LAO 老
Chinese restaurant · Aurora ·

LAO 老

Chinese restaurant · Aurora ·

Authentic Shanghainese & Sichuan cuisine, handmade dumplings, bao

friendly staff
spicy beef noodles
vegetarian options
trendy atmosphere
attentive servers
good beer
modern twist
modern twist on traditional cuisine
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Via Giuseppe Barbaroux, 25, 10122 Torino TO, Italy Get directions

€20–30

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Usually a wait
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner

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Via Giuseppe Barbaroux, 25, 10122 Torino TO, Italy Get directions

+39 347 098 6881
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@lao.torino

€20–30 · Menu

Features

•Usually a wait
•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Cozy
•Trendy
•Good for groups

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Jan 22, 2026

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"When I need a break from decadent northern Italian flavors, the handmade noodles and fantastic dumplings here hit the spot—founded by Tina Dai, who grew up in Shanghai, it represents the best Asian food I’ve had anywhere in Italy." - Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz is a writer and editor based in Rome. She has been contributing to Travel + Leisure since 2014, when she started as a fact checker before becoming a contributing digital editor in 2015. She has also held positions as a contributing editor at The Points Guy and the NYC cities editor at DuJour Magazine. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, T Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, GQ, Departures, Afar, Fodor's, Town & Country, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Hemispheres, and others. When she's not jetsetting around Italy and beyond, she can be found in Rome, enjoying some cacio e pepe or relaxing at home with her husband and two dogs. Originally from the Boston area, Laura moved to New York City in 2011 to pursue a master's degree in creative writing and translation at Columbia University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in French from Smith College. * 10+ years of experience writing and editing * Co-wrote "New York: Hidden Bars & Restaurants," an award-winning guide to New York City's speakeasy scene published by Jonglez Editions in 2015 * Contributed to "Fodor's Brooklyn," published by Penguin Random House in 2015, which won silver in the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism competition * Contributed an essay to "Epic Hikes of Europe," published by Lonely Planet in 2021 * Updated the 2022 edition of "Fodor's Essential Italy" Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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LAO 老

Walter A.

Google
That's a very good chinese restaurant in Turin! Great variety of unique and typical dishes. Good vegetarian selection, friendly stuff and good atmosphere. Definitely recommended. I had the chance to try the century egg for the first time and it was a cool experience.

Lior S.

Google
Arrived in the middle of the week for lunxh and had to wait almost 30 minutes for a table. The beef noodle aoup had a good flavour but the meat itself was too tough and they keft the coriander stalks. The xia long bau were far from traditional with the sauce and filling not being what you expect from a real xlb. Theur beer was very good

Elliot S.

Google
Lao is an excellent restaurant offering authentic Chinese cuisine. It was created by Tingting Dai, who is also the founder of Oh Crispa! Recipes are typical of Shanghai and Sichuan traditions and the menu clearly labels the vegetarian and vegan dishes. The handmade veg Mian and Biang Biang Mian, served with bok choy, soy sprouts and chilli, are not to be missed. Other specialities at Lao include dumplings (dim sum) and bao. My favourite is Shui Jing Jun Gu Jiao (crystal ravioli), which are steamed with mushrooms and courgettes. Reservations are not possible. You have to wait in the queue, which is usually long.

Georgijs K.

Google
This Chinese restaurant truly surprised me with its modern twist on traditional cuisine. The dishes were beautifully presented, full of flavor, and perfectly balanced between authenticity and creativity. The atmosphere is trendy and stylish, making it a great place to enjoy both casual dinners and special evenings with friends. A fresh, new vibe for Chinese dining that I would definitely recommend!

Mikael Abi A.

Google
Very nice place with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff are extremely friendly and attentive, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. The food is tasty, well-prepared, and served fresh. A great spot if you’re looking for good Chinese food with excellent service.

Serene D.

Google
I heard that the lady owner is from Shanghai and as a former long-time resident of the city I thought I ought to give the xiaolongbao a try. Watching them preparing it the minute you walked into the restaurant was a very positive sign - and it turned out to be very good, very juicy with skin that was not too thick. Aesthetically it was more local Shanghai-style than DTF-style which was quite charming. The spicy beef noodles were delicious, but I was a little bit disappointed with the lamb noodles as it tasted more like an Italian noodle dish with too much tomato sauce and though we asked for spicy it still wasn’t spicy enough. The 水晶虾饺 was tasty and made the Cantonese in me want to try the shiumai on our next visit. The serving staff was efficient and friendly, the young Italian male could even speak some Chinese. We started queuing up before they opened for lunch, so it was not a long wait. One suggestion would be to order your starters and mains separately so as not to have everything arrive at the same time. Very promising Chinese restaurant, we recommend!

דנה ג.

Google
Absolutely delicious food, very authentic Chinese. The service was amazing, I haven't seen such quick, precise and kind service in a while. Waiters speak good English, Puk was one of our servers and we were very happy for that. Everything arrived quickly ans the prices were very good. Only rhe chairs were uncomfortable with no back for the chair and one of the diners was a little cramped in the corner

Nofar K.

Google
The food was very unique we wanted a lot to eat there because it’s always full and they don’t take reservations. I recommend to come when they open because it’s always full with a long line. The menu is up to the point all very special ethical food I recommend a lot the ravioli and bao. Very recommended!