Italy, the historic home of espresso, has secured two spots in the prestigious World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops ranking — proving that the country’s coffee tradition is evolving as well as enduring.
While Italy has long been synonymous with classic espresso bars, a new generation of speciality cafés is pushing boundaries, blending heritage with innovation.
Italy’s coffee stars on the global stage
The Italian coffee shops featured in the ranking are:
Faro (Rome) – Ranked #42Ditta Artigianale Specialty Coffee Roasters (Milan) – Ranked #62
Their inclusion highlights how Italy’s speciality coffee movement is gaining international recognition while staying rooted in one of the world’s strongest coffee cultures.
Faro (#42) – modern speciality in the heart of Italy
Ranked #42 globally, Faro represents Italy’s contemporary coffee evolution in Rome.
Known for its refined approach to speciality coffee, careful sourcing and attention to detail, Faro blends minimalist design with high‑quality brewing. The café focuses on flavour clarity and balance, offering a modern interpretation of Italian coffee culture.
Its strong global ranking confirms that Italy is not just preserving tradition — it is actively shaping the future of speciality coffee.
Ditta Artigianale (#62) – where heritage meets innovation
At #62, Ditta Artigianale Specialty Coffee Roasters in Milan continues to build Italy’s reputation within the global speciality scene.
Recognised for its artisanal roasting methods and commitment to traceability, Ditta Artigianale combines craftsmanship with contemporary techniques. The brand has played a key role in introducing lighter roast profiles and alternative brewing methods to a country traditionally dominated by dark espresso blends.
Its presence in the ranking signals a shift in how Italian coffee is perceived worldwide.
Italy’s speciality coffee transformation
For decades, Italy set the global standard for espresso culture. Today, the country is experiencing a speciality coffee renaissance.
A new generation of baristas and roasters is introducing:
Direct trade sourcingLighter and more expressive roast profilesFilter brewing methodsTransparent supply chainsModern café design
Rather than replacing tradition, this movement is expanding it — creating space for both classic espresso bars and progressive speciality cafés.
With two coffee shops now officially ranked among the world’s best, Italy is proving that even the most established coffee cultures can evolve — and thrive.
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