A lovely company owned cafe with good sandwiches and Illy coffee machines. equipment and accessories. The food was very good with table service. Although it is a corner location, the signage exterior signage could be better. read more

Great experience in a beautiful historic setting. Loved the shot of chocolate, coffee, and Aperol Sprit

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! read more

Caffè Tommaseo - Cafes Near Me - Trieste, TS

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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. read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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!! read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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

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