Top Coffee Roasters in Italy

Orsonero Coffee ★ 4.7 · Milan

porta-venezia · Via Broggi 15, 20129 Milano

Orsonero Coffee roasts its single-origin lots in a small facility adjoining the Via Broggi cafe in Porta Venezia. Founder Marco Colzani sources traceably from Ethiop

Ditta Artigianale ★ 4.6 · Florence

santa-croce · Via dei Neri 32r, 50122 Firenze

Ditta Artigianale in Florence is Francesco Sanapo's roastery and cafe, with single-origin filter coffees, Italy's first barista school and a roasting lab supplying espresso to 100 cafes since 2013.

Tip: Three Florence rooms; Via dei Neri is the original. The Oltrarno corner runs cocktails later.

Sant'Eustachio Il Caffe Roastery ★ 4.6 · Rome

centro-storico · Piazza di Sant'Eustachio 82, 00186 Roma

Sant'Eustachio in Rome has roasted espresso blends over a wood fire since 1938. The roastery sells whole bean retail and runs the Gran Caffe Speciale at the front counter daily.

Tip: The whole-bean Gran Caffe Speciale retails at 18 euros per 250g bag; wood-fire flavour is the city classic.

Torrefazione Cannaregio ★ 4.6 · Venice

Fondamenta degli Ormesini, Cannaregio 2804, 30121 Venezia VE

Torrefazione Cannaregio on Fondamenta degli Ormesini is the 1930-founded roastery, the only on-site coffee roaster in the historic centre, still using a 1940s drum.

Tip: The Miscela del Ghetto, created for the Jewish ghetto's 500th anniversary, is the blend to take home. Closed Sundays.

Aroma ★ 4.5 · Bologna

Via Castiglione 25, 40124 Bologna BO

Aroma in Bologna's Centro Storico is the city's leading specialty roaster from Mauro Antoniazzi, with single-origin beans, a V60 cafe at Via Castiglione and city-wide retail.

Tip: The Castiglione flagship runs cafe service from 07:30 with the V60 pour-over; the wholesale beans are sold by the 250g bag.

Sevengrams ★ 4.5 · Milan

navigli · Via Valparaiso 9, 20144 Milano

Sevengrams in the Porta Genova design district roasts specialty lots from Ethiopia, Guatemala, Rwanda and Honduras in a converted warehouse with a street-facing cafe

Cafezal ★ 4.5 · Milan

brera · Via Solferino 27, 20121 Milano

Cafezal on Via Solferino in Brera is Milan's only roaster dedicated entirely to Brazilian single-origin lots. The cupping table at the back is for wholesalers; the p

Faro Luminari del Caffe ★ 4.5 · Rome

prati · Via Piave 55, 00187 Roma

Faro in Rome's Prati district is the third-wave roaster pouring single-origin filter and espresso, the bean rotation changes weekly with the cupping flight Friday at 18:00.

Tip: The Friday cupping session at 18:00 is free; subscription packs run 18 euros per fortnight for 250g.

Caffe del Doge ★ 4.5 · Venice

Calle dei Cinque 609, San Polo, 30125 Venezia VE

Caffe del Doge near Rialto in Venice's San Polo is the SCA-trained specialty roaster with 14 espresso varieties, originally founded in 1952 and revived in 1995.

Tip: The Doge Rosso 100% Arabica is the house blend; ask for a single-origin filter from the rotating list. Bags retail EUR 15 for 250g.

Cogito ★ 4.4 · Bologna

Via Marsala 23/D, 40126 Bologna BO

Cogito Coffee in Bologna's Centro Storico is the modern specialty roaster from Niccolo Catarzi, with single-origin beans, a V60 cafe on Via Marsala and a strong filter brew tradition.

Tip: The Marsala cafe runs filter brew and espresso side by side; the wholesale beans are sold by the 250g and 1kg bag.

