Tea Room

In Trieste, it is always the right moment for a coffee. Which here has its own grammar and its own vocabulary. Nero, Capo, Capo in B, Goccia: the variations are practically endless. And each with its own specific name. Like the ritual of taking a pause and experiencing the city through its cafés.

Our Café Continentale is among the historic cafés of Trieste

...which have existed for almost a century. For over 100 years it has welcomed ideas and modernist currents: those who need to sit down, reflect and talk. Not only over an Illy coffee, but also tempted by our cocktails and aperitivos. To tickle the senses at all hours, we have put together a dedicated drink list. Accompanied by finger food, just as one does in an overture.

The coffee ritual

A tradition with its own vocabulary

In Trieste, coffee is a microcosm. Starting with how you say it. The vocabulary is precise, almost a question of identity. An espresso is a nero. If you want it in a glass, it becomes a nero in B. A macchiato is a capo: in a glass, capo in B. Do you want just a touch of milk? Then you ask for a goccia. More milk? You ask for a caffelatte, without hesitation. Here the ritual is quick, but never hurried. It is a cultivated habit. You walk in, say hello, drink at the bar. For the people of Trieste, the morning coffee break is a daily ritual, brief but non-negotiable. A habit that marks the day. Small. Essential. Deeply Triestine.

CAFFEE DICTIONARY

Live like a local

How to order a coffee in Trieste