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List of recommended Restaurants

Trieste style:

Al Vecio Canal - Birreria E Buffet
Piazza del Ponterosso, 2
Another good place for handling large groups in a central location with nearby car park. TV available for sports events.
Antica Hostaria Da Libero
via Risorta, 7
Charming Triestine inn not far from the Trieste Observatory- soup, potatoes, pasta, goulash etc.
Bar Buffet "La Tecia"
via S. Nicolo, 10
Potatoes, vegetables and cevapcici (grilled meat) etc.
Buffet Da Pepi
Via della Cassa di Risparimio 3 (near Piazza della Borsa)
Rich and poor, young and old agree: Don't miss this pork sandwich and platter bar, as reviewed in the New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/20/travel/20Bite.html
Buffet Siora Rosa
Piazza Hortis 3
Open 8am-8pm during the week, 8am-3pm on Saturdays (closed Sundays) this 'buffet' is the perfect place for fast-food lunch/brunch Triestine style. Unmissable selection of gnocchi, hams and typical dishes.
Can & Gato
via di Romagna, 8
Not far from Piazza Oberdan. Good selection of primi and secondi piatti.
Tratorria Citta' di Pisino
Via Boccardi, 7
A stone's throw from Piazza Cavana, this no-frills' restaurant serving both fish and meat is said to be an old favourite of Dennis Sciama.

Food and wine:

La Tavernetta
via Madonna del Mare, 2
Cosy little restaurant- worth to book ahead. Closed Sundays and last Monday of the month.
Osteria Da Marino
via Del Ponte, 5
Popular haunt not far Piazza Unita. Recommended for apertivi followed by dinner on a cold winter night.
Wine bar Bischoff
via Battisti, 14
Founded in 1777, reknowned wine bar with superb collection of regional and Italian wines. Open 10-13 and 17-22 Tuesdays to Saturday.

Seafood:

Osteria "De Scarpon"
via Ginnastica, 20
Seafood and typical Triestine dishes. Great value. Book ahead.
Sticco (Bagno-buffet)
Viale Miramare 90
Seafood and typical Triestine dishes. Great value. Book ahead.

Pizzerias:

Barattolo
Piazza S. Antonio, 2
In and amongst the Canale Grande of Trieste. Good for large groups.
Forst
via Galatti 11
Just opposite Piazza Oberdan. Good option for live sports events.
Mascalzone Latino
via Cavana, 12
Atmospheric interior. Serves "mozzarella di bufala". Closed Mondays.
Peperino pizza and grill
via Coroneo 19/c
Open seven days a week this fairly plush restaurant serves a good selection of pizzas and grilled meat. Home made 'patate fritte' recommended. Within striking distance of Piazza Oberdan.

Japanese:

Tokyo
via Gatteri, 10
Sushi and teppanyaki. Tends to be busy- so book ahead. Closed Mondays.

Arabic:

Mille e una notte (Thousand and one nights)
viale XX Settembre, 16
Cousous, houmous, falafel, lamb etc. Mint tea is recommended.

Cafes:

Caffe San Marco
via Battisti, 18
Celebrated historic cafe founded in 1914. Hosts milongas (tango) every first and third Saturday evenings of the month. A stone's throw from the Trieste Synagogue.
Knulp
via Madonna del Mare 7/A
Open until 24.00, closed Wednesdays. Internet point, bookshop specialising in cinema and music. Welcomes boardgame players.

Bars:

Beefed
Viale Miramare 285
Large pub within easy reach of Trieste by bus. Serves masses of fried chicken.