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Food tours in Turin: what to eat and which tour to book
Turin (Torino) is the capital of Piedmont, and its food leans towards the land: veal, beef and game, butter and cheese, hazelnuts, and in autumn the white truffles and red wines of the Langhe to the south. Restaurants serve small stuffed pasta (agnolotti del plin), egg-rich tajarin, vitello tonnato and long Piedmontese antipasto spreads. The city also has a strong café culture: historic coffee houses under the arcades, bicerin (coffee, chocolate and cream in a glass), gianduiotti chocolates made with hazelnut paste, and an evening aperitivo with vermouth, a drink with deep roots in Turin. For shopping, the open-air market at Porta Palazzo is one of the largest in Europe.
Use this page to know what to order and where, with rough 2026 prices in euros. The tours shown are real GetYourGuide listings, with prices as seen when we checked; confirm the price and meeting point on the booking page before you pay.
What to eat in Turin
| Dish | What it is | Where to eat it | Typical price* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnolotti del plin | Small pinched pasta parcels filled with roasted meat (sometimes vegetables), served with butter and sage or with roast-meat juices. 'Plin' means pinch in Piedmontese. | Piola (simple traditional osterie) and trattorias across the city, including the Quadrilatero Romano and San Salvario. | roughly €12–16 a plate |
| Vitello tonnato vitello tonnato (vitel tonné) | Cold, thinly sliced veal covered with a sauce of tuna, capers and egg or mayonnaise. A classic antipasto. | Almost every traditional restaurant. | roughly €10–15 |
| Tajarin | Very thin egg pasta ribbons with a high yolk content, served with butter and sage, a meat ragù, or shaved white truffle in season. | Traditional restaurants; truffle versions mostly from October to December. | roughly €11–16; €30+ with fresh white truffle |
| Bicerin | Layered hot drink of espresso, thick hot chocolate and cream, served in a small glass. Do not stir it. | Historic cafés, including the long-running Caffè Al Bicerin opposite the Santuario della Consolata, and cafés around Piazza Castello and Via Po. | roughly €5–7 |
| Gianduiotto | Boat-shaped chocolate made with cocoa and Piedmont hazelnut paste (gianduja), wrapped in foil. | Chocolate shops and historic confectioners in the centre. | roughly €5–10 per 100 g at a good shop |
| Vermouth aperitivo vermut / aperitivo | Turin is closely tied to the history of vermouth, the aromatised fortified wine. In the early evening bars serve vermouth or a cocktail with snacks or a buffet included in the price. | Bars in the Quadrilatero Romano, San Salvario, Vanchiglia and around Piazza Vittorio Veneto. | roughly €8–14 for a drink with aperitivo food |
| Bagna càuda | A warm dip of garlic, anchovies and olive oil kept hot at the table, for raw and cooked vegetables. An autumn and winter dish, often shared. | Traditional restaurants from autumn; some only on certain days or by booking. | roughly €15–25 per person |
| Grissini grissini rubatà | Long, hand-stretched breadsticks, irregular and crisp, closely associated with Turin. Served free on restaurant tables. | Bakeries and every restaurant table. | about €2–4 a bag at a bakery |
Where to eat: markets and neighbourhoods
Porta Palazzo market
A huge open-air market in Piazza della Repubblica with fruit and vegetable stalls, a farmers' section, and covered halls for fish, meat and cheese. Also one of the most multicultural places in the city, with North African and other international produce.
Quadrilatero Romano
The old Roman grid north of Piazza Castello, with piole, wine bars, aperitivo bars and old shops, a few minutes' walk from Porta Palazzo.
San Salvario
Lively area near Porta Nuova station with trattorias, international restaurants and bars, busy with students in the evening.
Historic cafés: Piazza Castello, Via Po, Piazza San Carlo
The arcaded streets in the centre hold the city's grand old cafés and confectioners, for bicerin, pastries and chocolates.
Eataly Lingotto
The first Eataly store opened in Turin's Lingotto district in 2007, in a former factory: an Italian food hall with counters, a grocery and restaurants. Useful for buying Piedmont products in one place.
