Turin
Meet the gang who are intent on breaking down Italy's beloved course structure. It’s small plates here – although there is a sliding scale of small to…
Must-see restaurants in Turin
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Scannabue, housed in a former corner garage, is a retro-fitted bistro that has a touch of Paris in its cast-iron doors and tiled floors. There's a casual…
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Breathing new life into a former industrial district, EDIT (which stands for Eat Drink Innovate Together) is set in a capacious two-storey building that…
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At this Quadrilatero Romano institution, it can be almost impossible to secure a table. Do book ahead, don't expect flash decor and pay the not-always…
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Chiodi Latini serves elegantly prepared Slow Food fast. Amid a sunny space with tall ceilings, upbeat jazz and big windows facing onto a lively stretch of…
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This much-loved local snack spot serves up Ligurian delicacies, including fried anchovies and calamari, pasqualina (an artichoke tort), trofie al pesto (a…
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A hybrid restaurant-bar-deli, this smartly designed, low-key place does clever small-dish dining for lunch and dinner. While it might vibe casual wine bar…
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Davide Scabin's tasting menus are theatrical, visual, visceral and mischievous, but despite such experimentation they are still deeply rooted in…
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Half a dozen tables and a legion of enamoured followers mean this inviting restaurant is hard to get into. Book ahead or arrive at the stroke of 7.30pm…
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Gofri, thin waffles snap cooked in hot irons, are a traditional dish from the mountainous regions of northern Piedmont and have been reinvented here by a…
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Crimson velvet, glittering chandeliers, baroque mirrors and a timeless air greet you at this grande dame of the Turin dining scene, regularly patronised…
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One of Turin's first vegan restaurants, Mezzaluna serves traditional Piemontese dishes with organic, vegan ingredients. Try bagna caoda (a traditional…
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Cult Slow Food baker Andrea Perino turns out dense, fragrant torta langarola (hazelnut cake), naturally yeasted panettone and focaccia that draws sighs…
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Northern Italians are fond of a 'concept' and Bolognese chef Cesare Marretti's concept here is sorpresa (surprise). Beyond the choice of meat, fish or…
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Near Piazza Carlo Alberto, this eye-catching gelateria doles out creamy perfection in generous servings of nocciola (hazelnut), arancia rossa (blood…
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For a satisfying midday snack, make your way to this tiny shop with just a handful of seats a few blocks from Piazza Castelo. Creamy rich polenta is…
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Liguria's moreish focaccia has crossed the border and Sant'Agostino's is one of the best. Whether it's plain, stuffed with straccino cheese or topped with…
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Sip cups of molten coffee in the glorious, gold-on-black Sala Cinese of the Venaria Reale palace. Also on order are top-quality panini, pastries and ice…
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This happy, pretty pizzeria set in an old glassworks does Sicilian-style pizza using good-quality ingredients, along with rather fancy desserts.
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This small dining room is run by a friendly young couple and makes a nice change from historic, moody Turin. A simple, architecturally astute fit-out…
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Turin's sushi obsession runs possibly only second to Milan's. Yes, like many of its counterparts, Oinos offers top-quality traditional Japanese raw plates…
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At the vanguard of the gourmet gelato trend, Grom was founded in 2003 by two Torinese friends who eschewed syrups and embraced sustainably sourced fresh…
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An unpretentious trattoria that dates to Turin's capital days (ie the 1860s), it has a deserved reputation for superb agnolotti al sugo d'arrosto …
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Perfect for a casual lunch or dinner, this mini-Eataly has shaded tables on the lovely pedestrian stretch of Lagrange. Food is fresh, simple and quick –…
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Gelati in many flavours and guises is available at this legendary spot on Piazza Carignano. Pepino is best known for the Penguino (aka ice cream dipped in…
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Alberto Marchetti is a master of quality, managing every part of his gelato-making process, from fruit selection to the type of milk used. Scoops to seek…
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In-the-know locals flock to this intimate restaurant over the river from Piazza Vittorio Veneto. There's a full menu of pastas and pizzas, but the star…
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The Reggia di Venaria Reale’s ice-cream parlour is located in the Rose Garden in the 19th-century summerhouse. Choose from artisanal flavours and enjoy a…
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A bright, friendly spot for a simple pasta lunch or dinner, or an extended aperitivo. While not a vegetarian place, it's a favourite with many Torinese…
