Restaurant in Canale, Italy
Two pizza formats, one clear reason to visit.
Fuori Tempo in Canale runs two pizza formats side by side — classic Neapolitan from a wood-fired oven and a gourmet contemporary line — both built on unrefined flours and long fermentation. It delivers a level of dough discipline unusual for a small-town pizzeria in the Langhe and Roero. Book a table; walk-in is easier on weeknights outside peak autumn season.
If you have visited Fuori Tempo once, you already know the basics work: the wood-fired oven, the unrefined flours, the long fermentation that separates this from every pizza place that claims to take the craft seriously. The question on a return visit is not whether the food holds up — it does , but how to get more out of what is a genuinely accomplished pizzeria in the Langhe and Roero territory around Canale, an area better known for Arneis white wine and Nebbiolo reds than for pizza. The answer is to come with a clearer plan, a better time slot, and an understanding of what Fuori Tempo is actually trying to do.
Fuori Tempo runs two distinct formats side by side: classic Neapolitan pizza from a wood-fired oven, and a gourmet contemporary line that applies the same dough philosophy to more ambitious ingredient combinations. That distinction matters for how you order. The Neapolitan side is the technical anchor , it shows the discipline in the product, the crust char, the cornicione structure that comes only from proper hydration and a slow, cold fermentation. The gourmet line is where the kitchen uses the Piemontese larder: the kind of high-quality regional ingredients that the Langhe and Roero produce in abundance and that rarely end up on pizza in this way.
The commitment to unrefined flours and extended rising times is not a marketing note , it is the reason the dough does not sit heavily after eating. This is a practical distinction from the majority of pizzerias, even good ones, where convenience flour and short ferments are the norm. At Fuori Tempo, that production discipline is consistent across both formats, which is harder to maintain than it sounds across a two-menu operation.
Canale is a small town on the Roero side of the Tanaro river, a short drive from Alba. Fuori Tempo sits on Corso Asti, the main street through the centre. The surrounding area runs at a slower pace than Alba itself, and the pizzeria benefits from that rhythm. The optimal visit is a Thursday or Friday evening in autumn, when the Langhe harvest period brings producers and visitors into the region and the local food culture is at its most engaged. Weekends attract more traffic , both from locals and from visitors touring the wine estates nearby , so Thursday evening gives you better pacing without the squeeze. Summer evenings are entirely workable given the terrace-and-corso character of the street, but autumn aligns better with the regional ingredients the gourmet menu draws from.
On a first visit most people default to the Neapolitan side because it is the safer reference point. On a return visit, the gourmet contemporary pizzas are where to spend your attention. The kitchen's use of Piemontese ingredients in that format is the more specific thing Fuori Tempo does , it is what distinguishes the venue from Neapolitan specialists in larger cities, and it is the reason a pizzeria in Canale earns any discussion at all in a region dominated by fine-dining restaurants with serious reputations. If you are visiting the Langhe for wine, the gourmet pizza format also makes practical sense as a lower-commitment meal that still connects to local produce , a useful alternative to another long tasting menu.
Book a table ahead if you are coming on a weekend or during the autumn truffle and harvest season. On quieter weeknights, walk-in access is more realistic, but calling ahead remains the reliable option since seat counts and layout are not published. The booking difficulty is low relative to anything in the fine-dining tier in the broader region.
Fuori Tempo is not competing with Piazza Duomo in Alba or with the broader cluster of destination restaurants that draw visitors to this part of Piemonte. It occupies a different register entirely , a serious craftsman pizzeria rather than a tasting-menu destination , and that is the right way to think about it when deciding where it fits in an itinerary. Compared to All'Enoteca in Canale, which operates at the Piedmontese contemporary end of the spectrum, Fuori Tempo is the lower-commitment, lower-price option for a meal in the same town. Both are worth knowing about for different occasions.
For a complete picture of eating, drinking, and staying in the area, see our full Canale restaurants guide, our Canale wineries guide, and our Canale hotels guide. If you are spending time across the wider Roero and Langhe, All'Enoteca and Villa Tiboldi are the two other Canale venues worth building an itinerary around. The Canale bars guide and experiences guide round out what the area offers beyond the table.
Quick reference: Canale, on the Roero side near Alba , go Thursday or Friday evening in autumn for the leading experience, book ahead on weekends, focus the return visit on the gourmet contemporary pizza format.
On a return visit, prioritise the gourmet contemporary pizza format over the Neapolitan side. The Neapolitan pizzas demonstrate the dough quality clearly, but the gourmet line is where Fuori Tempo uses Piemontese ingredients in a way that is specific to this location. The dough across both formats uses unrefined flours and long fermentation, so the base quality is consistent , your choice is really about what toppings and ambition level you want. If you are visiting the region primarily for wine, the gourmet format gives you more regional food context in a single meal.
