Where to eat around San Donato, Cit Turin and Porta Susa
Practical tips and selected ideas for eating out during your stay in Turin.
One of the advantages of staying at Gaia Suites is discovering an authentic side of Turin, close to the centre but away from its busiest streets. Nearby you will find cafés, bakeries, Piedmontese restaurants, pizzerias and contemporary venues also frequented by local residents.
Gaia Suites is at Via Le Chiuse 52, between San Donato, Cit Turin and Porta Susa. Every room or studio also has a refreshment area with a fridge, microwave, kettle and coffee machine, useful for breakfast at your own pace or a snack.
San Donato: a neighbourhood atmosphere
Via San Donato and the surrounding streets are a convenient choice for dinner near your accommodation. The area combines informal restaurants, pizzerias, delicatessens and Piedmontese dining. It is especially practical in the evening when you would rather walk back through a quieter neighbourhood.
Cit Turin and Piazza Benefica
Cit Turin is known for its Art Nouveau buildings and elegant, lived-in atmosphere. Around Piazza Benefica, Via Duchessa Jolanda and Corso Francia, cafés, bistros and restaurants offer options for a dinner for two or a business lunch. Combine your meal with a stroll past the neighbourhood’s distinctive façades.
Piazza Statuto and Porta Susa
Towards Piazza Statuto and Porta Susa, you will find more dining options with varied opening hours, useful when arriving by train or returning from sightseeing. The area is also convenient for a quick breakfast before departure.
Choosing a place to eat
- For Piedmontese cuisine, look for seasonal menus and dishes such as agnolotti, vitello tonnato and finanziera.
- For a quick dinner, San Donato offers several informal options.
- For a business lunch, Cit Turin and Porta Susa have venues accessible by metro and public transport.
- Always check opening hours and closing days, especially on Sundays and public holidays.
Before you arrive, we can suggest up-to-date options based on your budget, timing, dietary needs and available time. This is one benefit of contacting us directly: personal recommendations rather than a generic list.
For more about our location, see our accommodation near the centre with private parking. For personal requests, use our contact page.
Two Gaia Suites partner restaurants
Gaia Suites guests can receive a 10% discount at two selected restaurants:
- Sportello – Pizzeria di Luca Russo, Via Cibrario 41/C: wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and restaurant dishes.
- L’Osto del Borgh Vej, Via Torquato Tasso 7: a trattoria serving seasonal Piedmontese cuisine.
To receive the 10% discount, present the Gaia Suites voucher at the restaurant. Request it from us before your visit and check any conditions or exclusions printed on the voucher.
Frequently asked questions about eating out
Does Gaia Suites have partner restaurants?
Yes. Sportello and L’Osto del Borgh Vej offer Gaia Suites guests a 10% discount on presentation of the Gaia Suites voucher, subject to its stated conditions.
Should I book a table?
Yes, especially at weekends, on match days and during major city events.
Where is a nearby pizzeria?
Sportello is at Via Cibrario 41/C, in San Donato, and is one of our guest partner restaurants.