Caffe Corretto — Restaurant in Gloucester

Always seems to be busy with good atmosphere by the docks. Good selection of cakes to go with our coffee. I was a bit hesitant when I asked for a glass of water next to my coffee. As I found this very uncommon in the UK. But I know from experience, in Italy, they serve you a glass of water to accompany your coffee for free without even asking. Because that's how it should be! I was so pleased that the guy behind the counter didn't show a funny face when I asked him for water. Cafe owners in the UK has a lot to learn from...

Corretto gets 5 stars as an Italian caffé: convivial, good Italian coffee, many excellent sandwich and pastry choices, friendly service, and fair prices. They'll even validate your parking ticket from Gloucester Quays car park.

One reviewer liked the flapjack. Be forewarned, it is syrupy sweet (perhaps literally soaked in syrup). I suggest hewing to the Continental pastries.

Also be aware the espresso drinks are in the Italian style: dark roast beans, fairly long espressos, and steamed milk with Italian foam,...

I think they serve the best coffee in the city here. I don't come as often as I used to, now I don't work in the Docks. They also serve a gorgeous range of cakes and delicious snacks. They have drinks licence, so you can enjoy a beer, wine or coffee inside or outside, and get a genuine feel of cafe society. The service is always very efficient, and the staff friendly. Caffe Corretto is always busy, but I have never known this to effect the service or the quality of the product. Love this place. I...