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Where do I even start? I suppose with a huge GRAZIE MILLE to the fantastic staff – Nino, Stefania, Silvia (I hope I've spelled your names correctly!), and the rest of the amazing hospitality team at da Felicin.
Here was our experience:
I stayed at da Felicin with my partner this past August. We arrived late – both to our check-in, and for our reservation at the restaurant (and we had the last reservation of the night!). The owner's son greeted us with enthusiasm and introduced us to his father, Nino, who offered to take us to our room.
We had booked the Boeri Panoramic Suites (which I'll talk more about shortly), which are located up a hill about 250 meters from the Ristorante and main section of the hotel.
Nino asked for our car keys and personally drove us up to our room. We chatted a bit on the drive – I told him how excited we were to stay at Da Felicin, and specifically how excited we were to try their signature dish – an unfathomably thin-cut pasta bolognese. Nino asked us if we'd like for him to choose our food order for our table, and we enthusiastically agreed. It was the correct decision.
Fast-forward 20 minutes to dinner, where my partner and I were joined by two of our friends. Despite this meal being 3 months ago – and us having drank one bottle of Barolo EACH throughout the course of this meal - I still remember it vividly. It was an absolute delight and one of the most fun, delicious meals I have ever had.
The meal started with a gazpacho – a dish that I don't typically love. However, this one was exceptional – the flavors were perfectly balanced, the textures were exciting, and the soup was aromatic and delicious. This was followed by beef tartare, covered in black truffle shavings. Next, came a plate arranged with delightful morsels of soft cheese with roasted asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and a drizzle of oil.
Every dish was brought out ceremoniously, with 4 servers at a time – each holding one dish – and coordinating their timing of placing the food on the table synchronously so that each member of our party received their dish at the exact same time. It was a lovely detail.
Despite this extremely formal, nearly ritualistic style of service, the tone and attitude of the staff was anything but pretentious. They were energetic and could tell that we were having an awesome time with them. At this point in the meal, we were the last people at the restaurant – and we still had 2 courses to go. The staff never made us feel rushed – they cared deeply about our experience. Nino continued to be a presence for us throughout the night, too – he would come out in between courses to chat with us and see how everything was, which was really cool.
The next course was the legendary, thin-sliced bolognese. It lived up to all of my expectations. I have no idea how they were able to make the pasta that thin and cook it with such delicate precision. The main course was a magnificent steak, seared on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside.
Again, this was one of the best meals I've ever had.
Now, to talk more about the accommodations – the room at the Boeri Panoramic Suites was unbelievable.
First, it was huge – way bigger than we thought it would be. It had a kitchenette and a bathroom with two doors – one that separated the bathroom from the living room, and a second door that separated the toilet and sink from the shower. It was luxurious without pretension. And, my god, the VIEW from our room truly lived up to the "Panoramic" part of the suite's name. The balcony was HUGE, too.
The pool was awesome. It was only waist deep, but cold. It was the perfect pool to sunbathe at – when you feel too warm, just dip into the water to cool off, then return to the lounge chair. The pool was also built into a plateau in the hillside and was "infinity" style – so there was no visible edge. It was a stunning view.
Which brings me back to my final point about da Felicin – the value. For two nights, we paid less than 350 Euro. I've paid twice that for hotels that haven't even come close to this level of beauty, comfort, or hospitality. Our 5 (or 6?) course meal for 4, plus 4 bottles of spectacular DOCG Barolo wine came to 580 Euro. You cannot beat that price for the experience we received.
I would return here in a heartbeat, and extend my stay much longer than just two nights. If you're traveling to the Barolo region and you don't stay here, or your don't eat here – you've completely blown it.
Thank you once again for the unforgettable experience, da Felicin!!!
Date of stay: August 2021
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We are an American family that stayed at the Felicin in October and we loved it. We stayed in the Palazzo Boeri building in a apartment unit with one bedroom and a loft, kitchen, and dining room, which was perfect since we have three children.