Casual dress is appropriate. Fuori Tempo is a pizzeria on the main street of a small Piemontese town, not a fine-dining room. Smart casual is comfortable and fits the setting, but there is no dress expectation beyond being reasonably presentable. The Langhe and Roero area generally has a relaxed approach to restaurant dress outside the top-tier tasting-menu destinations.
No specific dietary accommodation information is confirmed in available data. If dietary restrictions are a factor, contact the venue directly before booking. The two-format menu (Neapolitan and gourmet contemporary) gives some flexibility in what you order, but specific allergen or vegetarian/vegan policies should be verified with the restaurant. Phone and website details are not publicly listed in current records, so asking at booking or on arrival is the practical route.
It works well for a relaxed celebratory meal , a birthday dinner with a small group, an anniversary that does not require a formal tasting menu, or a treat night during a wine trip when you want good food without a three-hour commitment. It is not the venue for a milestone occasion that requires a full fine-dining experience; for that, Piazza Duomo in Alba is the regional benchmark. Fuori Tempo's strength is delivering disproportionate quality for a pizzeria tier, which makes it a good choice when the occasion is meaningful but informal.
All'Enoteca is the obvious alternative in Canale itself , it operates at a higher price point with a contemporary Piedmontese kitchen and a serious wine list, and is the right choice if the meal is the main event of the evening. Villa Tiboldi offers Piedmontese cooking in an estate setting and suits groups who want wine and food together in a single venue. For broader comparison, our full Canale restaurants guide covers all current options in the area.
Booking difficulty is low overall. During the Langhe harvest and truffle season (October through November), book at least a week ahead, particularly for weekend evenings when the region sees the most visitor traffic. On quieter weeknights outside peak season, same-day or next-day availability is more likely. Given that specific booking platform and contact details are not publicly confirmed, plan to call or enquire in person on arrival in the area if online booking is not available.
Specific layout and seating configuration details are not confirmed in available data. Bar seating at Italian pizzerias in small Piemontese towns is less standard than in Naples-style venues in larger cities, but counter or bar-adjacent seating is common in casual formats. If bar or counter seating matters to your visit, check with the venue directly when booking.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuori Tempo | Fuori Tempo in Canale, near Alba, specializes in two styles of pizza: classic Neapolitan from a wood-fired oven and contemporary gourmet pizza. They are committed to quality, using only unrefined flours, long rising times, and high-quality ingredients. The pizzeria is located in the Langhe and Roero area of Piemonte. | — | |
| Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Dal Pescatore | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Osteria Francescana | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Quattro Passi | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Reale | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
Go for the gourmet contemporary line on a return visit — it is where Fuori Tempo separates itself from any standard Neapolitan operation. First-timers should start with the classic Neapolitan from the wood-fired oven to understand the base quality: unrefined flours and long fermentation times make a measurable difference in texture and digestibility. The contemporary pizzas apply the same dough discipline to more ambitious toppings, which is the point of difference in this part of Piemonte.
Fuori Tempo is a pizzeria on Canale's main street, Corso Asti, in a small Piemontese town — relaxed and unpretentious. Casual clothing is appropriate. This is not a destination restaurant with dress expectations; it sits in a different register entirely from the fine-dining venues that draw visitors to the broader Alba area.
Fuori Tempo's commitment to unrefined flours and quality ingredients suggests an operation that takes the sourcing side seriously, but specific dietary accommodation details are not documented for this venue. Contact them directly via the Canale location on Corso Asti, 21 before visiting if you have specific requirements — do not assume accommodation without confirming.
It depends on what the occasion calls for. Fuori Tempo works well for a relaxed celebratory dinner focused on food quality rather than formal service or ceremony. If you need a full fine-dining production — courses, wine pairing service, dedicated private space — look to the cluster of destination restaurants in Alba itself. Fuori Tempo's case is strong when the occasion is about eating well without the formality.
Canale is a small town; dining options within the town centre are limited. The natural comparison set is the broader Roero and Langhe area, where Alba provides a fuller range of restaurants across formats and price points. For pizza specifically in this region, Fuori Tempo's dual-format approach — Neapolitan and gourmet contemporary from the same kitchen — is not a format you find replicated commonly in the immediate area, which narrows the direct local alternatives.
Booking a few days in advance is advisable, particularly on weekends when the Langhe and Roero area draws visitors from Turin and beyond. Canale is not a large town and Fuori Tempo sits on the main street, so capacity is finite. Exact booking channels are not publicly documented for this venue — check for a phone number or online reservation option when planning your visit to Corso Asti, 21.
Specific seating configuration details for Fuori Tempo are not documented. As a pizzeria on Corso Asti in a small Piemontese town, it is likely structured for table service rather than a counter-dining format, but confirm directly before planning a solo drop-in around bar seating.
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