Italian caffé

Italians prefer strong, unsweetened coffee and take it seriously. There are several café bars all across Rome, and the majority of them offer espresso along with sandwiches, pastries, and other mouthwatering items. According to the Roman Food Tour, espresso drinks are frequently ordered at the counter and consumed there while standing up. Table service is more expensive, whereas counter service is quicker. According to Lavazza, espresso is made in a specialized machine that "pulls a shot" of coffee by applying pressure to a little lever that contains pressurized espresso powder. Espresso frequently appears in Italian desserts, notably the traditional tiramisu, in addition to being a mid-afternoon pick-me-up or an after-dinner digestive (digestif).

Although less common in Rome and throughout Italy, milky lattes are still available. The coffee with milk that Romans enjoy with their breakfast is known as a cappuccino. According to Lavazza, a cappuccino is produced by pouring one or two shots of espresso into a small, warmed coffee cup and topping it with a sizable dollop of firm creamy froth. Cocoa, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, or sugar can be added to cappuccinos, which are then carefully mixed to combine the ingredients before drinking leisurely to enjoy the taste. The address of Antico Caffè Greco is 86 Via dei Condotti. One of the third-oldest cafes in the world, it first opened its doors in 1760.