Favorita La Dolce Vita in Hoheluft

We all speak a few words of Italian, don't we? Caffè, vino, dolci... After all, people in this country love Italian food, Italian coffee specialities and the Italian way of life in general. La Dolce Vita can be found in Hamburg Hoheluft at Toni Ardente's delicatessen Favorita.

The view of the admirable and historic ceiling from 1903 with its stylish chandelier is reminiscent of the grandeur of Milan, and the beautiful tiled floor also delights guests. The tasteful wooden counter with a glass display draws the eye to the finest Italian delicacies of the best quality, such as fresh pasta, cheeses, salami, mortadella, and co.

Owner Toni is not only well-connected in Eppendorf, but he also sources his high-quality products from small family businesses in Italy. He can tell a little story about each product.

Surrounded by fine delicacies such as olive oils, pasta sauces, special hazelnuts or wines, you can enjoy a strong and excellent Neapolitan espresso, accompanied by sweet pastries such as the delicately flaky Sfogliatella Riccia, a Cannolo Siciliano or an Italian cornetto with various fillings.

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If you prefer something savoury, order a delicious panino or ciabatta topped with salami and cheese or treat yourself to a delightful lunch of classics such as burrata with roasted tomatoes, Vitello tonnato or truffle gnocchi. An extended lunch leads into aperitivo time, when tagliere de formaggio or fresh antipasto tempt you from the display case.

The charming Italian service also knows how to recommend a good drop of wine or a glass of grappa. If a few rays of sunshine break through in front of the Favorita while you sip your choice of cappuccino or Prosecco, you could almost imagine yourself in Naples. Here, people know how to enjoy life.

Ronja C. Kolls

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