Where to drink in Turin. The best wine bars with food chosen by Gambero Rosso

After exploring the temples of drinking in Rome and Milan, here we are under the Mole Antonelliana, in the heart of a region with plenty to say about wine. And indeed, in the capital, wine lovers are spoilt for choice — from old-school wine bars with a vintage feel to younger spots that still often retain the informal vibe of a piola. Excellent glasses, then, and food (in some cases “cold” but of great substance) that is more than interesting. Here are the best wine bars (and more) in Turin.

Where to drink in Turin

Banco Vini e Alimenti

This offshoot of the award-winning Consorzio (Three Shrimps in the Ristoranti d’Italia 2025 guide) continues to thrive thanks to its informal format, warm atmosphere, and a wine list featuring numerous gems, especially organic ones. Beers and spirits are also available, and while there’s no kitchen, there’s plenty to nibble on: spicy bagnetto rosso nachos, anchovies with whipped butter and crostini, preserved vegetables, quality cold cuts and cheeses. Open from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Banco Vini e Alimenti – via Giovanni Botero 11F – 011 2767661 – Facebook

Luogo Divino Wine Bistrot

In autumn 2023, the Social Wine Club was added — the “alter ego” located just across the street from the main venue (via Maria Vittoria 30) offering a simpler menu of tapas, boards, and assorted bites always paired with great wines (open all summer too). Luogo Divino itself remains a wonderful spot for enthusiasts and anyone seeking a pleasant evening with top-notch wines and carefully prepared dishes. The cellar is a broad and deep collection of bottles spanning from Piedmont to the world; the cuisine is fresh, exciting, and international.

Luogo Divino Wine Bistrot – via San Massimo, 13 – 011 19323530 – luogodivino.com

Madama Piola Vini e Piattini

Younger sibling of the original Madama Piola in via Ormea (a cult destination in town for bollito), this spot instead serves small plates to go with a carefully chosen wine list. A modern piola, open from 6 p.m. onwards, where the menu features classics like plin, vitello tonnato, and acciughe al verde, alongside treats like liver mousse with toasted pan brioche or cheek bonbons with hazelnut mayonnaise (pictured).

Madama Piola Vini e Piattini – via Tarino 11 – 011 9615842 – Instagram

Magazzino 52

The shelves of bottles — also available for purchase — are only the beginning. A glance through the labels is enough to realise you're in one of the most exciting wine-focused eateries in the city. This former warehouse, reborn as a wine bar, has earned a deserved reputation with a French and Italian selection (not only, of course) that delights the curious, the passionate, and many experts. Also a draw: the stylish yet friendly setting and a frequently changing menu tailored to your appetite, rounded out by cheese tastings and desserts. The cuisine — Italian, Piedmontese, Mediterranean depending on the season and market — knows how to intrigue. Motivated and engaged staff.

Magazzino 52 – via G. Giolitti, 52a – 011 4271938 –magazzino52.it

Enoteca Mastrovino

One of the most highly regarded wine shops in the area, offering a compelling takeaway selection across the board. There are also excellent cocktails and a few tasty bites to enjoy with your glass if you're here for aperitivo — cold cuts, cheeses, filled focaccias, etc. A comfortable setting, with knowledgeable and helpful staff.

Enoteca Mastrovino – via Nizza, 29 – 392 9200267 – Instagram

Caffè dell’Orologio

Despite what the name might suggest, this is not just a café, but a beloved wine bar/osteria — also known as “San Salvario’s piola” — with a Parisian bistro vibe. The wine selection, by the glass or bottle, is broad, well-curated, focused on natural labels, and fairly priced. Open daily, you can eat and drink from 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. and from 5.30 to 9.30 p.m. On the table: “merenda sinoira” small plates prepared by Elisabetta Desana (formerly of Scannabue and Rossorubino), plus a daily special.

Caffè dell’Orologio – via Oddino Morgari, 16 – 011 2644254 – caffedellorologio.net

Orma

In the Vanchiglia district, this modern wine bar opened a few years ago and quickly became a neighbourhood staple. An intimate bistro-like space with walls lined with bottles — Italian and international, with many natural labels — and a menu of cheese selections, tapas (called “sciocchezze” here) like the mini sandwich with pork shank, carrot salad, celery and citron, and substantial, creative dishes like red cabbage, carrot, and turnip salad with quince vinaigrette and pumpkin seeds, alongside classics (vitello tonnato first and foremost).

Orma – via Sant’Ottavio 52 – 011 057367 – ormabistrot.it

Caffè-Vini Emilio Ranzini

A cult venue in the city, which has seen generations come and go, still welcoming all into a tiny room with a counter, blackboard, a few tables, and a summer courtyard. Open from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 to 10.30 p.m., it’s a favourite for a glass of red, a butter and anchovy sandwich, or, at lunchtime, a classic merenda sinoira. Expect dishes like acciughe al verde, tomini (mild cheeses, spicy and not), sausage, tongue, vitello tonnato, hard-boiled eggs, and friciulin.

Caffè-Vini Emilio Ranzini – via Porta Palatina, 9G – 011 7650477 – Facebook

Rossorubino

“On the bubble since 2003,” as they describe themselves, this long-established wine bar/enoteca in the city centre boasts an impressive selection of labels (from Piedmont and beyond), as well as a menu that changes regularly and suits lunch, snacks, aperitivo, and dinner (15, 25, or 35 euros for one, two, or three courses). Dishes include vitello tonnato, foie gras mini sandwiches with caramelised onion, bread, butter and anchovy, schiciole and filled pucce, and standouts like Castelmagno and hazelnut agnolotti. Keep an eye on their calendar of events and tastings.

Rossorubino – via Madama Cristina, 21 – 011 6502183 – rossorubino.net

Sorso

Andrea (in the kitchen) and Veronica (a knowledgeable wine expert front of house), after years in the restaurant world, opened this central “nest” in 2022, truly reflecting their personalities. A bar à vin, as it says on the sign, perfect for relaxed but meaningful stops thanks to Veronica’s expertise and storytelling about her favourite artisan winemakers. Meanwhile, Andrea prepares ever-changing small plates, including vegetarian options, ideal for snacks, aperitifs, or dinner, all in total freedom.

Sorso – via San Massimo, 42 – 351 7853021 – Facebook

Cover photo: Magazzino 52