Umberto Espresso Bar

A sepia-tinted reminder of northern suburb coffee houses of yesteryear, Umberto offers a simple, richly satisfying homespun menu. There’s always a familiar air about the staff as they exchange chat. At breakfast, you might find chickpea, zucchini and corn fritters. At lunch, uncomplicated pasta dishes include spaghetti glistening in olive oil with button mushrooms, wilted rocket, a hint of chilli and semi-dried tomatoes; or pork-and-fennel sausage with a wedge of lemon and olive caponata. Chocolate and marsala torte surprises with its fineness, studded with almonds.