Italian coffee guide: rules, rituals, 10 best bars

Rules

Cappuccino after 11am = tourist. "Un caffè" at the bar. €1–1.20. Naples: €0.80.

Top 10

1. Gambrinus, Naples (1860). 2. San Marco, Trieste (1914). 3. Sant’Eustachio, Rome (1938). 4. Cova, Milan (1817). 5. Al Bicerin, Turin (1763). 6. Florian, Venice (1720, €12 with surcharge). 7. Pedrocchi, Padova (1831, 24h). 8. Tommaseo, Trieste (1830). 9. Gilli, Florence (1733). 10. Mexico, Naples.

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