Ordered an espresso macchiato, Parma ham and goat cheese on a hearty focaccia, and a pistachio…read morefilled pastry. All excellent. The pasty and sandwich were a good balance of sweet vs salty and savory. Free wifi, cute interior with tables big enough for one full size laptop. Would definitely return and try some of the other paas

Great prices, free wifi, outdoor seating and the food is excellent but the service is 1st class!!!…read moreFriendly and courteous, even for a non speaking Italian tourist like me. God bless the mom and pop businesses still around.

Amazingly beautiful bakery along the pedestrian access in Padova. A delicious assortment of…read morecookies, pastries, breads, and savory snacks. I sampled several cookies, a chocolate tart, and an arancini. Friendly service and tasty, tasty treats.

The cappuccinos were perfection The pistachio creme filled coroneta was so delicious!! It was pure…read moreheaven. I wish I could have it every day. No question the best coroneta I had in Italy. The Roxy was really cute on the inside and the service was fantastico!

When I lived in Italy (2009-2013), I stopped at Roxy Bar for a cappuccino and brioche almost every…read moremorning. That might explain the 25-pounds I gained while living in Italy but that's a whole other story... The cappuccinos are out of this world. Strong and smooth all at the same time, creamy with the perfect amount of foam. Exactly what you need to wake up in the morning. Their pastries, all made in house, are equally delightful. I usually just grabbed a single brioche to accompany my coffee but occasionally sprung for a dozen to take into work. I bought my mom a birthday cake at Roxy Bar once, too. It was all SO good! Staff are incredibly warm and friendly. They were always happy to see me and put up with my awful Italian for 4 solid years. If you find yourself anywhere close to Ponsacco (about an hour from Florence, 30 minutes from Pisa), be sure to make a visit to Roxy Bar! I promise it will be a highlight of your trip. I'm going back to Italy for a visit in August and Roxy Bar will be my first stop!

Had a gelato almost every single day I was in Italy and this was one of the top ones! Dark…read morechocolate sorbet is my go to flavor and it did not disappoint here. The nota nera (dark chocolate cream with raspberry sorbet) was also delicious, as was the yogurt with berries flavor. Small shop with no seating inside and is located on a busier street, so we took our gelato to a nearby piazza to enjoy it there. Server allowed us to sample a flavor or two before ordering which is always appreciated!

A trendy gelato spot amongst tourists. They got all the classics flavors as well as more modern…read moreones. We went with the Stracietella and Pistachio in an edible cup and did enjoy them. They weren't bad by any means but I'd say there are better spots in the city. Their thin cookie was good though.

It's "Colazione da Bianca", which means "Breakfast at Bianca's", but they won't get offended if you…read moreswing by for an afternoon tea or coffee. This place has the Central Perk kind of vibe, for the Friends aficionados out there, a cafe where you feel like spending a good hour chatting with friends while also indulging a bit. The pastry and tart selection is definitely rich, the tea selection a bit on the low end, but acceptable. We had cappuccino and a selection of mignons, but I feel that the food is actually a secondary item, the atmosphere takes the cake, no pun intended. The place can get crowded, but there's a fast enough turnover so that the wait is never longer than 10 minutes. All credit cards are accepted, as long as you spend over €10. Add a couple of cookies and you're there already, because the pricing is also very NY-esque. The difference is that you have no skyscrapers around, but you're smack in the center of Bologna, walking distance to the major attractions. If you need to get that extra dose of caffeine after that dish of tagliatelle, or just rest after a day of strolling around, Bianca is a welcome oasis of sweet coziness.

This place has the most amazing dessert I have ever tried here in bologna. My friend says she's…read morebeen conquered every time she comes here. The caffè deca is not worth it though, next time I'll just try one of them herbal teas...

Truly a special experience! We chose the mystery "Mr. Hyde" menu, wow! about 15 courses, all…read moresmall bites, with amazing creativity. We saw cartoon themed dishes, rock and roll song themed dishes, a video game themed dish, amazing. Liked some better than others, but amazing food quality and flawless very professional friendly service. A must do when in Chianti!

Best artistic meal I've had, with wonderful wine pairings. The atmosphere is spectacular and the…read moreweather happened to be perfect with a light breeze passing through. The menu has a slight comic touch which made the course fun. The intricacy and subtly of each ingredient made the experience very special. It's definitely not cheap but recommended for anniversaries, etc.

Handmade chocolates...pure heaven! We were walking by during the Christmas season and needed a few…read moregifts. Tried a sample and was completely blown away. Got a few of the milk chocolates with fresh hazelnuts (Tavoletta Latte 35% con nocciole). Absolutely delicious. Creamy chocolate with pure hazelnuts (no added sugar on those). Simplicity at its finest. Highly recommended!

Friendly customer service. The coffee and pasty came out super fast like all of the places in…read moreItaly. Caffe Letterario was a place we found walking from the train station into the city of Ravenna. This city is so beautiful and to get my morning started, I came to have my usual cafe and pastry. This was the perfect location to hit up on your way into the city to see Dante's tomb or to look at all of the beautiful mosaics in this town. Even the street signs are in a different mosaic on each sign. If I had time, I would have stayed to have my meal but I was in a rush to see all of the views. Normally Italians do not take their foods on the go. But I did notice that they did have small shot glass size disposable cups here for your espresso and a slightly larger one for your to go cappuccino. I love the small town vibes here. Def a place that I will return to.