Turin for Chocolate Lovers

If you're looking for the best chocolate experience, Turin is the place to go, with its rich chocolate-making traditions, delicious chocolate specialties, and renowned maître chocolatiers.

Top local chocolate specialties

First of all, let's get acquainted with the several specialties that are unique to the city:

🍫  Gianduja: This traditional chocolate is made from a blend of chocolate and hazelnuts and is considered the city's signature chocolate. It is often used in various chocolate confections, such as truffles, bars, and spreads.

Gianduja is certainly the king of the Turin gastronomic tradition: a fine cocoa mixture enriched with hazelnuts of Piedmont that can be enjoyed in the variant of the famous gianduiotti, but also in spreading cream, in tablets or in the cup.

🍫  Gianduiotto: this small chocolate-covered hazelnut cream, traditionally shaped like a boat, is the most famous Turin chocolate.

🍬 Praline: A small, round chocolate filled with a creamy center, typically made with hazelnuts or almonds.

☕️ Bicerin: This traditional hot drink is made from espresso, chocolate, and milk. It's a popular drink in Turin and is typically served in a small glass.