The 36 best cake shops and cake bakeries in the Islands of Sicily

After seeing this place online we had to give it a try and I wasn’t disappointed! This cannoli is the BEST one I ever had that now I don’t want cannoli’s around where I live anymore lol. The line was about 15-20 min wait and like many say, you can share one because it’s so big. No place to really sit and eat at the garden because there’s lots of people doing the same thing. The system of lines is controlled and appreciated.

We joined the very long line at the famous I Segreti del Chiostro while in Palermo. This shop inside the Santa Caterina Monastery prepares pastries using ancient recipes passed down from the nuns. I tried the pistachio cannoli — crisp shell, creamy filling, and perfectly balanced sweetness, though for me it was massive (honestly, too big!). Staff were friendly and patient despite the line. Overall, a must-stop if you love authentic Sicilian pastries from an iconic institution. Saluti

Probably was once only a local place, thanks to online reviews much busier. Waited almost 20 mins to order but it was worth it! Cannolo was HUGE and gratefully shared. I had to try the minne di virgini - very different with chocolate pieces inside and cloves and cinnamon flavors in a marzipan-like filling. We visited the church first and had a chance to see the monastery and climb to the rooftop, but this is not required to get to the dolceria.

Once you arrive at the entrance it’s a short walk up stairs and down the hallway. There was a line, it took 10-ish minutes and then you’re inside with your number. Once your number is called you quickly place your cannoli order and desserts. The process was too overwhelming for me personally but I think it’s a great place to try many Sicilian desserts for a fair price. The cannoli was too sweet for me, it’s also huge so I recommend splitting it between 2 people. The marzipan was really nice! The fountain area where one can sit was crowded. Overall a nice experience but one could also skip it if they’ve tried Sicilian desserts before

If you want to eat at the “birthplace” of the cannoli, this is the place to come. Tasty desert, including cannoli’s and a lot of varieties of desserts. We went in off-season (middle of October) and there was a bit of queuing, but not terrible, 15-20 minutes of waiting. Queues are organized and it moves pretty fast. Also there is an interior garden to sit and enjoy the desert

Very unique location and ambiance. The cannolis here are big and well done but the filling is a little on the sweet side and not as delicate and creamy ricotta as those we had at top places in Catania. To us the Catania style was superior.

Lovely cannolis. We grabbed one with pistachios and ate it in the small courtyard within the church. We waited in a line for around 5 minutes before a man at the door gave us a ticket with a number which the ladies call when it's your time to order. A very efficient system but make sure you know what you want to order quickly! €4 for the cannoli. You could definitely share with a friend! Would return.

Oh my god, this cannoli place is a must try. There are five different filling and topping options and they fill them freshly upon order. I had a small one orange ricotta filling with pistachios and orange topping, and it was heavenly. My friends were super happy with what they ordered. They also serve granite and ice creams. I’m definitely going back today to try other options.

The gluten free cannoli are what I was hoping for and they are delicious. The service is nice too. I’m putting one star as the gluten free went from 3.80 to 4.50€ in a week! 20% inflation for us gluten free people. So I put one star hoping the owner will revise this price policy .

Probably the best cannoli we had during our trip! Fresh, crispy, and very sweet. Definitely recommend sharing one portion between two people if you don’t want to go into a sugar coma 🙂 Highly recommended!

THE BEST place to get a dessert in Palermo! when we first tried the cannolo on our week-long trip, we then visited it every single day. the brioches are always fresh, granita sweet and refreshing and the cannolo was the best we had! super kind staff! very generous portions, well worth the price. must visit if you have a sweet tooth

Best Cannoli I have ever tried. This is probably one of the best places in Sicily to try cannoli and if you come to Palermo you must stop by. The shell is crunchy but not too hard, just perfect, and they have different fillings to choose from and toppings to add on the sides. The fillings are also spot on, creamy but not overly sweet, just perfect. I tried the classic, pistachio, and hazelnut. I could not fault any! Also, a very good touch, if you are allergic to nuts, they will prepare yours at the back to avoid any potential cross contamination.

THE BEST CANNOLI I EVER ATE! I ate Cannolis at multiple cities in Italy , But Cannoli and Company are the winners! Uffff! A must try if you’re in Palermo. Their pistachio cannoli was out of the world!

classic cannoli was good choice. cannoli filled in front of you, mine was with ricotta cheese and I chose pistachio topping and sugar powder. I had cannoli before and this one was really good. Came on Monday before closing, so there was no queue. 3,20€ was the size I chose, there are bigger or smaller, with chocolate glaze or classic.

Go early in the morning for the freshly hand-made cannoli. I usually have to take them outside to eat, because the wait for a empty table can be long in the busy season. If you have the time eat them at a table with a nice expresso. The green filled cannoli's are my favorites, I always miss that great taste when I do find one in a Paris bakery.

I LOVED this cafe. Yes, it was very busy and hard to find a table…. But that’s for good reason. They have great pastries at great prices. I didn’t try their savory, but I’m sure it is also very good. I got their cannoli and a large rum baba filled with pastry cream. Both fantastic! The cannoli had a lighter shell than most I had, which didn’t really make it better or worse in my mind. Just different. The rum baba- oh wow. So delicious! Super moist and flavorful. It’s huge for the price too.

If you want to experience the real Sicily — where tradition, flavor, and soul come together — Savia in Catania is the place to go. From the moment you step inside, the aroma of freshly fried arancini fills the air — golden, crisp on the outside, and perfectly creamy within. These aren’t just snacks; they’re a piece of Sicilian history, made just as they should be. Every bite reminds you that you’re tasting the original, authentic flavor that locals have loved for generations. And it doesn’t stop there. For something sweet, pair a soft, buttery brioche with the rich, velvety granita — the perfect Sicilian breakfast duo. Add a strong espresso, and you’ll understand why this region’s culinary traditions are so revered. At Savia, every flavor feels like it’s feeding your soul. It’s not just food — it’s heritage, passion, and love served on a plate. Whether you come for the arancino or stay for the dessert, this is a stop no true food lover should miss in Catania.

This place was recommended to us. Busy with locals, it’s a great place to grab an arancini or cannoli. Get yourself in line to pay first, then wait for your ticket number to be called.

Loved the granita (chocolate and pistachio) and the brioche buns here, super soft with a lovely hint of citrus. We ended up coming back twice just for the granita and brioche! The arancini catanese was good, though the pistachio one was a bit bland despite being freshly made. The wait for a table can take a bit, but the waiters were kind.

