Caffè degli Specchi

One of the oldest, if not the oldest cafe in Trieste. It is located on the largest square and has a wonderful view. The service is a bit slower, but that is common in Italy when you come to popular places. The food is the worst - the pasta with tomatoes and gambori is bad, the pasta is store-bought and as if it should have been cooked a little more to be al dente, and the gambori are frozen and you can really feel it in the taste. Prices above the average for Trieste. It's worth coming and having a drink, but not much more than that. Be prepared that if you sit outside, pigeons (mostly) and seagulls will land on chairs and tables and try to take your food, which can be very irritating and unhygienic.

This place is amazing! It brings you back in past, in some better times, with it's interior mostly, than with classic music etc. Stuff is very polite and helpful, and range of coffee and sweets is extremely wide and tasty. Highly recommendation for this place on Triestes central square.

The food was okay. My first impression of the staff wasn’t great because they weren’t very attentive, even though it wasn’t that busy. However, it’s a great spot for an aperitivo outside while watching the sunset, but be careful of pigeons and seagulls, as they might steal your food! I’d definitely like to try their sweets next time!

You can feel the tradition in the air. This place is here for such s long time and they keep the consistency on what they serve. Good coffees and desserts.

One of the best places for an aperitivo in Trieste! Their spritz is exceptional, made with top-quality ingredients and perfectly balanced flavors. The setting is truly special—enjoying a drink in this historic café while overlooking the stunning Piazza Unità d’Italia is an unforgettable experience. Everything here is beautifully branded, adding to the charm, and they even have their own excellent coffee. Prices are slightly higher than in other bars, but they are absolutely justified by the quality, service, and breathtaking view.

It was all very nice. From the small pastries to the exquisite coffee accompanied by a tiny cup of dark chocolate. The staff was all the time concerned of our wellbeing and were checking on us very often. The toilet was also well suited for a quick diaper change. Probably during summer it will be very crowded… We were surprised by the normal price there. I thought we will pay 3 times the sum that we paid

10/10 for snacks. We came to have only aperol spritz, but they brought not only drinks but load of snacks. Not only chips, but also little deserts. Will come back again. Waiter wasnt very nice.

Nice place close to the square, amazing view and nice service. We ordered two breakfasts with coffee & water, 13 EUR per meal 🍽️ Food was tasty, service was quick, atmosphere is good 👍

The food was very nice however I think they have more cafe food than lunch and diner but overall it was good. The service was good the staff were very nice and had robots that took care of the dirty dishes and they even can talk to people. The ambience in this area was good and in the center of the town you could easily find it by just walking around greeted by the staff and sometimes the line to enter.

It was fun to watch people place along with coffee and a pastry. Seating was available outside and staff was great.

While a 'must' visit in Trieste for many it rides on the back of the Piazza itself and prices accordingly. Worth a visit to indulge in the delicious views from the Piazza while sipping a Aperol, although the rest of the offer slightly lacks in terms of quality compared to the opportunity cost of other options. That being understood if you are only in Trieste for a short time I would recommend taking a pause there.

a total theater, to see and to be seen. drinks and food average, artistic canapes to please the eye over the taste. where triestini meet for the pleasure of it

Amazing bar in one of the most beautiful squares of Italy! I love to come here with my mum and dad because the atmosphere is so relaxing and reminds me when the city was ruled by the Austrian King loooooooooong time ago ;) Absolutely try the cold chocolate, in a wine glass with a strawberry, how fancy, huh? Because the owner of the bar produce the most amazing chocolate of the region! If you visit during winter of course stop there and try the hot cocoa, so yummy you can't imagine! Both versions come with a small Italian pastry, what do you want more? I do also recommend to try the Italian famous Spritz Aperol (Different in Trieste from other part of Italy!), it comes with sandwiches and olives to eat watching the sunset over the sea.

Great location, great views. I can't speak much for the food but this is a great place to enjoy a coffee or aperitivo while people-watching and enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of the piazza.