The Favaro family, not content with merely dominating Adelaide’s dining scene for 40 years with their beloved Chianti, also have a sassy little sister right next door – meet Bar Torino.

Ragazzi, let’s talk about the culinary equivalent of a sibling rivalry that’s actually working out splendidly for everyone involved. 

Under the stewardship of Nick Favaro, this bustling spot has more than earned its formidable reputation.

Far from being just another bar, it’s a veritable homage to the art of Italian hospitality, where the line between ‘one more drink’ and ‘one more plate’ blurs faster than a Fiat 500 Abarth zooming down Hutt Street. 

At Bar Torino, regulars are greeted on a first name basis, and new patrons are welcomed with limoncello and the kind of hospitality that leaves them feeling like they are now a part of the crew. 

Situated just a short 10-minute walk from the CBD, this Mediterranean inspired venue has been a go-to spot for after-work drinks for nearly a decade. 

For those not quite ready to loosen their ties, its inventive Mediterranean menu has earned a reputation as a favourite among diners seeking a relaxed dining experience.

Picture this: it’s 5 pm on a balmy Friday afternoon and you’re sitting in the Bar Torino courtyard sipping on a house vermouth that’s so good it might make you momentarily forget you’re not in Europe. 

Meanwhile, your taste buds are doing the cha-cha with an ox tongue arrosticini, and just when you think it can’t get any better, you hit the canvas with the old Mario Milano double suplex of an artichoke fritto and a glass of angelic Aphelion ‘Wait Single Vineyard’ Grenache – it doesn’t get much better than that. 

In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with the next big thing, Bar Torino stands out by simply being unapologetically itself. 

It’s not trying to reinvent the wheel, it’s just making sure that wheel is perfectly seasoned, paired with excellent wine, and served with a side of Mediterranean charm that’s as warm as an Adelaide North wind. 

So, if you find you’re in need of an escape from the mundane, or simply looking for a good time, Bar Torino is your ticket to ride.

Find Bar Torino at 158 Hutt Street, Adelaide SA