Don Pepe In Torino

08/03/2025: An experience absolutely worth trying. The service was fun and engaging. The excellent food and atmosphere made us experience a wonderful evening.

05/03/2025: Remarkable! It was my first real starred one and I must say that the experience did not disappoint my expectations. The attention to detail in every aspect (from the format of the venue, to the music, to the presentation of the dishes) was truly appreciable. Each course managed to amaze me in some way: above all I liked the courage to propose even very strong flavors (my taste buds left there shaken but very satisfied). Perhaps the only weak dish for me was the dessert with radish, but maybe I didn't understand it, it could be okay. I don't give it full stars for 2 reasons: one of these is the price. On the website the tasting menu costs 30 euros less than what I paid for it. I know that eating at these levels is a luxury and that I still left satisfied, but I believe that transparency is important, even when we are talking about high figures. The second reason is the service, that is, I found a strange mix between the extreme formality (three of them bent down to pick up the scarf that fell to the floor as soon as we arrived) and the intimate and friendly atmosphere they wanted to create. I had a similar experience abroad where everyone ate at the same table (it wasn't a Michelin star but the level was still high) and I felt much more "slackish". Obviously they are two different experiences but still very similar in format, and in this case I felt a little uncomfortable. However, I would like to say that the boys gave their all, and that my modest opinion concerns precisely the "mood" to be pursued (for me it should be either totally formal or "shawl").