Osteria Rabezzana

Enoteca Rabezzana, located in the centre of Turin near Piazza Solferino, was founded in 1911 when the great-grandfather of the current owner, from the province of Asti, opened a shop for his wines. After several moves and generations, since 2016 the tavern and wine shop has been located in Via San Francesco d’Assisi, next to Pastificio Giustetti, run by the uncles of Franco, the current owner. The restaurant is located in a large room in the basement, reminiscent of French caves, where you can enjoy Monferrato specialities enriched with Sicilian influences, linked to the origins
of chef Giuseppe Zizzo. The menu includes starters such as hand-chopped meat, oldfashioned veal with tuna sauce, and pink and purple prawn tartare with citrus brioche bread (€13-18). First courses include fresh pasta from Pastificio Giustetti, from old Piedmontese agnolotti to casarecce alla Norma or tagliolini with turnip greens (€13- 14.50). Main courses include lamb chops alla scottadito and baked turbot fillet (€24- 26). Desserts include bonet and hazelnut cremino alongside zeppole and strudel (€7). The wine list boasts over 900 labels. Worth noting is the “Buta Stupa”, the custom of recorking an unfinished bottle to take home. Average cost: €35-45.