![]() ![]() It absolutely reminded of the small food shops I visited all over Italy. Next up was Salumeria Italiana, a shop I had never seen even though it is just steps off Hanover Street. It is definitely worth making a trip to the North End for, and I just might venture out there the next time a craving for coffee gelato hits. I tried a hazelnut and pistachio, but my favorite by far was the coffee gelato. Though a gelateria was included in the day’s itinerary, we were not about to turn down his generous offer. The manager, Armando, talked to us about the history of the Caffe Vittoria and their commitment to offering authentic Italian food and beverage, right down to the Lavazza brand coffee.Īrmando told us a little bit about their gelato selection and then offered to bring out a few flavors for us to try. While we chatted, we enjoyed plates of plain and chocolate-dipped cannoli, anise toast, biscotti, and cookies along with cappuccinos and mochas. Something that I learned, the company originated in Lucca, Italy, a city I am fortunate to have visited not once but twice. We also heard more about the history of Bertolli from our guides for the day, Lauren and Carly. ![]() We made ourselves comfortable inside and once the whole group arrived, we did introductions and shared tidbits about our favorite Italian foods and whether or not we had been to Italy. The space has a charming old world feel to it and with classic Italian pastries and drinks to complete the experience. Our first stop was Caffe Vittoria, which claims to be the first authentic Italian cafe in Boston. Nine area bloggers were in attendance for a tour that included five wonderful, food-filled stops. Many places in Boston do not offer free water so I thought this was a blessing.On Saturday, I was fortunate enough to take part in a six hour long food tour of the North End hosted by Bertolli. Hint: The restroom is in the corner to the right of the café and they have free water in the front on the counter. Summary: drink 5/5, ambiance 5/5, service 4/5. I would definitely come here again as a go-to Italian café if I'm in the area. This place also served Italian pastries (including cannolis!) and gelato which are on my must-try list when I'm back in Boston. I noticed that there was only one waitress serving customers and 1-2 workers behind the counter but we still got great, albeit slow service. The good thing is that they are right down the street from one another so it's easy to visit both if you're in the North End area. We stopped by Caffe Vittoria after going to Mike's Pastry. I wonder if they used these machines in this shop back in the days? We, however, sat in the back near the TV and coffee antiques. If you sit near the window, you could people watch. It's a great place to just sit and relax on a lazy afternoon. ![]() This was real Italian coffee, and I was in love with the cute ambiance of the place. The waiter will place the bill on your table simultaneously with your order. Important: They accept CASH only! (There's a Bank Of America ATM down the street that we went to). I was fascinated by how my drink was both hot and cold and enjoyed how I could drink it instantly though it did get completely cold really fast. ![]() The coffee was really bold (just the way I like my coffee) and as the vanilla ice cream melted, it helped provide sweetness and creaminess to the coffee. I got the Espresso Affogato which is "Espresso coffee topped with vanilla ice cream" and had no regrets. ![]()
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