It was recommended to me by my hotel. It was a very good selection of tasty Sicilian food like Arancini, Croissant, sweets, coffee, any many more. I really liked the Cafe al Ginsing, Spinach Arancini, and Pistachio Croissant. Just one drawback is that as this is very popular place, there is sometimes a waiting queue where people sometimes need to stand for say 20mins in peak hours, but it is worth it. Waiters service is good and they speak English. Card payments are accepted.

A delightful experience in this exclusive pastry shop in Catania Sicily. Special credits to our waiter, Cesare, for his efficiency, rapidity, kindness and fair behaviour towards the clients.

Delicious pastries! The tiny gelato sandwich and delizia pistachio cake were so tasty. And the cannolicchio was perfect! Great coffee too.

After trying many cannolis in Palermo, I can confidently say this was by far the best. In addition to their amazing cannolis, we sampled a variety of mignons and an iris — and everything was absolutely perfect. The atmosphere was wonderful too, filled with local workers grabbing a quick bite and kids returning from school, which made it feel genuinely authentic. The host was incredibly warm and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. We had food elsewhere in Palermo that was half as good for twice the price. I’d highly recommend this place to anyone visiting — I honestly wish I could eat here every day.

While the cakes themselves were nice, the man who served us was rude. Obnoxious clearly into his phone more than serving us and being somewhat stuck up with my friend's best attempt to speak Italian seemingly consistently misunderstanding which cake she wanted, one or two pieces of. He then proceeded to play with his phone as he was half wrapping our package and generally seemed just annoyed at our existence. The taste of cakes was definitely not worth the attitude that we were given in this place

Great place for a coffee and something to nibble. Amazing croissants with pistachios and the best arancini in the city. I highly recommend arancini with carne (beef).

Pasticceria Cappello is truly the best sweet shop in Palermo. The quality of their baked goods is outstanding, and I absolutely love it. Every time I stay in Palermo, this place makes me fall in love with the city even more. I ended up going there every day to enjoy their delicious cakes and pastries. Highly recommended!

Local cafe/pastry shop. Came here to check if it’s actually the best cannoli in Palermo. Maybe in Palermo it may be the best but i’ve had better. Everyone may like their cannolis in many ways. Their cannoli was different. Did taste authentic. Coffee was good. Service was good, staff were friendly. The best part is this shop is local so the prices are not that expensive. 1 cannoli & a coffee for 2.5 euro! They have alot of variety I would visit again! Highly recommend.

Hidden gem. Perfect canolo and other sweets. For those with a sweet tooth , it's compulsory to visit I really had no time to take photos as the experience to grab the lady to order was a qonquest on its own. They really have lots of costumers but it's worth

Loved the place. The atmosphere is amazing. I ordered desserts and some cookies to go. It was nice. During Christmas holidays it was quite busy and the staff was handling it with a nice smile on their face. You can stay there and enjoy ur time while eating some amazing dessert and drinks.

The panini and coffee were good, and the waiter was friendly and attentive despite a language barrier. Some details could be improved, such as cleaner cutlery and serving water in a proper glass instead of a plastic cup. Overall, a relaxed café that feels more like 3.5 stars, but I’ll round it up to 4

Spinnato dal 1860, an old-school cafe in Palermo on a beautiful tree-lined pedestrian street, is the perfect place for an afternoon drink, a snack, or an aperitivo before dinner. - as well as great people watching! They also have a more modern cafe on the Piazza Castelnuovo, right across the street from the Politeama Theatre.

Great quality and delicious treats, quick and excellent service, affordable prices. A lovely cafe located in a beautiful area. Would definitely recommend this place!

The arancini’s were okay, the coffee was good, the devils food cake was dry and too sweet. The waiter was a bit rude, got our order wrong and still tried to charge us for the extra thing we didn’t order. I wouldn’t recommend, nor would I return.

This cafe has been in operation since 1860. Inside, you have a candy store, full cakes, pastries, ice creams, and dessert sections. Outside, there is a large covered patio. We were served by different servers, which caused a long delay when asking for the bill. Coffee was OK and the desserts freshly made and a bit too sweet.

Very delicious food and reasonable prices , definitely come by if in area

(Translated by Google) The coffee was fantastic, the service excellent, and most importantly, it's a family-run business. Salvatore was an extraordinary host. We were traveling from the United States and found this cafe on our first day in Palermo. We were warmly welcomed by Salvatore. Not only did he serve us, but he also helped us arrange a taxi to our Airbnb. This was our very first experience in Palermo, and it was Salvatore himself who welcomed us into his cafe. Absolutely recommended: 10 out of 10! (Original) Il caffè è stato fantastico, il servizio eccellente e soprattutto si tratta di un’attività a conduzione familiare. Salvatore è stato un ospite straordinario. Eravamo in viaggio dagli Stati Uniti e nel nostro primo giorno a Palermo abbiamo trovato questo caffè. Siamo stati accolti calorosamente da Salvatore. Non solo ci ha servito, ma ci ha anche aiutato a trovare un servizio taxi per raggiungere il nostro Airbnb. Questa è stata la nostra primissima esperienza a Palermo e ad accoglierci è stato proprio Salvatore nel suo caffè. Raccomandazione assoluta: 10 su 10!

(Translated by Google) I've been to this pastry shop and I must say that it was a really positive experience! The atmosphere of the shop is welcoming and well looked after. Famous for its cassatas. The cassata I tried was simply divine, considering the freshness and flavor.. The staff are really welcoming and professional. They welcomed me with a smile and were very helpful in recommending other desserts. The service was fast and precise, which makes the experience even more pleasant! Overall, I highly recommend this pastry shop!!! I'll be back 🥰 (Original) Sono stata in questa pasticceria e devo dire che è stata un’esperienza davvero positiva! L’atmosfera del negozio è accogliente e ben curata. Famosa per le sue cassate. La cassata che ho provato era semplicemente divina, considerando la freschezza e il sapore.. Il personale è davvero accogliente e professionale. Mi hanno accolto con un sorriso e sono stati molti disponibili nel consigliarmi anche altri dolci. Il servizio è stato rapido e preciso, il che rende l’esperienza ancora più piacevole! In definitiva consiglio vivamente questa Pasticceria!!! Tornerò 🥰

(Translated by Google) Exceptional cassata, quality and minimally processed ricotta... excellent baked products too Highly recommended if you want to end a meal with the right sweetness. Welcoming and professional staff Welcoming and refined location down to the smallest details (Original) Cassata eccezionale, ricotta di qualità e poco lavorata… ottimi prodotti anche di forno Consigliatissimo se si vuole concludere un pasto con la giusta dolcezza. Personale accogliente e professionale Location accogliente e ricercata nei minimi dettagli

(Translated by Google) All the guests I had for dinner agreed that it was the best cassata they had ever eaten and wanted to know where I get it so they could go too. I had no doubts about the fact that it is an extraordinary house since I am a regular customer. (Original) Tutti gli ospiti che avevo a cena concordavano che e’la cassata più buona che avessero mai mangiato e hanno voluto sapere dove la prendo per andare pure loro.Io non avevo dubbi sul fatto che è una casa fuori dal comune in quanto sono cliente abituale.

