Scatto — Restaurant in Turin

Tucked away in the heart of Turin, Scatto is a compact yet impeccably curated restaurant that quietly radiates ambition. The open kitchen is nothing short of a showpiece: a stage for precision, choreography, and creative intensity. It’s immediately clear that this is a place aiming high—perhaps even toward a Michelin star. And frankly, if Scatto were located in London, I suspect it would already have one.

My wife and I opted for à la carte, each choosing from opposite ends of the culinary spectrum. I leaned traditional, selecting three cornerstones of Piemontese cuisine: vitello tonnato, agnolotti del plin, and beef—each prepared with technical rigor and a profound respect for regional heritage. She went the other way entirely, chasing bolder, more cosmopolitan flavors: a vibrant Thai tom yum, a surprising spaghettone with butter and miso, and a delicately seared turbot.

Two separate wine pairings accompanied our divergent menus, both expertly chosen and executed with finesse. It’s rare to see a kitchen handle such a broad range of flavors with this level of control, but Scatto not only manages—it thrives.

The plin were a particular high point. Their roasted meat jus—rich, silky, and layered—was arguably the best I’ve had in Turin, surpassing even more established names. That dish alone spoke volumes about the kitchen’s skill and ambition.

Desserts at Scatto challenge conventions in the best way. My wife’s choice, a caprese reimagined as a savory-leaning “non-dessert,” was both provocative and satisfying. I opted for a pepper and watermelon taco—light, fresh, and clever. These aren’t just palate cleansers; they’re conceptual full stops, echoing the meal’s playful creativity.

The service, meanwhile, was on par with top-tier fine dining. Attentive without being intrusive, confident without being rehearsed. The staff clearly know the menu inside and out, and they navigate the experience with grace.

If I had to find fault, it would be the air conditioning: a touch too noisy for a room that otherwise invites intimacy and focus. Still, it’s a minor quibble in a space that delivers so much.

We walked in with no expectations. We left impressed, delighted, and already planning our return. Scatto is a restaurant in motion—one to revisit as the Costardi brothers continue to push boundaries, month after month.

Score: 8.5/10. Strong contender for...

We found out about Scatto after our stop in Vercelli to eat at the Costardi Brothers’ restaurant, since Manuel mentioned it to us. We were quickly to make a reservation for the next day and it was SO worth it. We had the pleasure to enjoy the chef’s table experience and have to say the food and service was exceptional. I loved the concept of mixing more modern cuisine with their traditional risotto dishes and just every single aspect being beautifully curated for an adventure of the senses. Thanks to Christian and his amazing crew for being so welcoming to enhance our...

La nostra cena al ristorante Scatto di Torino è stata un insulto al concetto di ospitalità. Menù pretenziosi e incomprensibili, piatti insipidi e mal concepiti, e un servizio che rasenta la presa in giro. Abbiamo optato per il menù degustazione da 120€ a persona, trovandoci di fronte a piatti salati all’eccesso e privi di qualsiasi raffinatezza. Il risotto al calamaro, servito in una lattina, era immangiabile. Quando abbiamo chiesto un secondo pezzo di pane alle patate, che nostra figlia aveva apprezzato tra gli amuse-bouche, ci è stato negato senza motivo, nonostante fossimo disposti a pagarlo. Il servizio è stato inesistente: abbiamo dovuto riempire i bicchieri da soli e nessuno ha mostrato la minima attenzione per i piatti lasciati intatti. Il tocco finale di scherno è stato la cosiddetta “coccola per le mani”: un asciugamano bagnato e inodore, che ho strizzato riempiendo un piatto d’acqua. Un gesto imbarazzante e offensivo. In cucina, nessuno indossava copricapi nonostante i capelli lunghi, in cucina, nessuno indossava copricapi nonostante i capelli lunghi, dimostrando una totale mancanza di professionalità. Nessun augurio di compleanno, solo una candela su un dolce mediocre, e un conto finale di 330€ per un’esperienza umiliante. Una serata irripetibile trasformata in un ricordo amaro. Sconsiglio vivamente questo ristorante a chiunque cerchi un minimo di...