Scarpon - TRIESTE

No fuss. No frills. Just excellent seafood. Fresh and to the point. Staff was capable and friendly. Anthony Bourdain’s ghost might sit down next to you he would... read more No fuss. No frills. Just excellent seafood. Fresh and to the point. Staff was capable and friendly. Anthony Bourdain’s ghost might sit down next to you he would have loved this place.

What more could one say about this restaurant off the beaten track run by a pleasant lady? That because its previous location was near a theatre, its walls are... read more What more could one say about this restaurant off the beaten track run by a pleasant lady? That because its previous location was near a theatre, its walls are decorated with theatrical pictures and mementos, which being naturally curious I found interesting. We enjoyed the food as well.

This was recommended by my hotel. I had the mixed seafood plate which had small fish and squid from the waters off Trieste. Very good. read more This was recommended by my hotel. I had the mixed seafood plate which had small fish and squid from the waters off Trieste. Very good.

In English. Per l'Italiano scrolla giu'. A classic! One of the most traditional Trieste Eateries, and a must visit when in town. Scarpon has been there forever,... read more In English. Per l'Italiano scrolla giu'. 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.

I’ve been here a couple of times over the years when visiting Trieste. Dropped by the other night when a place I wanted to try next door was closed. Wonderful a... read more I’ve been here a couple of times over the years when visiting Trieste. Dropped by the other night when a place I wanted to try next door was closed. Wonderful atmosphere. The food is great fresh seafood , as is the service. The prices are very reasonable for someone who doesn’t live by the sea. Will return anytime and I can wholeheartedly recommend! Ps: have some homemade limoncello after dinner!