Piola da Celso

Piola da Celso is a piola at Via Verzuolo 40 in the Cenisia district of Turin, in Italy's Piedmont region. A piola is the traditional Piedmontese informal eatery, somewhere between a tavern and a family kitchen, where plain home cooking is served at modest prices alongside local wine. This venue follows that model closely, serving Piedmontese home cooking through a fixed daily menu with no a la carte option, so diners eat what the kitchen has prepared that day. The business has been run by the founder's daughters since 2023, which gives it a family-run character. Because the menu changes daily, specific dishes cannot be guaranteed, but the offer is a set sequence of Piedmontese courses of the kind typical for the region, usually including antipasti, a pasta or similar first course, a main and a dessert. The price range is the lowest tier ($), and listings suggest a typical bill of EUR 20-30 (approx. $23-$34.50) per person including wine, with sources ranging from about EUR 20 to 30. The dining room is informal and unpretentious, with a lively, chatty noise level, shared conversation and no dress code, which suits visitors looking for an unfiltered local meal away from central tourist streets. Wine is part of the standard bill, which keeps the cost predictable. Hours differ between listings: lunch Monday to Saturday from 12:00PM to 2:30PM and dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 7:30PM to 11:00PM, closed Sunday, so confirm by phone. Booking is advised, especially at weekends, when the limited number of tables fills quickly; reserve on +39 011 4331202, ideally a few days ahead. The venue has no website listed in the data gathered, so the telephone is the main contact route. The Cenisia location is west of the centre and reachable by tram or bus from the main train stations.