Restaurant in Turin, Italy
Michelin-starred Piedmont cooking, no reinvention needed.
A Michelin-starred Piedmontese restaurant that has been running for nearly 30 years on Piazza Solferino without once chasing trends. At €€€ — a full price tier below most of Turin's starred competition — it delivers regional classics like vitello tonnato and tajarin alongside precise fish cookery in a formal, unhurried room. Book three to four weeks ahead; this is a hard reservation.
If your benchmark for a great Turin dinner is one of the city's more progressive tables — Condividere or Del Cambio, both at €€€€ — Vintage 1997 occupies a different register entirely. This is a Michelin-starred restaurant (one star, 2024) that has been running for nearly 30 years without chasing what is fashionable, and it is better for it. The pitch is a traditional Piedmontese dining room, a classically-minded maître d' in owner Umberto Chiodi Latini, and a kitchen that treats regional ingredients seriously. At €€€, it is also a price tier below most of its Michelin-starred competition in Turin. If you want depth in the classics , vitello tonnato, tajarin pasta, precise fish cookery , this delivers. If you need a contemporary tasting menu with modernist technique, look elsewhere.
Piazza Solferino is one of Turin's more composed central squares, and the room at Vintage 1997 matches the address. The atmosphere here is formal without being stiff , old-fashioned in the leading sense, with a dining room that has resisted the temptation to update itself into anonymity. Noise levels are low enough for conversation without effort, which makes it a genuinely different experience from the livelier rooms at Cannavacciuolo Bistrot. The energy is unhurried. Latini runs the floor with the kind of directness that belongs to a specific tradition of Italian hospitality , attentive, precise, and with a personality that is part of the experience. For a food and wine explorer who wants to feel embedded in a place rather than processed through it, this register works well.
The menu is anchored in Piedmontese classics. Vitello tonnato and tajarin pasta are both present, alongside fish dishes that receive serious attention , the "zuppetta 5.0", described in verified source material as a bouillabaisse-style soup served with raw fish, is singled out as a particular strength. Vegetables appear throughout, with some pure plant dishes on the menu. The kitchen team , Roberto, Fabio, Gianluca, and Mattia , brings genuine technique to this material: fresh herbs, flowers, and careful seasoning feature without tipping into decorative excess. The cuisine has continued to develop over three decades rather than calcifying, which is what the Michelin recognition reflects. The wine list is not long, but it does include vertical labels from Langhe producers, which for a Piedmont-focused explorer is more useful than a bloated international list.
For context on where Vintage 1997 sits within Italy's wider fine-dining picture, it is worth noting that restaurants like Osteria Francescana in Modena, Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence, and Le Calandre in Rubano each represent a different ambition level and price point. Vintage 1997 is not competing in that bracket. It is making a more contained, regional argument , and making it with a Michelin star to back it up. Similarly, internationally-minded Italian dining like Enrico Bartolini in Milan or 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana in Hong Kong operates in a cosmopolitan mode Vintage 1997 has no interest in replicating. That is a feature, not a limitation.
Vintage 1997 holds a Google rating of 4.3 from 519 reviews, which for a Michelin-starred address in a competitive city indicates consistent delivery rather than occasional brilliance. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, dinner only on Saturday, and closed Sunday. Reservations: Book well in advance , this is rated Hard for booking difficulty, and a Michelin star at this price tier in a known square means demand is real. Aim for at least three to four weeks ahead for dinner, longer for weekend slots. Budget: €€€ per head, which positions it below the €€€€ tier of most starred competition in Turin. Address: Piazza Solferino, 16 H, Turin. Dress: Smart casual at minimum; the room and service formality suggest dressing accordingly. Groups: The traditional dining room format suits pairs and small groups well; check directly for larger tables.
See the full comparison section below for how Vintage 1997 stacks up against Condividere, Del Cambio, and others in Turin's fine-dining tier. For a broader look at eating in the city, the full Turin restaurants guide covers the range from starred rooms to neighbourhood trattorias including Almondo Trattoria and Contesto Alimentare. If you are building a full Turin trip, the Turin hotels guide, bars guide, wineries guide, and experiences guide are worth consulting together. For Italy's wider Michelin picture, see also Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler in Brunico and Dal Pescatore in Runate, both of which represent a different approach to regional Italian cooking at the starred level. For Italian cuisine interpreted abroad, cenci in Kyoto offers an interesting counterpoint.
