Cicchetti
The house speciality comes in a wide choice of cicchetti, small preparations that recall Venetian and Friulian tradition, served as the ideal accompaniment to aperitivo.
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Dining · Udine (UD)
Aperitivo and Friulian cicchetti in the historic centre of Udine
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2026–2027
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The place
1859 is a bar in the heart of Udine, on Via Mercatovecchio, where Friulian tradition finds contemporary expression. The venue offers aperitivo with boards of local cured meats and cheeses, cicchetti and polpette made with local ingredients, accompanied by regional wines, craft beers and cocktails. The indoor and outdoor spaces welcome those seeking a pause among the authentic flavours of Friuli, with service attentive to quality.
At the table
1859 is located on Via Mercatovecchio, a historic street in the centre of Udine, where the bar has chosen to showcase Friulian cuisine with a contemporary approach.
Why you can trust it
1859 is a member of the Eccellenze Italiane network. The mark is registered in Italy and abroad: every certified business has a unique identifier, which can be checked at any time.
Location
1859 is already on our map, with its own mark among the other certified businesses of the area: here you can look at it up close.
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Services and features
The house speciality comes in a wide choice of cicchetti, small preparations that recall Venetian and Friulian tradition, served as the ideal accompaniment to aperitivo.
Polpette (meatballs) are another distinctive offering at the venue, with different variations spanning traditional recipes and contemporary interpretations, prepared with artisanal care.
The taglieri (boards) compose a journey through cured meats, cheeses and local specialities from Friuli, selected among the region's producers and paired with bread and preserves that bring out their flavour profiles.
The gourmet tartine reinterpret typical Friulian flavours on a base of crisp bread, with pairings designed to highlight ingredients from the territory.
Cocktails are prepared to order, while the wine list favours regional and national labels, alongside a selection of craft beers that accompany the food.
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What visitors say
«Ma che buoni sono i cicchetti? Polpette mix super consigliato. Spritz? Uno dei più buoni mai bevuti. Prosecco? Qualità. Consigliatissimo.»
«Qualita' dei cicchetti eccellente. Il tutto in pieno centro. 10 e lode. Da oggi saro' una cliente fissa.»
«Abbiamo ordinato un tagliere di tartine su consiglio della cameriera...assolutamente spettacolare! Se volete provare cibo tipico friulano questo è il posto giusto.»
«Qualità della materia prima eccezionale, vastissimo scelta di polpette e cicchetti vari.»
Reviews appear in the language each guest wrote them in.