(Translated by Google) Excellent, highly recommended. Everything was delicious. The staff and owner were very friendly, and the products were excellent. (Original) Ottimo, consigliatissimo. Tutto buonissimo. Staff e proprietario molto gentili, prodotti ottimi.

(Translated by Google) 4 stars (Original) 4 stelle

We were here on a Sunday late morning for a Sicilian breakfast sitting outside, staff of outside is nice the rest inside at the counter and for the payment not, many things were not available for example pistacchio croissant, so we had something else, espresso coffee with milk very burnt ( when the coffee machine it’s too hot ) horrible, we had two croissant mini one empty and the other with something similar to Nutella that was not Nutella, the croissant dough dry with no butter, granita too liquid like a fruit juice, price are really high, I don’t think we will be back, there are other places in which breakfast it’s yummier

Tasty sweets. We’ve ordered: - torta alle fragole (4€): tasty, delicate sponge cake, not so sweet - annolo ricotta (4€): delicious - café cappuccino (2,80€): you can find better in Catania

The negative reviews are extremely exaggerated. I loved the staff here, very friendly and courteous service despite me speaking little Italian. The pistachio cornetto the best I found within the city core. Excellent granita also. Recommended!

Found this place while wondering around Catania. Decided to go for a gelato and have no regrets. The service was fast, gelato creamy and flavorful. The place also looks really cool inside, good prices.

We highly recommend the almond pastries (paste di mandorle) and also the pistachio ones!

Delicious food, nice choice and great helpful staff. Visited this place by recommendation of Sicilian collegue. Recommend it! Canolle creme was excellent. Arancino al Ragu was perfect as well as espresso.

The brioche, iris and apricot tart were fantastic and the coffee was great. Fun atmosphere, and really friendly staff. If you want to sit, just wait to be seated, don’t go darting for a table otherwise you will be asked to queue - they have a system, respect it and enjoy the chaos ☺️

Amazing, fresh, super yummy cannoli!! I love how they only do traditional cannolis which means they know what they are doing. The lovely man working there invited us to go into the kitchen to watch them make the cannolis and talked us through the process which added to the experience!

Best cannoli in Sicily. The lady inside immediately knew what we were there for cannoli and prepared them freshly filled. After trying cannoli in 6–7 other places across Sicily, these still stood out as the best we had. A great little stop if you want a perfect example of the Sicilian classic.

We went 3x in 24 hours because this place is THAT GOOD. Roberto the owner is so kind - the business has been in his family for 40+ years and now he runs it with his son. Delicious pastries!!! We loved the pastes - especially the naturale. The limone strudel was also delicious. Don’t miss this place!!!

When you are in Italy, you must try Cannoli of course! There is a bunch of sweets there but I only got Cannoli with 2 flavors: pistachio and almond. It is so good! It is pretty huge, can be shared for 2 people.

Came across this lovely little spot while strolling down the main street. The authentic Italian-style bakery immediately caught my attention and it did not disappoint! The lady behind the counter was so friendly and kindly explained the different types of pastries. I went with the almond paste , and she even showed me another almond variation. The pastry was absolutely delicious. Mildly sweet, perfectly gooey on the inside, and filled with that wonderful aroma of almond ☺️

The cannoli are tasty, however I feel we were “tricked” by the labelling of the almond pastry. The label simply has “2 Euros” so we assumed it was per weight as most pastries are in Italy. The attendant kept encouraging us to buy the almond pastry for family and friends etc. When we got to the cashier, she whispered the total price was “109 Euros”’ for 3 boxes of almond pastry, 2x cannolis & 2x bottles of water. 😳 it was too late by then, they differently take advantage of tourists!! I bet she whispered the price because she didn’t want the other customers to hear!!! BEWARE OF THE ALMOND PASTRIES THE SHOP ATTENDANTS WILL KEEP TELLING YOU TO TRY IT. THEY NEED TO CHANGE THEIR PRICE LABEL TO MAKE IT CLEAR ITS 2 EURO PER PEIECE. Taking advantage of tourists is not acceptable

I don’t usually love cannolis but this was exceptional! Great staff and the pastries were also delicious.

Stopped by Maria Grammatico’s pastry shop in the morning while walking around Erice. It’s a small, quiet place with outdoor seating and a nice view — perfect for a cappuccino ☕ and something sweet This is a well-known bakery that’s been around since the 1960s, when Maria started it after learning how to make traditional Sicilian pastries from nuns I had a cassatina, a slice of ricotta cake, and a few small sweets. All were good, though a bit too sweet for my taste — but that’s typical of Sicilian desserts 😅. I noticed the place gets quite busy later in the day, with people lining up and buying pastries to take home as gifts A lovely local spot that’s definitely worth trying if you’re in Erice 💛.

Simply the best sweets in Sicily. Whatever you will pick you will be shocked by it's taste! Prices are OK, usually there is a line to get them but it's totally worth unless it goes out the shop which means like 1h + of wait. But if you got time do it, it's worth. Genovese is the main sweet here, but go ahead and try each one.

Delicious pastries and coffee. Beautiful seating in an atrium garden. Tree provides shade. Pricing doesn't hurt your wallet. Staff helped me pick pastries. I give this place an autistic stamp of approval.

The desserts here were amazing – the pastries were still warm and incredibly tasty. However, I was quite surprised that the cappuccino was served in a plastic cup. I’ve never seen hot coffee like that before, and unfortunately, it was more like warm milk without any foam. A great place for sweets, but the coffee experience needs improvement.

