The story
Il Padellino sits quietly on Corso Vinzaglio in Torino’s Cenisia neighborhood, a no-frills pizzeria that knows exactly what it is. The specialty here is traditional pizza al padellino—a small, deep-pan pie—and the kitchen turns out a decent version at very popular prices. It’s the kind of place built for a quick takeout lunch or a no-drama local dinner, not for making a pilgrimage.
Franchino Er Criminale, the only creator to document the spot, calls it “decent traditional pizza al padellino at very popular prices, but not worth a special trip.” He highlights the Pizza al Padellino con Tonno e Cipolla, a straightforward tuna-and-onion number. Il Padellino does what it does reliably and cheaply, but for that exceptional Torino pie you’d have to look elsewhere.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 1 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the signature Pizza al padellino con tonno e cipolla, praising its crisp, pan-fried crust and balanced toppings. The overall vibe is one of hearty, unpretentious satisfaction, perfect for a casual, deeply flavorful meal.
“This pizza has a lot of mozzarella and a lot of topping. The dough is more elastic and denser than Gino's, and the cooking is a bit less. It's not bad, but it's light-years away from the one at Il Tegamino in Vanchiglia. It's a decent pizza for the price, 6 euros, but I wouldn't travel across Torino for it. I'd give it a 7 out of 10.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Il Padellino. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
Il Padellino is a no-frills pizzeria in Cenisia, Torino, serving decent traditional pizza al padellino at very popular prices, but not worth a special trip.
Dishes mentioned
Pizza al Padellino con Tonno e Cipolla
This pizza has a lot of mozzarella and a lot of topping. The dough is more elastic and denser than Gino's, and the cooking is a bit less. It's not bad, but it's light-years away from the one at Il Tegamino in Vanchiglia. It's a decent pizza for the price, 6 euros, but I wouldn't travel across Torino for it. I'd give it a 7 out of 10.
