Guidebook for Udine
Food Scene
Delicious pizza in a southern Italian family run restaurant since 1978! My favorite: Chiaia (fresh tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, chili, basil). Closed on Wednesdays. +39 0432 1740459
Pizzeria alla Lampara
63 Via Anton Lazzaro MoroDelicious pizza in a southern Italian family run restaurant since 1978! My favorite: Chiaia (fresh tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, chili, basil). Closed on Wednesdays. +39 0432 1740459
Amazing atmosphere and rich menu for both meat or fish dishes rooted in our region's traditions and accompanied by a remarkable wine list. I love to sit on the outside terrace in summer and I feel at home in the warm interiors during winter. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. +39 0432 501066
Hostaria alla Tavernetta
2 Via di Prampero ArticoAmazing atmosphere and rich menu for both meat or fish dishes rooted in our region's traditions and accompanied by a remarkable wine list. I love to sit on the outside terrace in summer and I feel at home in the warm interiors during winter. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. +39 0432 501066
In a wonderful position just a few steps from Piazza San Giacomo (San Giacomo Square), this family run restaurant serves simple yet elegant regional dishes along with a good selection of meat or fish choices. Please try their "frico" (a wafer of shredded cheese and potatoes) and "San Daniele" ham (best regional ham). Closed on Sundays (full day) and Mondays (lunch time). +39 0432 500544
Trattoria Antica Maddalena
4 Via PelliccerieIn a wonderful position just a few steps from Piazza San Giacomo (San Giacomo Square), this family run restaurant serves simple yet elegant regional dishes along with a good selection of meat or fish choices. Please try their "frico" (a wafer of shredded cheese and potatoes) and "San Daniele" ham (best regional ham). Closed on Sundays (full day) and Mondays (lunch time). +39 0432 500544
Craving fish? This is the address! In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere you can enjoy truly remarkable dishes. My favorites: raw mixed plate and "pepata di cozze" (peppered mussels). Closed on Mondays. +39 0432 294583
Peppers Of Court
12 Corte SavorgnanCraving fish? This is the address! In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere you can enjoy truly remarkable dishes. My favorites: raw mixed plate and "pepata di cozze" (peppered mussels). Closed on Mondays. +39 0432 294583
In a house dating back to 1400' you can today enjoy authentic Sardinian cuisine! Come here to taste the traditional carasau bread, which eventually you can also buy and bring home. Closed on Sundays. +39 0432 204070
La Nicchia Ristorante Osteria Udine
15 Via GemonaIn a house dating back to 1400' you can today enjoy authentic Sardinian cuisine! Come here to taste the traditional carasau bread, which eventually you can also buy and bring home. Closed on Sundays. +39 0432 204070
Signature ice cream with the absolute highest-quality raw materials: no addition of artificial colorings, aromas, preservatives or emulsifiers. I love their sorbets with 50% of fruit, water from Sparea Springs and white cane sugar! Open daily.
Grom
12 Via RialtoSignature ice cream with the absolute highest-quality raw materials: no addition of artificial colorings, aromas, preservatives or emulsifiers. I love their sorbets with 50% of fruit, water from Sparea Springs and white cane sugar! Open daily.
A nearby homemade ice cream shop since 1967. My pick is Lemon with Basil either Dark Chocolate with Orange. Closed on Mondays.
Gelateria Cuore di Panna
45 Via Anton Lazzaro Moro A nearby homemade ice cream shop since 1967. My pick is Lemon with Basil either Dark Chocolate with Orange. Closed on Mondays.
