Set in the funky catacombs that are the Backstreet underneath Citic Plaza, Le Vila is a stylish modern café restaurant that aims to bridge the gap between quality and value for money, and this it does with enthusiasm.

If you've never been to the backstreet, it is a tunnel that goes under Citic Plaza, and can be found just outside the main shopping mall. The tunnel is full of small boutique shops, restaurants, a foreign-food supermarket, and lots of other interesting designer places. Le Vila can be found immediately upon entering one entrance, and is a large café with an 'outdoor' seating area (outdoor of the café) that is pleasantly surrounded with plants and water.

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While the quality of other items may be high, the Hot Chocolate is not and was almost undrinkable. The staff, while pleasant, did not seem to care.

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Nice stylish cafe, good food, good music!

The fresh-made fruit juices are particular good.

English speaking staff in all stores, with prices averaging 20 for a sandwich, drinks are 15, and cakes at 15-25. A delivery service is available.

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Although the interior is good, the exterior is looking very battered and in serious need of repair. Don't let this put you off though!