18, 24 and 25 October 2026
Fiera Nazionale del Tartufo
Moncalvo (AT)
October: the Fiera Nazionale del Tartufo in Moncalvo, one of Piedmont's great truffle fairs, with white truffle on the table.
See our truffle menu Nearby
What to see around Grazzano Badoglio
A few ideas for making a meal with us the start or end of a day out in Monferrato.
on foot
The abbey and the village church
The ancient abbey founded in the 10th century by Marquis Aleramo, who is buried here. Just a short walk from the restaurant.
10–15 minutes
The UNESCO hills of Monferrato
Il Monferrato degli Infernot, a World Heritage Site since 2014: vineyards, hilltop villages and wine cellars carved into the rock.
15 minutes
Moncalvo
A historic town on the Asti side of Monferrato, with its piazza and market.
25 minutes
Casale Monferrato
The largest town in the area, with its cathedral, Jewish ghetto and baroque palazzi.
nearby
The Big Bench
The red Big Bench (no. 91) among the vineyards of Grazzano Badoglio: stop for a photo with a view over the hills.
Photos of the surrounding area from Wikimedia Commons: Ziapalmi (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ziegler175 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Phyrexian (CC BY-SA 4.0), Rufus46 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Davide Papalini (CC BY-SA 3.0), Andrea Musuruane (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Through the year
Local festivals
The dates in the local calendar when Il Bagatto joins in with special menus.
Tables for these evenings fill up fast: we recommend booking ahead.
20–22 and 27–29 November 2026
Bagna Cauda Day
Asti and Monferrato, participating restaurants
November: the shared ritual of bagna cauda, the warm garlic and anchovy dip, across Asti and Monferrato.
December 2026, dates to be announced
Fiera del Bue Grasso
Moncalvo (AT)
December: Moncalvo's historic Fiera del Bue Grasso (fat ox fair), and the gran bollito, a feast of mixed boiled meats.
Late January 2027, dates to be announced
Bagna della Merla
Asti and Monferrato
Late January: bagna cauda on the coldest days of the year.
Spring 2027, dates to be announced
Grignolino: il Nobile Ribelle
Grazzano Badoglio
Spring: Grazzano Badoglio's Grignolino festival, with tastings and masterclasses.
Spring 2027, dates to be announced
Golosaria Monferrato
Monferrato
Spring: the food festival among the castles and villages of Monferrato.