Caffe Cibreo ★ 4.4 · Florence

sant-ambrogio · Via del Verrocchio 5r, 50122 Firenze

Caffe Cibreo in Florence's Sant'Ambrogio roasts the house Cibreo blend served across the four restaurants, with a walnut-counter espresso bar and a retail bean shelf since 1989.

Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The bar seats 12; arrive at 08:00 for a stool.

Gianfranco Gamba Caffe ★ 4.4 · Milan

brera · Via Palermo 23, 20121 Milano

Gianfranco Gamba Caffe on Via Palermo in Brera is the artisan torrefazione that has roasted Milanese espresso blends on copper drum roasters since the 1960s.

Caffè Mexico ★ 4.4 · Naples

centro-storico · Piazza Dante 86, 80135 Napoli

Caffè Mexico in Naples has poured the city's strongest espresso since 1956, with five branded espresso bars across town and the trademark pre-sweetened cup the local rule.

Tip: Five branches across town; the Piazza Dante original is the loudest. Order 'normale' for pre-sweetened.

Gran Caffè Gambrinus Roastery ★ 4.4 · Naples

toledo · Via Chiaia 1/2, 80132 Napoli

Gran Caffè Gambrinus on Piazza Trieste e Trento in Naples has roasted its house espresso blend in-house since 1860, the Belle Epoque salon with the city's most-told coffee counter.

Tip: Standing at the counter is the local way; sitting at a marble table runs three times the price.

Pergamino Caffe ★ 4.4 · Rome

prati · Piazza del Risorgimento 7, 00192 Roma

Pergamino Caffe in Rome by the Vatican is the third-wave roaster with single-origin Ethiopian and Kenyan lots, Aeropress and V60 brew bar and whole-bean retail by the kilo.

Tip: Open from 07:30; bring your own keep-cup for a half-euro discount. Closed Sunday.

La Casa del Caffe Tazza d'Oro ★ 4.4 · Rome

centro-storico · Via degli Orfani 84, 00186 Roma

Tazza d'Oro in Rome's Centro Storico has roasted classic Italian espresso blends since 1944, with the wholesale bean operation supplying half the Centro Storico bar trade.

Tip: The whole-bean Regina dei Caffe blend retails at 12 euros per 250g; granita di caffe is the summer order.

Ditta Artigianale Roma ★ 4.4 · Rome

centro-storico · Via dei Banchi Vecchi 130, 00186 Roma

Ditta Artigianale in Rome (the Florentine roaster's Roma outpost) is the third-wave coffee bar with single-origin filter, the city's strongest cold-brew programme and a brunch carte.

Tip: Open daily 08:00 to 23:00. The cold-brew flight tasting at 16:00 is the slow-coffee ritual.

Lestra ★ 4.3 · Bologna

Via dell'Industria 22, 40138 Bologna BO

Lestra in Bologna's Industrial Zone is the third-wave coffee roaster supplying the city's natural-wine bars and cafes, with single-origin beans and a wholesale-and-online retail model.

Tip: No public cafe; buy online or at the warehouse pickup Monday to Friday 09:00 to 18:00. Beans run from 18 to 30 euros per 250g.

La Menagere ★ 4.3 · Florence

san-lorenzo · Via de' Ginori 8r, 50123 Firenze

La Menagere in Florence's San Lorenzo runs a specialty-coffee bar alongside the all-day concept, with V60, AeroPress and espresso pulled on a Mirage Veloce, third-wave style for Italian morning service.

Tip: Open 07:00 to midnight. Coffee programme runs all day; aperitivo from 18:30 also.

Caffe Gilli ★ 4.3 · Florence

centro-storico · Via Roma 1r, 50123 Firenze

Caffe Gilli in Florence's Piazza della Repubblica is the city's oldest cafe (1733), with a house blend roasted under the Gilli label and a retail bean counter for the original 1733 Florentine espresso.

Tip: Counter price is €1.50 vs €5 at the terrace. Beans ship internationally.

