Gourmet products local specialties and wines Piedmont

This small family pastry shop (also caterer), well known since its creation in 1958, is full of very appetizing sweets, all handmade. Well located under the arcades, in a wooded setting, it allows you to take a comforting break. Fruit pastes with orange, melon, peach or banana flavour. It is the ideal place to discover Italian and especially Piedmontese pastries, including Pan della Marchesa, the house specialty with hazelnuts, and Lose golose, Susa cakes with almond, cocoa and peach flavor.

Both a restaurant and a wine cellar, you'll find one of the best selections of wines in the region. You'll find a warm ambience in the large dining room, with beautiful bottles displayed on the shelves along the walls. On the menu: tagliatelle, ravioli, medaglioni, veal escalopes and prime rib, accompanied by seasonal vegetables including excellent mushrooms. Try the wild boar ravioli or the speck and red radish ravioli. Tasting of grands crus in the stone cellar in the basement.

In this small, friendly cheese dairy, situated in a pedestrian street in the centre of Torre Pellice, you will find all the typical cheeses of the valley, including the famous saras del fèn. It is a ricotta cheese made from cow or ewe's milk, which was once surrounded by hay by shepherds to protect it during transport, and which gives it its herbaceous notes. It is made every year in the month of May. But there is also a wide range of cheeses, very nicely selected, from all over the Botte, cow, sheep, goat...

For more than 40 years, this artisanal pastry shop has excelled in its house specialty, margheritine, small light and melting cookies first made in 1868 for the Queen of Italy, Margherita. They are now the pride of the city. You can't leave Stresa without tasting them. The cookies can be bought by the gram. To make a gift, they are packed in a pretty cardboard box with the representation of the city in engraving. Other tempting sweets: panettone, filled mini-croissants, tarts...

Quality, tradition, know-how and artisanal production... No, this isn't a fashion store, it's the cheese magician's boutique. At Borgiattino, you'll find something to make the good old French cheese platter swoon. Since 1927, the choice of products is incredible. You'll fall for caciotta, caprini, asiago... Cheeses, too, have their seasons, and every month the store puts one in the spotlight. You can taste all these good things cooked or presented with care in the restaurant.

The pastry tradition of the Novara region has ancient origins. The Novaresi (and Italians in general) are fond of dry cookies and shortbread of all kinds. In Novara, the Camporelli cookie factory has been nurturing this tradition since 1852. Today, Ambrogio Fasola, a descendant of the Camporelli family, perpetuates this know-how with passion. Simple ingredients and rigorously hand-crafted production form the basis of Biscottini di Novara, the company's specialty (up to 100,000 cookies are produced here every day).

The scent of cookie invades Via Lanza, driving gourmands to^No. 17. A large counter, utensils from the early ^20th century, dozens of prizes on the walls... The star here is the krumiro, a delicious little cake in the shape of a striped boomerang. In fact, its shape is linked to the moustache of King Victor Emmanuel II, who died in 1878, the year the krumiro was created by pastry chef Domenico Rossi. Since then, production has remained strictly artisanal.

It's a must for gourmets from Alessandria and beyond, right in the heart of the city. The evocative setting of the former Guerci gallery, built in Liberty style in 1895, makes Bonadeo's delicate pastries even more exquisite, in particular the petit fours, the wide variety of brioches and the famous Polenta di Marengo cake (a soft pastry made from corn flour, starch and raisins, covered with a maraschino glaze) that pay homage to the city's great pastry-making tradition.

Asti has had a great commercial tradition since the Middle Ages. The large market is spread over three squares, and even if you don't want to buy anything, wandering among the early produce of the local growers and between the stalls of cheap clothes remains a fun occupation. There are 47 grower stalls and around 60 food stalls, not to mention the many non-food stalls (around 250!). The daily market can be found in piazza Catena or in the 1925 covered market in piazza Libertà.

The town hall, Palazzo Robellini, also houses the regional wine library, dedicated to the wines of the area, one of the richest in grape varieties in the whole of Piedmont. Inaugurated in 1981, it occupies the basement of the palace. The space is divided into small, typically vaulted rooms. An impressive selection of excellent wines to taste before making your final choice, all guided by knowledgeable and helpful staff. A must to fill your suitcases!

