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La Taverna Dei Mercanti

4.7 1,617 reviews Closed Via Santa Chiara, 13, 10122 Torino TO, Italy

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La Taverna Dei Mercanti, located in the heart of Turin, is a hidden gem that consistently captivates diners with its authentic Piedmontese cuisine. The warm and cozy ambiance of this family-run establishment sets the perfect scene for an unforgettable dining experience. Customers rave about the knowledgeable staff, who provide attentive service and communicate menu offerings enthusiastically in English, ensuring an inviting atmosphere for all.

Among the standout dishes, the cheesy zucchini soufflé and the remarkable eggplant pasta receive particular acclaim. Guests appreciate the generous portions and the quality of the ingredients, which are crafted with genuine care—no frills, just delicious flavors that celebrate local traditions. The ravioli and savory secondi are also favorite choices, while the reasonable prices enhance the overall value.

Despite some minor service hiccups regarding meal-sharing requests, the overall sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive; diners often return to this beloved spot whenever they’re in Turin. The consistent praise of La Taverna Dei Mercanti highlights its role as an essential dining experience for anyone looking to indulge in the rich culinary heritage of Piedmont.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Takeout

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Romantic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with La Taverna Dei Mercanti before visiting.

Reviews for La Taverna Dei Mercanti

4.7
1,617 reviews
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Review highlights

Based on 1,617 reviews

La Taverna Dei Mercanti in Torino consistently receives praise for its authentic Piedmontese cuisine, generous portions, and warm, attentive service. Reviewers highlight the restaurant’s cozy, welcoming atmosphere and multilingual staff who are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the menu. The food is frequently described as delicious and well-prepared, with particular appreciation for traditional dishes like eggplant pasta and local specialties. While most note reasonable pricing given portion sizes, a few mention occasional rigidity with special requests. Overall, the establishment is recognized as a beloved family-run spot that offers genuine, unpretentious Italian dining, making it a highly recommended destination for both locals and visitors seeking quality Piedmontese flavors.

Manny Cassimatis
Sep 06, 2025

There’s a reason why this place is booked out every night. Beautiful, cosy space with exemplary service. Our waiter spoke great English and gave excellent recommendations for local Piedmontese dishes. Everything was delicious - with the cheesy zucchini soufflé a surprise favourite. Very reasonably priced too. Cannot recommend this place highly enough!!

Vanessa Rose Castro
Aug 27, 2025

No need to think about it. If you are in Torino, do yourself a favor and have dinner at this place. We arrived 10 minutes before opening but was welcomed warmly. The entire menu was explained to us in English with enthusiasm. The food was of course delicious. We ordered the Antipasti Taverna, a pasta and a dessert to share and secondi each. The staff was very nice and attentive as with other places we've been to in Torino.

Marta L
Aug 22, 2025

Amazing food, best I had in Turin so far. Amazing wine. The staff was very nice and professional, however they did not take my request to share one meal for two. I can't help all portions are to big for is after my request to share they definitely lost interest in us. Which is a shame, because it really is one of best restaurants I visited in Turin

Kristi R.
Aug 17, 2025

We had a really nice dinner here. The waiter is very upbeat and friendly, adding to the nice evening. He speaks amazing English, French ( I think he also offered german), and of course Italian. The food was perfect! And the prices are very fair considering the generous portions. I highly recommend . We had the ravioli steak and chocolate cake dessert — very filling and delicious. Steak was cooked perfectly.

Olga Ovsepyan
Aug 10, 2025

Their eggplant pasta is so special. I could use the same ingredients and never get the same result. It is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. No fancy plating, no pretence. Just really good food. Family run place. We go every time we are in Turin. One table next to us didn’t even look at the menu, they knew the staff and just said bring us whatever you think we will like!!!!

Russell Fernandes
Jun 07, 2025

Wonderful experience - an absolute must visit! From the moment we entered we felt welcomed and at home!.. the maître d' is exceptional, in addition to Italian he speaks French, English and German (that we noticed) fluently!.. explained the menus although looks simple the food is anything but! We enjoyed all his recommendations! The veal with a delicious white sauce melted in my mouth and the ‘home made’ pasta main was delightful. The complimentary Russian salad was a tasty bonus.. portions are generous so come hungry! The house wine was great and everything is priced extremely reasonably.. it felt like I was in the home of a Torino native having the opportunity to taste local delicacies cooked to perfection.. I would almost come back to Turin just to revisit this restaurant alone!..

Shirley Zheng
Jun 02, 2025

This might have been one of my favorite Italian meals of all time. The photos don’t do it justice. First off, I had the mind blowing arugula salad. Never have I ever had cut arugula, for some reason this changed my life in more ways than one. For the pastas, the three of us shared three different pastas. I ordered the daily special which was a mushroom, and then we have the ravioli two different ways. To top it all off we had the tiramisu for dessert. The waiter was so nice and friendly, also super funny. He was entertaining all of the guests with his bravado voice and welcome speech. I thoroughly enjoyed his energy as a waiter. The pastas were so fresh, and SO GOOD. If I didn’t have food coma from the gluten I would have ordered a fourth one. Not to be missed !! Truly a gem and super authentic cooking.

Cheryl Forberg
May 20, 2025

Wonderful meal for our first night in Torino. The cozy comfortable dining room felt like Nona’s house. The service was on point, accommodating and friendly. Mirco the owner was amazing and made us feel so welcome. Loved the house wines and the food was perfect. Grazie Mille Mirco!

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Address
Via Santa Chiara, 13, 10122 Torino TO, Italy
Price range
€30–40

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

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