Baratti & Milano

Baratti & Milano is a historic cafe and confectioner founded in 1858, occupying a celebrated corner of the Galleria Subalpina, the glass-roofed Belle Epoque arcade between Piazza Castello and Piazza Carlo Alberto in central Turin. Founded by confectioners Ferdinando Baratti and Edoardo Milano, it became a court supplier and remains one of the city's defining addresses for chocolate, especially the gianduiotti and gianduja praline that are emblematic of Turin's confectionery tradition. The interior is a richly preserved Belle Epoque jewel, all gilt mirrors, chandeliers, carved wood and marble, where visitors can take a coffee and pastry, an elaborate hot chocolate, or browse the confectionery counter for boxed chocolates to take away. The cafe also serves light meals and aperitivi, and the adjoining shop is a popular source of gianduiotti and seasonal specialities. The atmosphere is elegant and timeless, busy at weekends and during the festive season, with both table service in the historic rooms and a counter for quick purchases. Prices are higher than a standard bar, in keeping with the heritage and the setting under the Galleria's glass canopy, but remain accessible for a coffee, a chocolate or a small box. It works on a walk-in basis for coffee and shopping. Its location within the Galleria Subalpina makes it an atmospheric stop close to the Royal Palace, the Egyptian Museum and the central squares.