Piedmontese cuisine is among the richest and most refined in Italy, and Torino is the perfect showcase for it. From the great classics of peasant tradition to the dishes of the Savoy court, the Torino table tells a story of land, seasons and outstanding ingredients. Where to Eat in Torino: Typical Piedmontese Dishes Vitello Tonnato is perhaps the best-known Piedmontese starter in the world: very thin slices of veal eye-of-round covered with a creamy sauce of tuna, capers and anchovies. Every restaurant has its own version, and the debate over which is the best is part of the city's gastronomic folklore. Where to Eat in Torino: Typical Piedmontese Dishes Tajarin al tartufo is the quintessence of Piedmontese autumn. This very fine, hand-cut egg pasta is served with melted butter and generous shavings of white truffle from Alba. For those who want to discover the whole world of Piedmontese truffles, a private wine and cuisine tour in the heart of Piedmont is the perfect experience. Where to Eat in Torino: Typical Piedmontese Dishes Bagna Cauda is the convivial dish par excellence: a hot sauce of garlic, anchovies and olive oil in which to dip raw and cooked vegetables. It is eaten in winter, around the fujot — the special little terracotta burner — and brings the table together in a ritual that smells of tradition. Where to Eat in Torino: Typical Piedmontese Dishes Among the desserts, Bonet is the Piedmontese pudding made with amaretti, cocoa and rum, while Krumiri and Baci di Dama are the cookies that go with coffee. For a full immersion in Torino's food culture, the tour at Distilleria Gualco wraps up the meal with an exceptional artisan grappa.