Osteria Contemporanea
Where tradition meets youthful vision
Osteria Contemporanea
Gattinara
Agnese Loss
Agnese LossAt only 23, chef Agnese Loss brings remarkable precision and depth to Osteria Contemporanea. Trained in Trentino and top Michelin-starred kitchens across northern Italy, she crafts a cuisine that balances her roots with Piedmontese heritage.
Celebrating offal
Innovative
Chef’s Table
Cuisine shaped by memory and precision
Agnese Loss’s cooking blends Piedmontese heritage with her Trentino background, transforming robust, often overlooked ingredients into elegant and harmonious dishes. Offal and freshwater fish take centre stage, offered through three tasting menus: Agnese & Davide, Quinto Quarto (dedicated entirely to offal), and Orto, as well as à la carte choices for more flexible dining. Every element, from starters to desserts, is grounded in local produce, careful technique and a philosophy of “chosen simplicity.” It’s food with depth and delicacy, driven by seasonality and stories worth tasting.
Tailored experiences beyond the menu
Alongside the tasting and à la carte menus, the restaurant offers a Chef’s Table; a counter where guests engage directly with Agnese as she presents each dish. This interactive experience offers a closer look at her creative process, making each course a conversation as much as a taste. It’s ideal for those who want a deeper connection to the kitchen’s philosophy.
A setting with history and soul
Housed in a converted butcher’s shop, Osteria Contemporanea feels both rooted and intimate, with a simple, elegant style that lets the food take centre stage. The restaurant sits in the heart of Gattinara, a historic town famed for its Nebbiolo-based wines and the Baraggia PDO rice, the only Italian rice with this distinction. Romanesque traces, a medieval town plan and a backdrop of vineyards give the location a timeless charm, perfectly suited to Agnese and Davide’s vision of hospitality.
Quinto Quarto
One of Osteria Contemporanea’s most distinctive offerings is its Quinto Quarto tasting menu, a bold exploration of offal, from appetisers to desserts. Served as a tribute to the restaurant’s former life as a butcher’s shop, this menu showcases how ingredients once dismissed can become refined, expressive and deeply satisfying. It’s a true expression of the restaurant’s philosophy: respect for the whole animal, courage in creativity, and dishes that surprise as much as they comfort.
“Every plate here is a reflection of who we are; simple, precise, and always true to the ingredients.”
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Opening times
| DAY | LUNCH | DINNER |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12:30 – 13:30 | 19:30 – 21:30 |
| Tuesday | - | 19:30 – 21:30 |
| Wednesday | - | - |
| Thursday | 12:30 – 13:30 | 19:30 – 21:30 |
| Friday | 12:30 – 13:30 | 19:30 – 21:30 |
| Saturday | 12:30 – 13:30 | 19:30 – 22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:30 – 13:30 | - |
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