Budget
Sfashion Cafè
Via cesare battisti 13. 011 5160085. the owner and the decorations are the same of fratelli la cozza: kitsch an funny. infact the owner is piero chiambretti, an italian actor. good pizza and southern italy dishes. perfectly located on the lovely piazza carlo alberto, pedestrianized.
Tre Galli
Via sant'agostino 25. 0115216027. nice "vineria" in the quadrilatero perfect for the aperitivo. service is good and the ambiance is young and relaxed, not too trendy. here you can eat or just drink. typical dishes of torino reinvented.
Fratelli La Cozza
Corso regio parco 39. 011 859 900. outside the city center, this large pizzeria is brightly decorated and popular with large groups. if you're a couple, ask for a balcony seat for the best view!
Gennaro Esposito
Via passalacqua 1/g near piazza statuto. 011 535 905. for about 15 euros, sit at one of the few tables and one of the best pizzas in turin.
Exki
Two locations in the center of turin: via xx settembre 12 and via pietro micca near piazza castello. 011 560 4108. the healthiest fast-food you'll find in turin, exki serves up fresh salads, soups, quiches and health-minded entrees at low prices. you'll also find a selection of fresh juices, organic beers and organic coffees.
Midrange
A Livella
Corso so belgio 50/a, 011 86 00 173. stylish restaurant with moderate prices.
Trattoria Ala
Via santa giulia 24, 011 81 74 778. for about 35$ you will get delicious food and wine. definitely to try cantucci con vinsanto dessert. beware that they cook tuscan food, so if you are looking for local food, you may not be in the very right place.
Spada Reale
A classic restaurant with local Piedmontese as well as Tuscan offerings.
Trattoria Decoratori & Imbianchini
Via lanfranchi 28, 10131, torino, tel. +39 011.819.06.72, fixed menu 24 euros, beverages excluded. near the gran madre church.
Arcadia
Galleria subalpina piazza castello, 011 56 13 898 beautiful place, sushi bar.
giusti mauro
frequented by almost only italian diners, because it accepts only cash. The menu does not vary between lunch and dinner. Closed 2p.m. to 7:30p.m. no nonsense, but good basic regional food at reasonible prices.
Ristorante Del Cambio
A very posh and exclusive cafe and restaurant. set in the beautiful piazza carignano, del cambio serves all of the traditional piemontese delicacies. was supposedly a favorite of famous italian politician camillio benso di cavour.