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8.9/10

Fabulous
572 reviews
Ambience
9.1
Food
8.8
Service
8.8
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  • Claudia W.18 days ago

    10

    We had a wonderful dinner – the food was excellent and the service was very friendly. Highly recommended!

    Osteria da James Joyce

    Dear Guest, thank you very much for your kind words. We are delighted to know that you had a wonderful dinner and that you appreciated both the quality of our food and the friendliness of our service. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. — Osteria James Joyce

  • Nancy G.26 days ago

    10

    Great service and excellent food.

    Osteria da James Joyce

    Dear Guest, thank you very much for your kind words. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed both our service and the quality of our food. Your feedback means a lot to us and motivates our team to keep delivering the best possible experience. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. — Osteria James Joyce

  • ShayRai Z.
    ShayRai Z.2 months ago

    10

    +12

    We had an AMAZING multi-course dining experience at Osteria James Joyce. The presentation, flavors and atmosphere were simply stellar. Each dish, better than the last. The Oyster Tempura appetizer was one of the best things I have ever eaten. The wine, fantastic. The tiramisu, house made and so delicate...same for the white chocolate mousse! The only thing better than the food, was the staff! So welcoming and warm!!

    Osteria da James Joyce

    Dear Guest, thank you so much for your wonderful words. We are truly delighted that you enjoyed your multi-course dining experience with us and that both the flavors and presentation of our dishes left such a great impression. It is especially rewarding to hear that you appreciated the Oyster Tempura, our homemade desserts and the wine selection. Most of all, your kind words about our team mean a lot to us, as we always strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for every guest. We look forward to welcoming you again at Osteria James Joyce for another memorable evening.

  • Thora M.3 months ago

    10

    Lovely restaurant. Such friendly warm staff. Delicious turbot. Highly recommended

    Osteria da James Joyce

    Dear Guest, thank you very much for your kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience with us, especially the turbot and the warm hospitality of our team. Your recommendation means a lot to us and we truly hope to welcome you again soon at Osteria James Joyce.

  • Paul T.4 months ago

    9.5

    Very good restaurant with a nice atmosphere. Order the Tiramisu, which is a festive surprise

  • William M. K.7 months ago

    10

    We had a wonderful dinner at Osteria da James Joyce. Each dish was very well prepared, imaginative, and delicious. The service was also excellent including attention from the owner himself. Highly recommended!

  • Scott S.7 months ago

    10

    We had a lovely night. Menu was full of surprises, lovely fusion touches, and fresh from the sea flavours. But as importantly it was fun and the staff members were wonderful hosts. Good wine choice too!

  • Christa S.7 months ago

    10

    “A cozy, plush place lovingly furnished, very central, with super-friendly staff. The food is fantastic – great fish selection, perfectly cooked pasta, excellent desserts – absolutely worth it!”

  • Claudio F.
    Claudio F.8 months ago

    9.0

    Excellent food, great service. Eating abroad for an Italian could be challenging, but in this restaurant we found the flavor and light cuisine we are used to

  • Peter C.10 months ago

    9.0

    This restaurant could be either a tourist-trap or a place, which aimed to live up to the name of James Joyce. Their menu is very broad - and we found plates, which really fit into our situation. And the waiter helped us fill out the blanks to secure a fantastic meal tasting local foods and wine.

  • Thomas S.11 months ago

    10

    The Osteria da James Joyce is a truly beautiful space to celebrate any occasion. Owners Philipo and Christiano are wonderful hosts who made our group feel welcome like family. The food was delicious, the service excellent and the entire experience was the perfect way to welcome our guests to Trieste the evening before our wedding. We will definitely be back when we return to Trieste later this year.

  • Kalina M.11 months ago

    10

    It was our second visit to Osteria James Joice. Kristian was discreet and efficient. Everything came in the same time for all six of us. Food was delicious and the presentation was very elegant. Atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable in spite of fancy surroundings . My fool recommendations! Kalina

  • Giorgio E.11 months ago

    10

    +1

    Lovely place, delicious food, friendly stuff

  • sonja k.1 year ago

    10

    the best place in Trieste!

  • Davide P.1 year ago

    9.0

    Enjoyed the place , with its original furniture. Food was good. Would recommend

  • Tatiana M.1 year ago

    10

    Very tasty food, inexpensive. Friendly and attentive staff

  • Gabriella r.
    Gabriella r.1 year ago

    9.0

    Excellent option for our first night in Trieste! Great service very good food and quiet place

  • Vinko R.
    Vinko R.1 year ago

    4.5

    The food was unremarkable, even bad. Small portions, bad dry bread. The waiter was overbearing.

  • mario b.1 year ago

    8.5

    ok

  • Hanno H.1 year ago

    8.5

    We had a very nice birthday celebration dinner as family with a very friendly and excellent service, including a sparkling aperitivo on the house a birthday welcome. The food was good, especially antipasti and starters. The tagliata meat could have been is better quality in taste and texture. Deserts were good but a little rich. Wine suggestion as well as digestive were excellent.

  • sonja k.1 year ago

    8.5

    it's a very pleasant place with nice food and friendly waiters. we will certainly come back.

  • Dee P.1 year ago

    10

    Lovely restaurant, attentive servers and excellent food

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