We had a typical Italian breakfast with coffee and pastries and the cornetti alla crema (cream…read morecroissants) were delicious. The crema pasticcera was really good! The cafe is historical in one of the city main piazzas and had indoor and outdoor seating that is well shaded. Service was very friendly and professional. It was a great experience and felt like stepping back in time. The only reason for 4 vs 5 stars is that I think they could work a little on the upkeep and overall feel of the cafe that while it does feel historical, it also feels a little "tired".

Very refreshing bar in this very hot day in Turin. Place gave us sample tapas with our mid…read moreafternoon drinks! Professional wait staff and friendly manager. Clean bathroom break!

Located on a large piazza in Leini, just outside Torino, this cafe' has an inviting outdoor,…read morecovered terrace. Inside, across from the bar are a few small tables and in the back is a dining room. Leini is not a tourist destination, and I was the only 'non-Italian' in the place. (Maybe in the town!) Using what little Italian I have was needed. That being said, the staff were excellent; friendly and helpful. There is no menu here. Just tell the waitress what you would like and she'll tell you the options. I asked for 'pasta' without 'meat' and the waitress told me my 'primi' options. I selected the mushroom risotto and ordered a bottle of water. She asked if I would like a 'secondo', but today I declined. This little town seems to close up shop between noon and 12:30 and a few locals were having lunch in this caffe', both inside and out. There appeared to be three staff members covering the dining areas. My bottle of water came out in good time and the wait for the risotto was long, but not excessively so, which gave me hope that the risotto would be fresh, not microwaved. A bowl of grated cheese was placed on the table and the risotto came out hot and creamy. I tried it first without the cheese, and it was a little salty for my personal taste, but not overly so and I think for most people it would have been fine. I did add the cheese and it really perked up the dish. The mushrooms were cooked well and there were a couple of varieties. The rice was well cooked, not at all 'mushy' and not at all 'crunchy'. Just a nice 'chew'. I ordered an after dinner coffee which was good and strong. From watching other customers, and as is customary, I went to the cashier to pay when I was done. My experience here was very positive. I can't say the food is exceptional, but it was certainly good and the staff are all very nice with lots of locals coming in to chat. Small town life! Love it.

I was in search for some traditional Piedmontese cuisine. I found a great one!!…read more Pan Cafe is in the downtown Turin area. Since I was working outside of the city I drove in and Parked on a nearby street. The downtown area is very walkable so after dinner I strolled around to check out the sights. Really love this city..absolutely gorgeous. The cafe has a nice covered patio and indoor seating area. I sat on the patio and started off with some nice wine from Piedmont. I started off with a typical veal appetizer (Vitello tonnato). It was different but really good! After that I had an amazing Tajarin pasta and then some tasty fried seafood. Oh boy was I full after all that..couldn't even do dessert. The service was very nice and prompt. They spoke decent English as well and were able to recomend typical Piedmontese dishes for me.

Follow in the steps of Nietzche and when in Torino go the downtown bar, Caffe Elena. We had the…read morevermouth flight of six different vermouths ranging for clear to amber in color. Nice small bar with friendly servers. A must if you're a philosopher!

Wow, what an incredible experience. Service was spot on. We had the house special drink…read more(Vermouth) with a lil prosciutto and chips. The bartenders were fun to watch. I guess Turino so happens to be the birth place of a lot of things and vermouth happens to be one of them. Since we really didn't do a sit down order I'll just have to save the last star for my next visit. Cuz I'm coming back bb!

This place is where all the local go! I got a delicious cup of Bicerin, the drink of Turin! It is a…read moremixture of coffee, hot chocolate, and cream. We got the Bicerin a couple of times in the city and this one you could taste the coffee the best. It was not overly sweet but special. While we were sitting down at a table we saw 3 different groups of people come in and have their shot of espresso. It definitely is a different kind of atmosphere in a Italy coffee shop. If you want to do as the Italian do, GO HERE!

This sweet little cafe is only slightly out of the way behind some stores on the Via Garibaldi…read more But the service is great and the Bicerin is really good. They have some good pastries too.

