Typical dish of Turin
Turin tramezzino
The Turin tramezzino is a soft triangle of crustless white bread, plump with creamy, colorful fillings that peek out from the edges. The bread is tender and slightly moist, often lightly spread with mayonnaise, while the inside alternates delicate and savory flavors: tuna, eggs, prosciutto, vegetables, or Russian salad. Each bite is velvety and rich, balancing freshness with indulgence. It’s the perfect counter or café-table snack, somewhere between a quick lunch break and an aperitivo in the city’s historic cafés.
Season: Tutto l'anno€3–6
Why it matters
In Turin, the tramezzino is much more than a snack: it’s an urban ritual. Born in the elegant cafés of the city center, it has become one of Turin’s gastronomic symbols, enjoyed at any time of day. It reflects the Turinese spirit: discreet, refined, and surprisingly creative even in the simplest things.
Origin story
The modern tramezzino took shape in the 1920s at Caffè Mulassano, in Piazza Castello, where it was served as an Italian evolution of the English sandwich. The name “tramezzino” was suggested by Gabriele D’Annunzio to replace the foreign term. Over time, Turin developed a true tramezzino culture, with increasingly generous and fluffy variations that have become a classic of the city’s street food.
Typical ingredients
pane bianco morbido senza crostamaionesetonnouova sodeprosciutto cotto
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