We arrived before opening on Wednesday, (a day of extraordinary opening because of the holiday season). It was well worth it to be early and first to enter. Walking into the cozy, candlelit room was magical.

•The bicerin and plate of biscotti were tasty. •The cafe itself is small and elegant. Dining outside on the piazza is fine, I’m sure, but I feel fortunate to have sat inside. •The little shop on the left side is where you can buy cookies and chocolates for souvenirs and gifts. •Service was quick and polite.

**An important note: I disagree with the reviewers who call the service curt and cold—when you run a cafe that almost always has a long line of people outside, you must be quick. Moreover, the server we met was very nice to us, and I’m pretty sure I even saw her take a baby’s binky/pacifier to wash after it fell on the floor. True hospitality.

Overall, a lovely experience.