FOOD & DR INK
The Italian Job
ith old faves like Hot Numbers and Urban Larder flying the flag for excellent indie cafes, you’re never far
from a great coffee and a bite of something tasty on Mill Road. Now there’s another must-visit to add to your list: Modigliani. It’s the baby of brothers Anthony and Keven, who want to bring a little slice of their homeland to upper Mill Road with Italian pastries, specially imported artisan coffee, sugar-dusted bomboloni, cannoli piped full of pistachio cream, and fresh focaccia with steaming bowls of soup. The story began around two years ago, when the brothers met up and chatted about their future goals, realising they shared an ambition to open a café. Anthony had experience as a manager and Keven as a chef, so they decided to join forces and make their dream a reality. “It’s been a long journey since then”, says Anthony. “We started out just with a vision – we wanted a place where we could express ourselves and do something nice for the community.” “We’re really happy to be in Cambridge,” he continues. “We’ve travelled a lot in the past, but we consider Cambridge home. Mill Road is a beautiful area – it has lots of independent businesses and we love that, and it’s also very cosmopolitan and has people from all over the world. Mill Road is special not just for us but for Cambridge itself.” The brothers are enthusiastically committed to sourcing the tastiest, most authentic ingredients possible, importing around 95% of what they use from Italy, and switching up the menu on a seasonal basis to ensure that everything’s at its best. In 2020, they’re keen to expand the outside catering side of the business, and plan to host more of their popular evening meals, where they’ll create intimate feasts for a handful of diners. “I know there are a lot of coffee shops on Mill Road, but we bring something different,” concludes Anthony. “You won’t be able to find the coffee we serve anywhere else, and we really care about the freshness and the variety. We’re an independent, family business and we always want to deliver a great experience.”
“You won’t find the coffee we serve anywhere else, and we really care about the freshness”
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