Tre Galline

Tre Galline is one of the oldest restaurants in Turin, documented since the 18th century on Via Bellezia in the atmospheric Quadrilatero Romano, the city's original Roman grid and now a hub of nightlife and dining. For generations it has served as a guardian of classic Piedmontese cooking, and it is best known for its bollito misto, the ceremonial dish of seven boiled meats wheeled to the table on a trolley and carved to order with the traditional accompaniments of bagnet verde, bagnet ros and mostarda. Other emblematic plates include a textbook vitello tonnato and the dark chocolate-and-amaretti pudding bonet. The dining room is warm and traditional, all wood, white linen and historic photographs, with a measured, professional service that suits both special occasions and serious regional eating. The wine list is firmly Piedmontese, deep in Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera and Nebbiolo from the Langhe and Roero, with knowledgeable pairing advice. Prices sit in the comfortable mid-to-upper range, reasonable for the heritage and the quality of the bollito ritual. Because the dining room is not large and the restaurant is a long-standing favourite, reservations are recommended, especially for weekend dinners and in the autumn and winter months when bollito and truffle dishes are at their best. Lunch tends to be quieter and easier to book.