Al Carso, Duino-Aurisina

Yet another milestone in local restoration amidst the clearings and woods of Carso, much loved by the locals. This is Malchina, a tiny town near to Sistiana, half an hour from Trieste, heading towards Venice. In the large garden that seats over 100, you can spend lovely evenings or entire afternoons, trying the typical, wholesome dishes of this region simple, yet refined at the same time. The excellent game meat as starters will more than satisfy but it's hard to resist the rest, such as the homemade gnocchi, barley soups, wild boar shank and bacon faggots. And to drink, there is of course the unmistakeable local red Terrano wine. There is seating for 130 inside but not opting for the garden means you miss out on some of the charm that this place holds. There is no problem with parking of course, but then that can be taken for granted out of town.