Tre Galline

Tre Galline is a historic Piedmontese restaurant on Via Bellezia in the Quadrilatero Romano, the medieval and Roman-grid quarter just north of Turin's centre in Italy's Piedmont region. The address, Via Bellezia 37, sits among narrow streets of wine bars and old shops a few minutes' walk from Porta Palazzo. The cuisine is traditional Piedmontese and the menu reads as a catalogue of the region's classic dishes. Bagna cauda, the hot anchovy, garlic and olive oil dip served with vegetables, is the emblematic order in the colder months. Carne cruda di Fassone with Castelmagno cheese presents the local raw beef in a distinctly Piedmontese way, while agnolotti al sugo d'arrosto, small pasta parcels dressed with roast-meat juices, are another staple. The bollito misto, a mixed boiled meat dish, is carved from a trolley at the table, and a cheese trolley follows for those who want to finish with regional cheeses. The restaurant occupies two wood-panelled dining rooms, giving the room a traditional, slightly old-fashioned character with a moderate noise level and no flashy styling. Turismo Torino lists tasting menus at EUR 55-85 (approx. $63.25-$97.75) per person, placing the venue in the upper mid-range ($$$). Piedmont's red wines, such as Barbera, Dolcetto and Barolo, are the natural pairing, and the wine list follows regional lines. Hours differ slightly between sources: dinner Monday to Friday from about 7:30PM, Saturday lunch and dinner, and closed Sunday. Reservations are advised and can be made by phone on +39 011 436 6553; weekend and autumn dates, when bagna cauda and bollito are in season, fill up first, so booking a few days to a week ahead is prudent. The restaurant has its own website at 3galline.it. The location makes it easy to pair a meal with an evening stroll through the Quadrilatero Romano.