Opened in 1961, Da Giovanni is one of the oldest restaurants in Trieste, and has only got better with age. A exceedingly simple affair, the most popular item on the menu is the hand-sliced ham, served either in a small sandwich (mustard and horseradish optional) or just rolled up and stuck on the toothpick, while a selection of freshly prepared dishes (grilled vegetables, casseroles, fried fish, etc) is also always available. Quick, cheap and tasty, it's a popular lunchtime or late snack stop for workers and students.