- Cuisines: Italian
NileGuide Expert tip:
This is the original home of the Bicerin. Don't miss it on your visit to Turin.
Description:
- Located in Turin's atmospheric quadrilatero Romano, Turin's oldest and smallest café has barely changed since it opened in 1763. Frequented by Cavour, Dumas and Puccini, this establishment soon became very popular with the aristocracy. The minute interior has only eight marbled-topped tables and the original counter still stands as solid as ever whilst three dozen multi-coloured sweet jars perch on the shelves behind. It is the original home of the 'Bicerin'. An exquisite hot drink, with three layers, one espresso, one chocolate and one fresh cream in secret amounts, served in a tall glass so you can admire the fusion of colours and the aroma. Preferably sipped after mass at the Sanctuary of the Consolata just across the piazza, this is a truly Torinese ritual and not be missed on any account.
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User Reviews for Al Bicerin
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A taste of nineteenth century in front of the Consolata
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Many gourmands will not need directions to arrive to the Bicerin (little glass of coffee and chocolate). The place tried to maintain its original charme, furniture and smell, and it...
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- posted on 02.27.12
- by Tiranno
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Imagine Yourself in the 18th Century
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In al Bicerin just close your eyes and you're there. Thanks so much to our local host who shared this lovely chocolate shop founded in 1763. The specialty drink makes you understand...
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- posted on 02.19.12
- by jimatmutianyu
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How can I recommend it if I want to enjoy it perfectly alone?
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Really, I love this café and I would like to have it for myself, sit there alone, at my favourite table which was the favourite table of Count Cavour as well. But my sincerity and altruism...
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- posted on 01.09.12
- by Saint-Grail
Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
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Contact:
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- tel: +39 (0) 11 43 69 325
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Address:
- Piazza della Consolata, 5
- Turin, Piemonte 10122
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Hours:
- 08:30 - 19:30, Closed: Every Wednesday (except the Wednesday prior to 20th June, the one between the 1st and 4th November, and every Wednesday between 4th December and 6th January) The whole August January 1st (if it's not on Sunday) 24th June (if it's not on Sunday)
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