Mercato Centrale Torino
Piazza della Repubblica 25, Turin, Italy, 10152
At Mercato Centrale Torino, a contemporary addition to Turin’s Porta Palazzo on the Piazza della Repubblica, dozens of artisans sell goods and cook up a variety of dishes. This 4,500-square-foot (420-square-meter) market has more than 26 food stalls, a mill, a roastery, and a culinary school spread out across three floors.
The basics
A foodie magnet in Turin, Mercato Centrale Torino offers both traditional and unique takes on a range of cuisines. From BŌL House, serving meals in edible bread containers, to chef-driven spots for ramen, regional Italian fare, and pastries, there are lots of options. You can purchase your food at each individual stall, so feel free to load up a tray featuring a sampling from multiple restaurants.
Things to know before you go
Lorenzo de’ Medici Cooking School classes are all-ages appropriate.
You can order drinks from your table.
Dogs are welcome, but large dogs may require a muzzle.
How to get there
Mercato Centrale Torino is located at Piazza della Repubblica 25, just off of Corso Regina Margherita. The Porta Palazzo Nord transit stop, serving tram number 4 and multiple bus routes, is just outside. Underground parking is available 24/7, though visitors can easily walk to Mercato Centrale Torino within 25 minutes from the Porta Susa and Porta Nuova train stations.
When to get there
Mercato Centrale Torino is open every day, typically from morning to as late as midnight. Pop in for a bite or order food online and pick it up in person. Occasional events are scheduled throughout the year, though you’ll encounter the most crowds at night or on the weekends. Remember that it’s open seating no matter where you order from, so consider having someone from your group snag a spot when you arrive.
Keep shopping and eating at Porta Palazzo
Mercato Centrale isn’t the only market in the Piazza della Repubblica. Along with a fruit market, Porta Palazzo also has farmers markets, flea markets, and antique markets. The Turin Christmas Market also takes place in the Piazza della Repubblica, so no matter the season, there’s always something to shop, eat, and see.
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