Restaurants & Bars

Freshly prepared, local ingredients. Meals cooked with mastery, flair and unmistakable Italian style.

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And a range of venues that can cater to every mood and occasion: formal or casual, traditional or modern. Wherever you choose to dine, in Portopiccolo you can be sure of experiencing exceptional Italian cuisine.
The community is also home to an array of bars and cafés, perfect for whiling away an afternoon or evening, or relaxing late into the night. Each offers something different, yet all are united by their superb selections of food and drink, their comfortable setting and – of course – their breath-taking views out over the Gulf of Trieste.

Maxi’s Restaurant

With extraordinary views over the bay and a unique culinary philosophy that exclusively uses local ingredients, Maxi’s Restaurant makes for an unforgettable dining experience. Expect exquisitely prepared seafood dishes, a range of locally sourced meats and an abundant selection of vegetarian dishes, all cooked with care and passion by Maxi’s Head Chef. All that, plus a carefully curated selection of wines drawn from across Italy and abroad.

Opening Times
seasonal closure
  • +39 040 997 4910
  • cliff-slim@falisiaresort.com

Cliff Restaurant

At the Cliff Restaurant, gourmet dishes come served in a breath-taking open-air setting. Enjoy culinary creations fashioned to the latest styles and tastes, with healthy dishes accompanied by a wide selection of DOC wines. Despite the exceptional quality of its food, Cliff’s most memorable feature is its exclusive outdoor terrace. With unparalleled views over the Marina and on to the sea, your meal is certain to taste even more delicious.

Opening Times
Open Every Day
7:00pm - 10:30pm
  • +39 040 997 7777
  • cliff-slim@falisiaresort.com

Bris

Journey across the Mediterranean at Bris, Portopiccolo’s gourmet dining experience. Here, you can take part in a food and wine-tasting voyage that explores authentic regional cuisine with Mitteleuropean influences. A refined menu follows the rhythm of the season: simple and genuine local products, exceptionally prepared and accompanied by a prestigious selection of DOC wines.

Opening Times
Closed for holiday from 18.11 to 28.11
Open Every Day
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
closed
  • +39 040 997 7799
  • info@brisrestaurant.it

Pizzeria L’Oro di Napoli

L’Oro di Napoli brings the Neapolitan taste to Portopiccolo, with ancient production methods, quality ingredients and a traditional wood-fired oven ensuring a truly authentic taste of Italian pizza, al served up in an informal setting. Expect a wide selection of appetisers, meat dishes and pasta alongside the pizza.

Opening Times
Closed for holiday from 6.11 to 14.11
Open from Monday to Wednesday
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Open From Thursday to Sunday
12:00am - 3:00pm | 7:00pm - 11:00pm
  • +39 040 997 7766
  • orodinapoli.sistiana@gmail.com

Maxi's Beach Bar

Enjoy a cooling cocktail poolside in Maxi’s Bar. With a prime location on Portopiccolo’s beach, it’s the perfect place for a shady respite from the Italian sun. An extensive cocktail and wine menu, a collection of whimsical aperitifs and a chic and sophisticated atmosphere make Maxi your number one spot for daytime relaxation. And, as the sun sets over the Gulf of Trieste, return for a buzzing atmosphere and an eclectic selection of music and DJ sets, with musicians drawn from Europe and beyond.

Opening Times
seasonal closure
  • +39 040 997 7775
  • maxisbeachbarclub@ppst.it

La Piazzetta – Lounge Bar

With a glamorous location inside the Falisia Luxury Collection Resort & SPA, La Piazzetta offers an exclusive venue for cocktails, aperitifs and snacks. Expect achingly beautiful views out over the North Adriatic, superb food cooked up in the gourmet kitchen and a healthy menu of spirits and wines. Make sure to taste the special cocktail, The Luxury Collection. Created by the staff at La Piazzetta, it’s as luxurious as the hotel itself.

Opening Times
Open Every Day
12:00pm - 12:00am
  • +39 040 997 4907

BaBar

Set in Portopiccolo’s central square and with sublime views across the harbour, BaBar’s relaxed atmosphere makes it ideal for a stunning aperitifs with sunset view. Start your day with delicious Italian coffee and croissants or head back at midday to enjoy the bar’s light and healthy menu, which makes use of locally sourced ingredients.

Opening Times
seasonal clousure
  • +39 040 997 7733
  • babar@ppst.it

Pek – Pane e Caffè

The main feature of Pek is the traditional Italian bread and coffee. Every morning, staff use it to prepare a selection of delectable breakfasts, savoury breads and pizzas. A friendly, casual atmosphere makes it the perfect place for a lazy breakfast or lunch.

Opening Times
Every day
8:00am - 5:30pm
  • +39 040 997 7770
  • pek@ppst.it

La Bottega – Gastronomia

La Bottega specialises in delicious, artisanal products to be enjoyed in-house or taken away. Every ingredient here has been sourced locally, yet this cosy gastronomia still manages to offer an extensive selection of quality meats and cheese, craft beers and exquisite wines from the Karst.

Opening Times
Open Every Day
11:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday
closed
  • +39 040 997 7780
  • labottegaportopiccolo@gmail.com

GoFresh!

Healthy food to take comfortably on the beach or at home, tasty drinks and an excellent ice cream! GoFresh! is the Portopiccolo minimarket store, and not only …

Opening Times
Monday closed
Open from Wednesday to Monday
8:00am - 9:00pm
  • +39 040 997 6635
  • gofreshpp@gmail.com