Food & Wine Tours
Visit to the Porta Pila market and cooking class
4.9
Food Tour: discover the best places where to taste the finest local food & wine
Shared Experience
Your experience
The Porta Palazzo market, "Porta Pila" for the people of Turin, is perhaps the oldest market in the city. Located above the Roman icehouses, near the Porta Palatina, it has entered contemporary literature as the "larder of the city."
This market abounds with rare delicacies to discover and does so in a multi-ethnic context well expressed by Pistoletto's work "Love the difference" that covers its ancient Tettoia dell'Orologio. The tour that Alessio and I propose will take you to discover its secrets while chatting about food, traditions and history. We will be inspired by the stalls, think of a menu together, cook it and enjoy it together.
€84.00 per guest
(€42.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €84.00
€84.00
per guest€42.00 per child
Reviews
4.9
31 reviews
- An Italian Feast to Remember with Sara and Alessio. An absolute must while visiting Turin. From the moment we arrived at Sara and Alessio’s home, their warmth and openness made us feel completely at ease - like we were visiting old friends. We began with a hands-on pasta-making session, where Sara and Alessio gently guided us through traditional techniques while weaving in stories and traditions of the local area. We discovered the history and meaning behind each type of pasta. It was both fun and educational, and Sara and Alessio guided us patiently through every step, making it easy to relax and enjoy the process. With our pasta crafted, the dining began: the starter featured a range of small plates, including exquisite eggs and soft, flavorful focaccia bread that immediately showcased the quality of local ingredients and tradition but most importantly, home-made talented cooking. Then came the highlight: the pasta we had made ourselves, served as a main course. The taste was simply outstanding - fresh, rich and authentic. A wonderful wine was paired beautifully, elevating every bite. For dessert, we indulged in a sweet treat that perfectly closed the meal. Beyond the flavours, Sara and Alessio shared so much of themselves - stories of the region, food techniques and their lives. Alessio’s passion for curing meats added another layer of depth to the experience, making it feel less like a class and more like a heartfelt exchange. In every moment, they were outstanding and thoughtful hosts, blending authentic tradition with genuine conviviality. This wasn’t just a cooking class - it was a rich and wholesome experience through food, wine and storytelling. An absolute highlight of our travels. Thank you Sara and Alessio.
- We did the course with my 3 children. We all had a brilliant time and Sara and Alessio were fantastic hosts. I would really recommend the course.
- Sara and Alessio were the prefect hosts - this is a MUST DO during your trip to Turin. We learned to make three types of pasta while sharing family traditions and stories. I guarantee this will be the highlight of our European vacation. Sara and Alessio shared many tips and tricks we will take home. After making the pasta, they served the meal on their private veranda with accompanying wine. It was pure perfection. Perfect for families… I was there with my teenage children and aging parents (mid/70s). Fun for all!!!!
- It was a wonderful evening! Sara and Alessio are great hosts and have great attention to detail. It is an unforgettable experience. We learned a lot and had a delicious evening. Thank you very much!
- Such friendly hosts. Very knowledgeable about the local food and easily accommodated my gluten intolerance. We were unfortunately late as we got lost but they were helpful at guiding us to the correct place and were very patient with us. It was fun to socialize with others.
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€84.00 per guest
(€42.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €84.00
€84.00 per guest
Where
Sara
Cesarina from 2023Location: Turin Languages: Italian, English, FrenchTradition is an innovation that has brought us this far. Starting from the local raw materials, I transform them following both the lessons from my mother and grandmother and the techniques learned through studies and travels. For me, cooking is primarily about conviviality, sharing, and exchange... Always accompanied by a good glass of wine! I prefer first courses and baked goods, smoked meats, and recently I have been producing homemade cured meats. My favorite dish... It's the next one I'll have the opportunity to try!
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