Trattoria l'Oca Fòla

In the Cit Turin neighbourhood, among Art Nouveau villas and Renzo Piano’s skyscraper near Porta Susa, stands L’Oca Fòla, a trattoria reminiscent of the old “piole” (wine bars) offering  traditional Piedmontese cuisine with innovative touches. The owners, Massimo and Paola, offer starters such as Fassone beef tartare with citron and bergamot marmalade, pistachios, seirass and balsamic vinegar reduction, savoury tartlets with kohlrabi and Toma DOP cheese on almond pesto, and citrus tuna carpaccio with artichoke and pomegranate salad (€14). Among the first courses, the agnolotti del plin with shiitake mushrooms in porcini broth and tagliolini with white capocollo ragù and crispy leek nest (€14) stand out. Among the second courses, tripe in white wine with
red cabbage, tomato confit with chilli pepper (€22) and Piedmontese finanziera (€24). Traditional and creative desserts (€6). The wine cellar is rich in Piedmontese wines. Full weekly menu up to €40, fixed price on Sundays at €33 with 2 starters, 2 first courses, a main course and a dessert. Warm atmosphere with exposed brickwork and wooden furnishings. Massimo, the sommelier, takes care of the pairings, while Paola, a chef from the Langhe region, conveys her passion: “food should be a moment of joy”.