We tried an espresso with Anise and sat out on the patio and people watched around 11pm. The…read morepiazza was hopping and the espresso was delicious.

Great location and service, along with an excellent lunch. Thanks for a great afternoon for our…read moregroup of 6.

Frattelli Nurzia was an institution L'Aquila even before the disastrous earthquake of April 6 2009,…read more but afterwards it became one of the symbols of reconstruction and rebirth of the city. Natalia, the most recent leader in a family that has been a part of L'Aquila's caffe tradition for decades, has never stopped proving what can be done in face of tragedy. And they have been doing is with style. Don't let the scaffolding on the outside deter you, the Art Deco interior ("Liberty" in Italy) helps mix with the aroma of great espresso (in the morning) and prosecco or a glass of white Pecorino wine (in the afternoon) and take you back to the a turn of the last century. They are most famous for Torrone Frattelli Nurzia (the more artisanal of L'Aquila's two most traditional makers of the city's traditional nougat, chocolate and almond candy (they even serve it melted in coffee if you need an extra boost of energy to fight cold mornings and evenings. Recently they have added a few choices of artisanal gelato. The chocolate-cinnamon-orange gelato is to die for, and surprisingly lactose-free.

Good location because of the view of the Umbrian countryside. The pastries were really good, but…read morethey were also different than its sister shop which is only a 10 minute walk away. I think I preferred the atmosphere and pastries at the other Bar Sensi location, but this one was still nice.

Amazing!!! Unassuming quaint panini/coffee/pastry shop with an expansive view of the Umbrian…read morecountryside. The pastries speak for themselves. You will feel right at home whether you are sipping a cappuccino or a beer!