Scannabue

Scannabue is a popular modern trattoria on Largo Saluzzo in San Salvario, the lively multicultural district just south of Turin's centre that has become one of the city's best areas for eating and drinking. The kitchen takes the Piedmontese repertoire seriously, delivering generous, well-executed dishes that bridge tradition and a slightly more contemporary presentation, which has earned it a loyal local following and frequent guide recognition as one of Turin's most reliable mid-range tables. Emblematic plates include carne cruda, the hand-cut raw fassona veal dressed simply with oil and lemon, a textbook fritto misto alla piemontese mixing sweet and savoury fried morsels, and vitello tonnato. The dining room is smart-casual and busy, with a buzzing, bistro-like energy and tables that turn briskly at peak hours; there is outdoor seating on the square in the warmer months. The wine list is notably extensive for a trattoria, strong on Langhe and Roero growers, with plenty available by the glass and helpful pairing suggestions from the floor team. Prices are moderate, offering serious regional cooking at well below fine-dining levels, which underpins its broad appeal. Because it is a neighbourhood favourite in a busy quarter, reservations are recommended, particularly for Friday and Saturday dinner; lunch and early-evening seatings are easier for walk-ins. Its San Salvario location makes it a natural fit before or after exploring the district's bars.