L'Acino

L'Acino is a small family-run trattoria at Via San Domenico 2/a in the Quadrilatero Romano of Turin, in Italy's Piedmont region, close to the Porta Palazzo market area. It is listed by the Michelin Guide and has a high Google rating of 4.6 across 1,259 reviews according to En Primeur Club. The cuisine is Piedmontese, with strong emphasis on fresh stuffed pasta and on slow-cooked dishes from Savoyard tradition, reflecting the historic link between Piedmont and the House of Savoy. Signature dishes include fresh stuffed pasta, slow-cooked Savoyard dishes, bonet and a hazelnut cake with zabaglione, the last drawing on the hazelnuts for which Piedmont is famous. The day's specials are announced verbally rather than printed, which adds to the personal feel of the evening and means visitors should listen to the options and ask questions. The dining room has only a few tables, giving an intimate atmosphere with conversational noise and no dress code. Pricing falls in the mid-range ($$), described by Michelin as the two-euro tier, and cards are accepted. Wine details are not itemised, but Piedmontese reds are the natural pairing. The restaurant opens for dinner only, Monday to Saturday from 7:15PM to 11:00PM, and is closed on Sunday, according to the Michelin Guide. Because tables are few and the venue is well reviewed, booking is strongly recommended, ideally several days ahead and earlier for Friday and Saturday evenings. Reservations are taken by phone on +39 345 139 2770, a mobile number, and no website is listed in the data gathered. The location is convenient for visitors who want to combine a morning at the Porta Palazzo market with an evening meal in one of Turin's oldest quarters, within easy walking distance of Piazza Castello.