Gran Caffè La Caffettiera

Naples


Proud waiters in waistcoats serve potent espresso and cool Camparis to cross-legged businessmen and chichi shopaholics. Take a seat on the terrace (no one can see you inside, sweetie) order a slice of the torta di mandorla (almond cake) and compare shopping-bag dimensions.


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