Buffet da Pepi
Opened in 1897, this historic Triestine buffet is famous for its large platters of boiled pork and sauerkraut.
Established in 1897 by Pepi Klajnsic, Buffet da Pepi is known as the oldest surviving buffet in Trieste. Its signature dish is the caldaia, a boiled pork platter prepared according to a century-old recipe and served with horseradish, mustard, and sauerkraut. It also serves jota soup, ham, and sandwiches. The official website notes that reservations are not accepted, so walk-ins are required. A single caldaia costs €11, with an average spend of around €20–30 per person. Located in the city center at Via della Cassa di Risparmio 3, near Piazza della Borsa, it is easily accessible on foot.
Opening hours
Official website: Mon–Sat 08:30–22:00, Sun 10:00–16:00; some third-party sources may show different hours
Nearby sights
- Caffè Tommaseo
- Teatro Verdi
- Caffè degli Specchi
- Canal Grande & Borgo Teresiano
- Roman Theatre of Trieste
- Piazza Unità d'Italia
- Serbian Orthodox Church of San Spiridione
- Arco di Riccardo