Al Gatto Nero
Crocetta, Turin
Restaurant in Turin, Italy
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Al Gatto Nero if dinner in Turin is being planned around wine as much as food. Star Wine List recognition in 2026 makes it a stronger fit for a quieter, grown-up meal than for a casual value night; compare Madama Piola for Piedmontese clarity or Scannabue Caffè Restaurant for a lower-price country-cooking option.
About Al Gatto Nero
Should you book Al Gatto Nero in Turin? Consider it if a Star Wine List (2026) recognition is a meaningful signal for your meal. The safest read is not to build expectations around a specific cuisine, chef, dish, price point, or service style. The restaurant is in Turin, observes a smart casual dress code, is closed on Sunday, and serves lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday within set windows.
The right mindset is to treat the booking as one where the wine-list recognition may matter, while leaving room for the restaurant itself to guide the meal. First-timers should avoid over-planning around a specific menu, signature dish, chef profile, or price point, and instead confirm practical details directly when booking.
Choose it when the wine-list recognition matters
The clearest signal for Al Gatto Nero is its Star Wine List (2026) recognition. That makes it a reasonable candidate when this recognition is important to the decision, but do not assume a particular cellar size, pairing format, or beverage-service style. The operating pattern is direct: lunch and dinner are listed Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed.
For a broader Turin sweep, use the full Turin restaurants guide before locking the night. If you are comparing different types of meals, consider other dining generically or look at named alternatives such as Krabon Naturalmente..Pizza, Madama Piola, Sans Soushì, and Scannabue Caffè Restaurant without assuming they serve the same purpose as Al Gatto Nero.
Who should book, and who should choose elsewhere
Book Al Gatto Nero if its Turin location, smart casual dress code, Monday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours, and Star Wine List (2026) recognition match what you need. Choose elsewhere if you need a specific cuisine category, a specific dish, a published price expectation, or a different day of the week. For other directions, Krabon Naturalmente..Pizza, Scannabue Caffè Restaurant, Madama Piola, Mammà Isola di Capri, and Sans Soushì are natural comparison points, depending on the kind of meal you want.
Round out the trip planning with broader Turin restaurants and other Turin travel planning. For Al Gatto Nero specifically, keep the decision grounded in the basics: Turin, smart casual dress, lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday, Sunday closure, and Star Wine List (2026) recognition.
Planning details
- Location
- Corso Filippo Turati, 14, 10128 Torino TO, Italy
- Website
- gattonero.it
- Phone
- +39 011 590414
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Al Gatto Nero sits quietly on Corso Filippo Turati, favoring restraint over spectacle. The restaurant reads as part of Turin's civic fabric — Liberty-era buildings and a composed residential quarter set the scene for a dining experience rooted in provenance and material quality. The kitchen keeps company with a serious wine program, and the overall tone is classic and elegant rather than flashy. Diners encounter an intimate, historically grounded address that privileges depth of ingredients and quietly exacting service over theatrical presentation, making it feel like a measured, refined stop in Turin’s culinary landscape.
Best For
This is primarily a dinner destination geared toward date nights and special occasions, where classic cooking and a considered wine list anchor the experience. The White Star recognition signals a wine program that rewards curious diners and those who appreciate Piedmontese cellars; evenings here lean toward leisurely, bottle-led meals rather than quick lunches. Travelers and locals seeking a refined, intimate night out — especially wine-focused couples or small groups marking an occasion — will find the restaurant’s tone and menu well suited to a more formal, memorable dinner.
Ordering Tips
Highlight the venue’s signature dishes — Peppino Fiorello spaghettini, Chateaubriand, and the creamed cod with potatoes — which reflect the kitchen’s classic leanings. Given the White Star wine recognition and references to nearby Barolo and Barbaresco cellars, plan to pair courses with Piedmontese reds or ask the sommelier for guidance; the cellar is positioned as integral to the meal. Expect a menu that privileges provenance and ingredient quality, so choose dishes that showcase local produce and traditional preparations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined 1970s retro atmosphere with spaced tables, classic design, exposed brick, wood, and stone creating a warm, intimate, and familiar dining room.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Peppino Fiorello spaghettini
- Chateaubriand
- creamed cod with potatoes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Corso Filippo Turati, 14, 10128 Torino TO, Italy
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Krabon Naturalmente..Pizza, Notable alternative
- Scannabue Caffè Restaurant, Country cooking, €
- Sans Soushì, Notable alternative
- Madama Piola, Piedmontese, €€
- Mammà Isola di Capri, Mediterranean Cuisine, €€€
Restaurant context
How it compares in Turin
Al Gatto Nero is the better choice when the wine program is the deciding factor. Against Scannabue Caffè Restaurant, which is marked as country cooking at €, it reads as the more serious dinner move rather than the value-first booking. Choose Scannabue when price sensitivity matters more than cellar depth.
Madama Piola is the clearer pick for Piedmontese cooking at €€, especially for visitors who want the regional lane spelled out. Mammà Isola di Capri, listed as Mediterranean Cuisine at €€€, is the stronger cross-shop if the group wants a pricier Mediterranean direction rather than a wine-led Turin dinner.
Krabon Naturalmente..Pizza is the easier casual pivot when the table wants pizza and less ceremony. Sans Soushì works as a change-of-pace alternative when the group is not set on an Italian format. For a repeat Turin diner, Al Gatto Nero is the one to pick when conversation, wine selection, and a calmer room matter more than lowest spend.
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Compare Al Gatto Nero
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Gatto Nero | Turin | , | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence | , |
| Krabon Naturalmente..Pizza | Turin | No published awards | , | , |
| Scannabue Caffè Restaurant | Turin | Country cooking | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2026 Bib Gourmand2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | € |
| Sans Soushì | Turin | No published awards | , | , |
| Madama Piola | Turin | Piedmontese | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| Mammà Isola di Capri | Turin | Mediterranean Cuisine | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€€ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Al Gatto Nero?
Al Gatto Nero serves Monday to Saturday, with lunch from 12:30 to 1:45 PM and dinner from 8:00 to 9:30 PM, and is closed on Sunday. If timing matters, confirm availability directly before going.
What are alternatives to Al Gatto Nero?
Other named comparison points include Krabon Naturalmente..Pizza, Scannabue Caffè Restaurant, Madama Piola, Mammà Isola di Capri, and Sans Soushì. Use them as alternatives when Al Gatto Nero's profile does not fit your plans, especially if you need a different kind of meal or a different availability pattern.
What should a first-timer know about Al Gatto Nero?
Go in with the basics: Al Gatto Nero is in Turin, has a smart casual dress code, is recognized by Star Wine List (2026), and is closed on Sunday. Its listed hours are 12:30 to 1:45 PM and 8:00 to 9:30 PM from Monday to Saturday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Al Gatto Nero?
Both lunch and dinner run from Monday to Saturday. Lunch is listed from 12:30 to 1:45 PM, while dinner is listed from 8:00 to 9:30 PM. Choose the time that fits your plans rather than assuming one service is better than the other.
What should I wear to Al Gatto Nero?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, polished clothing rather than relying on a more formal or more casual assumption.
Is Al Gatto Nero good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for an occasion if these details fit what you want: Turin location, smart casual dress, Monday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours, and Star Wine List (2026) recognition. Do not assume a particular room style, tasting menu, price point, or special-occasion service.
What should I order at Al Gatto Nero?
Do not plan around a specific dish, cuisine, or menu format in advance. If you book, use the restaurant's current menu and staff guidance on the day rather than planning around an unverified signature order.
