Made here, for real
Fresh pasta, agnolotti gobbi, grissini, bread and focaccia are all ours. It sounds obvious, it isn't: on Saturdays and Sundays you can buy the grissini and focaccia straight from the oven.
San Desiderio · Monferrato
Contemporary Piedmontese cooking in Monferrato
Since 2003, among the hills of Asti. In summer we eat in the garden.
Between the earth and the sky
“Santisè” is San Desiderio, in Piedmontese dialect
The restaurant carries the name of its village, said the way people say it here. In the house we looked for the same meeting we look for in the kitchen: tradition that holds, modernity that lightens. And then there is the garden, which on summer evenings is half the reason to come.
We are in love with these hills — places that seem to float in a conversation between earth and sky. Here we tend the garden, we cook, and we do what we can so that an evening at Santisè is worth the time you gave it.
A menu that follows the seasons
It changes with the garden and the market. Starters from €14, first courses from €18, mains from €22, desserts from €10. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free: just tell us when you book.
639 labels in the cellar
From Monferrato Grignolino to Barolo and Barbaresco by village and by vineyard, with verticals of historic vintages. With Coravin we pour even the great bottles by the glass.
Taste is the common sense of genius.
François-René de ChateaubriandJuly 2026 menu
A few dishes from these days
The seasonal menu changes often: a selection below, the full carte is on its own page and can be downloaded as a PDF.
Hand-cut raw Piedmontese beef, dressed at the table with extra virgin olive oil and salt
€ 14Agnolotti gobbi filled with three roasted meatsAllergens: 1, 3, 7, 9, 12
€ 20Pan-seared dentex fillet with cannellini bean cream and friggitelli peppersAllergens: 4, 12
€ 26Fennel ice cream with dark chocolate cream and candied Taggiasca olivesAllergens: 1, 3, 7, 8, 11, 12
€ 14
Cellar
A list that tells the story of Piedmont
Sparkling wines and Champagne, Monferrato Grignolino and Ruchè, Barbera d'Asti and Nizza, Roero, Barbaresco and Barolo arranged by village and vineyard, plus the other Italian regions and foreign wines. Read it online, section by section, or download it.
The dining rooms, the garden, the kitchen
Frequently asked questions
Where is Santisè?
At Strada Castelletto 2, in the hamlet of San Desiderio, Calliano Monferrato (Asti), in the heart of Monferrato. We are a few minutes from Moncalvo, Grazzano Badoglio and Castagnole Monferrato, about twenty minutes from Asti and half an hour from Casale Monferrato.
When are you open?
We serve lunch and dinner. We are closed all day on Wednesday and on Tuesday evening. Closures may vary in February and March — a phone call settles it.
Do I need to book?
It is recommended, especially at weekends and on summer evenings when the garden is open. Call 0141 928747 or write to info@santise.it.
How much does a meal cost?
À la carte, starters begin at €14, first courses at €18, mains at €22 and desserts at €10. A full meal is around €60 per person, drinks excluded.
Do you have vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free dishes?
Yes. There is always at least one all-vegetable dish on the menu, and we prepare vegetarian, vegan and coeliac-friendly versions: tell us when you book so the kitchen can plan ahead.
Can we eat in the garden?
Yes, in the warm months. The garden seats about 40, the indoor dining rooms 80. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
Do you host events and catering?
Yes: group dinners, celebrations, guided wine tastings and catering. Write to us and we will build the menu together.
A table, an evening, these hills
Call or write to us — a person answers, not a form. For groups, events, tastings and catering, let's talk.