Vintage 1997

Vintage 1997 is a long-established, refined restaurant on Piazza Solferino in central Turin, a short walk from Piazza San Carlo, that has been a fixture of the city's polished dining scene since the late 1990s. It blends classic Piedmontese tradition with elegant, contemporary presentation, occupying an understated wood-and-linen room that suits business dinners, anniversaries and a smart night out. The kitchen keeps faith with the regional canon, and its emblematic plates include a delicate vitello tonnato, hand-pinched agnolotti del plin and brasato al Barolo, the beef slowly braised in the Langhe's most prestigious red. One of the restaurant's defining strengths is its cellar, an extensive collection rich in Barolo, Barbaresco and back-vintage Piedmontese bottles, with knowledgeable sommelier guidance that makes it a destination for serious wine lovers. The atmosphere is calm, gracious and quietly formal, with attentive service and a smart-casual to elegant dress expectation. Prices sit in the upper bracket, reflecting both the cooking and the depth of the wine list, with tasting and a la carte options available. As a refined, centrally located room with a loyal clientele, reservations are recommended, especially for weekend dinners and the autumn truffle season. Its location on Piazza Solferino, near the theatres and the city's main shopping streets, makes it an easy choice for an evening in the centre.