Alba White Truffle Fair 2026: where to get hot food in the afternoon
In Italy most kitchens close between about 2:30 and 7 pm. MangiaNow lists only restaurants serving hot food today between 2 and 6 pm, kitchen hours first, plus driving time. Starting in the Langhe, Piedmont. One-time price €0.99, no subscription. Without purchase there is no restaurant list.
According to public information (as of 29.10.2026), within 5 km of Alba, at least 1 place serves hot food on Saturdays at 16:30.
According to public information (as of 29.10.2026), within 5 km of Alba, at least 1 place serves hot food on Sundays at 16:30.
Alba White Truffle Fair 2026: 10 Oct – 6 Dec 2026, Alba White Truffle World Market Sat/Sun 9:30–19:30 (Cortile della Maddalena). fieradeltartufo.org · visitalba.eu
Remaining fair weekends 2026 (market Sat/Sun): 31.10.–01.11. · 07.11.–08.11. · 14.11.–15.11. · 21.11.–22.11. · 28.11.–29.11. · 05.12.–06.12.
Truffle Fair weekends: book lunch early or eat late
On fair weekends, book lunch early – or shift to the afternoon, when places with all-day kitchens are still cooking.
The typical gap runs from about 14:30 to 19:00: lunch service until about 14:30 (last orders often earlier), dinner from about 19:00. In the afternoon, it is mostly enoteche and wine bars with food, bistros and a few osterie with continuous service (“orario continuato”) that cook. Bars are often open but mostly serve snacks.
In the app: where kitchens are cooking right now
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How many places cook in the afternoon? (anonymous count by day)
| Day | 3pm: kitchen confirmed | 4:30pm: kitchen confirmed |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 1 | 1 |
| Tue | 1 | 1 |
| Wed | 1 | 1 |
| Thu | 1 | 1 |
| Fri | 1 | 1 |
| Sat | 1 | 1 |
| Sun | 1 | 1 |
Number of places within 5 km according to our data, as of 29.10.2026. Names and kitchen hours only in the app.
FAQ
When is the Alba White Truffle Fair 2026?
From 10 October to 6 December 2026; the Alba White Truffle World Market is open on Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30–19:30, in the Cortile della Maddalena (source: fieradeltartufo.org).
Where to eat during the Alba Truffle Fair?
According to public information (as of 29.10.2026), within 5 km of Alba, at least 1 place serves hot food on Saturdays at 16:30. According to public information (as of 29.10.2026), within 5 km of Alba, at least 1 place serves hot food on Sundays at 16:30. Book lunch early.
Where can I eat in Alba during the fair without a booking?
Without a booking, your best bet is the afternoon at places with an all-day kitchen. According to public information (as of 29.10.2026), within 5 km of Alba, at least 1 place serves hot food on Saturdays at 16:30. A free table is not guaranteed.
When is the World Alba White Truffle Auction 2026?
Sunday 8 November 2026 at Grinzane Cavour Castle; it is a private, invitation-only event (source: fieradeltartufo.org).
Is everything open in the afternoon a tourist trap?
Not automatically. In our data, afternoon kitchens are mostly enoteche and wine bars with food, bistros and a few osterie. We only include places with a source and a source date; there are no paid placements. Opening hours say nothing about quality.
How much does MangiaNow cost?
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