Cafe Vittoria

Cafe Vittoria is an Italian cafe at 296 Hanover Street in Boston's North End, in Massachusetts, United States, founded in 1929. It is often described as one of the oldest Italian cafes in the neighbourhood and is known for its old-world interior, with ornate details, tin ceilings, marble-topped tables and displays of vintage coffee equipment. The cafe serves espresso, cappuccino and other coffee drinks, along with gelato, pastries, cannoli and Italian liqueurs, so it works as a morning coffee stop, an afternoon break or an after-dinner dessert stop. The cappuccino and the gelato are the best-known items. The atmosphere is relaxed, nostalgic and slower than the neighbouring pastry counters, with table service and room to sit and talk. Dress is casual. Prices are low to moderate, with coffee and a pastry typically costing under fifteen dollars. Reservations are not needed, and the cafe is open until late in the evening, around 11pm, making it a popular place for a nightcap or dessert after dinner on Hanover Street. It is on the same block as Mike's Pastry, so visitors who find the pastry shop queues too long often choose to sit down here instead. The cafe is a short walk from the Paul Revere House and Old North Church, and from the waterfront, fitting easily into a North End walking tour. Visitors can also order alcoholic drinks such as Italian after-dinner liqueurs and coffee cocktails.