Where to eat in Trieste



Explore extraordinary flavours with our restaurant recommendations, where every bite is a unique culinary journey that will delight your palate with unforgettable experiences.

Trattoria Nero di Seppia


A family-run local trattoria renowned for the quality of its ingredients and attention to detail. The menu varies seasonally, offering dishes prepared with fresh fish caught daily. Specialities include linguine with squid ink and mixed fried fish.

Antica Trattoria Suban


This historic restaurant is renowned for preserving and passing on Trieste's culinary traditions through four generations. The rustic interior features exposed beams and wrought iron chandeliers, while the menu offers typical local dishes such as roast shank and savoury palacinke, prepared according to traditional recipes.

Traktoria Rustiko


Traktoria Rustiko offers a culinary experience that celebrates Serbian and Slavic traditions. Their mission is to introduce diners to the authentic flavours of Balkan cuisine, with dishes based on pljeskavica, ćevapčići, ajvar, etc., all accompanied by selected wines. 

Breakfast and Aperitifs



From the perfect bars to start the day with a good breakfast to the ideal places for an aperitif with friends: here are the right places for these different moments of sharing.

CAFFÈ DEGLI SPECCHI


The Caffè degli Specchi is located in Piazza Unità d'Italia, inside the neoclassical Palazzo Stratti. It is the only survivor of the four historic cafés that once adorned the square. The name derives from the custom of engraving the city's most significant historical events on mirrors or glass plates.

CAFFÈ SAN MARCO


Caffè San Marco is a symbol of Trieste culture. Since its opening, it has been a meeting place for intellectuals and irredentist patriots; during the First World War, it was devastated by Austro-Hungarian troops for its patriotic activities.

GRAN MALABAR


The Gran Malabar is a wine bar that combines the elegance of a historic café with the lively atmosphere of a contemporary venue. Known for its wide selection of regional and international wines, it also offers a variety of cocktails and aperitifs.