When Nicoletta was a child, her mother Olga left her to remarry in Rome. Now, as a young woman, Nicoletta dreams of seeking revenge against her mother by traveling to Rome. She tracks down Olga to a restaurant called Casetta dell'Orso but finds herself unexpectedly drawn to the cozy atmosphere and the older gentlemen on staff. Despite her initial intentions, Nicoletta falls in love with the charm of Italian life and the sweet romance it offers.