A cozy family run restaurant. We arrived at 19:00 and at the only occupied table we saw two young…read moregirls watching cartoons on a tv. It was their mother who served us while dad and sun where in the kitchen. At least that was my impression. We receiced a friendly welcome of both the waitress and the chef cook. The food was good. Excellent compared to the price. The ingredients used were fresh and we had an excellent pizza and a plate of the restaurant's own made pasta which was how it should be, very good. When we left i saw some nice ice creams, they looked freshly made, being served to other diners. However, since this restaurant is on a side street off of the main bars street, we decided to go for ice cream in one of the gelaterie. Between the bars you will find many of those on this steet. Closed on Thursdays

Plenty of good fresh and authentic Istrian dishes with competitive pricing and atmosphere.read more

Rating: 88/100 pts…read more Fate brought me to Alla Voliga when I was in search of good local food, and the meal certainly did not disappoint. I walked in just as they were opening for lunch, and being the only customer in what looked more like the deck of a ship than a restaurant, I actually wasn't sure if I was in the right spot until a few minutes of waiting when the owner popped out of the kitchen and led me to a table. "We have the best fish soup in Trieste, and the second best in Italy," he tells me proudly. I peruse the Italian-only menu and understand almost none of it. While not confident in his own English skills, the owner patiently gave me a few other non-soup recommendations. I ended up settling on the "little of this, little of that" seafood combo. Out came a fantastic platter of sardine, barley-mixed octopus, olive-mixed squid, oysters, and about 5 other things that he didn't know the English for and that I couldn't identify. Everything tasted like it had been freshly caught that morning. It also came with bread, and a huge slice of polenta, which to this day is the best polenta I've ever had. Prices were very reasonable, and I'd definitely go back next time I find myself in Trieste...even if it's just to try that seafood soup that hindsight tells me I probably should have ordered.

If in Trieste, you must try for the region food. Get a reservation beforehand as they get busy and…read moreyou may get turned away. The food was awesome . Don't expect much in decor it's very homey.

** in Italiano sotto*…read more A classic! One of the most traditional Trieste Eateries, and a must visit when in town. Scarpon has been there forever, offering a homey feeling, no big scenes, no pretentiousness, just very good food at very good price and a friendly service. Scarpon has plenty of traditional Trieste dishes, but specializes in fish and seafood, so indulge, because this quality at these prices is very hard to find. I can't even suggest what you eat, haven't had anything that wasn't very good. If you visit from the USA you will probably pass out when you see the price of the branzino here: we are talking about a great fish offered at US hamburger prices! Scarpon is a legend in Trieste and for good reasons! *** Scarpon e' uno dei locali tradizionali di Trieste. Senza tanti fronzoli e sceneggiate gourmet, Scarpon offre ottimi piatti ad ottimi prezzi. Potrete provare diversi piatti classici Triestini ma la specializzazione qui e' il pesce: sempre buono, sempre ben curato, prezzi davvero piu' che ragionevoli. L'atmosfera e' famigliare, rilassata, ma il servizio e' sempre attento; cordialita' senza strafare, praticamente perfetto. Cosa provare? Potrei dire tutto, ma diciamo che dovrete provare i vari antipasti di mare, il pesce intero sia branzino, o orata o rombo e fanno delle ottime paste con i frutti di mare. Assolutamente da visitare se siete a Trieste e soprattutto se avete voglia di pesce buono senza lasciarci mezza paga.

Absolutely recommend! Delicious and creative dishes based on seafood. Very good house white wine,…read moredry and fruity, which pairs well with seafood based dishes. Very attentive service.

The food was amazing!!!!! ... and we have been to many restaurants in Italy including Venezia and…read moreVerona!! Service was fantastic!!! The owners are very personable and will walk you through the menu to tailor it to your liking with honesty! Unbelievable!!!

Buffet da Rudy is the most Triestine kind of buffet you can find. This is the real deal where you…read morewill see people that work in Trieste take a lunch break eating a plate of boiled pork or just a panino standing up and then rushing back to work! Quite cheap especially compared to other more "famous" options.

My wife and I just finished dinner here, and I don't know how we were able to walk back to our…read morehotel after the large portion sizes we devoured. The owner welcomed us with a smile and was extremely helpful. The Jota soup was fantastic, and the Bavarian sample plater I had (forgot the name) was enough food for 2. My wife had the smoked pork plater, which she too couldn't finish. Great atmosphere and food in a cozy place that you'd expect to find in Munich, but right here in Trieste.

Best meal we had in Trieste. Loved the chicken Caesar salad ( with chicken) and prosciutto pizza…read more Went back the next day for more. Top notch friendly service

We had one night in Trieste before a cruise. We had passed by the Pizzeria di Napoli when we were…read morewalking earlier in the day and decided we would come back and try if for dinner because it was just down the street from our hotel. Plus, my husband noticed that they had gnocchi on the menu and the prices seemed very reasonable. We were there on a Thursday evening. Downtown Trieste was bustling and the restaurant was quite busy inside and on the patio; however we noticed a few empty tables. We went inside the doorway and at least 3 different servers or staff members passed us by without even a "someone will be with you shortly," comment. We stood there awkwardly for about 5 minutes and we were just about to try someplace else when a young woman came by and asked us if we would like a table outside. Once we were seated a waitress came by pretty soon thereafter to take our orders. I ordered a pizza with sausage and mushrooms on it and my husband continued on with his choice of gnocchi. We both ordered an Italian beer as well. Our server came by right after we ordered and plopped a brown paper bag of bread down on the table. (No words-just left the bag of bread). It was good but if needed some butter or olive oil, and we were given neither. We tried it, but left most of it on the bag. The meals were promptly delivered. The pizza was plenty big enough for two. I liked it; but the crust was very thin, and not firm, so I had to eat most of it with a knife and fork. My husband had an ok sized portion of gnocchi. He said it was good; but nothing more special than he was used to from back in the USA. My husband finished his gnocchi and I took half of my pizza for a late night snack. We liked the restaurant but found that it was nothing spectacular, and the service definitely could be a little more welcoming.

It's a very average place. In Italy you can easily find better food…read more Starters were good. We had mozzarella and prosciutto. But it's not hard to cut them. Salad with octopus was tasteless but eatable. Portions are ok. Service is friendly. Better try to find something else!

Dont go in there. CRAPPY service. Waiting long time for my dinner. Asked the waiter when the food…read morewas coming, and she answer she doesnt know and her attitude was so shitty that i could slap her. STAY AWAY