Some of the best chocolate in the world is made in Turin and for me, the best of the best is made by Guido Gobino.
In his shop on Via Lagrange, you can choose from a diverse selection that results from Guido’s constant experimentation with new flavours and tastes. Traditional chocolates are not forgotten and are made using the highest quality beans sourced from Central and South America. Â You must try his giandujotto chocolates, a mix of chocolate and Piedmont hazelnuts that originates from the 1800s when chocolate was in short supply.
There’s a cosy sitting room in the back to enjoy his sensational hot chocolate but if the weather is beautiful, the best place to be is outside where you can watch the people wander by.
Because you are in Turin, you have to try a bicerin, the city’s famous drink made with a mixture of coffee, chocolate and cream.
At Guido Gobino it is served with a modern twist.
The summer bicerin won me. It looked stunning served in a test tube glass but, be warned, you may need two.
Don’t forget to make sure you take some of these home!!
Have you tried Turin’s famous chocolates?
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I have passed the sign to Turin, but I’ve never been there. I would LOVE to try the bicerin!! How scrumptious that sounds. 🙂
Bicerins are a great combination of chocolate and coffee Krista. The summer version is fabulous too. Next time you’ll have to turn off at the sign for Turin!
Oh yes! I would love to try. Coffee, chocolate and cream, what a heavenly mix. Bicerin I think I love you 🙂
Even this not coffee drinker loved them Jo! Off to Turin for you!!
Hazelnuts and chocolate are a match made in heaven, but I would have to buy them to take home and indulge in a Bicerin while on the premises.
Chocolates certainly are made in heaven Jan. It’s always a good idea to bring some home.They beat the old Cadburys!!
I haven’t tried Turin’s famous chocolates. However, after reading your post and looking at the mouth-watering images, I’m ready to give them a try!
Turin is a fun place to visit Geri and it’s only an hour from Milan! They have a chocolate tour that lets you try all the different chocolate makers in Turin. As you would imagine it’s very popular!
Even though I am not the world’s biggest chocolate fan… this post made my mouth water. Tasty.
Even if you’re not a chocolate fan Michael, you’ll have to try a bicerin! They are delicious! Thank you for stopping by.
I’ve never heard of bicerin before – but I’d be willing to try it. Funny – I never would have associated Turin with chocolate.
It’s a Turin thing Leigh and certainly worth a try!Turin is very well known for their chocolate..and it’s all delicious!
Stop! I’m salivating!!! I think I’d have to stay in the shop for some hours – there’s no way I’d be able to actually select just one or two things!!
We a went back a couple of times just for that reason and then I had to buy a huge selection to bring home as well.