Osteria Antiche Sere

In the Piedmontese capital, the tradition of piole has always existed: osterie where wine was poured and a few traditional dishes were served. This historic spot on via Cenischia (open only in the evening) is one of the few true “piole” left in the city, with wooden furnishings inside and a beautiful “topia” (pergola) for summer outdoor dining. The meal begins with antipasti misti: peperone with acciuga, tomino elettrico, lingua, and frittatina d’erbe (€16). Also worth tasting: insalata russa (€8) and acciughe al verde (€12). Among the primi: agnolotti with sugo d’arrosto (€14), gnocchi with Castelmagno, and tajarin with ragù bianco (both €12). For secondi: albese with celery and parmigiano, duck terrine with summer truffle (both €16), plus the more traditional coniglio in white wine and guancette di vitello with potatoes (all €15). For dessert, don’t miss the classic bonet, budino with torrone and honey, and zabaione with meringues and cream (all €6). The honest markups on wines in carta stand out. Here you can still dine for €35/37. Booking is recommended, especially on weekends.