Amble ★ 4.3 · Florence

santa-maria-novella · Piazzetta dei Del Bene 1, 50123 Firenze

Amble in Florence runs a specialty-coffee bar inside a Renaissance courtyard, with filter coffee on rotating origins, espresso pulled on a Slayer machine and a sourdough programme.

Tip: Closed Monday. The courtyard seats 25; coffee ships vacuum-packed.

% Arabica Milano ★ 4.3 · Milan

centro-storico · Via Dante 11, 20121 Milano

% Arabica Milano on Via Dante is the Milan outpost of the Japanese specialty roaster that sources rare-lot Ethiopia and Yemen lots. The minimalist all-white space an

Caffè Kimbo ★ 4.3 · Naples

centro-storico · Via dei Mille 17, 80121 Napoli

Caffè Kimbo in Naples is the city's biggest coffee roaster (1963), the family-owned brand behind the dense Neapolitan espresso served at every kiosk across Italy and 80 countries worldwide.

Tip: The Espresso Napoletano intense blend is the house signature; whole-bean retail at 10 euros 250g.

Caffè Toraldo ★ 4.3 · Naples

centro-storico · Via San Liborio 10, 80134 Napoli

Caffè Toraldo in Naples has roasted espresso blends since 1860, the third-oldest family roaster in the city, with the espresso bar on Via San Liborio the historic counter the family still runs.

Tip: Closed Sunday. The 100 percent Arabica blend retails at 14 euros per 250g; the espresso runs 1 euro 20.

Cofficina ★ 4.3 · Rome

esquilino · Via Domenico Cirillo 35, 00197 Roma

Cofficina in Rome's Salario quarter is the resident roaster Tommaso Bisciaio's small-batch operation, with monthly cupping nights and a brew bar pouring V60 and Aeropress.

Tip: First Friday of the month cupping is free; weekly subscription packs run 14 euros for 250g.

Gocce Coffee Roasters ★ 4.2 · Bologna

Via Mascarella 84/A, 40126 Bologna BO

Gocce Coffee Roasters in Bologna's University quarter is the modern specialty roaster and cafe with single-origin beans, a V60 brew bar and a daily-changing weekday lunch carte.

Tip: The cafe runs V60 brew and espresso; the lunch sets are 12 euros and run 12:00 to 15:00 weekdays. Walk-in only.

Neighbourhood Coffee ★ 4.2 · Bologna

Via San Felice 64, 40122 Bologna BO

Neighbourhood Coffee in Bologna's San Felice quarter is the modern specialty roaster and cafe with single-origin beans, a V60 pour-over bar and a brunch carte on weekends.

Tip: The brunch on weekends runs 10:00 to 14:00 with the avocado toast and granola bowl. Walk-in only; closed Monday.

Rivoire ★ 4.2 · Florence

centro-storico · Piazza della Signoria 5r, 50122 Firenze

Rivoire in Florence's Piazza della Signoria has run its own espresso blend since 1872, with a roasting tradition for the house signature, hot chocolate and a retail counter alongside the cafe service.

Tip: Counter price is half of table. The Rivoire blend ships internationally.

Kimbo Vomero ★ 4.2 · Naples

vomero · Via Domenico Cimarosa 91, 80127 Napoli

Kimbo's Vomero branch on Via Cimarosa runs the same Espresso Napoletano intense blend as the centro storico flagship, with whole bean retail and pods across the centre.

Tip: Open daily 07:00 to 22:00. Whole-bean retail at 10 euros 250g; coffee pods at 8 euros for 16.

Caffè Passalacqua ★ 4.2 · Naples

centro-storico · Via Pirelli 1, 80142 Napoli

Caffè Passalacqua in Naples is the family roaster (1948) with the Cremador blend across the city's espresso counters, the third-generation Passalacqua family running the Pirelli HQ roastery.

Tip: Roastery tours by appointment via the website. The Cremador 100 percent Arabica retails at 16 euros 250g.