Food tours in Turin compared
Every tour below is a real listing on GetYourGuide or Viator, checked on 2 Oct 2026. Prices move with season and group size, so treat them as a guide and confirm on the booking page.
| Tour | Length | Price* | Group | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turin: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local's Home | 3 hours | from €129 per person | — | Travellers who want to cook the dishes again at home; easiest option for dietary needs, since you control the ingredients. | Check dates |
| The Turin Chocolate & Wine Tasting Experience | 2.5 hours | from €69 per person | — | First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide. | Check dates |
| Turin: Aperitivo & Street Food Tour Delights with a Local | 3 hours | from €93 per person | — | First-timers on a budget who want to try many cheap dishes in one go. | Check dates |
| Turin: 3-Hour Gastronomy Tour | 3 hours | from €114 per person | — | First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide. | Check dates |
| Tasty Turin: food walking tour with tastings | 2 hours | from €39 per person | — | First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide. | Check dates |
| Turin Street Food Tour: Eat Like a Local & Hidden Spots | 2 hours | from €42 per person | — | First-timers on a budget who want to try many cheap dishes in one go. | Check dates |
Turin: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local's Home
On GetYourGuide · run by Cesarine
- Length
- 3 hours
- Price
- from €129 per person
- Rating
- 4.8 ★ from 32 reviews (on 4 Oct 2026)
- Suits
- Travellers who want to cook the dishes again at home; easiest option for dietary needs, since you control the ingredients.
The Turin Chocolate & Wine Tasting Experience
On GetYourGuide · run by Slow Travel
- Length
- 2.5 hours
- Price
- from €69 per person
- Rating
- 4.7 ★ from 97 reviews (on 4 Oct 2026)
- Included
- 6 bean-to-bar chocolate tastings Local wine tastings (2 glasses) Cured meat and cheese pairings 2 hours tasting experiences led by a local food expert Tip or gratuity
- Suits
- First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide.
- Starts
- Caffè Elena
Turin: Aperitivo & Street Food Tour Delights with a Local
On GetYourGuide · run by Do Eat Better Experience
- Length
- 3 hours
- Price
- from €93 per person
- Rating
- 4.6 ★ from 51 reviews (on 4 Oct 2026)
- Suits
- First-timers on a budget who want to try many cheap dishes in one go.
- Starts
- P.za S. Carlo, Torino TO, Italy
Turin: 3-Hour Gastronomy Tour
On GetYourGuide · run by Keys of Italy/Piemonte
- Length
- 3 hours
- Price
- from €114 per person
- Rating
- 4.9 ★ from 23 reviews (on 4 Oct 2026)
- Included
- Samples of 5 traditional dishes Local guide Gratuities
- Suits
- First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide.
- Starts
- Piazza Palazzo di Città, 10122 Torino TO, Italy
Tasty Turin: food walking tour with tastings
On GetYourGuide · run by SOMEWHERE TOURS&EVENTS
- Length
- 2 hours
- Price
- from €39 per person
- Rating
- 4.8 ★ from 23 reviews (on 4 Oct 2026)
- Included
- Tour guide Food and drink tastings Transportation
- Suits
- First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide.
- Starts
- Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.
Turin Street Food Tour: Eat Like a Local & Hidden Spots
On GetYourGuide · run by GRAND TOURist
- Length
- 2 hours
- Price
- from €42 per person
- Rating
- 3.7 ★ from 14 reviews (on 4 Oct 2026)
- Included
- Selected walking tour path Food tastings with discounts Local expert Useful tips
- Suits
- First-timers on a budget who want to try many cheap dishes in one go.
- Starts
- We meet in front of the fountain
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Street food, sit-down or a cooking class?
Street food
Turin has less street food than southern Italian cities. Grab focaccia or pizza al taglio, a tramezzino sandwich from a bar, or gelato. Porta Palazzo's market stalls and food counters are the best place to graze cheaply.
