Porto di Savona

Porto di Savona is a much-loved traditional trattoria set under the long porticoes of Piazza Vittorio Veneto, one of Turin's grandest squares, and has been feeding the city since 1863. It embodies the classic Piedmontese trattoria: a warm, bustling room of wooden tables, vintage signage and an unfussy menu of hearty regional plates served in generous portions. The kitchen sticks to the canon, and its emblematic dishes are the agnolotti del plin, the pinched stuffed pasta of the Langhe, brasato al Barolo braised in the region's most famous red, and silky tajarin, the thin egg-yolk-rich noodles often dressed with butter and sage or seasonal truffle. The atmosphere is convivial and lively rather than refined, popular with both locals and visitors drawn from the square's aperitivo crowd, so it can be loud and animated at peak times. The wine list is reliably Piedmontese and fairly priced, with Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo and house options that suit the robust cooking. Prices are gentle, sitting at the affordable end for sit-down Turin dining, which is a large part of the restaurant's enduring appeal. As a famous and centrally located address, it gets busy, so reservations are recommended for dinner and weekends, while walk-ins are more feasible at lunch or in the early evening. Its position right on Piazza Vittorio makes it an easy pre- or post-stroll stop along the Po.