Simply the best sushi in town and the best option for home delivery: just download their app and get plenty of nigiri, maki and sashimi at your doorstep! Closed on Mondays (lunch time). +39 0432 502181
I-sushi
120 Viale TriesteSimply the best sushi in town and the best option for home delivery: just download their app and get plenty of nigiri, maki and sashimi at your doorstep! Closed on Mondays (lunch time). +39 0432 502181
The preferred Chinese option in town for my Shanghainese wife! Her suggestion: the hot spicy dishes along with their homestyle fried rice & noodles. If you would like to eat it at your apartment, ask my wife to help for home delivery. Closed on Mondays (lunch time). +39 0432 510371
East Chinese Restaurant
5 Via PelliccerieThe preferred Chinese option in town for my Shanghainese wife! Her suggestion: the hot spicy dishes along with their homestyle fried rice & noodles. If you would like to eat it at your apartment, ask my wife to help for home delivery. Closed on Mondays (lunch time). +39 0432 510371
Sightseeing
My favorite square in Udine, with a church dated back from 1300's and several bars and shops facing the wide raised pavement in the center.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Piazza Matteotti / Place San Jacum
24A Piazza Giacomo MatteottiMy favorite square in Udine, with a church dated back from 1300's and several bars and shops facing the wide raised pavement in the center.
A must see for anyone visiting Udine: this fifteenth-century building in Venetian Gothic style is covered in white a pink marble.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Loggia del Lionello
Piazza della LibertàA must see for anyone visiting Udine: this fifteenth-century building in Venetian Gothic style is covered in white a pink marble.
Udine's Castle rises up on a panoramic hill which in the past was the headquarters of noblemen, patriarchs and Venetian lieutenants. Nowadays hosts the Civic Museums. Closed on Mondays. +39 0432 271591
40 yerel halk öneriyor
Udine Kalesi
1 P.le della Patria del FriuliUdine's Castle rises up on a panoramic hill which in the past was the headquarters of noblemen, patriarchs and Venetian lieutenants. Nowadays hosts the Civic Museums. Closed on Mondays. +39 0432 271591
Parks & Nature
If you are looking for a walk in the park or fitness trials, head here. Kid friendly, dog friendly.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Parco Moretti
Via MentanaIf you are looking for a walk in the park or fitness trials, head here. Kid friendly, dog friendly.
Arts & Culture
The site of the new Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art located in the heart of Udine's historic city center. It hosts both permanent and temporary exhibitions. Closed on Mondays. +39 0432 1272591
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Museum of Modern and Contemporary House Cavazzini
14 Via CavourThe site of the new Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art located in the heart of Udine's historic city center. It hosts both permanent and temporary exhibitions. Closed on Mondays. +39 0432 1272591
Coworking meets culture meets teaching meets services. An indoor space inside an architectonical wonder where amazing experiences await. Check the events' calendar online @ www.spaziooblo.it.
Spazio Oblò
11 Via Jacopo MarinoniCoworking meets culture meets teaching meets services. An indoor space inside an architectonical wonder where amazing experiences await. Check the events' calendar online @ www.spaziooblo.it.
Entertainment & Activities
For movie buffs, check the current schedule on http://visionario.movie. Once per week they usually do original language screenings. The Far East Film Festival is yearly held in late April.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Visionario
33 Via Fabio AsquiniFor movie buffs, check the current schedule on http://visionario.movie. Once per week they usually do original language screenings. The Far East Film Festival is yearly held in late April.
Here some more mainstream screenings from the Visionario guys. Please check schedule on http://visionario.movie.
Cinema Centrale
8 Via PoscolleHere some more mainstream screenings from the Visionario guys. Please check schedule on http://visionario.movie.
In our theater you can see a mix of performances from drama to music and dance. For the current schedule and bookings visit www.teatroudine.it. Since 1999 it's home of the Far East Film Festival, held yearly at the end of April - for more information www.fareastfilm.com.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Teatro Nuovo Giovanni da Udine
4 Via TrentoIn our theater you can see a mix of performances from drama to music and dance. For the current schedule and bookings visit www.teatroudine.it. Since 1999 it's home of the Far East Film Festival, held yearly at the end of April - for more information www.fareastfilm.com.
Live the breathtaking landscapes of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and enjoy the amazing food and wines that have always been the pride of our region. Discover more on www.dipiu.space.
DI PIU SRLS
62 Viale Gio Batta BassiLive the breathtaking landscapes of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and enjoy the amazing food and wines that have always been the pride of our region. Discover more on www.dipiu.space.
Essentials
It's the nearest supermarket and here you can find everything you need. I respect and suggest their FIOR FIORE Coop line of products, which is a selection of the best sources in terms of quality and sustainability. Open daily 08:30-19:30, Sundays 09:00-13:00.