Erice's best known and most Traditional Sicilian pastry shop with the personality of its founder Maria Grammatico following the convent recipes she learned while young when being raised at a Franciscan convent in Erice and expanded with new findings. Well known all over the world. The book she published, ' Bitter almonds' telling her memories and explaining her main recipes has become a classic, I bought the original version in English at the pastry shop, they also offer a translated Italian version. Very busy in season, but always a great place to enjoy Sicilian pastries with authentic local ingredients and a distinct personal touch, this shops helps to better understand the Sicilian universe of pastries and sweets with Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Norman, Arab, Spanish, especially from the convents and Swiss influences in what has come today a unique pastry culture in the world

Great option for pastry while in Erice. We were overwhelmed when we came in. It’s small and there are so many options, but we sat in the garden and our server came by and helped us pick out some things to try. Very cute and tasty!

Recommended by a local to come here for Maria’s famous genovesi - 2 minutes of pure heaven as I devoured this warm, buttery biscuit filled with vanilla cream custard! Wish I had the language to let them know how much I enjoyed this in Italian 🇮🇹

As a tourist visiting for the first time, I was excited to try Caffè Costanzo after seeing some great reviews. I showed a photo from one of those reviews where the coffee looked exactly like what I was hoping to get—a smooth latte blend. Strangely enough, the table next to me received just that. But despite showing the photo and clearly asking for the same, I was still served a standard cappuccino with a heavy white foam top. I understand this might be the norm in Italy, but if a customer takes the time to show what they want, it’s disappointing to not be heard, especially when others are getting that exact thing.

Nice option for pastries and juice/coffee. They're open early and speak great English so it's easy to order. We got multiple delicious croissants and some danish adjacent pastries. My toddler really lived the chocolate croissants! Had a great experience doing both sit down and take away. They also have some other deserts that looked pretty delicious.

We got the strawberry and mulberry granitas. Very sweet but refreshing. Both have seeds in them, but are very flavorful. The mulberry granita has larger seeds. I probably would have liked it more without them. The atmosphere was really nice as it was a block off the main road and was a little quieter.

Absolutely the best gelato I had in Noto, perhaps all of Sicily. Amazing value too, an absolute must visit!

Asked for ice, milk and espresso, got a granita with a bit of ice, had to ask for more milk and still super sweet. It’s one thing to offer something local, but it’s not okay to take a customer’s order and change it.

Excellent quality gelato, even better when served with a brioche roll. Just one block away from the main street, it is in a peaceful setting.

Coffee is my fave in Noto centre. Very chilled vibe, morning sunshine to sit outside too. Lovely staff.

In addition to the excellent quality of the cakes, despite the very busy environment, all the staff assist customers with respect and patience something I have never seen in other places.

This is a little gem. No seating but you can grab some delicious, quality sweet pastries, cakes and gelato at a very good price. It's sat in a residential area, away from tourists. Very popular with the locals.

Authentic and well priced paticceria, got one cannoli and strawberry torta for 5.50€ both were outstanding. Highly recommend!

Was lucky enough to come by when there were only a handful of people there. Had three different pastries - including a cannoli - they were all excellent! I doubt you could go wrong choosing here.

We have tested all the top ‘cassate’ according to the scattidigusto.it website. We are slightly disappointed by this one, I doubt about the quality of the ingredients. We have asked for the ingredients list of the ‘cassata’ and the ‘pasta reale’, surprisingly they were unable to provide it. There are no tables to taste their patisserie, but they provide plastic forks and plates to enjoy the sweets in a park not so far from the shop.

the cakes are very beautiful, but I'm on a diet

A very modest-looking place, but reputedly the best in Catania. Delicious cakes, and excellent ice cream. They were very candid and helpful about revealing ingredients of particular items (for dietary needs). Luckily, we went at a quiet time and did not wait for service. I have heard that sometimes the line can be quite long. Highly recommended.

After witnessing the 12 o'clock bells ring at Cathedral Messina, we found our way to this wonderful shop for a traditional sicilian coffee granita with brioscia. The whipped cream, icy coffee crystals, accompanied by the perfect brioche was a nice way to cap off a quick few hours in the port! We also tried the cannoli, and its the best ive ever had! That same whipped cream is so enjoyable, and the pastry shell is light and crispy! I also had to try the life-like Cherry pastry! Everything is delicious and thoughtful. The barristas are all so kind and helpful! We will come back!

Great atmosphere, authentic food, several Sicilian “specialties” on the menu— canollo 5*, Salata 5*, granita (specialty coffee) is literally a MUST TRY! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

Great coffee shop The sweet and the coffee maybe the one of the best in Italy ❤️👍 Dont miss the chocolate canolli Because it might be the best canolli in Italy

During our trip to Messina, my daughter and I visited Pasticceria Irrera 1910, and it was a delightful experience. The service was quick and welcoming, and the food was outstanding. We tried a variety of traditional Sicilian pastries and drinks: Cannolo Siciliano: The classic, with a perfectly crispy shell and rich, creamy filling. Brioche: Soft and slightly sweet, perfect with granita. Maritozzo con Fragole: A delightful pastry with cream and strawberries. Iris al Forno: Baked pastry filled with sweet cream, lightly dusted with sugar. Granita al Pistacchio con Panna: Refreshing pistachio granita with whipped cream.Espresso: Strong and well-balanced, complementing the pastries perfectly. A tip: most items can be ordered in small (piccolo) or large (grande) sizes, so you can sample more. Everything was prepared to perfection, making this a must-visit spot in Messina for lovers of Sicilian pastries.

Yes…visit here for fantastic pastries. A friend who grew up in Messina recommended this place. It is very popular and was busy on a quiet Sunday. All the other surround shops were closed except for this place. We had the Fragola, Cannolo Ricotta and feta torta Piccola. All at my friend’s recommendation. Each were delicious and different. I gave up trying cannoli, even from some famous shops in Boston, because none come close to Sicilian cannoli. I’m ruined because they are so beautifully prepared here. I don’t know if I will return to Messina, but if I do I will return to Irrera. Oh yes, and all the desserts and a water totaled $13 Euro. A steal.

Great pastries and really kind staff. Their granita was also really nice. The pastry with the wild strawberry was my favourite 🍓. All really great quality.

