Alla Valle — Restaurant in Trieste

Will preface that we found this place thru our tour guide giovanni who invited us to his friend’s Paulo’s restaurant on his bday!! So the lower prices may be a one off due to the special occasion/through mutuals.

Truly a lovely, authentic, cosy spot for triestan food. The chef decides the menu and eveeything was homey and delicious. For everything we got: a bottle of wine, bread, mixed raw fish platter, handmade ravioli , grilled fish, fruits, grappa= 40 euros each (we were party of 3)!! 😳 It was the perfect quintessential authentic italian dining experience you could ask for. With lots of food, endless drinks, music, and Paolo joining in on the fun and singing… definitely one of the best places i’ve ever been to.

Happy birthday Paolo! Thank you for having us on your bday🥰 truly an inspiration to see someone do what they love even at...

Dining at this small, unassuming restaurant was a pleasure and a lovely end to our stay in Trieste. We went with the handmade pasta with tomatoes and prawns. The chewy, al dente consistency was unlike any pasta we had had, and the sauce was so rich and flavourful, I could not resist mopping it up with bread. Next was the grilled fish, served with potatoes, squid and a delectable mash of vegetables. We rounded off our meal with chocolate cake and raspberry ice cream. With a glass of white wine each, the bill for two came up to 70 euros. Not cheap but given the homely, unpretentious cooking and generous portions, we left satisfied and bursting at the seams. Book ahead as the place is small and rather popular among locals and tourists; we saw a couple of people being turned away while...

All in all a very unique experience. Loved the food so much, that we came back a second time the day after. You should prebook. Don’t expect to be able to choose from a menu, you’re basically told what you’ll be served, which was very good pasta/risotto as primi piatti and fish from the grill/oven as main course in our case. All was delicious. Slightly anxiety inducing to not know how much you’ll pay exactly, especially as a tourist (70€ on the first night, 80€ on the second night, both nights incl half a liter of white wine). When we booked I explained I ate gluten free so the chef had gf pasta ready for me, I really appreciated that. Go with an open mindset and you won’t be...