These historic cellars belonged to the Falletti di Barolo marquises, who were already producing an exceptional wine in the ^18th century. In addition to learning more about the history of Barolo, the tour is interesting, with a chance to admire barrels several hundred years old. At the end of the tour, enjoy a tasting of the fabulous wines, and stop by the boutique to buy a few bottles. If you dine at the restaurant, the tour is included in the three menus on offer (from €59 to €79).

Since the 1970s, the Rolando family has run this beautiful pastry shop in the centre of Tortona, an unmissable haunt for gourmets and gourmands. Although its specialities are numerous, it is especially known for its Baci di Dama (lady's kisses). Small oval biscuits united by a thin veil of chocolate, the Baci di Dama are the jewel of the city. Their reputation has long since spread beyond the Piedmontese and even national borders, but it is here that the best are to be found. A visit is mandatory!

A true Ivrea institution, this glorious pastry owes its fame to Torta 900, patented by Umberto Balla in 1972. Its gourmet recipe, however, dates back to the ^19th century, created by Ottavio Bertinotti, and the secret of its manufacture has been jealously guarded ever since. It's made up of two discs of sponge-like, but lighter, cocoa dough, topped at the last minute with chocolate cream and dusted with powdered sugar. The result is really delicate and melts in the mouth.

Simply delicious! What more can be said about the products of this laboratory, which makes artisan pasta whose recipe has not changed over time? Agnolotti, raviolini, cappelletti, gnocchi: all Piedmontese specialties prepared with the freshest ingredients, from flour and eggs to fillings (meat, cheese or vegetable) and accompanied by 100% natural sauces. Enough to fill up your shopping basket before you leave - the pasta in question will last a few days!

This pretty boutique is a cheese shop, delicatessen and caterer in one. Here you'll find the best cheeses from the region, and indeed from all over Italy, to accompany cold meats and wine. Among the best cheeses of the region: bra, raschera, murazzano, Tumin del Mel, raw-milk goat's cheese, and many others. This is what makes you dare to discover new and delicious flavors! What's more, the staff are very helpful.

For a gourmet stopover during your day of sightseeing, don't miss the Almonte café-pâtisserie, which makes some of the best rum saluzzesi in the region. These delicious sweets are indeed the local specialty: pralines in a heart of rum-flavored cream, wrapped in meringue and dark chocolate... Pure pleasure! But the other patisseries are also worth a detour, each as pretty and tasty as the next. Everything is very fresh and the staff are really friendly. An excellent address!

MaCam is a gelateria like no other. The flavors of the moment are marked on a slate, and, surprise, alongside the classics, you can find some truly surprising tastes, such as carrot ice cream or basil and pine nuts! The ingredients used in our ice creams, smoothies and soups of the day are of the freshest quality, and you'll soon notice the difference when you taste them. And as the ingredients are only seasonal, there's no question of finding a melon or fig sorbet here during the winter!

Since 1881, the specialty of this chocolate factory, now run by the passionate Giancarlo Torta and his children, has been Baci di Cherasco, a blend of Piedmont hazelnuts and dark chocolate. They're a sure-fire hit to pack in your suitcases! But the other sweets are just as delicious... The setting of the patisserie, under the arcades, has not changed and has kept its wooden shelves, marble tables and paved floor from over a century ago. A true temple to gourmet delights!

Since 1914, Latteria Sociale di Cameri has been producing Gorgonzola DOC in both mild and hot varieties. Gorgonzola accounts for 90% of production, but there are other equally tasty cheeses to discover, made entirely by hand. The region's small-scale farmers bring in milk from their cows, and for the lactose-intolerant, goat's milk has recently been added. There's also a small store to fill your basket.

