WHERE TO EAT IN TRIESTE

Trieste’s culinary scene is a flavorful blend of Italian, Austro-Hungarian, and Slavic influences, offering a unique tasting experience for food lovers. A must-try is  frico cheese, besides Jota, a hearty soup of sauerkraut, beans, and potatoes, followed by the spicy Goulash alla Triestina, reflecting Hungarian roots. Ćevapčići, grilled minced meat sausages, and Calandraca, a rustic beef and potato stew once favored by sailors, showcase the city’s Central European and maritime heritage. Seafood lovers should sample Brodetto alla Triestina, a light Adriatic fish stew, or Baccalà mantecato, a creamy salt cod spread. For dessert, don’t miss Strucolo de pomi (apple strudel), Presnitz, and Putizza, rich pastries filled with nuts, fruits, and chocolate, rooted in holiday traditions. Coffee is an institution here — order a “capo in B” to sip like a local.

Al Petes Vino e Cibo in Cittavecchia

  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Average Meal Price: €55
  • Address: Via dei Capitelli, 5/a, 34121 Trieste
  • Highlights: A fine dining experience in the heart of the old town, offering a curated wine selection and traditional dishes with a modern twist.
  • How to Get There: From Trieste Centrale, take bus line 8 to “Piazza Venezia,” then a short walk.

Pizzeria Copacabana

  • Cuisine: Pizzeria
  • Average Meal Price: €18
  • Address: Via del Teatro Romano, 24, 34121 Trieste
  • Highlights: Known for its wood-fired pizzas and casual atmosphere.
  • How to Get There: A short walk from “Piazza Unità d’Italia.”

Osteria da James Joyce

  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Average Meal Price: €37
  • Address: Via Trento, 7, 34132 Trieste
  • Highlights: Named after the famed writer, this osteria offers a cozy ambiance with classic Italian dishes.
  • How to Get There: A 5-minute walk from Trieste Centrale station.

Antico Caffè San Marco

  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Average Meal Price: €22
  • Address: Via Cesare Battisti, 18, 34125 Trieste
  • Highlights: A historic café and bookstore, perfect for a literary lunch or coffee.
  • How to Get There: Bus line 17 to “Via Battisti.”

Caffè Tommaseo

  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Average Meal Price: €45
  • Address: Piazza Nicolò Tommaseo, 4, 34121 Trieste
  • Highlights: Established in 1830, it’s one of Trieste’s oldest cafés, known for its elegant interiors and traditional menu.
  • How to Get There: Take bus line 8 to “Piazza Tommaseo.”

Chimera di Bacco

  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Average Meal Price: €45
  • Address: Via del Pane, 2, 34121 Trieste
  • Highlights: Offers a refined menu with a focus on fresh, local ingredients in a sophisticated setting.
  • How to Get There: A short walk from “Piazza Unità d’Italia.”

Taverna Montalbano

  • Cuisine: Sicilian
  • Average Meal Price: €23
  • Address: Via Luigi Cadorna, 5, 34124 Trieste
  • Highlights: Authentic Sicilian flavors in a warm, rustic environment.
  • How to Get There: Bus line 24 to “Via Cadorna.”

Shi’s Trieste

  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Average Meal Price: €21
  • Address: Piazza Venezia, 7, 34123 Trieste
  • Highlights: Modern Japanese cuisine with a variety of sushi and sashimi options.
  • How to Get There: Bus line 8 to “Piazza Venezia.”

Yalla

  • Cuisine: Lebanese
  • Average Meal Price: €18
  • Address: Via Genova, 13b, 34121 Trieste
  • Highlights: A taste of the Middle East with traditional Lebanese dishes in a cozy setting.
  • How to Get There: Bus line 22 to “Via Genova.

Krishna Ristorante Indiano

  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Average Meal Price: €20
  • Address: Via Guido Brunner, 5, 34125 Trieste
  • Highlights: Offers a range of traditional Indian dishes with vegetarian options.
  • How to Get There: Bus line 20 to “Via Brunner.”

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