Best patisserie ever. This is not a shop, this is THE Patisserie of Messina City and Sicily. Tradition, culture and absolute fine taste live in this place since 1910. Pass by here is an experience that no one should miss. Simone and Cristiana - London

I was super excited to try these cannolis due to all the reviews and they were really good but didn’t blow me away. The shell was really good and the chocolate and traditional were my favorite cannolis. We also tried the pistachio and vanilla. If you’re looking for a cannoli in Sicily, so far this one has been the best. Have to give it a try.

Just WOW. I love desserts, and cannoli haven’t usually been a go-to for me—but THESE cannoli changed my mind! The spot is tucked away to the side, but you can’t miss its charm. It’s such a cute little shop, and the people working there are so kind. I highly, highly recommend stopping by if you're in Taormina!

I wanted an after dinner dessert, this cute small place was close to where I was staying and WOW. Without checking maps first and seeing they have 4.9 of 5, I was surprised. The service amazing, the owner is super nice, he told us this is his father recipe, the woman at the front desk super nice, she was confident that is the best cannoli in town (it is indeed) , good price, big cannolo, super tasty and just amazing. Highly recommend, I had the classic one and it’s just 10 out of 10. Will go back for other flavors ;)

La Pignolata Guinness Cannoli in Taormina is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Sicilian sweets. Serving since 1978, this charming spot is known for its freshly filled cannoli with crisp shells and rich, creamy ricotta – the pistachio and chocolate variations are especially popular. There’s also the namesake pignolata, a sticky, delicious local treat worth trying. The staff are friendly and happy to guide you through the options, and everything is made with clear attention to quality and tradition. Ideal for a quick, indulgent stop while exploring the town.

One of the best connolo Ive had in my 45 years on this planet. Fresh made to order. If you are in Taormina take the walk to this place! Traditional is best but the flavors are also great. The owner is so nice and welcoming.

Nice place to try canola or canoli depends on your sweet cravings. They were fresh and tasty. Had ordered mix of traditional ricotta and pistachio fillings in traditional canola shell. Ricotta was nice and fresh and pistachio filling was screaming Pistachio with every bite. And Fillings were not that heavy. Another option we opted which was (difficult to pronounce the name) mix of Nutella and hazelnut. And canola shell was also crisp and not at all oily. Person taking order explained everything clearly which made the selection faster and also got to eat faster. Worth visiting!

Absolute favorite place to eat cannoli in Taormina. Stayed for a week very close to this shop and I have tried a lot of pastry and cannoli shops in town while I was there. I have to say my favorite were Pistachio & Gianduja, but the Ricotta (simple, with fruit or with coconut) is fabulous! The shells were not too hard and the pistachio or chocolate shells pair well with some flavours. The main thing is the sweetness - not too much, not too little, just a perfectly balanced dessert, that made me go back multiple times after eating and strolling around. They will be open until late so perfect for a late night sweet treat. The size is also great, as I have bought some other cannoli which were huge and I could not finish or just way too sugary, which I don’t mind because I do like very sweet desserts, but all fillings here were just the right amount and just sweet enough. If I ever come back I would buy again 10/10

From eating in Palermo and Sicily, I truly fell in love with its pastries and this shop doesn’t let you down I promise Went twice and tried 4 different versions and apparently all were wonderful, soft and balanced in taste

Always great food! Nice space, just a pity the parking, as it is not easy to find.

Can't praise this place enough. Beautiful and delicious cakes, cookies, almond paste and much more. Well worth a detour.

I wanted to try their famous croque-en-bouche but was not available so i tried an icecream....just average.

Delicious! Upscale!

Best in town

The best sweets (dolci) in town! Absolutely need try!

Caffè Europa has a very nice location and offers two types of service: you can sit at a table, be served, and pay a service charge, or you can choose directly from the display, pay at the cashier, and avoid extra costs. It’s important to note that with the self-service option you cannot sit outside, only at the tables inside – that’s their policy. As for the products, the espresso wasn’t really to my taste, and the desserts I tried were a bit too sweet. Overall, though, it was an okay experience.

AMAZING Arancino! Best of my trip in Sicily. My husband had a Ragu and a had a spinach. They were so moist and delicious. I was unable to find one that was as good the rest of my trip. As far as the other items we tried- the Spritz and aperitivo options and the mini cassata cake and mini cannoli. Those weren’t bad but didn’t blow me away. The cassata was not great in the mini form as once you got through the heavy sugar coating, there wasn’t much left on the inside. And for the price of the tiny cake… two bites was not really worth it. The cannoli was good, just didn’t really love it in the mini form because I prefer the filling ratio of a large cannoli. The service we received from a counter attendant that spoke English was phenomenal! He was so patient and answered all my questions.

I had a chance to have breakfast there. Good ambience and great food. Remember that the cafe is self serviced, so you will pay first then get your food and sit to eat.

Nice caffe, the croissant was full of cream but if you want arancini they are only available after 9 am which is kind of weird.

One of the best Granita. The place is full of people during midnight. Very wide choices of sweets

Being black and British, I was amazed by the hospitality. The staff and customers were welcoming and friendly. Wow! My 1st day in the country went amazingly well. Thank you! 💋

We were returning here almost every day for our coffee break during our vacation in Catania, Ognina. Each time we were served in style and very fast. + waiters had patience with our bad language. Not a sweet tooth, but once I had a bite of my son's cannolo and it was so fresh and delicious I was blown away! Yummy!! (Have tried them afterwards elsewhere but they were not even nearly that good). Children say their granitas with brioche were also great. And croissants with pistachios, omg...🤤 Me and my husband enjoyed sitting in Caffe Europa, having a good coffee, observing locals(by the bar-cheaper, or at the tables) and just feeling the pulse of this side of Catania. I do think Caffe Europa is their local meeting point. European prices. Recommended. Pleasant memories. ✨

Love this traditional pasticceria. Had the pistachio cannoli, one of the best across Italy. Flavourful pistachio cream in a perfectly crusty cone.

Fantastic little pasticceria. For a touristy town this one felt authentic. Lovely frutta di martorana and bocconcini. Always get a cassata!!

Super service and tasty sweets! The cake filled with mascarpone was the best one!

Waited 45 minutes for a very oddly colored pomegranate granite. It was served out of a slurpee machine and had a color that could not have been natural. I wouldn’t go again even if there wasn’t an insane take-a-number wait.

Great stop for coffee and pastries. Local bakery with a large selection of sweets, cakes, cannoli,..

Very nice place, super delicious pastry.

