They make one of the best espresso in Rome. Fast, efficient, consistent. Pastry is delicious and…read moremakes great gifts. They also carry classic chocolate brands like Venchi and Baci. It's a bar, restaurant, gelateria, pastry shop, specialty grocery store, all in one store. I haven't seen anything quite like this in the USA.

I love going to lo zio for breakfast cappuccino and cornetto. As soon as you walk into the cafe,…read morethe lovely baking smell from the pastry shop in the corner will hit you immediately.They also have sandwiches and snacks, but if you have something more filling, there is a restaurant on the first floor. If you decide to cook your own Italian masterpiece, their gourmet supermarket locates just next door.