A highly regarded, reservation-essential Piedmontese trattoria offering warm hospitality, traditional cooking and memorable desserts, with limited evidence of occasional booking and value frustrations.
Antiche Sere delivers strong food quality anchored by signature Piedmontese dishes like veal cheek and vitello tonnato, paired with notably attentive service that makes guests feel welcomed. Solid consistency across visits and helpful staff knowledge support reliable execution, though the residential setting and modest ambiance keep it from approaching the very top tier.
Antiche Sere is the kind of neighborhood trattoria visitors plan their evening around: outside Turin’s postcard center, warmly old-fashioned, and often packed. Reviews describe a room with grandmotherly charm, chefs visible in a spotless kitchen, and staff who make busy service feel personal. One recurring lesson is simple: arriving without a reservation is optimistic at best. The cooking is proudly traditional Piedmontese rather than experimental, with hearty, home-style plates and excellent regional character. Veal cheek, vitello tonnato, gnocchi, rabbit and agnolotti earn repeated praise, while panna cotta and zabaglione are practically part of the restaurant’s folklore. Prices are generally viewed as reasonable for the quality and hospitality, although a few diners objected to the coperto, extras or perceived portion value. Families should find the warm setting and familiar pasta, gnocchi and dessert choices workable, especially for sharing, though there is no documented children’s menu and the full current offering is unavailable. The food is traditional rather than challenging, but young diners who prefer very plain choices may need guidance from the staff.
Area vibe: Elegant, historic central Turin area known for cafés, arcades and neoclassical architecture.
Safety: Generally safe with active streets and good evening lighting though quieter residential pockets at night.
What's nearby: Near Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and Parco del Valentino, tram/bus links, cafés, markets and local shops.
Expect a characterful, old-fashioned Turin trattoria where visible kitchen activity and regional cooking matter more than modern design
The veal cheeks, gnocchi, vitello tonnato, panna cotta, and zabaglione are the safest bets on a traditional Piedmontese menu
Antiche Sere rewards advance planning, but the final bill can rise with coperto, drinks, desserts, and portions some diners find modest