Judicial liquidation of the Locanda La Posta in Cavour
Date of the event:
On 29 October 2026 the judicial liquidation of the Locanda La Posta, a restaurant on via dei Fossi in Cavour, in the province of Turin, run for about ten generations by the Genovesio family, was declared. The procedure, which in Italian law has replaced the old institution of bankruptcy, provides for provisional operation with business continuity, aimed at keeping the business open [1][2].
The inn and its history
The Locanda La Posta dates back to the 1600s and is considered a landmark of Cavour's dining scene. According to the history given on the restaurant's website, it was formerly called Posta Reale: its historic guests include Camillo Benso di Cavour, while Giovanni Giolitti had his own telegraph line in a room on the first floor. The venue is also known for the Pranzo dei Grassoni, started in the 1950s [1].
The company and the procedure
The business is run by the company Locanda La Posta srl, with a share capital of 114,000 euros divided equally between Giuliana Mignola and her children Antonella and Giovanni Genovesio. The Hotel Barrage in Pinerolo also belongs to the same company, and its fate is tied to that of the restaurant [1]. The liquidation is said to stem from a dispute with the Agenzia delle Entrate, the Italian tax agency; the task of reconstructing the debt situation and finding a way forward for the company was given to the Turin accountant Alberto Abbate [1].
Employment figures and statements
The company has 66 employees; 2025 revenue was 2,419,358 euros, against liabilities of 571,205 euros [1]. Giovanni Genovesio, who is also president of Cna Piemonte, stated: «A provisional operation with business continuity is under way and we are working to make the most of the brand's history» [1]. The case drew attention beyond Cavour because of the family's public role: besides Giovanni Genovesio's position at Cna Piemonte, his wife Alessandra Binzoni is a regional councillor for Fratelli d'Italia [1].
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Sources
- TorinoOggi — 5 November 2026
- La Stampa — 6 November 2026