With its circular dining room and flower-bedecked patio, this cafe is one of the area’s most memorable. In warm weather, the patio certainly offers the most coveted seating, but the interior is also striking, thanks to iron and tilework and European ambience. Gourmet light fare is the cafe’s strong suit, as seen in steamed mussels with cream sauce, potato frittata, poached salmon and a vegetable focaccia sandwich. Salads, appetizers and fabulous pastries also vie for attention, and local wines are much-favored.

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