Barolo restaurant brings the best of Northern Italy to The Langham, Auckland

Barolo restaurant has opened with a flourish at The Langham, Auckland bringing authentic Northern Italian food and wine to New Zealand.



Taking its inspiration from Northern Italy’s Piedmont region, the famed home of the international slow food movement and a region regarded by many as Italy’s greatest food region, Piedmont is currently enjoying a gastronomic renaissance and Barolo restaurant is a true slice of this foodie wonderland.



Barolo blends the distinctive style of Piedmont cuisine with its rustic flavours by using the freshest local ingredients while paying tribute to the region’s renowned food influences including hazelnuts, white truffle, grissini, chocolate and unforgettable red wines.



Many of the dishes on the Barolo menu are ‘truffle friendly’ as truffles are an exquisite feature of the region and further enhance any dish with their unique ambrosia. The food experience is ably complemented with an extensive and stunning wine list including the world renowned Italian red wine and the restaurant’s namesake, Barolo. Barolo is commonly referred to as the king of red wine and the finest New Zealand white wines have been chosen to feature alongside other Italian reds such as Barbera and Barbaresco.



Chef-Patron of Barolo, Alberto Usseglio, who is originally from Piedmont himself, brings together the passion and integrity of Northern Italy, presenting a special menu of traditional food with rich and subtle flavours presented in elegant simplicity.



“I am very excited to bring the flavours of Piedmont to The Langham and to celebrate the food and spirit of my birthplace. The capital of Piedmont, Turin, was once the capital of Italy and home to the House of Savoy the former kings of Italy, so we can now also dine like kings! As the country’s leading five-star hotel The Langham, has seized on the opportunity to bring ‘cucina Piemontese’ to our doorstep,” adds Alberto.



The role of Chef-Patron role itself is particular to Barolo and enables Alberto to manage all aspects of the restaurant while greeting and interacting directly with guests each evening during service.



Jeffrey van Vorsselen, Managing Director of The Langham, says that Barolo is a rare food and wine experience and one that will further set The Langham apart from other hotels and diminish the stigma he believes currently surrounds hotel restaurants in New Zealand.



“I am delighted to introduce Barolo as a truly Northern Italian dining experience and one which is currently unseen in the country. This restaurant is in fact the first step in a revolutionary food and beverage journey that The Langham is currently undertaking, as we implement a culinary vision reflective of our status as New Zealand’s leading luxury five-star hotel ,” adds Mr van Vorsselen.



Barolo is located on the lobby level of the The Langham, 83 Symonds Street. Reservations are recommended. Open 6pm till late, Tuesday to Saturday.

Bookings can be made directly by calling: 0800 61 62 61.



Christmas at Barolo

Christmas Eve Dinner: 6pm-10pm. Six-course Christmas menu. $130.00 per person

Christmas Day Lunch: 12 noon – 3pm. Six-course Christmas menu includes a glass of Laurent-Perrier Champagne. $165.00 per person.

Christmas Day Dinner: 6.30pm – 10pm. Six-course Christmas menu including a glass of Laurent-Perrier Champagne. $165.00 per person.