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Where to eat in Turin

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Hearty and rich in flavor, the traditional dishes of Piedmontese cuisine are made with plenty of ingredients and require long cooking times. Essential elements in any traditional recipe include stuffed pasta, vegetables, and meat. And of course, don’t forget a good glass of wine. If you’re looking for great places to eat, this mini guide to Turin has all the information you need.

What to Eat in Turin: the Classics

Whether farm-raised or game, meat is a fundamental ingredient in the region’s food culture. After all, when you think of Piedmont, you think of vitello tonnato. Also known as vitel toné, this signature dish has become a classic on Italian family tables. While it’s worth tasting in its original form, here are a few specialties you’ll find in the best traditional trattorias in Turin.

Fritto misto alla piemontese

Originally prepared at home just after the slaughtering of animals, this dish was born out of the desire to avoid waste by cooking all parts of the animal. The traditional recipe includes veal meat and some pieces of sweet and fruit. Over time, pork and lamb offcuts were added. Today, it’s a mix of liver, lungs, brains, sweetbreads, spinal cord, veal, sausage, sweet semolina, chocolate semolina, amaretti, and apple. Traditionally served with sautéed carrots or, in modern versions, mixed vegetables.

Bagna cauda

Strong and bold in flavor, bagna cauda is a classic example of hearty Piedmontese food. This hot dip is made with just three ingredients: garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and anchovies, cooked slowly over a long time. It’s served warm, kept heated with a candle in a traditional terracotta pot, and eaten like a dip with raw or cooked vegetables such as cardoons, cauliflower, peppers, potatoes, and turnips.

Brasato al Barolo

Take the excellent wines of Piedmont and combine them with top-quality Piedmontese beef to create one of the region’s most iconic dishes: brasato al Barolo. This slow-cooked meat dish may take hours to prepare, but the result is melt-in-your-mouth meat infused with the rich flavors of wine, spices, and vegetables.

Agnolotti

Hand-rolled, egg-based fresh pasta, agnolotti differ from ravioli by their rich filling of meat and cooked vegetables. Topped with a roast meat sauce, they are an absolute must-try.

5 Restaurants to Eat in Downtown Turin

Compared to the average cost of a full meal in Milan or other northern cities, Turin is affordable and easy to explore by public transport. Culinary stops not to miss include:

  • Ristorante Solferino: from bagna cauda to mixed boiled meats, raw Fassona beef, and Piedmontese-style fritto misto, Solferino offers authentic and homestyle Piedmontese cuisine.
  • Bicchierdivino: This old-school "piola" (the local term for trattoria) is perfect for book lovers. Ideal for enjoying a traditional lunch without breaking the bank.
  • Caffè al Bicerin: Bicerin is a delicious coffee-based drink that’s been bringing Turin’s people together for over 250 years. No visit to the city is complete without tasting it in this iconic café.
  • Tre Galline: One of the city's oldest restaurants and the best place to enjoy expertly made bagna cauda.
  • Pastificio De Filippis: Eating here is like diving into a world of hand-made fresh pasta. Their gourmet dishes are both refined and worth trying.

For a romantic weekend or a family holiday, our B&B HOTELS in Turin are the perfect places to stay and explore all these traditional restaurants downtown.

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