Between

A €€ contemporary restaurant in Rivoli earning Michelin recognition two years running; book it before word spreads further

At the €€ price point, Between delivers something genuinely hard to find in Piedmont: a Michelin Plate-recognised contemporary kitchen that doesn't require a special-occasion budget to justify the booking. Two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025) confirm this isn't a neighbourhood restaurant that got lucky; it's a place operating at a level well above its price tier. If you're planning a meal in Rivoli and weighing up where to spend, Between answers the question before you've finished asking it.

The dining room is a single, minimalist space, no second room, no sprawling terrace, no theatrical staging. That simplicity is a feature, not a limitation. What you get is a focused experience: one room, one menu direction, a chef whose cooking draws directly on Piedmontese ingredients while folding in creative technique developed during time working abroad. That combination, regional produce given a more international treatment, is exactly what the Michelin Plate designation reflects. The food is cooking, not performance.

Piedmont is one of Italy's most ingredient-rich regions: Barolo and Barbaresco wines, white truffles from Alba, hazelnuts from the Langhe, some of the country's leading aged cheeses. A kitchen that knows how to work these ingredients, has the technical range to push them further, has a significant head start. Between's chef uses that advantage. You're not getting a greatest-hits tour of Piedmontese classics; you're getting those same ingredients pushed through a lens that reflects experience beyond the region. For diners who have already done the Piazza Duomo in Alba or the Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence route, Between offers something at a lower price tier that still rewards serious attention.

At that volume, a 4.8 reflects consistent execution across many different service nights, not a honeymoon period. That consistency matters more than a single exceptional visit report.

Booking Between: when to plan and what to expect

Booking difficulty at Between is rated Easy, which means you are not fighting a lottery system or refreshing a reservations page at midnight. That said, a Michelin Plate restaurant in a small city like Rivoli with a single dining room can fill quickly once a specific date becomes popular, weekend evenings in particular. Book two to three weeks ahead for weekday dinners and a month out if you have a fixed date in mind. There is no evidence of a walk-in counter culture here, so plan rather than gamble on availability.

For special occasions, the single-room format actually works in your favour: there are no awkward sightlines to a livelier section, no sense that you've been seated in a lesser part of the restaurant. Every table is in the same room with the same experience. A celebration dinner here at €€ pricing compares favourably to spending considerably more at a starred restaurant where the occasion premium is built into the bill.

On takeaway and delivery

Between's cooking, contemporary dishes built around Piedmontese ingredients with internationally-influenced technique, is not the kind of food that travels well. The minimalist dining room is part of the value proposition, the experience is calibrated for the table. There is no data in the venue record suggesting delivery or takeaway is offered, given the format and positioning, it would be surprising if it were. If you're considering Between, you should be planning to sit down and eat there. The €€ price point makes that an easier commitment than at starred competitors.

How it compares

Between sits in a different category from Rivoli's most celebrated contemporary kitchen, Combal Zero, which operates at a higher price tier with a more elaborate tasting menu format. If budget is a constraint or you want something less theatrical, Between is the more practical choice for Rivoli. Check our full Rivoli restaurants guide for the complete picture across price tiers.

Beyond Rivoli, Italy's broader contemporary fine dining circuit, Uliassi in Senigallia, Le Calandre in Rubano, Enrico Bartolini in Milan, operates at €€€€ with full Michelin star recognition. Between is not competing at that level by price, but two consecutive Michelin Plates confirm it is operating seriously. For international comparisons in the contemporary category, Jungsik in Seoul and César in New York City show how the format travels globally. Closer to home, if you're planning a wider Piedmont or northern Italy trip, Dal Pescatore in Runate and Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler in Brunico represent the starred tier for comparison.

Practical details

For more on the area, see our Rivoli hotels guide, bars guide, wineries guide, and experiences guide.

FAQs about Between, Rivoli

• Can I eat at the bar at Between? The venue operates as a single minimalist dining room with no bar seating noted in available information. Plan to book a table rather than expect a counter or bar option.
• What should I order at Between? The menu combines Piedmontese ingredients with internationally-influenced technique. Given the region, dishes built around local produce, the Langhe's hazelnuts, aged Piedmontese cheeses, or anything reflecting the chef's time working abroad, are likely where the kitchen performs leading. No specific signature dishes are confirmed in the venue record, so ask on arrival what the kitchen is currently focused on.
• Is Between worth the price? Yes. For comparison, a starred meal in Piedmont will cost considerably more for an experience that isn't proportionally better for every diner.
• What should a first-timer know about Between? One dining room, contemporary Piedmontese cooking, €€ pricing, Michelin Plate recognition two years running. Book two to three weeks out for weekdays, further ahead for weekends. The format is focused and unpretentious, don't expect elaborate theatre, do expect food that takes the ingredients seriously.
• Is Between good for a special occasion? Yes, particularly if you want a genuine fine dining experience without the €€€€ outlay. The single-room format means no secondary seating, the Michelin recognition gives the evening credibility, the €€ price point leaves room in the budget for good wine. For a Rivoli celebration that doesn't require booking months out or spending at starred-restaurant prices, Between is the practical answer.