Vintage 1997 is the right booking if you want a Michelin-starred meal rooted in Piedmont's actual culinary tradition, served in a room with real character and at a price point that undercuts most of its local competition. It is not the right booking if you want avant-garde tasting menus or a room buzzing with the energy of a hot new opening. Book three to four weeks ahead minimum, go for dinner if your schedule allows, and treat the wine list as an opportunity to drink Langhe verticals rather than a limitation.
The menu includes vegetarian dishes and some pure plant options alongside its fish and meat offerings. Given the kitchen's ingredient-led approach and the formal, attentive service style, communicating dietary requirements at the time of booking is the practical approach. There is no published allergy policy in the venue record, so contact the restaurant directly when reserving.
Dinner is the stronger recommendation for a first visit. The full experience , Latini on the floor, the unhurried pace, the wine list , lands better when you are not on a work-lunch clock. Lunch (Monday through Friday, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM) is a genuine option if you want the Michelin-starred kitchen at likely lower booking competition; dinner service runs until 11 PM most nights, with Friday and Saturday dinner starting at 7:30 PM. On price: the venue record does not confirm a separate lunch pricing structure, so budget €€€ per head for either service.
The verified source material highlights the "zuppetta 5.0" as a particular strength , a bouillabaisse-style soup served with raw fish surrounding it. Beyond that, the Piedmontese classics are the anchor: vitello tonnato and tajarin pasta are both on the menu and are the dishes this kitchen has been refining for nearly 30 years. The pure plant dishes are worth considering if vegetables are your interest , they are not an afterthought here. On wine, the Langhe verticals on the list are the obvious pairing given the regional focus.
Three things: the room is formal and unhurried , this is not a casual drop-in. The cuisine is rooted in Piedmontese tradition, so if you arrive expecting creative modernist cooking, recalibrate. And the owner, Umberto Chiodi Latini, runs the floor himself with a style that is direct and old-school , it is part of the experience, not a quirk. At €€€ with a Michelin star, it offers better value than most starred rooms in Turin. Book in advance; this is a hard reservation to land on short notice.
At €€€ per head with a 2024 Michelin star and nearly 30 years of refinement behind it, yes , it is good value relative to where it sits. The starred competition in Turin (Del Cambio, Condividere, Cannavacciuolo Bistrot) all operate at €€€€. You are getting comparable recognition at a lower price point, in a room with more personality than most. The caveat: if you want the experiential ambition of a €€€€ tasting menu, Vintage 1997 is making a different argument and you may feel the gap.
For a more progressive, contemporary approach at a higher price point, Condividere and Del Cambio (both €€€€) are the peer comparisons. For creative cooking with a strong personality, Cannavacciuolo Bistrot (€€€€) is worth considering. If you want genuine Piedmontese cooking at a fraction of the price and without the Michelin formality, Consorzio at €€ is the practical alternative. For a neighbourhood feel, Almondo Trattoria and Contesto Alimentare represent a different price tier altogether.
