Gran Café Tortoni

Gran Café Tortoni Review

You'll never again find this much local art, Tiffany lamps, and art nouveau touches in one room. And while you may have to wait in a line outside, depending on the time of day and how the tourist season is doing, it'll be worth it to knock back an espresso or sip a submarino, the local version of hot chocolate. Nibble on one of the dozens of sandwich varieties or fork in one of the exquisite pastries and contemplate that you may well be sitting in the same seat that a former president, a tango singer, or a famed artist or writer sat in many a time before. It's a place and time out of the past, and thankfully well preserved. Reservations are a must during the dinner-hour tango show.