The latest edition to Italys best coffee bars, published by Italys leading gastronomic guide Gambero Rosso, has awarded the coveted first place to the Zilioli bar of Brescia (Lombardy Region).

Only 27 out of the approximate 150,000 coffee bars in Italy are designated Top in the Gambero Rosso guide book, with the majority situated in the north. Leading region is Piedmont with 7 nominated coffee bars, followed by Lombardy with 5. The city of Turin has 4 historic caffè classified among the best. The special Gambero Rosso prizes went to the Cuba Relais Chocolat of Cuneo (Piedmont) for its innovative approach and the Caffè Zero 7 of Verona (Veneto) for the aperitivo of the year.