It is the oldest café in Trieste and is filled with decorations by the painter Gatteri and magnificent mirrors specially arrived from Belgium. In 1997 it was restored while preserving the sophisticated and elegant style reminiscent of the Viennese café tradition.

Opened in 1914 it was entirely destroyed in the First War as it was a meeting place for the anti-Austrian movement. From the 1920s, when it was rebuilt, it represented a meeting place for intellectuals, including Saba, Svevo and Giotti.

Famous for its stained glass windows where episodes from the city’s history are depicted. Unfortunately, a recent restoration has preserved little of its original appearance.

During the Anglo-American occupation it was turned into a dance hall, where American soldiers got to meet beautiful girls. Today you can enjoy sweets and sip tea or coffee.