The story
Odio il Brodo Chicken Bistro has quietly carved out a cool, innovative niche on Trieste’s Via S. Lazzaro. With a 4.4-star rating and tags like “trendy,” “casual,” and “walk-in-friendly,” it feels like a spot built for repeat visits. Local creator Franchino Er Criminale of *Trieste Criminale* stopped by and found a strong format—though his experience was a mixed bag.
Franchino praised the **Odio il Sandwich** as excellent, and he’d return just for that. But a friend’s sandwich was merely okay, and the **Ravioli Dumpling Ripieni di Ragù d’Anatra** left him disappointed. “I’d come back for my sandwich,” he noted. The **Zero Personality** drink rounded things out. It’s a bistro with high highs and some misses—worth a shot for that standout sandwich.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
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AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the Odio il sandwich, praising its bold, satisfying flavors. The overall vibe is warm and unpretentious, celebrating simple, high-quality comfort food.
“This is a Balkan bread sandwich filled with roast chicken, oil-packed eggplant, sweet and sour mustard seeds, sweet chili, and parsley. The bread is good, but the parsley doesn't come through at all, the eggplant is scarce, and the sandwich is a bit dry and claggy. I'd give it a 7 to 7.5.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Odio il Brodo Chicken Bistro. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A cool, innovative spot with a strong format — my sandwich was excellent, but my friend's was just okay, and the dumplings were disappointing. I'd come back for my sandwich.
Dishes mentioned
Ravioli Dumpling Ripieni di Ragù d'Anatra
These ravioli dumplings are grilled on one side, which gives them a crust, but they're all open — the pasta is very thin. They're too dry, the duck ragù inside is dry, and the overall texture is dry. The flavour is good, but the cooking and preparation need a complete rework.
Odio il Sandwich
This is a Balkan bread sandwich filled with roast chicken, oil-packed eggplant, sweet and sour mustard seeds, sweet chili, and parsley. The bread is good, but the parsley doesn't come through at all, the eggplant is scarce, and the sandwich is a bit dry and claggy. I'd give it a 7 to 7.5.
Zero Personality
This is a Balkan bread sandwich with a deboned fried chicken thigh, the house's inimitable breading, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, and mayo. The chicken is cooked well, the breading is dry, clean, and light — it holds up. The bread is excellent, perfect for this sandwich. The sauces are very mild, so you taste the chicken, but I'd remove the tomato — it overpowers everything. I'd give it an 8.5.
