The story
Tucked away on Via S. Tommaso in central Turin, Rabel is a 4.8-star sandwich shop that has become a quiet counterweight to culinary excess. Franchino Er Criminale calls it a “bastion against food porn trends,” praising its straightforward approach: quality hamburgers and sandwiches built from simple, good ingredients at fair prices.
The menu includes a standout Hamburger con Fontina e Pancetta, which exemplifies the kitchen’s no-frills ethos. By focusing on honest execution rather than gimmicks, Rabel has earned its status as a local spot worth seeking out for a reliably satisfying meal.
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Rabel’s hamburger con fontina e pancetta earns raves for its rich, savory decadence, delivering a warm, indulgent comfort that feels both hearty and refined.
“I got the 200g hamburger with fontina and bacon, cooked medium as recommended. The meat is very good, high quality, well-cooked — not rare. The fontina is amazing, it really stands out. The bacon is decently cooked, not too crispy but not boiled either, and there's plenty of it — three slices besides the one I already ate. The bun is sturdy, holds everything together even though it's loaded. I ate it with one hand, which says a lot. For €8, it's a fair price. I'm curious to try their other sandwiches like lampredotto. I'd give it a 9- as well, because it's well-made, quality ingredients, and central location without falling into food porn traps.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Rabel. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A central Turin spot serving quality hamburgers and sandwiches with simple, good ingredients at fair prices — a bastion against food porn trends.
Dishes mentioned
Hamburger con Fontina e Pancetta
I got the 200g hamburger with fontina and bacon, cooked medium as recommended. The meat is very good, high quality, well-cooked — not rare. The fontina is amazing, it really stands out. The bacon is decently cooked, not too crispy but not boiled either, and there's plenty of it — three slices besides the one I already ate. The bun is sturdy, holds everything together even though it's loaded. I ate it with one hand, which says a lot. For €8, it's a fair price. I'm curious to try their other sandwiches like lampredotto. I'd give it a 9- as well, because it's well-made, quality ingredients, and central location without falling into food porn traps.
