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Portici, Campania · 113 mi / 182 km

Gattò Bistrot is a vegetarian cat bistro in Portici, on the Bay of Naples, a short walk from Portici-Bellavista station on the Circumvesuviana line between Naples and Herculaneum. Valentina Cuomo opened it in March 2019 as the first cat cafe in Campania, and its name plays on the Neapolitan word for cat and the potato gattò. About seven resident cats, all former strays from Portici, move freely around the small room and are not up for adoption. The kitchen is fully vegetarian with vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free options, from curries to homemade desserts such as tiramisù and cheesecake, and the bar has a long, changing list of craft beers and ciders, homemade iced teas and lemonades. There are board games and an open-shelf library, and the bistro hosts talks on animal welfare, the environment and human rights. It opens from late afternoon, Wednesday to Sunday, and booking is required.

• Booking required

Roma, Lazio · 204 mi / 329 km

Morning Cat House is a small cat cafe and bubble tea shop on Via dei Fontej in Quadraro, in Rome's Tuscolano area, a few minutes on foot from Numidio Quadrato station on Metro Line A. It is run as a cultural association, so visitors take out a membership card on arrival, either a temporary pass covering up to two hours or a monthly one, which works as the entry fee. Inside, about six cats adopted by the association, among them Pearl, Giugno, Snowball and Bubble Tea, roam a lounge with play areas where guests sit with them over bubble tea and milk tea. The space also has board games and a Wii, and it can be reserved for birthday parties and other small gatherings. The cafe is open every afternoon. Payment is in cash or by PayPal only.

Roma, Lazio · 208 mi / 335 km

Romeow Cat Bistrot is a vegan restaurant and cat cafe on Via Francesco Negri in Ostiense, near the Gazometro and about ten minutes on foot from Piramide station on Metro Line B. Opened in late 2014 by Valentina De Matteis and Maurizio, it was the first cat cafe in Rome. Around nine resident cats, originally from the Luna di Formaggio rescue association, roam freely among the tables and shelves, and guests are asked to respect their space and their naps. The kitchen serves a plant-based menu that changes every season, with dishes drawn from cuisines around the world. Breakfast is served on weekend mornings and an afternoon snack service runs from Tuesday to Sunday, while at lunch and dinner the bistrot works only as a restaurant and booking is required. Students may study there on weekday afternoons. Cakes can be ordered for birthdays, but outside cakes are not allowed.

• Booking required

Fano, Marche · 248 mi / 399 km

Caffelino is a small cat cafe and cocktail bar on Corso Matteotti in the historic centre of Fano, opened in March 2026 as the first cat cafe in the Marche region. Owner Davide Barbaresi based the idea on a cat cafe he knew while living in Brighton. The cats came from the cat shelter in Colli al Metauro and can be adopted; the first three, Cappuccino, Piadina and Lasagna, were later joined by a kitten. They live in the cafe and wander among the tables. Mornings bring breakfast with house-made tarts and pastries, while afternoons and evenings move on to aperitivo with cured meat and cheese boards, vegan options, handmade pasta, piadine and mixology cocktails. Seating is limited, so booking a table online is recommended. House rules ask guests not to wake sleeping cats, pick them up or feed them, children must be accompanied, and other animals are not allowed.

• Adoptable cats

Firenze, Tuscany · 314 mi / 506 km

Cat Café Firenze is a cat cafe on Via Giuseppe Verdi in Florence's historic centre, a short walk from Piazza Santa Croce. Opened in February 2024 by Mirella Giachinta, it was the first cat cafe in the city and is modelled on Japanese neko cafes. The cafe is home to a group of about six to eight resident cats, the original ones named after the Beatles, who move freely around the tables while a separate back area with their litter trays stays off limits to guests. Visitors enter through a double door, order from a QR-code menu and are expected to buy something to stay, with a small per-person cat charge added to the bill. The menu runs from breakfast and coffee through sandwiches, pancakes, smoothies, matcha and cocktails to aperitivo. Guests may stroke the cats when they approach but should not pick them up or wake them, and other pets are not allowed. The cafe is open every day.

• Walk-ins welcome

Zagreb · 314 mi / 506 km

Cat Caffe Zagreb, nestled at Kušlanova 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia, proudly claims the title of Croatia's first cat café, offering a whimsical escape where guests can sip imaginative, colorful drinks adorned with glitter and enjoy board games alongside the company of resident cats. Accessible via trams 4, 5, 7, 11, or 12 from Maksimirska Road, this unique spot provides a peaceful home for cats from Zagreb and beyond, many rescued from streets or shelters, with some even finding forever homes with staff or regulars. With no entry fee and a focus on cat comfort (featuring double doors and a private feline space), the café boasts a cozy indoor area and a heated outdoor patio for smokers, blending friendly service with a playful atmosphere just far enough from the city center to dodge traffic noise. A stone's throw from Zagreb's historic core, Cat Caffe Zagreb delivers a welcoming retreat for cat lovers and curious visitors seeking relaxation and feline charm in Croatia's vibrant capital.