Bar Cristallo In Torino

The croissants and pastries are truly delicious. Despite the busy cafe, the staff is quick and friendly. Breakfast is top notch.

It was packed for Marco Mengoni's concert so this is a partial assessment.

Located near the stadium and the Pala Alpitour. The service is very friendly, but the spritz was a bit watered down and served without even a couple of chips. The platter was decent. The price is in line with the competition. In short, they could definitely improve.

I went to Bar Cristallo for a pre-concert aperitif by PTN, so I need to make a necessary premise: it was a chaotic evening and the place is just a few steps from the stadium, so I avoid judging the organization and the service too harshly, which were courteous despite the confusion. My friends and I ordered two Spritz and a glass of Arneis (served in a plastic cup - they explained to me that it is mandatory in the case of events of this type for safety reasons). We were accompanied by a shared tray of appetizers: the quantity was decent, but the quality of the cured meats didn't particularly convince me. When we asked if there was a table, we were told that perhaps we could go down to the room below, but luckily one became available upstairs and we sat there. I write “luckily” because, later, going down to use the bathroom, I noticed that the room is rather simple and a bit spartan: not air conditioned, with windows overlooking the pipes and the entrance to the kitchen next door. Definitely an environment that could be improved to make it more welcoming. Total price: €29 for three, so about €9.50 per person. An overall fair price for a drink and accompaniment. In short: a convenient place for a quick aperitif before an event, thanks to its strategic location. With a few more adjustments to the environment, it could offer a more refined experience.