Old Trieste Restaurant

A San Diego fine dining restaurant since 1963!

Restaurant

As you walk inside Old Trieste, you are greeted by owner, Larry Tomicich. You will find a New York style atmosphere with spacious tables covered by white linens. There are softly glowing Italian sconces and chandeliers. The servers graciously await as you enter a quiet, low key and relaxing atmosphere. There is a fully stocked bar and its beauty can be admired from the dining room. Some of the...

Old Trieste was founded in 1963 by Ramiro ‘Tommy’ Tomicich. The restaurant is named after his birthplace, Trieste, Italy. To...mmy, as most people knew him, had a no nonsense concept which he applied to his culinary expertise and his attentiveness in the dining room. He was known for enforcing a strict dress code requiring women to wear dresses and men to wear jackets and ties. As a famous...

Old Trieste traditional restaurant serving San Diego patrons for decades. There is an enforced dress code and jackets are required for mennot a place to pop into in shorts or other casual gear. The generously portioned rack of lamb and other meat-intense dishes are the favorites, but the restaurant also offers some lighter fare and seafood. The wine list is extensive and includes everything...