Guarini - Torino

It was an experience bordering on perfection. Guarini is a truly wonderful place, run by people who truly love what they do. The food is nothing short of delici... read more It was an experience bordering on perfection. Guarini is a truly wonderful place, run by people who truly love what they do. The food is nothing short of delicious, prepared with fantastic ingredients and the utmost care and attention. Of course, all this comes at a cost, but don't worry; it's expensive, but not overpriced or outrageous. Every bite is worth the price. I have no doubt I'll return as soon as I have the chance!

Excellent food, excellent wine list, and a great location. We had a great time! Congratulations read more Excellent food, excellent wine list, and a great location. We had a great time! Congratulations

The place is beautiful and well-decorated. It's modern in style with dark walls and soft lighting. Personally, I would have preferred warmer colors. The service... read more The place is beautiful and well-decorated. It's modern in style with dark walls and soft lighting. Personally, I would have preferred warmer colors. The service is good. The food is excellent, as is the plating, but THEY ARE just small bites. For the price, the portions are very modest. Even though the quality is excellent, I think the price is high and unjustified. I forgot: everything is presented to a high standard, and they serve micro-filtered water. Oh no, if we want to be high-class, we need to offer bottled water.

Excellent food we were not the only visitors who cleaned the plates using crusty bread. Squab was great as well as Tajarin con ragù di faraona. Crème caramel fo... read more Excellent food we were not the only visitors who cleaned the plates using crusty bread. Squab was great as well as Tajarin con ragù di faraona. Crème caramel for desert was heavenly with the contrast between the crème caramel itself and the shaved salted hazelnut. Excellent and attentive service as well. Visited Sunday night.

First time at this downtown restaurant, and we had a wonderful time. The staff was friendly, professional, and efficient; the dishes were unconventional, well-c... read more First time at this downtown restaurant, and we had a wonderful time. The staff was friendly, professional, and efficient; the dishes were unconventional, well-cooked, and in just the right quantities. In short, it was a very, very positive experience for our anniversary. But... there's a downside: the place looks like it was designed and furnished by an alien! The ambiance: black, cold, and minimalist, conveys a sense of unease to those who frequent it. What most disturbed me was the unsettling presence of a huge (immovable) table, seating about 12 people. I imagine it's inconvenient to use, and it made me wonder (and hope) that the architect who designed it is still locked away in some architectural circle that surely exists somewhere. Another rather disturbing feature is an ugly and seemingly inconvenient wine rack that looks like it was designed by the wife of an alcoholic. But the staff, who, as I said, are truly top-notch, makes up for everything. We will definitely go back, maybe during the day... the light definitely helps.