BUFFET DA ANGELINA In Trieste

04/08/2026: But is this place real? And above all: why didn't I know? Perhaps because it's completely hidden by its very name. From the outside, and even when looking for it, it simply looks like an ice cream shop. Only those in the know know that behind the ice cream lies much more: a real beer garden in the woods, with food, beer, tables, lights, and a whole evening to enjoy. A sort of clandestine establishment, perfectly legal, protected by a sign that discourages anyone who hasn't already been informed. Those in on the secret laugh. The more experienced ones drink. The ignorant, like me, arrive perhaps thinking of a couple of scoops and end up studying the menu, trying to figure out how they've missed all this until now. The prices immediately help maintain concentration. A beer costs eight euros: slightly ambitious, let's say. But the ambience makes up for it. The service, too, is kind and pleasant, albeit with a concept of time perfectly consistent with that of an oasis. It's a little slow, yes. But you don't have to order a second beer anyway. And even when you change your mind, you're given enough time to reflect, reevaluate your financial priorities, and perhaps revert to your initial decision. So everything makes sense. The menu is unique, in a good way. We tried several options, and it's worth returning to continue exploring. It's not just the classic sandwiches, which are large, tasty, and more than decent. Where else do you find parmigiana a regular on the menu at a beer garden? The rooster is perhaps less revolutionary, but eating it with both hands, while simultaneously trying to balance the one beer allowed on the evening's budget, has a charm all its own. A beer. Literally. The place seems to have been plucked from a fairy tale set in the woods: the interior is entirely paneled in wood, while strings of lights drape across the branches and remain suspended overhead. A sensory compensation so effective that it can transform any dish coming out of the kitchen into a MasterChef final. The beauty is, it doesn't even need to be. The food is already good enough. The alcohol limit, however, is responsibly imposed by the price. Everything makes sense. So do we. Now that we've realized how good it is, we'll be back.

17/07/2026: The waitress was very kind and helpful considering she was alone.