Yes, with a specific profile in mind. The Michelin star, the formal room on Piazza Solferino, the long-tenured ownership, and the unhurried pace all make it well-suited to a dinner where the occasion matters. It works better for pairs or small groups who want to feel genuinely looked after rather than moved through a service. It is a stronger choice for a celebration where tradition and place carry weight than for one where you want theatrical modernism or a vibrant crowd around you.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage 1997 | A classic Turin restaurant that has been in business for almost 30 years; It remains untouched by modern trends, both in its old-fashioned dining room (it is called Vintage, after all!) overseen by owner Umberto Chiodi Latini, whose strong character makes him a perfect, traditional maître d', and in its simple cuisine, which is prepared using top-quality ingredients. The menu features famous Piedmontese specialities, such as vitello tonnato and tajarin pasta, as well as a few vegetarian dishes and plenty of fish options. The “zuppetta 5.0” is particularly delicious, served with a bouillabaisse-style soup in the middle of the plate surrounded by raw fish. Although the wine list is not extensive, it boasts some interesting vertical labels from wineries in the Langhe and elsewhere.; If you want to relive the atmosphere of The Godfather, then Vintage1997 is a fun destination. But if you’re looking to enjoy a refined and creative cuisine that truly impresses, this is also the place to be. The chefs – Roberto, Fabio, Gianluca, and Mattia – play with colors, fresh herbs, flowers, and cresses like flavor artists. What’s beautiful is that, although the restaurant has been around for more than 30 years, the cuisine has never stood still. Vegetables take an important place in every dish, and there are also delicious pure plant creations you absolutely must try. The future is yours, Umberto Chiodi Latini!; A classic Turin restaurant that has been in business for almost 30 years; It remains untouched by modern trends, both in its old-fashioned dining room (it is called Vintage, after all!) overseen by owner Umberto Chiodi Latini, whose strong character makes him a perfect, traditional maître d', and in its simple cuisine, which is prepared using top-quality ingredients. The menu features famous Piedmontese specialities, such as vitello tonnato and tajarin pasta, as well as a few vegetarian dishes and plenty of fish options. The “zuppetta 5.0” is particularly delicious, served with a bouillabaisse-style soup in the middle of the plate surrounded by raw fish. Although the wine list is not extensive, it boasts some interesting vertical labels from wineries in the Langhe and elsewhere.; Michelin 1 Star (2024) | €€€ | — |
| Condividere | Michelin 1 Star | €€€€ | — |
| Del Cambio | Michelin 1 Star | €€€€ | — |
| Unforgettable | Michelin 1 Star | €€€€ | — |
| Consorzio | €€ | — | |
| Cannavacciuolo Bistrot | Michelin 1 Star | €€€€ | — |
Comparing your options in Turin for this tier.
Vegetarians are reasonably well served here — the menu includes dedicated plant-based dishes alongside the Piedmontese classics, which is more than most traditional Italian fine-dining rooms offer at this price tier. Fish options are also plentiful. If you have specific allergies, check the venue's official channels before booking; no allergy policy is published.
Lunch runs Monday to Friday (12:30–2:30 PM) and is likely your easiest entry point for a table. Saturday is dinner-only and Sunday is closed, so plan around that. For atmosphere, dinner in the old-fashioned dining room under owner Umberto Chiodi Latini's watch tends to deliver the full Vintage 1997 experience — the room has a formal, unhurried quality that suits an evening pace.
The Piedmontese anchors — vitello tonnato and tajarin pasta — are the menu's foundation and worth ordering on any visit. The 'zuppetta 5.0', a bouillabaisse-style preparation with raw fish, is a documented standout. The wine list leans toward vertical selections from Langhe producers, so ask for a Barolo or Barbaresco pairing if you want to stay regional.
This is a deliberately old-fashioned room on Piazza Solferino, run with a strong hand by owner-maître d' Umberto Chiodi Latini. The format is traditional Italian fine dining — expect formality, not a relaxed bistro vibe. At €€€ and Michelin-starred, it sits in a clear tier: more serious than a casual trattoria, less experimental than Condividere or Del Cambio.
At €€€ with a Michelin star and nearly 30 years of consistent operation, Vintage 1997 represents fair value for the tier — you are paying for technique, top-quality ingredients, and a room with genuine character, not a trend-chasing concept. If you want innovation for your money, Del Cambio or Condividere are stronger picks. If you want Piedmontese classics executed with precision, Vintage 1997 earns its price.
Condividere offers a more contemporary, sharing-format approach to Italian cooking at a comparable or higher price point. Del Cambio, in Turin's historic Risorgimento-era dining room, matches the old-world atmosphere but with more ambitious, creative cooking. Consorzio is a lower-cost option for Piedmontese classics in a less formal setting. Cannavacciuolo Bistrot brings a Michelin-starred chef's name to a more accessible format.
Yes, with the right expectations. The formal dining room, maître d'-led service from Umberto Chiodi Latini, and Michelin-starred cooking make it a credible special-occasion booking — particularly for guests who want classic Piedmontese tradition over a modern tasting-menu format. For a larger party or a more theatrical setting, Del Cambio's historic room may suit better.
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