Main advice: forget about diets in Turin! The capital of Piedmont is simply made for indulgence! No matter which restaurant in Turin you find yourself in, be sure to try the iconic local dishes. For example, Turin-style risotto made with rice, pumpkin, and cheese - it is prepared with rosemary, sparkling wine, and topped with truffle. Or the famous grissini - long, crispy breadsticks.
With your vegetables, order Bagna caoda sauce - a mixture of minced anchovies, olive oil, garlic, and Piedmontese herbs.
And to fully immerse yourself in authentic cuisine, order Carne cruda all'albese - a dish made with raw beef sliced thinly and dressed with a mixture of olive oil, pepper, lemon, garlic, and topped with Parmesan cheese.
In the best restaurants in Turin, you'll find local wines such as Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera d'Alba, Gavi. Think that's all? No, there's more - in the pastry shops!
Turin is famous for its sponge fingers (savoiardi), candied chestnuts, and pralines. And it's also known as the chocolate capital of Italy, as Nutella and Ferrero Rocher originated here. And, of course, you can't miss out on the "Turin elixir" - bicerin, a drink made with hot chocolate, espresso, and whipped cream (it's enjoyed in layers without mixing).
