Caffè Torino

Caffè Torino - Turin
  • Cuisines: Italian
    • User Rating  
  • NileGuide Expert tip:

    Aperitivo hour is a must do!


  • Description:

    • One of the city's grandest cafés and most elegant meeting places, located in the beautiful Piazza San Carlo, known locally as 'Turin's drawing room'. Caffé Torino opened in 1903 and moved to its present location in the 1930's during the rebuiding of Via Roma. A favourite haunt of actors, poets and politicians, Cesare Pavese and Alcide De Gasperi were regulars, as were Brigitte Bardot and Ava Gardener. Caffé Torino is decorated with a heady mixture of cream and pistachio, glinting mirrors and sparkling chandeliers plus a belle epoque winding staircase. Famous quotations from international literary history adorn the walls and one above the bar pays homage to coffee: "dolce come l'amore, puro come un angelo, caldo come l'inferno". The atmosphere is definitely elegant but relaxed. In fair weather sitting at one of the outdoor tables, covered by 17th century porticoes, is a must. Between 18:00 and 21:00 you can snack off a fabulous selection of dishes and platters laid out along the bar for around 7 €. Don't forget to look out for the bull embedded in the pavement just outside, standing on his balls could bring you luck!
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    User Reviews for Caffè Torino

    •  

      Old grandeur

    • Loved the grandeur, lavish decor and sense of history. Not really anything special about the outdoor seating area, but the prices were still extra-premium :)

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    •  

      A very good stop for a nice capuccino!

    • Enjoy this great place in Torino, with nice service and great pastries, all freshly baked everyday. Beautiful cristal chandeliers hanging inside give it a past European century aura.

    • Read full review on TripAdvisor

    Awards:

    Frommer's
    Frommer's
    •  Highly Recommended 2010
    • Details
      • Contact:

      • visit website
      • tel: +39 (0) 11 54 51 18
      • fax: +39 (0) 11 56 13 246
      • send email
      • Address:

      • Piazza San Carlo, 204
      • Turin, Piemonte 10121
      • Neighborhood:

      • Center
      • Payments:

      • amex mastercard visa diners
      • Hours:

      • Daily from 07:30 - 01:00.

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