Sit-down meals
This is a sit-down city. A piola serves simple, traditional Piedmontese food at fair prices; a full meal can run to several antipasti, a pasta and a meat main. Lunch is about 12:30–14:30 and dinner from about 19:30. Aperitivo from about 18:30 can replace dinner if you choose a bar with a generous buffet.
Cooking classes
Classes usually teach fresh egg pasta such as tajarin or agnolotti and a Piedmontese dessert, often with wine. Some include a walk through Porta Palazzo first. Chocolate and vermouth workshops and tastings are also available.
How much to budget for food
| Style | Per person, per day* |
|---|---|
| Budget (street food, markets) | €30–40 (bar breakfast, market or pizza lunch, aperitivo dinner) |
| Mid-range (one sit-down meal a day) | €55–80 (two sit-down meals with wine) |
| Splurge (tasting menus, wine) | €120+ (a fine-dining Piedmontese menu or truffle season dinner) |
Vegetarian, halal and gluten-free
Vegetarian & vegan: Reasonable. Pasta with butter and sage, risotto, vegetable antipasti and cheese are common, and Turin has many vegetarian and vegan restaurants for an Italian city. Check fillings: agnolotti are usually meat-filled, and many sauces use meat juices.
Halal: Easier than in many Italian cities. The Porta Palazzo, Aurora and Barriera di Milano areas have a large North African community, with halal butchers, kebab shops and Moroccan and Egyptian restaurants.
Gluten-free: Italy has good coeliac awareness. Many restaurants and pizzerias offer gluten-free pasta and bases, and some are listed by the Italian Coeliac Association (AIC). Grissini, fresh pasta and many pastries contain wheat; risotto and many meat dishes are naturally gluten-free.
Food scams and tourist traps to avoid
- Pickpockets in the crowds at Porta Palazzo market, especially on Saturday. Keep your phone and wallet in a front pocket or a closed bag, and stay alert in the busiest parts of the square.
- Aperitivo prices that look low but don't include food, or where the buffet is minimal. Ask what comes with the drink before you order, and look at what other tables are getting.
- Truffle dishes in autumn priced by the gram without the total being clear, or made with truffle oil instead of fresh truffle. Ask the price per gram and how many grams they will shave before ordering; real white truffle is shaved fresh at the table.
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Common questions
When is Porta Palazzo market open?
The open-air market in Piazza della Repubblica runs Monday to Saturday, from early morning to roughly early afternoon on weekdays, and for longer on Saturday. It is closed on Sunday. The covered halls for meat, fish and cheese keep similar hours. Go before about 11:00 for the most activity and best produce, and check current hours with the city.
What is aperitivo in Turin?
Aperitivo is the early evening drink, roughly 18:30–21:00, and Turin takes it seriously. You pay for a drink, often vermouth, a spritz or a cocktail, and it comes with snacks or access to a buffet. In some bars the food is generous enough to replace dinner. Prices are roughly €8–14.
When is truffle season?
The white truffle of the Langhe and Roero, south of Turin, is in season from about October to December, with the famous fair in Alba in October and November. Restaurants in Turin shave it over tajarin, eggs and risotto in season. It is expensive and priced by the gram, so ask for the total before ordering.
Do I need to tip in Turin?
Tipping is not expected. Most restaurants add a cover charge (coperto) of roughly €2–4 per person, which is legal if listed on the menu. Rounding up or leaving a few euros for good service is appreciated. On a food tour, about €5–10 per person for a good guide is a kind gesture, not an obligation.
How much should I budget for food per day?
About €30–40 is enough for a coffee and pastry, a cheap lunch and an aperitivo with buffet instead of dinner. Two sit-down meals with wine come to roughly €55–80. Fine dining and truffle dishes push it well above €120. Traditional piole are usually better value than restaurants on the main squares.
What is a piola?
A piola is a simple, traditional Turin osteria or tavern, often family-run, serving Piedmontese dishes such as vitello tonnato, agnolotti and braised meats with house wine at moderate prices. The atmosphere is informal. They are a good choice for a first taste of local cooking without the price of a formal restaurant.
* Prices are approximate, gathered on 2 Oct 2026 from menus, markets and the booking pages linked above. They change with season and exchange rates.