Great spot to pick up some of the local speciality almond sweets.

We had the opportunity to visit Catania this trip and stayed at Liberty Hotel. As a welcome gift they had this almond cookies for us in the room. Their cookies filled with marzipan and they were absolutely delicious. We went to the store and is a beautiful setup. I can't remember the name of the girl that took care of us but even with the language barrier she was pleasant, friendly and great customer service. Everything she gave us to try was delicious. We got some cookies to bring back home to our daughter and 20 days later the cookies are still fresh and taste delicious. If you like sweets I highly recommend this place!

Excellent gelato, maybe the best in town, especially dark chocolate and hazelnut. Other gelaterias pale in comparison. Nice homemade almond milk. Very friendy and kind servers.

This review was saved by the samples of almond cookies (croccatino di mandorla). I think it might have been better if I came earlier in the day. Like others have commented, there was a single employee and they just plucked a chocolate coated Cannolo from the fridge. Unfortunately my Italian wasn't good enough to ask for a fresh one. The Cannolo itself wasn't bad. The ricotta had good flavor but I didn't love the chocolate-covered interior. I know the covering is there to prevent the biscuit from getting soggy but this wouldn't be a problem if they were filled on demand.

Best cannoli in Sicily, only here for a short stay but will make sure to return this same trip just to taste this pistachio perfection one last time!

Very nice little place with very good deserts. I recommend even to take to go to eat on the road or at the hotel

Cappuccino is very tasty! Good cakes! I like it.

We had high hopes for this place but we got disappointed. While other places in the vicinity were full and crowded this one was almost empty. This was a sign that something was not right, but anyway we ate some cannoli and they were just average. There was only one employee, which was enough considering the lack of customers. I guess this place was either good in the past or it has the good rating due to better service in their other stores.

If you want to experience the chaotic yet organised Sicilian busy pastry shop experience , then this is your spot. Open the whole day , this shop provides great quality pastries as well as nice savoury sandwiches and great breakfast croissants. Everyone seems very hard working and they keep up with a huge workload daily. Hats off to them as they are doing a great job. It is very informal and rustic ( you might even witness a fight between staff members while coping with a busy service , but hey, this is the proper cafè experience). High recommended for quality Sicilian food !!

This bar was recommended to us by the owner of a B&B in Palermo on our way to San Vito Lo Capo. Everything we bought there was excellent. Therefore, we will continue to recommend it.

Delicious pastries! Cassatella were warm and so good. Everything was great

Delicious pastry and arancini. Local feel. We came here 2 times and also packed for our hike in Riserva dello Zingaro. The coffee is also yummy.

This spot seems to be the hot spot in town with locals. It was our spot to meet our driver every morning and to have our first cup of cappuccino with un Cornetto before our travels.

The best cannoli and cassatelle in the world! Absolutely excellent — 5 stars! We went back twice on the same day 😄!

Ottima atmosfera popolare

Bustling daily street market where you can find most kind of fresh produce including delicious fish. And so well priced

The Ortigia Street Market is a vibrant slice of local life, with stalls selling fragrant spices, fresh produce, seafood, and everything from clothes to kitchenware. Lively and colourful, it’s surrounded by casual restaurants and shops—perfect for browsing, buying, and soaking up the Sicilian charm.

A taste of childhood found in Ortigia street market - wild strawberries🍓 Overall a large selection of fresh seafood, herbs,spices,fruits and (not) typical vegetables,even a stand with old books about Syracuse. Good prices for nuts per kilo (pistachios) as well as Italian cookies of good quality. I had the best fresh juice from Sicilian oranges(arancia rossa). Worth a visit if you are in the area, everyone will find something for themselves!

We visited the bustling market on a Saturday morning in May. Next to fresh produce and catch of the day, street food and tourist shops have sprung up plentiful. We shopped ingredients for a dinner for 12, all ingredients appeared fresh and high quality. Prices for sea food are negotiable for considerable discounts at reasonable rates. One of my favorite experiences in Syracuse. 😇

Tons of cute stalls to get souvenirs and many places to eat. Some of them are obvious tourist traps but many are very delicious and affordable. You can get fresh cheese, spices, cookies, spreads, etc. It’s always pretty crowded. Highly recommend purchasing fresh seafood and cooking if you are staying somewhere with a kitchen. So fresh and prices are amazing! The vege vendor at the end on the left next to the fancy restaurant speaks English also.

Fabulous markets. Brilliant food. The little local restaurants are to die for. I got a lovely mixed plate and so could sample all the fine fares of Sicilia on one plate. Great idea. And it was superb. Fresh produce is excellent.

Way too packed with people and mainly with tourists. As it was very crowded and hardly could walk, was not so enjoyable in the end. But we bought some tasty and fresh products. However it’s a market, it is not possible to negotiate, even not with the souvenir sellers and even if you speak Italian. It is a bit overpriced. (We also visited a market in Catania which was wayyy more cheaper…)

I visited this café 5 times during my 7-day vacation – that alone should tell how amazing it is! 😊 The staff is incredibly friendly and quick, always welcoming and attentive. I especially loved the Cappuccino – absolutely delicious and served nice and hot. The left one at the photo that looks like a donut was my favorite piece to eat. Everything I tried was fresh and full of flavor. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in the area!

The arancini were delicious, perfectly crispy on the outside and packed with cheese inside. They were bigger than expected, and we both ended up completely full. Gelato is also worth trying, we chose chocolate and berry flavors, with the chocolate being particularly rich and memorable. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Definitely coming back next time!

i'm glad i listened to the reviews and went here - everything was great and the staff was very nice. the fragola granita: seemed fresh and non-artificial, good sweetness level, refreshing. the cannoli: had great ricotta filling, on the sweeter side so grab a coffee, the shell wasn't oily unlike in some other places, size of it was massive! the tart: it's marmalade, again, had a pleasant natural taste - no synthetic stuff! prices are good considering the location.

Had an aubergine bun, brioche and granita here. The granita was flavourful (pistacchio & chocolate) and the brioche seemed fresh and just perfect. The aubergine bun was delicious too. Kind staff. Would come again.

