros .


The best way to get into the spirit of the area and prepare for dinner at the Brughiera Rural Village .