Eataly's traditional format meets Caffè Vergnano. Here, you can find the very best of gastronomy in a large food market, choose from thousands of products and references of the finest Italian wines, and sample seasonal menus made with fresh regional produce. And, of course, stop off for an espresso or to try out the new specialties at Caffè Vergnano. On sunny days, take advantage of the outdoor area on the pedestrian street. Eataly enjoys a privileged position in the heart of Turin, surrounded by the most beautiful Baroque palaces.

A patisserie in existence since 1912 that has preserved its beautiful period woodwork and is bursting with sweet treats. The cakes and sweets would lift anyone's spirits: exquisite stuffed brioches for breakfast, mignardises, pralines and marrons glacés, polentina delle mandorle... Don't miss the Torta del Palio, created in honor of the Palio d'Asti, made with almond flour, honey and drops of dark chocolate. Small cafeteria counter for sipping good coffees. A pleasure for the eyes and the taste buds...

Opposite the Pastis bar, in the heart of Quadrilatero Romano, La Conserveria opened its doors in autumn 2015. A beautiful setting, which has kept the wooden stalls of an old pastry shop intact to house hundreds of cans of every color. Spanish-speaking preserves that the boutique offers for sale or consumption on the spot. The concept is the same as that of tapas: small fish, olives, octopus, vegetables in oil and even small cakes to pick at on the spot, washed down with fine wines!

A marvellous little gourmet chocolate shop in a wooded setting in the heart of Pinerolo. Small chocolates of all kinds, pralines, chocolate bars, tarts, marrons glacés, cakes and even ice creams for the summer, all prepared with the finest products and according to traditional recipes, enough to fill your basket and take home plenty of local treats. One of our specialties is Piedmont hazelnut chocolate. Delicious, creamy hot chocolate in winter!

The shop, in the heart of the city, prides itself on being "the best glacier on Lake Orta". It is worth mentioning that it has been awarded the qualification of artisan excellence by the Piedmont Region! It has an assortment of uncommon natural flavours, a truly artisanal production and a special respect for intolerances (gluten-free, lactose-free, etc.), with products of the highest quality. Fruit sorbets in summer, cream ice cream in winter. It's the perfect place to take a cone and go admire the lake.

On Sunday lunchtimes, for the traditional family meal, pastries from Follis can be found on the Vercellesi tables. It's been their favorite pastry shop since 1904! This historic shop offers, among other things, the classic bicciolani, shortbread cookies with spices, and tartufata, a whipped cream cake topped with hazelnuts and chocolate flakes... After admiring the store's lovely period décor and enjoying a few tastings on site, you'll want to take these sweets home with you in your suitcases. Second point of sale Corso Torino, 81.

For decades, this ice cream parlour has been delighting Vercellesi of all ages, who flock here in all seasons. Follow in their footsteps! Carefully prepared, artisanal recipes guarantee delicious flavours, including, of course, gianduja (chocolate praline), one of the best. An adjoining cafeteria prepares perfect coffees. And to take your indulgence to the next level, ask for a delicious cloud of whipped cream to be added on top... Heavenly! The welcome is also very friendly.

The saffron! Rita Sala has been working for years with these flowers so fragrant and delicate. On 8,000 ^{m2 of} land, she plants the bulbs and picks the flowers by hand, then separates and dries the 3 red filaments of the pistil. Since it takes about 150 flowers to obtain one gram of dry saffron, this spice is considered one of the most expensive products in the world. And Rita will be able to tell you all about its culture and uses.

Turin certainly has no shortage of wine cellars where you can buy the good products of the region, but Mastrovini is one of the wine bars that also sells wine in bulk, and therefore at very interesting prices. If you feel like leaving with a bottle of nebbiolo, barbera, arneis or ruché, this small enoteca is the ideal place to shop. Moreover, the staff is very nice and they also serve drinks and good food on the spot! A place that remains over time a must, especially for the aperitivo!

Carnaroli, arborio, baldo... If these names don't ring a bell, it's because you're not yet familiar with rice from Vercelli, Novara and the surrounding area. But don't panic: in this designer store (the only one in town dedicated to this crop, with top-quality, 100% Italian rice), the "rice sommeliers" will explain it all to you! Of course, you'll be able to walk away with the ideal rice for your risotti, as well as rare, red and black rices... and many other gourmet products.

