The most economical Michelin-starred restaurants in Italy

The words "cheap" and "Michelin" rarely appear together. Even a one-star Michelin rating is a high honor in the culinary world. The high-priced menus at Michelin-starred restaurants are staggering, but many people are willing to pay for the high-end culinary experience. However...recently, the Italian newspaper "Il Giornale" listed the 15 cheapest Michelin-starred restaurants in the world, and six of them are located in Italy.

The star chef Davide Oldani, from this Michelin-starred restaurant, was the ambassador of the 2015 World Expo and is often seen on TV. He is also the creator of "cucina pop" and has published various best-selling cookbooks. When he returned to his hometown Milan and opened his restaurant, D'O, he received his own Michelin star in just one year. The overall design of the restaurant reflects the chef's characteristics: simple, practical, and elegant. The tasting menu only costs 32 euros, which is not high for any Milan restaurant, let alone a Michelin-starred one. It is an absolute must-visit in Milan.
San Marco Restaurant is not located in a major city, but in the vineyards of Asti. It has evolved from an old tavern to a Michelin-starred restaurant, with valuable traditional recipes that have been continuously improved and loved by food enthusiasts. The restaurant serves the most delicious rustic cuisine, homemade pasta and various truffle dishes. The price for the "small menu" is 25 euros, the traditional menu is 45 euros and the tasting menu is 55 euros.

Ristorante Feva

Feva restaurant has a poignant story. Legend has it that a chef married a woman with the last name Feva, but he didn't have enough money to build a house. Eventually, he had to leave the woman and live with his family, and from then on, the chef carried his wife's last name. When this restaurant was opened, they used the Feva name to remind people of the importance of family values. This restaurant offers affordable star-rated Venetian dishes, with a "Corpo" tasting menu: three courses and a dessert (lunch and dinner): 25 euros; "Mente" tasting menu: 40 euros; "Anima" tasting menu: 60 euros.

Ristorante Oasis-Sapori Antichi

The menu of this restaurant is developed from several generations of family recipes and local traditional recipes passed down through word of mouth. Now, these traditional delicacies have adapted to a new nutritional system, allowing modern people to enjoy a balanced cuisine between modern and ancient Ilpina cuisine. "Working lunch" (Colazione di lavoro) is only served as a set meal at noon: appetizer, main course, and dessert (19 euros); There is also a special offer for dinner called "First Course Menu" (Soli primi) for 35 euros.

Vairo del Volturno Restaurant

This restaurant is located in Caserta, between Rome and Naples, and offers traditional Caserta cuisine. They are best known for their meat dishes, including wild black pig and duck leg. The lunch and dinner set menu (Dalla campagna) includes an appetizer or soup, first course, second course, and dessert, for a total of 30 euros. The fish set menu (Degustazione di pesce) includes an appetizer or soup, two first courses, second course, dessert, and coffee, for a total of 50 euros.

The Gardenia restaurant is located in a nineteenth-century old house in a medieval village in the Canavese region, surrounded by fields and gardens. The restaurant is elegantly decorated with silver cutlery and linen tablecloths, creating a cozy atmosphere. The menu specializes in original and exquisite Turin local creative dishes. There are two special menus for only 15 euros, and no dish costs more than 30 euros, so you can also order a la carte.