Caffe Al Bicerin dal 1763vsAl Garamond
Both Caffe Al Bicerin Dal 1763 and Al Garamond are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Al Garamond is the choice of most writers compared to Caffe Al Bicerin Dal 1763. Al Garamond has a TripExpert Score of 84 with approval from 3 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Insight Guides and Fodor's.
Caffe Al Bicerin dal 1763
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Independent
Rough Guide
National Geographic
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Piazza della Consolata 5, Turin
From $6/night
Frommer's "It's a heady combination of coffee, hot chocolate, and cream -- to be accompanied by one the house's exquisite pastries." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The historic beverage has three layers: coffee on the bottom, dark chocolate above it, and sweet, frothy milk on top." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Bicerin is a gastronomic speciality of Turin. I love both chocolate and espresso, and was delighted to discover this warming confection in a glass, also called a Bicerin." Full review
Independent "The cosy yet grand Caffè al Bicerin on the Piazza della Consolata has been serving this heady concoction, whisked to order, since 1763"
Rough Guide "Or go it alone with a tour of Guido Gobino and a visit to Caffè Al Bicerin, where hot chocolate was invented"
National Geographic "The dish that represents my city best is a ritual meal known as bagna càuda (literally "hot sauce"), and bicerin, a hot espresso beverage made with layers of milk and chocolate, is my..."
Lonely Planet "Bicerin, the city's signature cream-topped chocolate-coffee hot drink, has been a reason to flock to elegant Caffè Al Bicerin since 1763"
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Lonely Planet "You can sip on a Bicerin (an espresso and hot chocolate drink) at its 18th-century birthplace, the Caffè Al Bicerin"
Lonely Planet "To warm you on your wanderings, take time to sample a traditional Turin hot chocolate, known as a bicerin. For the real McCoy, head to Caffè al Bicerin where the drink was supposedly..."
Al Garamond
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Michelin Guide
Via G. Pomba 14, Turin
From $50/night
Fodor's "The ocher-color walls and the ancient brick vaulting in this small, bright space set the stage for traditional meat and seafood dishes served with creative flair." Full review
Insight Guides "This elegant restaurant in the heart of the city offers creative modern cuisine in a mellow setting. Always reserve."
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Bearing the name of a lieutenant in Napoleon's Dragoons, this restaurant offers creative modern cuisine run by young, skilled and enthusiastic management." Full review
