Founded in 1757, this historic Turin restaurant facing Piazza Carignano blends gilded Baroque dining rooms with refined contemporary Piedmontese cooking. It holds a Michelin star and counts statesman Camillo Cavour among its past regulars.
Del Cambio is one of the oldest restaurants in Turin, founded in 1757 and facing the Baroque Palazzo Carignano in the heart of the Piedmontese capital. Its gilded mirrored dining room, the Sala Risorgimento, once hosted statesman Camillo Cavour, whose regular table is still pointed out to guests. Today the kitchen is led by chef Matteo Baronetto, formerly of Milan's Cracco, who holds a Michelin star for a precise, contemporary reading of Piedmontese tradition. Emblematic dishes include a refined vitello tonnato, the labour-intensive finanziera of cockscombs and sweetbreads, and feather-light agnolotti del plin. The cooking is technical yet rooted in the Langhe and Monferrato larder, with white truffle featured heavily in autumn. The wine programme is one of the deepest in the region, strong on Barolo, Barbaresco and grower Champagne, overseen by a knowledgeable sommelier team. The historic rooms are formal and hushed, with smart-casual to elegant dress expected at dinner; the adjoining Cavour cocktail bar and the more relaxed Farmacia del Cambio cafe offer lower-key ways to experience the address. A Michelin-level dinner here sits firmly in the four-euro-symbol bracket, with tasting menus and a more accessible weekday lunch available. Reservations are essential and the most sought-after evenings, especially during the Alba truffle season, should be booked two to four weeks ahead.
Signature dishes
- Vitello tonnato
- Finanziera
- Agnolotti del plin
Good to know
- Known for
- Refined Piedmontese cuisine in a 1757 Baroque setting
- Hours
- Tue-Sat 12:30PM-2:30PM and 7:30PM-10:30PM, closed Sun-Mon
- Reservations
- Essential
Location
Piazza Carignano 2, 10123 Torino TO, Italy
45.0701, 7.6856 View on map
Highlights
- Dine in a gilded 1757 Baroque room once frequented by Camillo Cavour
- Michelin-starred contemporary Piedmontese cooking by chef Matteo Baronetto
- Signature vitello tonnato, finanziera and agnolotti del plin
- Deep cellar of Barolo, Barbaresco and grower Champagne
- White truffle menus during the autumn Alba season
Tips for visiting
- The weekday lunch menu is markedly cheaper than the evening tasting menus for the same kitchen
- Request a table in the historic Sala Risorgimento rather than the modern annexe for the full setting
- Book two to four weeks ahead for dinner during October-November truffle season
- Smart dress is expected at dinner; jackets are common for men
- The street-level Farmacia del Cambio offers the same pastry kitchen at a fraction of the cost
When to visit
Autumn brings the white-truffle menus the kitchen is known for; a weekday lunch is the calmest and best-value time to experience the historic rooms.
Accessibility
The ground-floor historic dining rooms are reachable from Piazza Carignano, though the 18th-century building has some thresholds; guests with mobility needs should call ahead so staff can arrange the most accessible entrance and table.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Del Cambio have a Michelin star?
Yes. Under chef Matteo Baronetto the restaurant holds one Michelin star for its contemporary Piedmontese cuisine.
How far in advance should I book?
Dinner should be reserved two to four weeks ahead, and earlier still for autumn truffle-season evenings. A weekday lunch is easier to secure.
Is there a dress code?
Smart-casual to elegant dress is expected for dinner in the historic rooms; jackets are common though not strictly required.