We loved our stay here and will return. The unit was clean and spacious and had wonderful views over the town and valley. Monforte is in the Barolo wine region so the wineries and events are all around you here. It's about a 20 minute drive to Alba, 40 to Asti, and about 2 hours to Milan.
We love Piemonte in so many ways. The countryside, the wineries, the food. It's just such an incredible place. All of this was represented in the Felicin. The main hotel has a nice and comfortable lobby and restaurant. In the morning it has a good breakfast service and in the evening it is one of the top restaurants in the area with a wine list to match.
The Palazzo Boeri building is a short walk from the main hotel, and has a great set up. It has a pool and the deck has amazing views over the valley. And even though it was their busy time of year, there was enough parking, which is a big item in many towns. I believe that they have a small fitness center as well. The food was great, the staff were very friendly and incredibly helpful. We can't wait to go back.
Date of stay: October 2019
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It’s not easy to be critical of a place that is welcoming and friendly. It has a quite traditional dining room - in fact I had asked to sit outdoors but they said it was closed because of rain that never arrived the entire evening I was there. (By contrast I once was at a restaurant who, also expecting rain, sat us outside until the rain arrived). A pity because a reason to choose this place is the great view out from Monforte. I chose the fixed menu because it included a few appetisers but this was a mistake as they were quite unimaginative. The main courses were cooked with skill but again nothing memorable and whilst I usually keep a meticulous record of what dishes I’ve eaten, not this night.
I want to be kinder, and it was busy so many might disagree with me, but this wasn’t for me.
Date of stay: September 2019
Trip type: Travelled solo
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We booked one night stay and one dinner for 2 adults and one 7 years old at Felicin. It was a perfect stop on our tour through Italy. After a long and hot trip in the car, we enjoyed the spacious cool of our room in their lower situated villa, complete with spectacular views from the large terrace. We then walked through the village and further up the hill to their 3rd lodging facility, which has a cutting-edge luxury infinity pool that provides an even more stunning view over vineyards and fruit orchards for seemingly hundreds of kilometers. In the evening we had very enjoyable meal in their restaurant, guided by the head chef who showed us their wine cellar and fed us his favorite treats from the chefs menu. Everyone was very friendly, great value for money. Also we enjoyed the keen eye for design details the family has, from the interior and furnishings to the silverware and selection of art and photography books throughout the property.
Date of stay: July 2019
Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed 4 nights in the albergo, having been unable to find space in better rated hotels. It is in a good location near the square in Monforte and has a lovely Langhe view from the window. That’s where the advantages end.
The room was furnished with dark, uncoordinated decor. The bathroom smelt badly of drains. We were given only hand towels so we had to use the bathrobes to dry ourselves. The reception was not staffed most of the time. We were just given a key to the door and told to lock it after ourselves. We were given no information on the area - only told their restaurant was closed for two days. Actually we had not planned to eat there anyway because it was too expensive. Our first breakfast was served in a corner of the dark restaurant, which was laid for dinner. The choice of food was poor. Subsequently the breakfast buffet was set up in the garden, which was much nicer.
We had the use of the swimming pool at Palazzo Boehri but this was 15 minutes walk up a very steep road and had only 6 uncomfortable, plastic loungers for the guests of two hotels. Good job the hotels were scarcely occupied.
The TV in the room had only two Italian games show channels and the Wi-fi for the hotel did not work. The waitress showed us how to use the restaurant wifi but it was underpowered.
There was little soundproofing between rooms. There was a dog nearby which barked at night. After the restaurant service, staff gathered on the terrace right under our bedroom window, chatting and laughing. Nice for them but stopped us getting to sleep, even with the windows closed.
Really this is a restaurant with very overpriced, self-service rooms (we paid £138 per night - should have been half that much).
Date of stay: June 2019
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I've been to the Felicin 30 or 40 times. The food is traditional and fine. The staff is fantastic. I agree with the fellow from Bergen about the wine. There seems to be a lot of politics in the selection...who is a friend or one who is disliked. That's the way Langhe is. Stay in the original hotel, not the modern one up the hill. The original has a lot of charm and is in the middle of all the village action.
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Date of stay: September 2018
Trip type: Travelled on business
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