I may have to take back my claim that Grom makes the best gelato in Torino.
Alberto Marchetti makes a solid cone of gelato for only 1.70 (small), a whole 80 cents cheaper than Grom. (That means I can get 3 cones of this stuff for the same price of 2 cones at Grom!)
It's a few blocks down from Porta Nuova on Corso Vittorio Emanuele towards River Po. The gelateria is modernly decorated. The gelato is served within 24 hours of when it's made, and what's cool is the camera above their gelato mixers, so you can watch the employees actually making the gelato! There are several awards plastered on the wall. These people know what they're doing.
They have traditional flavors like pistachio, hazelnut, crema, and chocolate, but they also have a handful of more creative options. I can't remember the name of the flavor I tried, but it had bits of hazelnut brittle. Delicious and unique! Gelaterias in Torino don't get very creative aside when it comes to serving gelato, but Alberto Marchetti offers brioche gelato sandwiches for only 3 euro. They also serve granitas that my friend swears by, but I have yet to try.
If that wasn't enough to persuade you, while we were enjoying our cones inside the store, a jogger came in to order himself a cone! Who goes running then eats a cone of gelato? Apparently, the gelato at Alberto Marchetti is worth it. read more