Guidebook for Trieste
Food Scene
A good place, quite romantic, with what in our opinion is the best “gratinato” in town (although unfortunately it has no outdoor space) and an excellent selection of wines.
Trattoria Al Sub - Chiuso per Ferie
201 V.le MiramareA good place, quite romantic, with what in our opinion is the best “gratinato” in town (although unfortunately it has no outdoor space) and an excellent selection of wines.
The most elegant and sophisticated place around, located on the sea: expensive but worth the experience.
11 locals recommend
At the White Lady
61/C Frazione DuinoThe most elegant and sophisticated place around, located on the sea: expensive but worth the experience.
Trattoria Risorta
1/a Riva Edmondo De AmicisExcellent food in a lovely setting. Not cheap but definitely worth the experience!
A cheaper yet lovely place (bearing in mind that the service is very ‘easygoing’), owned by fishermen who serve the freshest catch of the day with a 270 degree view over the sea (warm seasons only).
6 locals recommend
Ittiturismo La Terrazza
2 Molo ColomboA cheaper yet lovely place (bearing in mind that the service is very ‘easygoing’), owned by fishermen who serve the freshest catch of the day with a 270 degree view over the sea (warm seasons only).
For a little more expensive and more sophisticated meal, although still run by a fishermen’s family and right on the seaside (open Fri/Sat/Sun only during cold months, 6 days a wk in warm seasons).
7 locals recommend
Al pescaturismo
For a little more expensive and more sophisticated meal, although still run by a fishermen’s family and right on the seaside (open Fri/Sat/Sun only during cold months, 6 days a wk in warm seasons).
Trattoria Da Giovanni
14/b Via S. LazzaroFor good, informal typical dishes in a typical setting
For a one-off curious yet utterly local experience you should definitely try Da Pepi, which serves exclusively pork - every single part of it.
86 locals recommend
Buffet da Pepi
3 Via della Cassa di RisparmioFor a one-off curious yet utterly local experience you should definitely try Da Pepi, which serves exclusively pork - every single part of it.
Perfect for a good, relaxed meal. Family friendly and 5 mins from home.
Bita Bezin Liliana E Gustincic Igor Snc
Perfect for a good, relaxed meal. Family friendly and 5 mins from home.
Mascalzone Latino Trieste
7 Via di CavanaGood for a Neapolitan pizza, with outdoor space.
Casa Pepe
19 Via del CoroneoGood Neapolitan pizza, with outdoor space too.
Historical place, a must see. People still meet here to discuss philosophy and literature. Do not go there if you are in a hurry!
100 locals recommend
Caffè San Marco
18 Via Cesare BattistiHistorical place, a must see. People still meet here to discuss philosophy and literature. Do not go there if you are in a hurry!
Caffè Tommaseo
4 Piazza Nicolò TommaseoA historical monument, this cafe' is simply stunning.
Probably the poshest cafe' in town, situated in the main square, it offers some of the best chocolate in the world (from the maitre chocolatier Peratoner). A must.
70 locals recommend
Caffè degli Specchi
7 Piazza Unità d'ItaliaProbably the poshest cafe' in town, situated in the main square, it offers some of the best chocolate in the world (from the maitre chocolatier Peratoner). A must.
Excellent fish restaurant, it offers a gorgeous terrace on the sea with a somewhat ‘umami’
taste (and an in-house chef pâtissier).
13 locals recommend
Tenda Rossa Ristorante Alessandro Centis
172 Str. CostieraExcellent fish restaurant, it offers a gorgeous terrace on the sea with a somewhat ‘umami’
taste (and an in-house chef pâtissier).
Family-run, cozy, recommended for fish (in particular, try the entrees) and the desserts! Good all-year round
15 locals recommend
Trattoria Nerodiseppia
23 Via Luigi CadornaFamily-run, cozy, recommended for fish (in particular, try the entrees) and the desserts! Good all-year round
A long established place, in the middle of a sleepy little village, where people come purposely to eat here: both outdoor (a few steps from the sea) and indoor (within a cozy, decadent setting). Strongly recommended for families and groups, but good just the same for couples. Excellent fish dishes. Be patient and trust the staff, they have been here forever. If you want to feel at home, eat well and feel relaxed, this is the place to be. We love it!
Ristorante Il Gabbiano
A long established place, in the middle of a sleepy little village, where people come purposely to eat here: both outdoor (a few steps from the sea) and indoor (within a cozy, decadent setting). Strongly recommended for families and groups, but good just the same for couples. Excellent fish dishes. Be patient and trust the staff, they have been here forever. If you want to feel at home, eat well and feel relaxed, this is the place to be. We love it!
Everything Else
Rilke trail
19 Frazione DuinoStunning views over the sea.