The ladies at Pasticceria Ficarra created a beautiful selection of pastries for a housewarming gift to our friends. It was a big success and we highly recommend this shop. Our photo shows one pastry already eaten! Grazie

Amazing family business, Ficara is a great place to go for breakfast or for a quick branch. Amazing local products always fresh and delicious. The service also is the best , really nice and frindly people. We took our breakfast every day of our staying in Catania ( except Monday when they are close ) and we will come back for sure on our next trip to Catania . Grazie di tutto ragazzi, siete bravissimi ❤️

I had a Very fresh and delicious strawberry gelato served in a glass - which makes a big difference and makes the event. My wife enjoyed authentic delicious chocolate and boule of stracciatella and a mix. Also the necessary messina beer. Good price excellent friendly service. Thanks to all.

A very authentic place. The arancina was good but not reheated enough, only slightly warm. If it were hot I’m sure it would have been delicious. Good prices

Most unfriendly coffee bar in Italy until now. Shame, the staff didnt seem happy to be there either. Coffee and snack were excellent though.

Came here for dessert and coffee after having Arancina across the road. We had cassatina, biscotti and macchiati. The place is an absolute vibe — men serving behind the counter and bar in suits and bow ties, pokies and lottery in the corner. We sat and marvelled at the place while we ate our delicious little sweets. A true little gem.

Amazing and super fresh cannoli! We tried both the original one with ricotta cream and the pistachio one. Both good but the original ricotta one is always the best! Fair price for the quality - 2 euros each cannolo

Delicious coffee and desserts Staff don’t seem to like tourists very much But all good 😉

Really nice place, perfect marcipan!! Profesional and kind barmans!!! Love this place.

The little cakes are a dream.

The waitress was an absolute delight! She took a great care for everything and help me with every request I had. The food was tasty, just like the dessert. I really enjoyed this place and would recommend it aswell (in the jungle of bars and restaurants on that street this was a right choice)

Lovely, slightly larger cafè and restaurant on a very pleasant commercial street, an extension of Via Emmanuelle towards the bay. Wonderful coffees and pastries, and a nice looking but simple menu with a little something for everyone, including salads. I went back to try their Caesar Salad and it was terrific; lots of most chicken, crispy lettuce and the right amount of tasty dressing. Has both indoor and outdoor seating. They take care of you with good service and good food!

We stopped at this bakery, and I'm so happy we did! Their cannoli is out of this world. I've been eating cannoli all over Palermo for the past few days, and this was honestly the best one I've had. We also tried a piece of a special Palermo cake. It was absolutely delicious! Do yourself a favor and get a cannolo or cake or anything else—you won't regret it.

A very tasty, delicious and comfortable place! With good attention and the food was fantastic. Spent 9 days in Palermo and went to have breakfast - lunch in there about 5 or 6 times. Cappuccino was glorious! I just loved it!! Thanks to Mariana and Vincenzo! 🫶🏻 Have to come back.

Amazing little "pub" (such as Italian call Cafe houses). You can have nice breakfasts, a qucik lunch, several coctails, amazing and delish dessserts, wines and excellent service. Inside and outside tableservice.

Beautiful food and perfect service. Vincent was very friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend 👌

Undercooked Eggs Benedict, lacked taste, server forgot we ordered, another server almost brought us someone else's order, took over 30 minutes for the food to arrive. Do not recommend, unless you have no other options.

Pizza was the worst, no sauce under, just 4 pieces of hald tomatoes, very dry, like a hard Frisbee, i needed to put some olive oil on it to be able to eat. Wine was delicious, Bruschetta was Ok, waiters not so friendly. Walking continously around our table like pinguines.

The food was decussating don’t come here! I complain as my pizza was the wrong one and the starter was horrible, the waiter then got very angry and said to me that “I am family of osama bin laden” as a threat.

Went for dinner around 7pm, very quiet. Picks up after 8pm. Had the fried squid and the pasta (similar to a carbonara but no cream, forgot the name of the dish) both dishes were delicious! Bit more expensive for the pasta than previous places but it was delicious so didn’t mind paying €18 for it.

This place was recommended to us by our B&b host. We ordered a parmigiana as a starter, then spaghetti alle cozze and cous cous allo scoglio as main. The parmigiana was quite bland and had no seasoning. The spaghetti were the best of all, but they also lacked taste. I had high expectations for the cous cous but the seafood did not taste fresh, the prawns were not even cleaned (the intestine had not been removed) and overall the dish was tasteless. When we said to the staff at the till that we did not enjoy our meal, she told us “you are the first clients ever to complain, our cous cous is made fresh daily”. Portions are good but if you are looking for tasty, good quality food, please go somewhere else.

Absolutely beautiful food. We sat at a table with a view to the kitchen (when the day is too hot and you need air con inside). The kitchen staff were efficient, clean and hard-working. The table staff were equally as good in their roles, making wine recommendations and ensuring shellfish allergies were recorded amongst them. The wine, typical couscous with fish, pasta alle sarde, and sorbetto were all outstanding. Only lost a star as no background music at lunch. Highly recommend.

Very unfortunate experience, service was mediocre at best, food was not good, but most importantly 2 of the people in our party felt extremely sick almost immediately after dinner. The balance of our stay was ruined due to severe nausea and vomiting, we traveled along way to enjoy San Vito Lo Capo to have it ruined by a tasteless restaurant. Avoid at all cost!!!

Great pizza, pasta, couscous & seafood. Great service, prices & atmosphere. 3 nights in row & no disappointments. Grazie per l'esperienza!!

The staff are amazing, welcoming and lovely, always smiling The desserts are really sophisticated. Prices are reasonable Try the ricotta corneto! Is the best

We had a bit of everything and loved it all! The cappuccino was great too. Highly recommend!

Exceptional patisserie with a small beautifully decorated seating area upstairs. We enjoyed a cappuccino and pastries for breakfast. 🤩

We've been to Sciampagna for more than 5 times, their macarons are divine (see photo below). I really think that they are great masters of pastry art. The place is absolutely worth visiting. As for their products, we can really not complain. However, the place is unreliable: in the last 6 months we found it closed twice (once we found out that they were on holidays, which they definitely deserved, but the other day-off was without any justification). The staff is nice, a bit reserved, but this kind of Western style is still ok. Their products are definitely expensive, but they guarantee a nice, clean space. I find the shop often empty, glass shelves are echoing without any displayed product, which is a pity and we don't really like the dine-in space upstairs. Nonetheless, if you like sophisticated well-designed and very French-styled cafés, Sciampagna will do for you.

There are many bakeries around but we kept coming back to this one. We had the most tender pastries here and the staff were so friendly and welcoming.