Coop
12 Viale Gio Batta BassiIt's the nearest supermarket and here you can find everything you need. I respect and suggest their FIOR FIORE Coop line of products, which is a selection of the best sources in terms of quality and sustainability. Open daily 08:30-19:30, Sundays 09:00-13:00.
A gourmet paradise nearby home. This small family run place operates since 1983 and here you can buy the best cold cuts, cheeses and other specialities. I love their salmon, black Angus (marinated beef) and buffalo mozzarella. Closed on Sundays and Mondays (afternoon).
Gastronomia Da Luciano
86 Via Tiberio Deciani A gourmet paradise nearby home. This small family run place operates since 1983 and here you can buy the best cold cuts, cheeses and other specialities. I love their salmon, black Angus (marinated beef) and buffalo mozzarella. Closed on Sundays and Mondays (afternoon).
Very good unisex hairstylist. I love the scent of their AVEDA products. Bookings are suggested. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. +39 0432 21044
Antony & Jamal
44/46 Via Giovanni Cosattini Very good unisex hairstylist. I love the scent of their AVEDA products. Bookings are suggested. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. +39 0432 21044
Our hospital. For any emergency just head there. Remember to bring your passport/ID card (and "tessera sanitaria" if you are Italian).
Hospital Santa Maria della Misericordia
15 Piazzale Santa Maria della MisericordiaOur hospital. For any emergency just head there. Remember to bring your passport/ID card (and "tessera sanitaria" if you are Italian).
This it the nearest pharmacy and it's open daily 08:30-13:00-15:30-19:30. Closed on Saturdays afternoons.
Farmacia Zambotto S.A.S. del dott. Alessandro Bertasi & C.
78 Via Gemona This it the nearest pharmacy and it's open daily 08:30-13:00-15:30-19:30. Closed on Saturdays afternoons.
This pharmacy is open every late evening from 19:30 to 23:00. It's also open from 23:00 up to 08:00 upon presentation of an urgent medical prescription (in this case you need to ring the bell in order to call the attendant and show him the prescription).
Farmacia Beltrame
1 Via XXIV MaggioThis pharmacy is open every late evening from 19:30 to 23:00. It's also open from 23:00 up to 08:00 upon presentation of an urgent medical prescription (in this case you need to ring the bell in order to call the attendant and show him the prescription).
Drinks & Nightlife
Nearby the apartment, this crowded "apéritif" place shines for the gourmet quality of the finger food and for the remarkable selection of wines by glass. My pick: salmon and Franciacorta (the King of Italian sparkling wines). Closed on Sundays. +39 0432 504823
Angolo Del Gusto
86 Via Tiberio DecianiNearby the apartment, this crowded "apéritif" place shines for the gourmet quality of the finger food and for the remarkable selection of wines by glass. My pick: salmon and Franciacorta (the King of Italian sparkling wines). Closed on Sundays. +39 0432 504823
Conveniently located at the ground floor of Casa DI PIÙ building, this city bar offers daily dishes, croissants, toasts, coffee and drinks. I love their homemade "gnocchi" (potato dumplings) which are on the Thursday's menu, as our tradition calls. Open daily. +39 0432 482823
Cin Cin Ristobar Udine
60 Viale Gio Batta BassiConveniently located at the ground floor of Casa DI PIÙ building, this city bar offers daily dishes, croissants, toasts, coffee and drinks. I love their homemade "gnocchi" (potato dumplings) which are on the Thursday's menu, as our tradition calls. Open daily. +39 0432 482823
Traditionally "the" place for apéritif in Udine city center. I love their assorted "tartine" (canapé) with a refreshing glass of "Spritz Aperol" (Prosecco sparkling wine with Aperol). Closed on Mondays. +39 0432 299327
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Osteria Al Cappello
5 Via Paolo SarpiTraditionally "the" place for apéritif in Udine city center. I love their assorted "tartine" (canapé) with a refreshing glass of "Spritz Aperol" (Prosecco sparkling wine with Aperol). Closed on Mondays. +39 0432 299327