The global Slow Food phenomenon began here in Lingotto. Set in a vast converted factory, the Eataly mothership houses a staggering array of sustainable food and drink, along with beautiful affordable kitchenware and cookbooks. Specialist counters that correspond to their produce area – bread and pizza, cheese, pasta, seafood, Piedmontese beef – serve lunch from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Food lovers' heaven!

　　Events range from special vermouth-tasting parties with DJs to multicourse dinners built around a show-stopping ingredient, such as Parmigiano Reggiano. Check the Facebook page to see what's on. Somewhere operates foodie tours here.