For our first morning in Genoa, hubby was hoping for what he's used to...eggs, potatoes, and bacon…read moreor sausage. What we soon realized is that breakfast in Italy primarily consists of pastries and coffee. They definitely don't eat heavy breakfast foods like Americans do which is why we had a hard time, at least in a smaller city like Genoa, to find what we were looking for. Pastries it is. TripAdvisor seems to be king in Europe...Yelp is rarely used. Caffetteria Orefici was not listed on Yelp but hubby found them on TripAdvisor. This little cafe is a one-man operated shop with only a few small tables as well as a narrow counter. English is not spoken or understood here so we had to point to what we wanted. Behind the counter were about 5-6 different kinds of pastries, about 2 of each. They looked old and dry so we thought they were just for display. After picking a few items, we were surprised he pulled them out from behind the counter. There was a menu on the wall for drinks. Hubby ordered a cappuccino and being that I'm pregnant, I selected a decaf option, the cappuccino decaffeinato-d'orzo-ginseng-soia. The cappuccinos were delicious and pastries were good. The strawberry croissant with cream is what I ordered for myself and it was the best of all pastries we got. The cream was so good! I believe it may be freshly made. Our 3 pastries and 2 drinks cost €6 which is about $6.50. Such a great deal!

It is one of the best places to serve breakfast in Turin. There is not much variety. A simple…read moreplace in terms of furniture, but the food and coffee are worth trying.

Great spot for a quiet ready or a tasty breakfast. I needed to do some writing and the owner let…read moreme sit in a nice table by the corner with good lighting and I had a nice (not-Italian, mind you, but was still very happy with it) breakfast of ham and eggs and toast. Also had a nice cappucino and some mate as well. The owner's English is quite good and he's very friendly. Just keep in mind this is not a "hangout" spot during mealtimes. There's not enough seats for that. Buy some food - you'll love it.

Fabulous folks! Found them right after I landed at my hotel across the street. We beat the language…read morebarrier and successfully was able to order a slice of margarita pizza even though they were all sold out. They made a Piece special for me. Excellent!

This place had excellent service and the food was great. We've been traveling Europe for the past…read more6 weeks and have been eating out every day. This was easily our top 3 best meals. Thanks for the great service.

This place is where all the local go! I got a delicious cup of Bicerin, the drink of Turin! It is a…read moremixture of coffee, hot chocolate, and cream. We got the Bicerin a couple of times in the city and this one you could taste the coffee the best. It was not overly sweet but special. While we were sitting down at a table we saw 3 different groups of people come in and have their shot of espresso. It definitely is a different kind of atmosphere in a Italy coffee shop. If you want to do as the Italian do, GO HERE!

This sweet little cafe is only slightly out of the way behind some stores on the Via Garibaldi…read more But the service is great and the Bicerin is really good. They have some good pastries too.

The scent of freshly baked bread is intoxicating and the moment that it is released into the air is…read morestark, brief and disappears momentarily. Le Gourmand is a place that will not serve a sandwich if the bread is not the freshest. It is an environment where guests can forget the global food chain of freezing bread, preserving it through chemical additions and transporting across continents. There is a different reality and this is exactly where to experience it. Coming in early is probably not a bad idea to ensure that the bread is actually available to make a sandwich, because the chef will refuse to serve otherwise. The vegetable and avocado sandwich is succulent, crispy and bursting with freshest flavors. As the snow falls outside or the sun reflects on summer stones lining the streets of Zermatt, sitting next to the window and enjoying this carefully crafted food is an experience that is cozy, relaxing and without a doubt, memorable.

Very well put together cafe, small little touches that make a warm and cozy place to eat on a snowy…read moremorning. Opens early for the surroundings, 9am. Strong black coffee for an American palate...

Wonderful drive up to this charming village cafe. So far our best espresso experience yet!read more

Great local sourced fare. Beautiful presentation and a good selection of local wines by the glass…read more Friendly staff, very helpful despite our language differences.

This place is a hole in the wall, and a bit off the beaten path, but don't judge. This is a…read morelocals-only type of place that not many tourists find (in a good way!). The prices are super reasonable, and as an American traveling in Italy, I was looking for a proper breakfast. It only cost (€-€€), my girlfriend only paid 20€ for the first breakfast. The next day we paid 30€, b/c we got half the menu! Everything on the menu is very tasty. It's a funky, cozy coffee house that delivers some delicious food for reasonable prices. Barbara is awesome and the food is solid. Plus, she has a GREAT playlist, jams for days. Also, they do accept credit cards.

This is now called Babi and is down a couple more doors down from #17. The owner has a tattoo that…read moresays instant coffee on her inner right arm. We have a fabulous breakfast and brunch. My daughters ordered the French Toast and pancakes w fruit. I had the ham and cheese omelet and my husband ordered the full brunch. As the owner explained, everything is made with love and you can tell.

Fantastic food and service. Incredibly friendly staff, quick service, beautiful ambiance!read more

What an amazing breakfast spot. Every dish was a hit. We'd come back again…read more And the view... Is incredible.

Caffe' Del Porto is the culinary mare dream you've been waiting for. The Pesto is the best I've…read moreever had with the foglie pasta. We also had the Walnut sauce and tortellini. Incredible lunch. The puplo and potatoes was to die for. We ended with an incredible cappuccino and espresso with a twist. 10 out of 10!!

We ate here three times while we were in Santa Margherita Ligure. It was fabulous!! Food was…read moreexcellent. Service was very fast and friendly. Beautiful view of the harbor from the restaurant's tables, located across the street from the restaurant.