Named after Aristarco Scannabue, the pseudonym used by Giuseppe Baretti, a 1700 poet/writer/critic…read morefrom Turin, as Scannabue is located at the intersection between Via Saluzzo and Via Baretti, this wonderful restaurant serves excellent traditional dishes that gravitate around local ingredients, in a "vintage" setting that is both charming and welcoming. In a city that offers high quality food at affordable prices, this was perhaps the dining experience I'll remember the most of my stay in Turin. The menu is curated and offers a large variety of Turin and Piemonte dishes; some are traditional by the book, and other ones are reinvented by Scannabue. I highly recommend the "Menu della tradizione/Traditional tasting menu", which offers a panoramic culinary view of what this fantastic city and region have to offer and, at €32.50 p/p[1] it's an amazing deal. Our meal started with Bruschetta w. liver patè and candied orange amuse bouche, and the traditional tasting menu featured: - Vitello Tonnato/Thinly sliced veal with tuna sauce and capers. - Cappuccino di baccala'; cured cod served with potatoes to resemble a cappuccino. - Agnolotti del Plin 3 meats: rabbit, veal, and pork; sautéed in Alpine butter. - Guancia brasata/braised beef cheek slow cooked in Barbera wine, served over potato pure'. - For dessert choice of Bunet/bonnet (traditional Piedmont chocolate pudding) or Panna cotta. I loved my meal at Scannabue, and I would certainly come back to try all the other dishes on the menu. As Scannabue is also popular among locals, reservations are strongly recommended. -------------- [1] 2 people minimum.

This was an amazing experience - we had the tasting menu and it took us through the local…read morespecialties in an intensely delicious way. Service was gracious - host suggested wines by the glass which were very reasonably priced as was the entire menu. We couldn't consider another place besides this for authentic food from the region. The place was packed with locals and reservations are essential.

There are sandwiches. There are great sandwiches. And then…read morethere's Master Sandwich in Turin--where Paulo, a man who speaks six languages and somehow makes each one taste like bread and glory, presides over his counter like a god in an apron. This place isn't a shop. It's a shrine. You don't wander in--you make the pilgrimage. The air smells like toasted bread and cured meats, and somewhere behind it all is Paulo, building another small miracle with his hands. He's not slapping ingredients together; he's conducting an orchestra. The bread is percussion, the cheese is strings, the meat is brass, and the sauces... they're the slow, smoky notes that stay with you long after you've walked out the door. I came to Turin for just a few days. I left with the taste of this place burned into my memory like a favorite song. Two sandwiches--different beasts entirely--and Paulo wanted my honest verdict on both. That's not ego. That's the hunger of a man who knows the craft isn't just about being great once--it's about being great every damn time. The bread shatters just enough to let the fillings take over. The flavors aren't just balanced--they're in conversation with each other. And the sauces? They haunt you, the way a great meal should. If there's a heaven for sandwiches, Paulo is there already--smiling, knife in hand, sliding something across the counter that will ruin every other sandwich you've ever known.

I didn't expect much from the tiny Lorrie's sandwich shop with three stools, but the sandwiches are…read moregreat, the owner and the other sandwich chef were amazing, and it's a great value. The owner speaks Italian (of course), French, Spanish, and English, and when he's not serving the massive number of people strolling in, he's great to talk to. The sandwiches were only €6.5. And's they were so co l good, we came back the our last day in town to have one for the road. You can tell, they love to cook and love people. I hope to come back to Torino just for these sandwiches.

It is one of the best places to serve breakfast in Turin. There is not much variety. A simple…read moreplace in terms of furniture, but the food and coffee are worth trying.

Great spot for a quiet ready or a tasty breakfast. I needed to do some writing and the owner let…read moreme sit in a nice table by the corner with good lighting and I had a nice (not-Italian, mind you, but was still very happy with it) breakfast of ham and eggs and toast. Also had a nice cappucino and some mate as well. The owner's English is quite good and he's very friendly. Just keep in mind this is not a "hangout" spot during mealtimes. There's not enough seats for that. Buy some food - you'll love it.