Turin travel guide: where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Turin, Piedmont, Italy.
Turin is the capital of Piedmont, and its table combines Piedmontese farm cooking with the formal habits of the former Savoy capital. Staples are agnolotti (including the small agnolotti del plin), tajarin egg pasta, vitello tonnato, bagna cauda, bollito misto and bonet. The city is associated with the gianduiotto hazelnut chocolate, bicerin, vermouth and grissini, and has a long cafe culture around Piazza Castello, Piazza San Carlo and Via Po. Local reds such as Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera and Dolcetto lead the wine lists.
Must-try dishes
Iconic dishes that define Turin.
Agnolotti
Pasta pockets filled with roast meat, served with roast-meat gravy, butter and sage or in broth; the plin version is pinched small
Vitello tonnato
Cold sliced veal with a tuna, caper and anchovy sauce; a classic Piedmontese antipasto
Carne cruda
Hand-cut raw Fassone beef dressed with oil and lemon, sometimes with Castelmagno cheese
Bagna cauda
Warm anchovy, garlic and olive-oil dip for raw and cooked vegetables, served in autumn and winter
Bollito misto
A selection of boiled meats served from a trolley with green and red sauces
Tajarin
Thin egg-yolk tagliatelle, traditionally with butter and sage or meat sauce
Bonet
Chocolate and amaretti pudding, the classic Piedmontese dessert
Bicerin
Layered drink of espresso, drinking chocolate and cream from 1763 Caffe Al Bicerin
Gianduiotti and cremino
Turin hazelnut chocolates; cremino is the signature of Baratti & Milano
Tramezzino
Soft crustless sandwich, credited to Caffe Mulassano in 1926
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
Piedmontese
Coffee
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Gelato
Gourmet Pizza
Hot Chocolate
Neapolitan Pizza
Piedmontese Home Cooking
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Food tours & tastings in Turin
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Street food
Local flavours at affordable prices.
Tramezzino
Triangular filled sandwich with crusts removed
Find it at: Caffe Mulassano, Piazza Castello 15
Gelato cone
Gelato from a historic cafe
Find it at: Caffe Fiorio, Via Po 8
Tegamino pizza
Thick pan-baked Turin-style pizza
Find it at: Pizzeria 150, Via Nizza 29
Food-hall counters
Artisan counters selling hot food, coffee and sweets
Find it at: Mercato Centrale Torino, Piazza della Repubblica 25
Food markets
Where locals shop and graze.
Mercato di Porta Palazzo
Described as the largest open-air market in Europe; produce, cheese, fish and everyday goods.
Hours: Morning to early afternoon on weekdays and most of Saturday; closed Sunday (hours not verified, confirm locally)
Mercato Centrale Torino
Covered hall of 28 artisan counters across three floors, next to Porta Palazzo.
Hours: Mon 8:00AM-7:00PM; Tue-Thu 8:00AM-10:30PM; Fri 8:00AM-11:30PM; Sat 8:00AM-12:00AM; Sun 8:00AM-10:30PM
Eataly Torino Lingotto
Food hall and shop with restaurants, wine and gelato.
Hours: Daily 8:00AM-11:00PM
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Dinner service starts around 7:30PM; many trattorie close on Sunday and one weekday, so check the closing day before walking over.
Book Michelin-listed places by phone: Antiche Sere +39 011 385 4347, Fratelli Bruzzone +39 011 763 3447 (reservation indispensable even at lunch), L'Acino +39 345 139 2770.
Aperitivo and the Piedmontese merenda sinoira (an early-evening snack meal) are priced at about EUR 20 (approx. $23) at Osteria Rabezzana.
Historic cafes charge more for a table than at the bar; order standing at the counter to pay the lower price.
Many Piedmontese restaurants publish a fixed tasting menu, such as EUR 55-85 (approx. $63.25-$97.75) at Tre Galline.
Traditional Piedmontese cooking is built on meat, butter, eggs and cheese, so vegetarian options are limited to dishes such as vegetable-filled pasta, bagna cauda vegetables and cheese courses. L'Orto Gia Salsamentario, Via Monferrato 14/A (+39 011 1994 1740), is a vegan and raw restaurant. Gluten-free pasta is not a given; celiac visitors should phone ahead and mention allergies when booking. Useful Italian phrases: 'sono celiaco/a' (I am celiac), 'senza carne' (without meat).
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $5-15/meal | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |