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 of this Michelin-starred restaurant, Davide Oldani, was the ambassador of the 2015 World Expo and is often seen on television. He is also the creator of popular cuisine (cucina pop) and has published a variety of bestselling cookbooks. When he returned to his birthplace Milan and opened his own restaurant D'O, he earned his Michelin star within a year. The overall design of the restaurant reflects the characteristics of this chef: simple, practical, and elegant. The tasting menu is only 32 euros, which is not high for any restaurant in Milan, let alone a Michelin-starred one. It's an absolute must-visit in Milan.
San Marco restaurant is not located in a big city, but in the vineyards of Asti. It has developed from an old tavern to today's star-rated restaurant, continuously improving precious traditional recipes and gaining the love of food enthusiasts. Here you can find the most delicious rustic cuisine, homemade pasta, and various truffle dishes. 'Small menu' price: 25 euros, traditional menu price: 45 euros, tasting menu price: 55 euros.

Ristorante Feva

Ristorante Feva has a poignant story. Legend has it that a chef married a woman with the surname Feva, but the chef had no money to build a house. In the end, he had to leave the woman and live with his family. Since then, the chef has always carried his wife's surname. When this restaurant was established, it used the Feva surname to remind people of the importance of family values. This restaurant offers affordable Michelin-starred Venetian cuisine, with the 'Corpo' tasting menu: three courses and a dessert (lunch and dinner) for 25 euros; the 'Mente' tasting menu for 40 euros; and the 'Anima' tasting menu for 60 euros.

Ristorante Oasis-Sapori antichi

All the recipes in this restaurant are developed from several generations of family recipes and local traditional recipes passed down by word of mouth. Now, the traditional cuisine here adapts to new nutritional systems, allowing modern people to enjoy a balance between modern and ancient Irpinian cuisine. The 'working lunch' (Colazione di lavoro), a set menu only available at noon, includes a first course, a second course, and dessert (19 euros); for dinner, there is also a special 'first course menu' (Soli primi) for 35 euros.

Ristorante Vairo del Volturno

This restaurant is located in Caserta, between Rome and Naples. It serves traditional Caserta delicacies, specializing in meat dishes. Wild boar and duck leg are good choices. Lunch and dinner set menu prices (Dalla campagna): includes appetizer or soup, first course, second course, and dessert, for a total of 30 euros; Fish set menu (Degustazione di pesce): includes appetizer or soup, two first courses, second course, dessert, and coffee, for a total of 50 euros.

Ristorante La Gardenia

Gardenia restaurant is located in a 19th-century old house in the medieval village of the Canavese region, surrounded by fields and gardens. The restaurant is elegantly decorated with silver cutlery and linen tablecloths, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere. The dishes mainly feature original and exquisite local creative cuisine from Turin. There are two special menus for only 15 euros, and no dish exceeds 30 euros, so you can also order à la carte.