Osteria Rabezzana

Osteria Rabezzana is an osteria and wine venue at Via San Francesco d'Assisi 23/C in central Turin, in Italy's Piedmont region, a short walk from the Quadrilatero Romano and the main shopping streets. The cuisine is seasonal Piedmontese, with a menu that changes with the produce available. Signature dishes include vitello tonnato, the cold veal with tuna sauce; risotto al Barolo, rice cooked in the region's most famous red wine; agnolotti al ragu; and bagna cauda in season. The wine list is a central part of the identity, concentrating on Piedmontese bottles and including wines from the Monferrato hills, so the venue suits visitors who want to explore regional grapes such as Barbera, Nebbiolo and Grignolino with their food. The setting has the relaxed feel of a wine-led osteria, with a convivial atmosphere, moderate noise and no formal dress code. Turismo Torino lists a tasting menu at EUR 30-55 (approx. $34.50-$63.25), a tourist menu at EUR 30 (approx. $34.50) and a Merenda Sinoira at EUR 20 (approx. $23). The merenda sinoira is the Turin tradition of a late-afternoon or early-evening spread of cured meats, cheeses and small dishes that sits between lunch and dinner, and it is an inexpensive way to sample the local table. This places the venue in the moderate ($$) range. Hours differ between sources: lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday, lunch on Sunday and closed Monday, so confirm by phone. Reservations are advised and can be made on +39 011 543070 or through the venue's own website, osteriarabezzana.it. Booking a day or two ahead is generally enough on weekdays, with more notice for Friday and Saturday evenings. Its central position makes it convenient after a visit to the nearby museums or the Piazza Castello area.