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Salone del Gusto 2026 in Turin: Ultimate Guide to Terra Madre
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Turin confirms its place as the world capital of good, clean, and fair food. Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2026 is backโthe international event powered by Slow Food that transforms the city into a global stage of flavors, biodiversity, and culinary culture. Featuring Slow Food Presidia, taste workshops, street food, and artisan producers from every corner of the world, here is your practical guide to planning your visit.
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๐In this article:
- What is Terra Madre Salone del Gusto and Why Visit
- Highlights & Thematic Areas of the 2026 Edition
- ๐ท Recommended Restaurant & Wine Bar
- Taste Workshops, Street Food, and Italian Market
- ๐๏ธ Must-Try Guided Tours in Turin (Somewhere Tours & Events)
- ๐จ Where to Stay During Salone del Gusto
- Practical Information: Tickets, Hours, and Getting There
. FIRST SECTION – What is Terra Madre Salone del Gusto and Why Visit
Organized by Slow Food, the City of Turin, and the Piedmont Region, Salone del Gusto is the most important international event dedicated to food culture and sustainable agriculture.
For four days (24/09/2026 – 27/09/2026), hundreds of small-scale producers from over 150 countries gather in Turin to share stories of traditions, soil preservation, and biodiversity. Visiting means embarking on an unforgettable culinary journey: tasting raw milk cheeses, rare olive oils, artisanal cacao, native wine varieties, and traditional dishes prepared by international chefs.
. SECOND SECTION – Highlights & Thematic Areas of the 2026 Edition
The 2026 edition highlights the connection between food, planetary health, and local community futures:
- The Great Market: The heart of the event, where you can buy directly from small-scale farmers and Slow Food Presidia.
- The Wine Cellar & Craft Beer Avenue: A dedicated space featuring hundreds of organic wine labels and artisanal beers.
- Street Food & Food Trucks: Enjoy authentic regional Italian specialties and international street food cooked on the spot.
- Conferences & Forums: Discussions with global experts on sustainability, climate change, and food sovereignty.
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. THIRD SECTION – ๐ท Recommended Restaurant & Wine Bar
WHERE TO EAT
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Mare Nostrum
Youโll find yourself in a charming and unique setting where Mediterranean cuisine takes center stage. For seafood lovers, this is an unmissable stop on your trip to Turin!
Arcadia Restaurant
Arcadia Restaurant Turin is a place in the heart of cities historic center, located in the beautiful Galleria Subalpina between Piazza Castello and Piazza del Risorgimento! A very refined and elegant place set in a historic location with a stunning dining room. It offers both a Mediterranean menu and a sushi menu, which you can mix and match however you prefer.
Guarini Turin food
Guarini Turin Food is Piedmontese restaurant located a few meters from the central Porta Nuova train station.
This is also a Piedmontese restaurant where you can taste traditional dishes with a contemporary influence to keep up with the times. Here too, if you want to immerse yourself in the regional tradition, this is the right place.
. FOURTH SECTION – Taste Workshops, Street Food, and Italian Market
The Taste Workshops (Laboratori del Gusto) are among the festival’s most popular activities: expert-guided tastings to learn about the nuances of artisanal cheeses, chocolate, coffee, and food-wine pairings.
โ ๏ธ TurinWhyNot Tip: Spots for workshops and guided tastings fill up quickly. We strongly recommend booking your activity tickets online prior to the event!
. FIFTH SECTION – ๐๏ธ Must-Try Guided Tours in Turin
BEST GUIDED TOURS IN TURIN
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UNDERGROUND TURIN – WALKING TOUR
MAGIC TURIN TOUR
. SIXTH SECTION – ๐จ Where to Stay During Salone del Gusto
Click the button below to discover the best places to stay in the center of Turin! Since the event is spread across the city, I recommend staying at one of these central locations so you can reach all the venues on foot.
Buy the Torino+Piemonte Card for free access to top attractions, and book your tickets for the Egyptian Museum and Mole Elevator well in advance!
