Caffe Vittoria
Coffee shop · North End ·
Vintage Italian cafe with 4 floors, 3 bars, espresso & pastries
Vintage Italian cafe with 4 floors, 3 bars, espresso & pastries
"After you’ve feasted at your favorite trattoria or walked up and down Hanover Street browsing pastry-filled windows, you’ll want to step into Caffe Vittoria for a cappuccino. Decorated with vintage espresso machines, celebrity photos, and memorabilia from the Bel Paese, Caffe Vittoria has been serving coffee and pastries since 1929. There’s an unwritten rule in Italy that mandates cappuccino should not be ordered in the afternoon — but this isn’t Italy. Indulge in a cappuccino, tiramisù, or affogato (hot espresso poured over creamy gelato). For those who want something a little boozy, the babà rum cake is a good choice with homage to its Neapolitan origins." - Erika Adams
"This North End cafe and bar opened in 1929 as the first Italian cafe in Boston. Still a popular destination, the space maintains that vintage, old-world charm with lots of elaborate, vintage cappuccino and espresso makers on display." - Katie Chudy
"If you’re in the North End craving some hot chocolate with a little something extra, Caffe Vittoria — which is nearly a century old — has all the answers. There are two kinds of cocoa cocktails on the menu: the sleigh ride, with Godiva chocolate and Baileys, and the Italia, which is rounded out with hazelnut liqueur, Kahlua, and brandy. There’s also a standard cioccolatto caldo with whipped cream, available hot or iced, made with whole, skim, soy, or almond milk." - Eater Staff
"I’d pop into Caffe Vittoria for Discover Her’s “Cozy Cafe Day” (Nov. 24, 1–2:30 p.m.) — the four-floor cafe’s vintage decor is ideal for casual socializing after a quick icebreaker, and the $40 ticket (which includes a drink and pastry) makes the classic caffè corretto (espresso in hot chocolate) a fitting way to soak it all in." - Nathan Tavares
"I recommend sipping a cappuccino at Caffé Vittoria, noted as the first Italian cafe in Boston and a classic spot in the North End." - Giovanna Caravetta Giovanna Caravetta Giovanna Caravetta is a travel writer based in Southern California with a passion for embracing la dolce vita. She loves soaking up dreamy sunsets, wandering along new streets, and savoring delicious food and wine pairings. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines