Updated October 2026
For a first date in Turin, try Caffè Al Bicerin, Affini, or Scannabue Caffè Restaurant. Weekday evenings are calmer; on Friday and Saturday, book ahead where you can.
A first date in Turin is often an aperitivo with a vermouth or a spritz, or a hot chocolate in one of the historic cafés under the porticoes. The city is elegant and calm, so conversation comes easily.
Here are ten real places for every budget, from a free walk in the Valentino park to dinner with a good bottle, plus two unusual ideas at the end.
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Historic caféQuadrilatero Romano€All ages
A tiny café facing the Consolata sanctuary, open since 1763 and home of the bicerin, a layered drink of coffee, chocolate and cream. Intimate and full of history, it is a perfect daytime first date; open every day from 9:00.
Piazza della Consolata 5, 10122 Torino · Walk-in
Cocktail and food barSan Salvario€€30s
A bar in San Salvario built around traditional liqueurs, spirits, herbs and spices, with food to match and a happy hour every day from 18:00 to 20:00. Open until 02:00, it works for a first drink that turns into a longer evening.
Via Belfiore 16/C, 10125 Torino · Takes bookings
RestaurantSan Salvario€€30s
A bistro-style restaurant on a pretty square in San Salvario, with Piedmontese cooking and a good wine list. Warm and unfussy, it is a good choice for a dinner date; book ahead at weekends.
Largo Saluzzo 25/h, 10125 Torino · Takes bookings
Wine bar and restaurantCentro€€€30s
A wine shop and restaurant in the centre, serving lunch and dinner with a long wine list. Share a bottle and a few plates for a relaxed, grown-up date.
Via Giolitti 52/A, 10123 Torino · Takes bookings
Museum and viewpointCentro (Vanchiglia)€€All ages
Italy's national film museum fills the inside of the Mole Antonelliana, Turin's symbol, and a glass lift rises through the middle of the building to a terrace with views over the city and the Alps. Fun, cinematic and ideal for a first date.
Via Montebello 20, 10124 Torino · Takes bookings
CinemaCentro (Vanchiglia)€All ages
The cinema of the National Film Museum, with new releases, classics, retrospectives and the city's film festivals. A film and a drink nearby afterwards gives you something to talk about straight away.
Via Verdi 18, 10124 Torino · Takes bookings
MuseumCentro (Piazza San Carlo)€€All ages
A museum under Piazza San Carlo focused on photography and art, with temporary exhibitions in striking underground galleries. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 to 19:00, with late openings during special events.
Piazza San Carlo 156, 10121 Torino · Takes bookings
Viewpoint and museumBorgo Po€All ages
A small hill across the river with one of the classic views of Turin, the Mole and the Alps behind. Walk up for sunset, and visit the National Mountain Museum at the top if you want a cultural stop.
Piazzale Monte dei Cappuccini 7, 10131 Torino · Walk-in
ParkSan Salvario€All ages
Turin's best-loved riverside park, with paths along the Po, the Valentino castle and lots of spots to sit. Free and relaxed, it is perfect for a walk at any time of year.
Corso Massimo d'Azeglio, 10126 Torino · Walk-in
GelateriaSan Salvario€All ages
One of Turin's best-known artisan gelato makers, close to the Valentino park and the river. A gelato and a walk along the Po is a sweet, inexpensive date.
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 24/bis, 10123 Torino · Walk-in
Unusual places worth a special trip when you want a date nobody forgets.
Historic rack railwaySassi€All ages
A rack tramway climbing the hill to the Basilica of Superga, still using carriages dating from the line's opening in 1884. At the top you get a huge view of the city and the Alps; it does not run every day, so check the timetable before you go.
Piazza Gustavo Modena, 10132 Torino · Walk-in
Reconstructed medieval villageParco del Valentino€All ages
A medieval village and castle built for the 1884 Italian General Exhibition, with craft workshops, towers and courtyards inside the Valentino park. Unexpected, a little theatrical and fun to explore together.
Viale Virgilio 107, 10126 Torino · Walk-in
Popular places to meet people in Turin include Mercato Centrale Torino (food hall), Porta Palazzo market (open-air market), and Eataly Lingotto (food hall and market). All of them are easy to visit alone or with friends.
Pick an indoor spot such as Caffè Al Bicerin or Affini. Both work well for a first date in any weather.
In the YesTonite City Index, Turin is number 24 of 112 cities for dating, with a dating score of 7.5 out of 10.
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Checked October 2026. Opening hours and prices change, so call or check the website before you go.
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