Cafe Italia

Owners, Carlo and Nila Salvatore, continue to draw a steady clientele since the eatery's opening more than seven years ago. Combining husband/chef Carlo's family recipes from Palermo, Italy and restaurateur/baker Nila's Ecuadorian enthusiasm and fabulous homemade desserts, the couple cooks up Southern Italian favorites and killer Illy coffee drinks at pre-inflation prices. Uniquely, every meal is freshly prepared, obvious in both taste and texture. A popular hangout for locals and visitors alike who enjoy basking in the Italian style ambiance, Cafe Italia has become a "must visit" - if not for the cuisine, then for the outdoor patio and free Internet access.