Alba
Young chef Andrea Larossa has been wowing them from this unusual basement space for a few years now. This is Italian gastronomy with all its flourishes…
Must-see restaurants in Piedmont
Turin
This happy, pretty pizzeria set in an old glassworks does Sicilian-style pizza using good-quality ingredients, along with rather fancy desserts.
Piedmont
The perennially popular pizzeria Pinky is a skiers' favourite, not to mention a post-bar pit stop. During the season, it also has live music.
Turin
This small dining room is run by a friendly young couple and makes a nice change from historic, moody Turin. A simple, architecturally astute fit-out…
Turin
Turin's sushi obsession runs possibly only second to Milan's. Yes, like many of its counterparts, Oinos offers top-quality traditional Japanese raw plates…
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
You can take the sun on the terrace in summer or warm up by the open fire on chilly days and enjoy simple, traditional dishes like tajarin al ragù di…
Turin
At the vanguard of the gourmet gelato trend, Grom was founded in 2003 by two Torinese friends who eschewed syrups and embraced sustainably sourced fresh…
Turin
An unpretentious trattoria that dates to Turin's capital days (ie the 1860s), it has a deserved reputation for superb agnolotti al sugo d'arrosto …
Turin
Perfect for a casual lunch or dinner, this mini-Eataly has shaded tables on the lovely pedestrian stretch of Lagrange. Food is fresh, simple and quick –…
Turin
Gelati in many flavours and guises is available at this legendary spot on Piazza Carignano. Pepino is best known for the Penguino (aka ice cream dipped in…
Turin
Alberto Marchetti is a master of quality, managing every part of his gelato-making process, from fruit selection to the type of milk used. Scoops to seek…
Turin
In-the-know locals flock to this intimate restaurant over the river from Piazza Vittorio Veneto. There's a full menu of pastas and pizzas, but the star…
Asti
You could be sharing this osteria, bedecked with white tablecloths, with a quartet of nuns or a birthday party of celebrating college graduates. At this…
Turin
The Reggia di Venaria Reale’s ice-cream parlour is located in the Rose Garden in the 19th-century summerhouse. Choose from artisanal flavours and enjoy a…
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
This lovely rustic dining room in Cherasco, with a shady terrace for summer days, specialises in dishes made with the town's signature produce, lumache …
Turin
A bright, friendly spot for a simple pasta lunch or dinner, or an extended aperitivo. While not a vegetarian place, it's a favourite with many Torinese…
