Caffe di Portici is a perfect little oasis at the edge of Yorkville. But rather than Yorkville's typical style over substance, this cafe has genuine heart.
I stumbled upon this place over the summer after seeing the Lavazza signs over the wraparound patio. Excellent Italian coffee bar, best in the neighbourhood in my opinion, but most surprising was the food. I came in for an espresso but after seeing what other tables were eating, I couldn't help myself. I had a special and very satisfying pizza, and I'm not easy to please when it comes to pizza. So far I've sampled the pizza, pasta and panini, and everything has been above my expectations. The whole menu is reasonably priced.
Service is top notch, and the owners go out of their way to make your experience pleasant. They mentioned their liquor license is coming in this week. This is my new favourite place.