Caffè Tommaseo

Visiting this place is truly an experience - it's definitely worth adding it to your Trieste itinerary. With nearly two centuries of history to its name, Caffè Tommaseo is an iconic coffee place that offers splendid coffee and remarkable atmosphere. ☕ The cafe is located in the city centre and boasts really extraordinary interior design, making it a great place for a more sophisticated coffee break or a celebration. You can choose from a wide selection of beverages (including delicious coffee), pastries, cookies and cakes. Don't let the name fool you, they also offer a restaurant service with refined dishes and various breakfast options. 🍰 I'd say the overall experience was really exceptional, as the staff were really welcoming and attentive, but the quality of cookies was rather disappointing (especially given the price). The coffee was delicious and we concluded we really made a mistake saving Caffè Tommaseo for the last day, as we couldn't return there (fingers crossed we get a chance to visit Trieste again). The crostata left nothing to be desired, though.

I just had an incredible experience with the best scallop I've ever tasted! The staff were so kind and attentive, making my time there truly special. I felt so well cared for, and I can't thank you enough for everything. It was a lovely experience. 😊💖

Nice restaurant and very elegant. Food portions are small but tasty. Only problem is that they have places for big number of guests and only one unisex toilet.

Amazing food. Amazing atmosphere. Amazing service. Food - seafood crudités and cicchetti were very tasty and a good choice to share within a group. Grilled octopus was delicious. Tuna tataki was fabulous and almost melting in mouth (one of the best seafood meals I have ever had). Tiramisu was a great experience. Besides the fact that you can clearly taste the coffee, and hence this dessert being tasty, one of the waiters made it in front of us which delighted our eyes too. Atmosphere - you can feel the history in this place, especially that it is the first café in Trieste and used to be a meeting place for intellectuals. Beautiful historical interior. Service - very professional with big extra (e.g. as mentioned above). The croatian waiter made the whole experience even nicer, he had good suggestions for the food and wine and we had a nice chat (e.g. about the Trieste and the café) thanks to him being well-read. Edit: Visited again - great again!!! Edit 2: Visit again. This time we had San Pietro fish which was one of the best fish meals I have ever had. While all of the waiters were doing great, I want to point out that Dino was excellent - the amount of discussion was on spot (talkative but not too much to be disturbing) and his presentation of tiramisu was amazing.

We had the privilege of dining at this most famous restaurant located in Trieste late last year whilst on vacation from Australia. The location, building and interior took you back in time however with a modern outlook as the service and food were exceptional and delicious. The waitresses and waiters were more than happy to give you a history of the restaurant and the menu, wines and food that are predominantly and proudly sourced locally. We had a superb time and we recommend it to anyone visiting this beautiful port city of Trieste in North East Italy.

Our server was amazing! We split several dishes family style so we could all try a little bit of everything. All the dishes were so well balanced with fresh ingredients and beautifully plated. We were celebrating my sister's 21st birthday and all of the servers came out with our desserts playing the piano and singing happy birthday to her. A wonderful experience overall in a gorgeous historic location. Highly recommend to any foodies out there looking for great food, drinks and an even better ambiance!

The restaurant is great, everything is on the high level. Design is quite posh. We are vegetarian and there were only one vegetarian dish for us (pumpkin gnocchi), but our waitress Loris and Goffrane offered us special dishes out of menu and they were very tasty! Especially ravioli with cacio e pepe, you need to include them to your menu! We enjoyed the taste and how the dishes looked a lot. There are some things can be improved: please add more vegetarian dishes to your menu. It is also make sense to clean/renovate a toilet. Overall we had a great experience in this restaurant, thanks for this service.

Had a group dinner for 50 pax and all went very well. Delicious food (good quantities), great atmosphere in an historic building and an amazing service. Professional and friendly staff that delivered a smooth service. Recommended 100% for group events. Thanks

Lovely spot for cocktails! We came here twice during our stay for aperitivo. They have a wide range of cocktails, including a great chamomile infused Aperol spritz, as well as some delicious mock-tail options. They also have a yummy a Black Forest cake if you're in the mood for something sweeter!

Rating: 78/100 pts On arriving in Trieste, my first inclination was to get a cup of some of their famous Illy coffee which, though widely popular throughout Europe, actually originated in this city. I was informed by a local that Caffe Tommaseo was a good choice. And indeed, it was. Built in 1830, Caffe Tommaseo is officially the oldest extant cafe in Trieste. Upon entering, it took awhile to regain my bearings and focus on what I wanted to eat: the opulent interior is filled with carved wall adornments and regal Habsburgian-furniture that exudes an Austrian-influenced Italian atmosphere. I ordered an espresso and prosciutto sandwich, and a caprese cake for dessert. The espresso came with a side of fresh whipped cream that was divinely silky. The sandwich was satisfying, though far from the best I've had in Italy--overall, the food is just average (though still great by American standards), and prices fine, if a bit overpriced. However, with its convenient location near the port, stunning interior, and historical value, I still consider Caffe Tommaseo a great stop for sipping on some coffee and taking a moment to feel like a noble.

Such a restful place for coffee and snacks in a beautiful environment. This is the first place you should visit when arriving in Trieste. They offer cocktails, coffee and delicious snacks like tarralli and olives.

Historical and beautiful bar near the seaside. Great place to have coffee and desserts. Great cheesecakes and sacher torte. Never really tried dining here, but i figured it's not the place to eat a whole meal, it's just a bar.

As a tourist visiting Trieste and after reading a few reviews, we decided to eat at this restaurant. I was really disappointed with the quality of the food. The vegetables were soggy and over cooked. The soup of the day was salty and not good. The rest of the meals were disappointing. The service people were nice, The old style setting was quaint. This restaurant is still popular due to its history and location. Probably find another venue to experience dining in Trieste.

We had the "degustation menu", which has 4 courses. Overall it was very good and we enjoyed to eat things we probably wouldn't order otherwise. The food was delicious, however it was just too much. The third course was some pasta dish, that was super filling and so we could not really enjoy the fish plate we were served afterwards. The white wine (from collio) was great. Staff was super friendly and helpful. If you order drinks, you get olives and salted peanuts with it.

In the 19th century and early days of the 20th century, this was the place to be seen in Trieste. Many of Austria's, Italy's, and Europe's most famous people have walked through Caffe Tommaseo's doors. Well so do I whenever I am in Trieste but today the buzz is lacking and there are often too many open tables. Still there's the atmosphere and tradition and the convenient location right in the heart of the historic Trieste waterfront. One thing they are known for these days is a terrific eponymous aperitif cocktail they make in the summer. On a hot day the combination of gin, aperol, and grapefruit perfectly hits the spot!!

old world caffe. beautifull interior, best coffee in trieste. nostalgic feeling and i love the adorable mini espresso