Chiara Pillon

Turin

Spotter since 2017

About me

About me
I’m a high-functioning ambivert.
Former ambulance volunteer and Med student gone wrong, now Artisanal Pasta maker, born and raised in Turin.
Cat lover, I how way too many books and graphic novels. I have very good friends. They’re the basis for wonderful experiences and a great life.

I’ve done a lot of different sports, but the one I prefer is trekking in the mountains in good company.
I love travelling, but I really enjoy coming back home and exploring and accurately planning another escape.

Despite my past scientific life, I’ve a quite developed creative side.
Instagram-aholic, full time doodler, part time cook. I love trying new recipes, especially desserts.
My love for food put me on a diet. More than one time.
But no one can really tear us apart.

Why Turin
Turin used to be a grey, dull, industrial city.
But starting from the 2006 Winter Olympics, there was a metamorphosis. A lot of young students populated the city, new projects were created and the city became greener, more approachable. More alive.

It has a great history and great museums, but there are also a lot of clubs, cocktail bars, restaurants of all kinds and beautiful spots to be discovered.

Turin is like a super-grandma: she wears stilettos and a mini skirt, but in her hand you can still find a Vermuth and in her mouth old Piedmontese wise sayings.

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My spots (30)

Aiuola Balbo

Old spot, contemporary pleasure

"Aiuola Balbo" in Turin is one of my favorite gardens in town to have a stroll and rest under the shade of great trees. It's really sabaudian...

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Relaxing

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Chiara

Pillon

Dec 6, 2025

Riverside Dora

Urban countryside

Parco Dora Turin has a post-industrial side and a surprising greener side. I really enjoy that greener side, and it's really close to my neighborhood, too!

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Relaxing

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Chiara

Pillon

Dec 6, 2025

Galleria Subalpina

Hidden in plain sight

"Galleria Subalpina" is a really attractive, old Turin arcade/gallery. This magnificent glass, iron and marble structure is like a piece of contemporary...

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Art & culture
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Relaxing
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Shopping

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Chiara

Pillon

Dec 5, 2025

Kokoroya

Real Japanese cuisine

"Kokoroya" Turin: a half-Japanese deli shop, half-typical Tokyo street restaurant. It's as authentic as it is delicious. I strongly recommend their ramen!

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Restaurants
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Shopping
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Snacks

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Chiara

Pillon

Dec 5, 2025

Fra Fiusch

Reinventing tradition

"Fra Fiusch" is a restaurant a bit outside of Turin but it's worth the trip, trust me. What really stunned me were their desserts, the 'Piemonte in bocca'.

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Restaurants

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Chiara

Pillon

Dec 5, 2025

Oro Birra

A "hop" into beer tales

"Oro Birra" in Turin is the city's only independent pub. Their focus is on Italian artisanal draft beers, but the bar has a great selection of imports too.

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Bars
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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Chiara

Pillon

Dec 5, 2025

Sweet Lab

American style dreamy tea house

"Sweet Lab" in Turin is one of my favourite cafe/restaurant for sweets. Indecisive? Just choose "display of desserts" - a sweet surprise will wait for you!

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Coffee & tea
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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Chiara

Pillon

Dec 5, 2025

Barbiturici

The cure for weekend hunger

"Barbiturici" is in my new neighborhood in Turin, Vanchiglia. Here you'll find a huge selection of brunch options, and not just the sad usual avo-toast...

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Bars
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Coffee & tea
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Restaurants

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Chiara

Pillon

Dec 5, 2025

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