Circolo dei Lettori

Located on the premises of a private literary club, Ristorante Il Circolo dei Lettori is a hidden gem of Turin. The club opens its doors to guests for both lunch and dinner. Enjoy the great food in a unique and sophisticated atmosphere.

• Web:

  www.circololettori.it

• Address:

  Via Bogino 9, Turin

• Phone:

  +39 011 4326 827

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat noon–2pm / 7pm–9:30pm; Sun & Mon closed

• More info:

  The full name is Ristorante Stefano Fanti al Circolo dei Lettori

Del Cambio

This is the most long-lived and elegant restaurant in Turin. Del Cambio opened in 1757 and has been, from the beginning, the social meeting point for the local elites. Located right in front of the amazing Palazzo Carignano, it is still one of the most exclusive eateries in Turin.

• Web:

  www.delcambio.it

• E-mail:

  welcome@delcambio.it

• Address:

  Piazza Carignano 2, Turin

• Phone:

  +39 011 54 66 90

• Opening hours:

  Dinner: Tue–Sat 7pm–midnight; Lunch: Fri–Sun 12:30pm–3pm

Eataly Torino Lingotto

Eataly, born in Turin in 2007, takes part in the Slow Food movement, sharing the practice of only using fresh and locally grown ingredients to create sustainable cuisine. The venue also has a food market, where you can buy high-quality products to take away.

• Web:

  www.eataly.net/it_it/negozi/torino-lingotto

• E-mail:

  infotorino@eataly.it

• Address:

  Via Ermanno Fenogliett 14, Turin

• Phone:

  +39 011 1950 68 01

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Fri 10am–11pm, Sat 9am–11pm

Fratelli Pummarò

For an original Neapolitan pizza, Fratelli Pummarò is the place to go. Located in the San Salvario neighbourhood, this pizzeria is run by a family from Naples, which ensures the authentic Neapolitan pizza experience: the delicious thick dough with, of course, the best mozzarella.

• Web:

  www.fratellipummaro.com

• Address:

  Via Principe Tommaso 12H, Turin

• Phone:

  +39 011 650 92 83

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7:315pm–midnight

Horas Kebab

In Turin, the locals often indulge in a kebab after a night out, but you can also have a juicy döner for lunch or dinner. The best one in Turin is Horas, located in San Salvario — the liveliest part of the city by night. Here, nothing is pretentious or fancy, not even the owner, who welcomes everybody with his exuberant good humour.

• Address:

  Via Claudio Luigi Berthollet 24/B, Turin

• Phone:

  +39 347 862 20 72

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu 10:30am–midnight; Fri & Sat 10:30am–5pm

La Piadineria

If you are in hurry and you’re looking for a fast meal, but you don't want to sacrifice quality — visit La Piadineria. It is specialised in "piadine": flat unleavened bread, filled in a hundred different ways. It is a chain, so you can find several shops around the city, but the following address is the most central.

• Web:

  www.lapiadineria.com

• E-mail:

  servizioclienti@lapiadineria.com

• Address:

  Via dell'Accademia Albertina 1/bis, Turin

• Phone:

  +39 011 19 22 61 96

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Thu 11:30am–3:30pm / 6:30pm–9pm; Fri–Sun 11:30am–9pm

Birrificio Torino

This pub and restaurant is the unique selling point of the unfiltered beer and micro-brewery Birrificio Torino, which was revived a few years ago. A genuine ambience with brick walls and dark wood makes it the perfect place for a bender with friends. Furthermore, for those intrigued by beer, Birrificio Torino even offers guided tours of its brewery.

• Web:

  www.birrificiotorino.com

• E-mail:

  info@birrificiotorino.com

• Address:

  Via Parma 30, Turin

• Phone:

  +39 011 287 65 62

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri noon–3pm / 6pm–1am; Sat 6pm–2am; Sun 6pm–1am

Bunker

Bunker is a large and eclectic space, the result of a cultural project which took a dismissed train station and created a meeting point for the people of Turin. Art, music and exchange merge into each other to form something unique. On the weekend big concerts and DJ sets of various kinds are organised, but there are also festivals and daily events in summer and spring.

• Web:

  www.variantebunker.com

• E-mail:

  info@variantebunker.com

• Address:

  Associazione Culturale Variante Bunker, Via Niccolò Paganini 0/200, Turin

• Phone:

  +39 351 905 03 53

• More info:

  To get inside you just need the Arci's card (€10) that you can obtain directly at the venue

Cavallerizza Reale

Cavallerizza Theatre is one of the amazing buildings left by the Savoy family. Having survived a series of accidents throughout the years, today it is a cultural centre run by a group of young locals. Together with cultural and sporting activities, many concerts are held. Dance the night away in its unique atmosphere, between historic treasures and modern music.

