Turin invented vermouth — and the modern aperitivo. The 10 below show why.
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The 10 best bars in Turin
01 · Turin
Centro
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Iconic 1879 · Belle Époque
Iconic 1879 Centro Belle Époque caffè-bar.
Order: A vermouth flight
02 · Turin
Centro
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Iconic 1780
Iconic 1780 Centro caffè-bar — Italian unification was plotted here.
Order: A vermouth Carpano Antica
03 · Turin
Centro
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Iconic 1875
Iconic 1875 Centro caffè-bar.
Order: A glass of Barolo Chinato
04 · Turin
Centro
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Iconic · Speakeasy
Iconic Centro hidden cocktail speakeasy.
Order: A precise Manhattan
05 · Turin
Quadrilatero Romano
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Iconic · Aperitivo
Iconic Quadrilatero Romano aperitivo bar.
Order: A vermouth and the aperitivo plate
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06 · Turin
Centro
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Iconic 1763
Iconic 1763 Centro caffè-bar — invented the Bicerin.
Order: A Bicerin (espresso, chocolate, cream)
07 · Turin
San Salvario
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Iconic · Cocktails
Iconic San Salvario cocktail bar.
Order: A bartender's signature
08 · Turin
San Salvario
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Iconic · Vermouth
Iconic San Salvario modern vermouth bar.
Order: A vermouth flight with the small plates
09 · Turin
Centro
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Iconic · Aperitivo
Iconic Centro modern aperitivo bar.
Order: A Negroni
10 · Turin
Centro
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Iconic · Cocktails
Iconic Centro modern cocktail bar.
Order: A precise Manhattan
How Turin drinks
The 10 above are where Turin actually drinks — Negroni temples, natural wine bars, and aperitivo institutions.
