Antico Caffè

Cagliari


DH Lawrence and Grazia Deledda once frequented this grand old cafe, which opened its doors in 1855. Locals come to chat over leisurely coffees, crêpes and salads. There’s a pavement terrace, or you can settle inside amid the polished wood, marble and brass.


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