• Web:

  www.cavallerizzareale.org

• Address:

  Via Giuseppe Verdi 9, Turin

• More info:

  The best place to learn about upcoming events is Cavallerizza Reale's Facebook page

Clorophilla

Clorophilla is one of the bars under the arcades of Piazza Vittorio. It definitively stands out among the others thanks to its interior decor made to resemble a forest. All the cocktails here are delicious, but its real specialties are the "Zuccherini": lumps of sugar plunged in flavoured liqueurs. An absolute must of Turinese nights.

• Web:

  www.clorophillacocktailbar-torino.com

• Address:

  Piazza Vittorio Veneto 17, Turin

• Phone:

  +39 011 88 80 36

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun 9pm–3am, Mon closed

• More info:

  Contact via Facebook.

Cornetti Night

Cornetti Night is a one-of-a-kind shop, and definitively a favourite place of all the city's party-goers. This croissant parlour is open only at night, just to offer the people of Turin a delicious break between the numerous parties around the city. Inside you will find large croissants of every sort, both sweet and salty.

• Web:

  www.cornettinight.it

• E-mail:

  info@cornettinight.it

• Address:

  Via delle Orfane 28, Turin

• Phone:

  +39 011 765 33 19

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8pm–very late

Hiroshima Mon Amour

Hiroshima Mon Amour opened in 1989, and since then it has hosted all kinds of events. Some examples of artists who have performed here? Patti Smith, Kraftwerk, Sinéad O’Connor, Astor Piazzola, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan and many more. On its two floors you can find three dancefloors and stages, where something different happens every night.

• Web:

  www.hiroshimamonamour.org

• E-mail:

  hma@hiroshimamonamour.org

• Address:

  Via Bossoli 83, Turin

• Phone:

  +39 011 317 49 97

Adonis Crêperie

At Adonis Crêperie you can choose between homemade cookies, American coffee, salty or sweet crepes and much more. The varied crepe options are beautifully presented and perfectly prepared. Be sure to not miss their Sunday brunch for a truly special treat.

• Web:

  www.adoniscreperie.com

• E-mail:

  adonistorino@gmail.com

• Address:

  Largo Saluzzo 25E, Turin

• Phone:

  +39 011 076 94 91

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat noon–2:30pm / 7:30pm–10:30pm; Sun 11:30am–2:30pm; Mon closed

Baratti & Milano

Baratti & Milano is a historical cafe, located in the amazing Piazza Castello Gallery. It was founded in 1858 as a confectionery shop, and later developed all other parts of the eatery: restaurant, pastry and chocolate shop and ice cream parlour. They have even sold their own blends of coffee since 1911.

• Web:

  www.barattiemilano.it

• E-mail:

  info@barattiemilano.it

• Address:

  Piazza Castello 29, Turin

• Phone:

  +39 011 440 71 38

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun 9am–8pm, Mon closed

Beena

To try an exotic version of the Piedmontese apericena, visit Beena. Along with your drink you can try seven or eight mini-courses from the Indian tradition, such as tandoori chicken, fried vegetables, curry chicken, samosas, and much more. The menu is varied and it is frequently updated.

• Web:

  www.beenapericena.it

• Address:

  Via Cesare Lombroso 22, Turin

• Phone:

  +39 349 707 86 45

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun 7pm–11pm

Beerba

Located in San Salvario, Beerba offers a wide variety of delicious cocktails, local wines and beers, perfect to accompany its apericena buffet. The skilled staff will be able to suggest the perfect drink for you, and from time to time you can enjoy some special aperitif, like the one dedicated to pasta or to other specialties from all over the world.

• Web:

  www.beerba.eu/menu.pdf

• E-mail:

  beerbafrytobegood@gmail.com

• Address:

  Via Sant'Anselmo 13B, Turin

• Phone:

  +39 339 284 31 33

• Opening hours:

  Tue, Wed & Sun 6:30pm–11pm; Thu–Sat 6:30pm–midnight; Mon closed

Caffè Al Bicerin

This tiny cafe can transport you directly to the 18th century: the coffee aroma fills the air and the little marble tables are surrounded by mirrors all around the room. Everything is the same as it was when Camillo Benso di Cavour, Alexandre Dumas senior and Friedrich Nietzsche used to visit. Try the local speciality, Bicerin. In other words, this cafe is a must for your Turin experience.

• Web:

  www.bicerin.it

• E-mail:

  bicerin@bicerin.it

• Address:

  Piazza della Consolata 5, Turin

• Phone:

  +39 011 436 93 25

• Opening hours:

  Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 8:30am–7:30pm, Wed closed

Caffè Fiorio

In the past, Caffè Fiorio used to be the meeting place of the aristocracy, civil servants and intellectuals. It's old-time elegance still remains in its inner rooms, but most locals know it for the ice cream. Fiorio serves very generous portions in both cones and bowls.

• Address:

  Via Po 8, Turin

• Phone:

  +39 011 817 32 25

• Opening hours:

  Mon-Thu 8am-1am; Fri-Sat 8am-2am; Sun 8am-1am.