Barbagusto Coffee and refreshment is the perfect Turin Piola: that is, the traditional Piedmontese trattoria, where you can eat something and drink a good glass of red wine, better if Barbera.”
The characteristics of Piola, in fact, Barbagusto has all of them. First of all, the area.
This small restaurant with a few tables is located on the outskirts of San Salvario, a district historically popular, which then became the heart of Turin's nightlife.
The area is teeming with noisy and crowded locals and cocktail bars, but Barbagusto is located in via Belfiore 36, in a quiet block, just outside of all this.
But the main feature we recommend to our readers Barbagusto is obviously the kitchen, perfect for a Piola!
The true kitchen! That of once! No frills.
In general here the cuisine is made of simple and tasty dishes. Everything is very good, from appetizer to dessert and you are really satisfied even ordering a dish of grilled vegetables (radicchio, onion and cabbage) prepared with care and attention. Simple traditional dishes: tajarin butter, anchovies and Jerusalem artichokes. It is possible to find a typical trattoria cuisine, the one that finally answers the question:where can I eat well by spending the right?”
In our last visit, the most satisfying dish was tajarin butter, anchovies and Jerusalem artichokes (8 euro).
We had already tried them in the fantastic version of butter, anchovies and lemon (which had really made us fall in love) but also in this recipe are very good and bind well with each other.
Also delicious are the agnolotti Bra e barbera (8 euro) other dish with a strong taste that speaks decisively of Piedmont.
Of course, it is highly recommended the mixed starter with all the Piedmontese specialties of the house, a perfect dish to be divided into two, maybe drinking a good bottle of wine.
Because, like any respectable Piola, this wine has different wines to choose from, with truly honest recharges.
And on Friday you'll find Bruno to give some advice on matching. You can even just drink a glass by eating something, in perfect style from Turin's sinoire snack. You will not be forced to eat a full meal.
Well-round half a portion
In fact, the appetizers are also available in the tapas version, and almost all dishes can also be ordered in the half portion: you will find them almost all displayed in the display cabinet of the counter, so you can even just sit on a stool, choose something to tease and order a good glass of wine.
If you have any doubts, feel free to ask for advice: the final feature that makes this place that fits perfectly into our favorites is the familiar air with which you are welcomed.
You will find the classic osteria atmosphere with an extra touch of kindness: in the second step, you will feel at home right away.
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