Torteria Olsen

“Located in the fabulous Galleria Subalpina, overlooking Piazza Castello, was founded in 1858 by Ferdinando Baratti e Edoardo Milano as a confectionery, then it became famous also for chocolate, candies and pastries. The place became a meeting point of politicians, artists and intellectuals as D'Azeglio, Giolitti e Einaudi and was awarded the title of Official company of the Real Casa. The restaurant, as it currently appears, is the result of the first reconstruction following the enlargement of 1909, designed by Giulio Casanova and Pietro Fenoglio. The result is a very elegant space characterized by a wide use of mirrors, marbles, bronzes, gilding and stuccos. ”

“Pub con birra artigianale ed ottimi hamburger! Ristorante e gelateria attigui. Homemade beer and very good hamburger! Close you will find also ice cream and a restaurant.”

“Three guys of Turin invented this characteristic place where they served Jacket potatoes. At the start it was a very small restaurant then, thanks to the success, they enlarged opening two place with beautiful interior decors.”

“ pietanze tipiche piemontesi con del buon vino locale piccolo, ma molto accogliente (prenotare in anticipo anche online)”

“In Piazza della Repubblica there is the biggest open-air market Europe has to offer. Popular with locals and tourists alike, it is at the heart of traditional and ethnic Turin. Away from Piazza della Repubblica, and down towards Borgo Dora, you come across Il Balon, a weekly antiques and second-hand market which weaves its way through the cobbled streets and down towards the river Dora. On the second Sunday of every month, there’s Il Gran Balon, known locally as ‘Baloon’”