Since 2008, Marchetti ice creams have been conquering Turin and Italy. And we're not at all surprised. In his stores, Alberto creates his flavours with great care, choosing top-quality ingredients and collaborating with local, responsible producers. Finally, they also organize educational workshops on gelato-making. You're bound to come across a Marchetti store as you wander around town - there are six of them... so far! Not to be missed.

In the slightly outlying district of San Salvario, this gelateria has built up a very good reputation in Turin and beyond in just a few years. And the big blackboard full of customer comments is proof of that! In summer, ask for a scoop (or several!) of mara dei boschi, a variety of strawberry, and in autumn opt for a pomegranate sorbetto instead. You won't be disappointed, all the perfumes are handcrafted and really excellent. Two other addresses in Turin: Corso de Gasperi, 57 and Piazza Carlo Emanuele II, 21.

The adventure of Pasticceria Gallina began between Turin and Naples, where Giuseppe Gallina learned the basics of the trade in the early ^20th century. The Via Vochieri establishment was opened in 1968 by his son Lorenzo and his wife Anna, accompanied by their three children, who are still here today. Since then, the company's reputation has been built on its baci - small, round chocolate cookies known here as baci di Gallina. The ingredients used are of the highest quality, for sweets to be enjoyed without moderation!

With coffee, lemon, coconut or chocolate, Rolando's soft amaretti are famous throughout Piedmont and beyond. Like soft macaroons, individually wrapped in colorful paper, amaretti remain the ideal snack to nibble on while strolling through the pretty streets of Alessandria. The almond classics are wrapped in red paper, the cocoa ones are blue, the coffee ones are brown, and so on. The recipe has remained unchanged since 1942, for a truly unbeatable taste!

This pastry shop, which will soon be celebrating its two-hundredth anniversary, with seven successive generations, is one of the city's best-loved. The list of recommended products (sweet and savory) is very long: petits choux, Tartufata with whipped cream, savory rolls stuffed with ricotta and spinach, as well as the Guinea tart, a cream cake with shavings and a dark chocolate coating. But it seems to us that starting with a little cannolo is certainly not a bad idea, as there are 14 varieties to choose from...

Over 3,000 labels can be found in this historic Alessandria wine cellar (although the boutique in the center of town offers a more limited selection), which has been open since 1968. Bottles from Piedmont, of course, and from all over the world, but also liqueurs and other gourmet products. Lovers of pastis can tryAcqua del Tanaro, the local aniseed liqueur, and why not take some home in their suitcases. Don't hesitate to ask the sales staff for advice, as they will provide you with the most professional information.

Giolito, Bra's historic store, offers an exceptional selection of cow, goat, buffalo and sheep's milk cheeses, many of which are obviously Piedmontese: several blues, gorgonzola, alpine cheeses... The friendly staff often suggest tasting before buying. To deepen your discovery, tastings are organized and it is possible to visit the whole store, including the laboratory, the maturing cellar... A must for all cheese lovers, this is an extraordinary place to visit.

In the Crocetta district, come and discover a delicious corner of authentic Piedmont. Here, you'll find typical wines sold in bulk, and plenty of goodies from the four corners of the region to accompany them. You'll also find Freisa di Chieri, the wine produced in the heart of Turin, in Villa della Regina, just across the Po, and a good selection of the famous local liqueur, génépi. Wonderful welcome, both warm and professional. An excellent address to visit again and again.

Near the Crocetta market square, the delicious aroma of coffee irresistibly draws you here. Let the team at this roaster advise you: they'll be delighted to guide you in your choice. The place is also ideal for a lunch of simple, tasty dishes, or for a superb aperitivo: a wide choice of cocktails, gins from all over the world, different types of spritz, all accompanied by platters of delicacies to nibble on!

A real authentic patisserie where you can drink an excellent coffee and nibble on little mignardises, each more appetizing than the last. This is the strong point of the place and it will be really hard to make a choice, believe us! The place isn't very big (there's also a covered veranda terrace with a few tables, but it's pretty narrow), but it's perfect for taking a break like a true Turinese, without the groups of tourists you might find in cafés further inland.

