Searching for authentic old-school piòle: Turin's working-class taverns with €12 home-cooked meals
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Guardian staff reporter
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Summary
A local's search for authentic, old-school Turin taverns called piòle — working-class neighborhood spots serving affordable home-cooked meals and wine. While many surviving piòle have gone upmarket, the author seeks the real deal: places where regulars play cards, argue about football, and enjoy a slap-up meal for around €12. The article explores Turin's culinary heritage through these humble, unpretentious establishments that contrast with the city's more refined food reputation.
Key quotes
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Regulars played cards, argued about football or politics, and lingered.
Of the few that survive, many have gone upmarket – but I was looking for the real deal and affordable home cooking.
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