There’s a Euro-feel to the food and decor in this wood-paneled domain where well-dressed waitstaff give out Mona Lisa smiles along with menus that highlight fabulous baguettes, pizzas, generous glasses of dry red wine and decent Peruvian staples. Finish it off with a piece of one of the rich cakes and a real espresso.
Café Da Vinci
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