Great enoteca, wine, and cocktail bar. An extensive list of wines available by the glass, and a…read morewonderful collection of bottles. I even found the elusive Alta Langhe that I'd been searching for in every enoteca in Alba & Asti for days. We came back later on a Friday night for drinks & live music - enjoyed tasty cocktails, a nice jazz band, and, predictably, more wine. A+ find in Asti, would definitely recommend.

This is the perfect place if you are looking for some place that is casual with great wine and good…read morefood. We tried it for both lunch and for an aperitivo dinner while staying in Torino for a week and we enjoyed both meals. It is also a wine shop where you can find lots of good wines for all prices, including the numerous locally famous Nebbiolo and Barolo wines. Seating can be outside or indoors and service is friendly.

Very good food We ate the cazo apepe and the hamburger…read moreThe dessert was realy good! Service was fast

We came on a crowded Friday night and the joint was jumpin' with locals (a festival weekend,…read moreapparently). Still, we were given a vacant table outside and chairs were found to seat us right away. We chose the slow-cooked pork with white beans (tonno di maiale nell chianti) and the veggie salad, plus the salumi e formaggi piatto. OMG! So delicious! And the proprietor visited our table and made recommendations and friendly conversation. It turns out our waitress was his daughter (also extremely nice). The wine list proved unbelievable--fantastico!

What a great find! Walking down the street, saw the sign and was curious so went further into the…read morealley where the entrance was. We opened the door and it was a cute dining set in front of us and then some stairs that led down to the restaurant. As soon as we walked down we felt we were in a different world. Restaurant looks to be within a cave with a long bookcase in the back. I love books! Bar was super pretty and they also had an area for the band that was playing some great music. They had a good selection but you do have to use google photo/translate to see the menu in English. The customer service was amazing and they tried to help anyway they could! They were also pretty quick. Food was delicious! We got a board, pasta and duck. I would go again!

awesome place hidden off a main street and located underground in a library. drink list is lengthy…read moreand apertivo was delicious. bar is small and table service was good. hidden gem for sure.

The chef accommodated my request for a vegan meal. I ordered a salad with shrimp on the side so my…read moreplus one could eat them. The salad was delicious and filling. Their balsamic vinegar is amazing. The service is just right. Not too much, not too little. When my wine glass needed to be refilled she was right there. Rose wine was perfect with meal. Love the wine glasses. Additionally, we are attending the wine festival so I didn't want to over do it. So much excellent wine to experience in the Piedmont region. We sat outside and the service was great. Excellent English and wonderful customer service. They took great care in offering us superb service. We will definitely return. Much appreciate the chef and the excellent staff service. Our servers were friendly and attentive. Highly recommend.

Right on Alba's city square, I had a superb glass of wine just as they were closing after lunch…read more Still they served me a fantastic Barolo while I waited for the rain to stop. Lovely place.

Fantastic food, service, and amazing wine. They partner with local wine producers every year to…read moreserve co-branded house wine. The latest is a Pio Cesare Barolo! Owner speaks English too.

You might call this the local/regional wine bar with knowledgeable and friendly owners, great…read morecharcuterie and fresh pasta and mor and outstanding wine. Almost 4 pages of superb champagne to select from to start your evening. And pages and pages of great wines, including from hard-to-source producers. Bravo!

If you're anywhere near Barolo town in Italy and love great wine, La Vite Turchese is an absolute…read moremust. This was hands-down one of the most memorable wine tastings we've had in Piedmont. The Barolo tasting was thoughtfully curated, showcasing the depth, elegance, and diversity of the region--from structured, age-worthy expressions to more approachable, aromatic pours. Each wine was introduced with genuine passion and deep knowledge, not in a rehearsed way, but with the warmth of people who truly live and breathe Barolo. We learned so much about terroir, producers, and vintages without it ever feeling overwhelming. The charcuterie board was the perfect companion: beautifully presented, featuring high-quality local cured meats, cheeses, and accompaniments that elevated each glass. Nothing felt generic--every bite was intentional and paired beautifully with the wines. What really sets La Vite Turchese apart is the atmosphere. Tucked right in the heart of Barolo town, it feels intimate, relaxed, and authentic--exactly what you hope for in a wine experience here. The service was welcoming, attentive, and never rushed, making us feel like guests rather than customers.

We stmbled into this place while in Barola wine tasting on vacation. Wow, great experience…read more Stefano listened to what type of experiance we were looking for, and pulled 4 wines that lead us on a journey to explain and discover the region. He had a great selection of regional wines, with prices that were very non-tourist. He insisted his wife select a cheese to compliment the wine, great decision. His shop hasn't been there very long, but what a contrast to the mass tourist stuff we got at the wine museum. Go find this place. If you are into wine, it is worth it.

Fantastic restaurant for typical Turin and Piemonte cuisine. We actually tried to come here a…read morecouple of times, as this restaurant is close to where we were staying, but the place was always full. We just didn't realize how popular this osteria is; reservations are definitely recommended. The ambiance is classic, with some modern touches; on the minimalist side. The food, however, is full of flavor. I suggest the menù degustazione/degustation meal, which allows you to pick a starter, a pasta dish, a main course, and a dessert from dishes on the menu with the symbol . At €33.50, the degustation meal is a really good deal. Our dinner started with 2 amuse-bouche, followed by a true classic of Turin cuisine: vitel tonné (cold, sliced veal with tuna sauce); which came in two sauces, modern and traditional. The steak tartare with mustard and honey sauce that was melt-in-your-mouth delicate. The pasta courses we had were homemade tajarin with a really flavorful ragù sauce, and plin agnolotti with 3 meats roasts in their own sauce, which were as rich and delicious as they sound. We also had the potato gnocchi with pea cream and Piedmont morels, which I really liked. A polenta flan with two-milk cheese and leek cream was mild and delicate. But the real surprise of the meal was the stuffed onion with sausage and "Bra duro" cheese in a red wine sauce, which was phenomenal! Phenomenal was the local stewed meat with Barbera wine and mashed potatoes. For dessert we had the thin chocolate millefoglie with mascarpone and coffee mousse, and the bonnet cocoa pudding with caramel sauce. What else can I add: this was a great dining experience, and I look forward to coming back.

This restaurant is closed for business. Perhaps they are remodeling but everything is in boxesread more