Bottega Del Vino

If you are looking for a fantastic restaurant/café that will transport you back to Europe, I wholeheartedly recommend Bottega Del Vino on 59th street between Madison and 5th. I couldn’t help but smile when I walked through the front door. The sunny yellow walls, dark woods and intellectual-looking clientele totally reminded me of my trips to Italy or afternoons at cafes in Berlin. I don’t even drink coffee, but I had an iced latte to really get into the mood.

Very close to Central Park, I can totally picture having a relaxed Euro breakfast while reading the NYTimes and then heading to the Park for a walk through the fall leaves and crisp air with someone special.