Convivium

El Argentino is the restaurant of the Mazzeo family, who were already involved in gastronomy in Argentina, forced to move to Italy in 2002 to escape the then terrible living conditions in their country of origin. After an initial period of settling in in Piedmont, the business took off with this beautiful venue overlooking the hills of Asti, opened in 2008. The dining room is preceded by a small entrance with a glass door on which the sign is silk-screened. The interiors of the restaurant are well-kept and pleasant, with pastel-coloured walls, solid wood tables, some furnishings with an ethnic flavor and the colorful paintings by father Jorge Daniel, who takes care of the grill with his son Esteban. The kitchen is visible through a glass niche. With this new visit, El Argentino fully enters among the Locals of the Heart of Convivium. The credit goes to the ability to blend grilled and open-fire cuisine of absolute depth with the authentic warmth of a family in volun...

Wi.De Quadrilatero is located in the most fashionable and popular central area of Turin for its nightlife. The interiors are presented with a successful mix of vintage and modern. Behind and to the side of the entrance counter are the two interior rooms: the first is brightly colored and the second is completely covered with wood paneling. The large terrace overlooks the Piazzetta della Visitazione. Wi.De's formula is original and convincing. Self-taught chef Enrico Indellicati creates stimulating fusion preparations on a traditional base, integrated with elements of Tunisian cuisine, with a keen eye for overall harmony, to which the acidity and crispness of the food contribute with great balance. Cocktail pairing may seem risky, and it might be if it were just a trendy choice without a solid foundation of technique and knowledge, but here the challenge has been won and we recommend trying it. The place is already a happy choice for an excellent aperitif with tapas, but it will...