Tartufi Morra was founded in 1930. Not only was it the first to market Alba's fine, renowned white truffle, but its founder also came up with the idea of organizing a major truffle fair in his town every year. This internationally renowned fair is still a must if you're in the area in October or November. As for the store, it's heaven on earth! You'll find truffles in all their forms, for all uses, all occasions... Tasting by prior arrangement.

The Zanardi patisserie owes its reputation to reginette . Since 1937, the patented recipe for this little cookie has been attracting the finest gourmets. For 23 years, Mr. Sacchi was the original cookie maker, before stepping down. Simple, almost wafer-like, reginette are made with eggs, flour, sugar, butter and a little chocolate cream. They are sold in an attractive tin, wrapped in aluminium foil. The Zanardi patisserie is also recommended for its artisanal ice creams.

Since 1973, this winery, housed in an ^18th-century palace, has been offering a vast panorama of Langhe wine production at extremely competitive prices. Various types of tasting are available and, above all, you'll get advice and information on every wine: the staff are competent and passionate. There are only wines from the region, which is perfect and more than enough. It's the ideal place to go shopping to take home, with bottles to suit all tastes and budgets.

This patisserie, which has been in existence for over a century (it was founded in 1918), prepares delicious cakes that will perk you up during a morning or afternoon break. But you can also have lunch here, as it serves delicious savoury dishes. Quality products and attentive service. The house makes chocolates, sweets and cookies of all kinds, in case you'd like to take a little ballotin home with you!

This bakery in the center of Turin offers 100% natural bread, free from brewer's yeast, palm oil, preservatives, sugar and many other ingredients often used in bread-making. In fact, Panacea is part of the Filiera della Farina di Stupinigi, a social cooperative that produces flour naturally not far from Turin, and then makes bread with natural sourdough (known here as pasta madre). The staff will be delighted to explain the process to you.

This cute patisserie doubles as a tea room, where you can sample the vegetarian delights baked here, many of which are vegan cakes. The warm welcome and intimate decor make you feel as if you're visiting friends. Luigia speaks French and will be happy to advise you on traditional Piedmontese sweets and more original preparations to take away with you. Savoury dishes are available at lunchtime if you'd like to take a break: don't hesitate, everything is homemade, nourishing and delicious.

Galup has been a Piedmontese institution since 1922! The factory is still in Pinerolo, but the store in the center of Turin is the perfect place to discover the company's delicious treats in a colorful setting. The store is attractive and, of course, Galup's original panettones are a delight to share: you just can't get enough of their inimitable melt-in-your-mouth texture. Other typical sweets (baci di dama, krumiri, chocolates...) take pride of place on the shelves. A must for the festive season... and the rest of the year too!

A small, well-run boutique-workshop. Sandro and Laura have taken over the business founded by Laura's father, Aldo Ferrando, in 1986, and offer an excellent range of delicious artisanal and traditional cookies, including a vegan range, made from carefully selected products. The store has limited opening hours, but it is possible to order from a distance and have all these gourmet products delivered. Sandro and Laura have been awarded the "Maestro del gusto" label, a just reward for their fine work.

Since 1976, the Ficini family has been running this bakery, which attracts the gourmet Turinese to this street in the San Salvario district. And it's easy to see why, when you see the delicacies coming out of the ovens! It's the perfect place to pack a picnic and head to the nearby Valentino Park, to enjoy the greenery and sunshine while watching the squirrels frolic about. A word of advice: try the real grissini, especially the rye ones, but after that you won't be able to accept the industrial versions!

An incredible chocolate factory very close to all the city's points of interest, with an infinite choice of confectionery, sweets of all kinds, multiple and varied chocolates with surprising combinations of tastes: and, to tell the truth, everything is appetizing! A veritable paradise for gourmets young and old, from which you won't escape unscathed... You can also visit the laboratory where these sweets are made, which is also located in Turin. Don't hesitate to try it out, alone or with others, it's really worth it!