Cafe Italia
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Cafe Italia

228 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI

★★★★★4.5(398 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Providence gem masterfully blends a curated soundtrack with genuinely creative drinks—their banana bread espresso martini is legendary—making it the kind of place where you'll linger for hours whether you're celebrating a milestone or just need an excuse to return. The vibe strikes that rare balance between upscale and welcoming, with staff who actually pay attention and pastries worth the trip, though the kitchen's execution doesn't always match the beautiful presentation promised on social media. It's a destination for people who care about atmosphere as much as their coffee, where the music alone might be reason enough to stay.

What to expect

Specialty drinksTraditional drinksSlow sitPastriesLight foodSignature drinksMeetings

Google Reviews

Chatina Arce
★★★★★2 months ago

I went with a group of friends to celebrate 3 of their birthdays. The waiters were very attentive and kind, the atmosphere is beautiful. The music is so good, definitely music to jam to as you have a few cocktails. Drinks are good and so is the food I had, definitely a place I’d recommend to go for any occasion. Excited to go again but maybe for brunch 😁

Everyone's Mama
★★★★★2 months ago

Decided to take my daughters for a Valentine's Day. Brunch, online social media presence is very appealing. Unfortunately, actual food and drinks did not deliver. Presentation was very bland. "I just take great pics" ;)Flavor there was none.Absolutely nothing.We ordered paninis bread was cold and not a press panini at all. Service not worth speaking of... Now the real Show is the Atmosphere & Baby that delivered absolutely stunning picture worthy. Should definitely make a reservation

Nichole Lewis
★★★★★4 months ago

This place is the definition of “keep coming back” — the food, service, and atmosphere are all top-notch. Once again, I returned to my favorite spot! The BBQ flatbread is amazing, and this time I asked my bartender, Marissa, to surprise me with a flight. She was incredible and put together the most delicious lineup: a chocolate-covered cherry espresso martini, a gingerbread espresso martini, a sugar cookie espresso martini, and a banana bread espresso martini. Each drink tasted better than the one before! Cafe Italia is a must-visit in Providence—perfect for a solo date, a girls’ night out, or a date night with someone you love. The service is always amazing, the establishment is clean, and the espresso martinis are outstanding. I will definitely continue to be a regular customer!

Justice Pendleton
★★★★5 months ago

This place could have easily been a five. The aesthetics, the service, the food, and especially the music were all amazing. The vibe in there was perfect, and we genuinely had a great time. The only issues were the gnats and the seats being a little dirty. We found ourselves swatting at the gnats while eating, which definitely took away from the experience. If they tightened up the cleanliness, this would be an easy top-tier spot.

Jenna Vanessa
★★★★★6 months ago

The best cocktail I’ve ever had in my life!!! The banana bread espresso martini was out of this world I can’t stop thinking about it. The cocktails are a work of art. The tiramisu dessert was delicious too! I can’t wait to come back and try their entire drink menu.

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