Caffe Tommaseo
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
Breakfast
Brunch
Cafe
Dinner
Discover
Drinks
European
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Gluten free options
Highchairs Available
Italian
Lunch
Mastercard
Mediterranean
Mid-range
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Restaurants
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Vegan options
Vegetarian friendly
Visa
Restaurant
About
Adjacent to the famous Piazza Unità d’Italia and Teatro Verdi, in the most prestigious area of the city, Caffè Tommaseo owes its name to Tomaso Marcato, who founded it in 1830. He came to Trieste as many people at that time for commercial reasons, and was the first to introduce the purchase of icecream in town. The local was decorated by painter Gatteri and adorned with large mirror brought specifically from Belgium. Known to be one of the premises where irredentism was born, Caffè Tommaseo was loved by many greats of the past: Besenghi, Svevo, Joyce, Stuparich, Quarantotti Gambini and Umberto Saba. Since 1954 Caffè Tommaseo is protected as a historic and artistic monument and honored of the title “locale storico d’Italia”.
At a glance
- Verified listing
- Typical visit: about 1 hour