The best restaurants Trieste

Trieste's historic harbour master's office has been beautifully restored and boasts a superb terrace, where a lounge bar-restaurant (Pier The Roof) has been installed. As soon as the sun comes out, it's a real pleasure to spend some time here, with a breathtaking view of the sea. At table, the dishes are refined. On the menu, fish carpaccio, shellfish (scallops, shrimp, prawns), fried calamari with sage sauce - a delight! Ditto for the pure, iodized plate of tempura, fresh seafood pasta or fish of the day with lacquered vegetables.

Elegant plates, inventive compositions, fresh fish and an excellent wine list for this restaurant that develops its gastronomic intentions. Its enviable position just a few steps from the sea makes it a very fashionable address among the notables of the Triestine area. On the tasting menu: white fish ceviche, tuna tataki, wasabi and wakame seaweed, smoked octopus, potato and sweet paprika, sea urchin ravioli, lemongrass, cuttlefish and spinach, monkfish with lime, white cabbage and kale, and for dessert a pistachio mousse.

A fish restaurant, awarded by the Italian culinary academy Taste Experiences. We show you the fresh, flawless sea bream before cooking it for you à la plancha. Here, all dishes are made with fresh ingredients from local fishing or farming operations. On the table you will find Slovenian fleur de sel, olive oil, local wine and authentic San Daniele ham. Various fish preparations, home-smoked salmon, mackerel with balsamic vinegar and onions, sea bream carpaccio, etc.

In 1897, founder Pepi S'Ciavo gave his name to this trattoria. Renamed Da Pepi, the historic buffet has renovated its premises while retaining the spirit of the rustic dining room, with wooden tables and stools, the counter with cold meats and prepared dishes, plus terrace service. Here, pork is king, grilled in large quarters, breaded or cured. On the premises or to take away, you can choose from well-stocked sandwiches, plates served with antipasti or sauerkraut, or meat and vegetable platters(bollito misto) to share.

Since 1961, this small, family-run restaurant has been a meeting place for all lovers of local cuisine. It is a magnet for Triestinians and tourists alike, attracted by the cheerful and friendly atmosphere and the traditional cuisine. On the menu, simple and comforting dishes at low prices: goulash and polenta, tripe, gnocchi with bread and mixed fish fry, all accompanied by Carso wine. Hams are sliced by hand behind the counter. The place is crowded at lunchtime for its panini.

In the heart of the old town, a popular bistro for all generations. The interior decor is reminiscent of a ship's prow. It serves fisherman's cuisine with fresh fish and fine shellfish. Self-service for drinks and cutlery. Hot dishes such as grilled sardines, calamari or prawns with polenta, or fresh pasta with cuttlefish or mussels are brought to you. The dishes are typical of Friuli, from antipasti to strudel. An address with a friendly atmosphere.

On the heights of the city, in the district of San Giovanni, a historic establishment founded in 1865 by Giovanni Suban, an Austrian national. Four generations later, the semi-gastronomic table is still there and strives to perpetuate the culinary tradition of Trieste, characterized by its mixture of cultural and culinary influences: fine cold meats, peasant soup, fresh pasta from Istria, gnocchi, goulash, Dalmatian pastizzada, strudel and other graphic cakes. Nice wine list. Better make a reservation.

It didn't take long for this restaurant to earn a good reputation, as much for its friendly atmosphere as for its food. Here, seafood and local produce are served on generous plates. Fish and shellfish soup with grilled toast or grilled eggplant with mozzarella and tomatoes are as simple as they are excellent. For dessert, a pistachio soufflé, financier-style with a runny heart? A revelation! A fine cellar too.

The charcuterie is definitely a matter of the eye… the dishes are typical of the region.

Opened in 1921, this restaurant is an institution for the whole of Trieste, which loves nourishing Eastern European cuisine. Siora Rosa (Mother Rosa), who ran the establishment in the 1930s, used to cook ham legs! Even today, people line up to enjoy simple, tasty dishes: soups of all kinds, tripe, pork and cabbage stew, sausages with sauerkraut and steamed or fried potatoes, as well as fried foods, ratatouille and the famous ham and mustard sandwiches (to take away).

This downtown restaurant is very popular. The restaurant's romantic setting and high-quality, meticulously-prepared fish dishes contribute to its popularity. Local and traditional recipes are revisited by the chef, who draws his inspiration from Japanese culinary art. Try our turbot carpaccio with orange sauce, shellfish ravioli and sesame-crusted tuna steak. The menu changes daily according to what has been bought from the fishermen in the morning and at the market. Desserts are also highly recommended.