Very modern establishment with some great looking pastries. Only had 2 between my wife and I but they were fantastic. Highly recommend this pastry shop.

Fantastic bakery and espresso

I've never even physically been here, but my airbnb host brought me some treats from here and my mind is exploding with how delicious they are. I had to leave a review!!! Absolutely incredible!! If anyone knows what these are called please let me know, otherwise I'm going to visit to find out for myself!!

(Translated by Google) Excellent desserts, shame that the staff leaves much to be desired. It costs nothing to greet the customer with a pleasant good morning! (Original) Ottimi dolci , peccato che il personale lasci molti a desiderare. Non costa niente salutare il cliente con un gradevole buongiorno !

(Translated by Google) I chose to have a millefeuille prepared with Chantilly cream and wild strawberries for my birthday. The crunchiness of the dough and the quality of the ingredients. Excellent choice and….thank you! (Original) Ho scelto di far preparare una millefoglie con crema chantilly e fragoline di bosco in occasione del mio compleanno. La croccantezza dell’impasto e la qualità degli ingredienti. Ottima scelta e….grazie!

(Translated by Google) Rude staff and even to a simple question they always respond angry and annoyed!!! Education is the basis for a business. I recommend an education course for all staff (Original) Personale sgarbato e anche a una semplice domanda rispondono sempre arrabbiati e scocciati !!! L'educazione è alla base per un'attività commerciale. Consiglio un corso di educazione a tutto il personale

(Translated by Google) I put one star, because I don't have the possibility to put zero. I paid €32 for a cake, a meringue to be specific; a cake with surprise. Under and in the middle of the strawberries there was a horrifying amount of hair and lint. Personally, I will no longer buy from this place they call a "pastry shop". (Original) Metto una stella, perché non ho la possibilità di metterne zero. Ho pagato una torta di €32, una meringata per essere specifici; una torta con sorpresa. Sotto e in mezzo alle fragole vi era una quantità di peli e pelucchi raccapricciante. Personalmente non acquisterò più in questo posto che chiamano “pasticceria”.

(Translated by Google) Excellent pastry shop, delicious desserts with a delicate and genuine taste, very kind, polite and very courteous staff. (Original) Eccellente pasticceria, dolci buonissimi dal gusto delicato e genuino, personale gentilissimo, educato e molto cortese.

(Translated by Google) Excellent pastry shop. First time here, we will definitely come back to visit you. (Original) Ottima pasticceria. Prima volta da voi, torneremo sicuramente a trovarvi.

(Translated by Google) We found this pastry shop by chance. The owner was really very kind and courteous. It was a pleasure talking to us. We had the virgin minne and a truly excellent tiramisu. (Original) Abbiamo trovato casualmente questa pasticceria. Il titolare è stato veramente tanto gentile e cortese. E' stato un piacere parlarci. Abbiamo preso le minne di vergine e un tiramisù veramente ottimi.

The staff are extremely friendly and the cannoli's are the best and freshest in the world, we have never tasted anything like that before. We would travel back to this shop just for their cannoli's (we live in Australia)

(Translated by Google) Sambuca's specialty is Minne di Virgini, a must try! A bomb of taste...only for greedy people! Among the best desserts I've ever tasted! (Original) La specialità di Sambuca sono le Minne di Virgini, assolutamente da provare! Una bomba di gusto...solo per golosoni! Fra i dolci più buoni mai assaggiati!

(Translated by Google) The place is small and a bit dated, but what matters is what they offer. We tried the "minni di virgini," which were served lukewarm. Delicious! (Original) Locale piccolo e un po' datato, ma quello che conta è quello che offrono. Abbiamo assaggiato le "minni di virgini" che ci hanno servito tiepide. Deliziose!

(Translated by Google) Small pastry shop with fresh treats and very friendly people (Original) Kleine Konditorei mit frischen Leckereien und sehr freundlichen Menschen

(Translated by Google) We went to this pastry shop on the recommendation of a fellow camper to try Virgini's Le Minni. A year-round dessert in the shape of a hill or breast with milk cream, chocolate flakes and pumpkin jam inside. A delicacy accompanied by a good coffee and by the manager who pointed out the sign with the history (see photo) and told us some news about the town. The little experience is worth the trip to Sambuca. (Original) Siamo stati in questa pasticceria su indicazione di una collega camperista per assaggiare Le Minni di Virgini. Un dolce per tutto l'anno a forma di collina o di seno con dentro crema di latte, scaglie di cioccolato e marmellata di zucca. Una prelibatezza accompagnata da un buon caffè e dal gestore che ci ha segnalato il cartello con la storia (vedere foto) e ci ha raccontato alcune notizie del paese. La piccola esperienza vale il viaggio a Sambuca.

(Translated by Google) The desserts of this little pastry shop are fantastic. I highly recommend the minne and the almond cake. Perfectly balanced, not too sweet (unfortunately the zuccata of other pastry shops only tastes like sugar) and the pastry is crumbly and crunchy. Highly recommended also for the kindness of the staff (Original) I dolci di questa piccola pasticceria sono fantastici. Consiglio vivamente le minne e la torta di mandorla. Perfettamente equilibrate, non troppo dolci (purtroppo la zuccata di altre pasticcerie sa solo da zucchero) e la frolla è friabile e croccante. Consigliatissimo anche per la gentilezza del personale

Favourite place in Palermo to go for sweet treat and food! So much care put into the food and you can not beat the price. Really good location and lovely staff. Must go.

AMAZING gelato! I chose this place randomly when I was craving some ice cream, and I kept visiting it till the end of my trip to Palermo. Pistachio gelato is the best and no one can convince me otherwise, but nocciola (hazelnut) was also top notch. I would also recommend trying gelato in a brioche for a true Sicilian experience 🍨 The brioche itself was soft and delicious as well! 1 portion of gelato in copetta (cup) 1,80€ Gelato in brioche 2€ 100% recommend ❤️

While the easter Eake was acceptable, the pistachio Easter egg was disgusting. It tasted artificial and powdery, with absolutely no discernible chocolate or pistachio.

I live in Palermo, this place is so good I brought cannoli all the way to Poland for friends to try. They said it was the best cannoli they've ever had.

Absolutely fantastic little pastry shop. It was not the easiest to find, and i almost gave up. Google maps walking navigation is not the best. But once the hard work of finding the place was over, yowza! Superlative fresh artisanal pastry at supermarket prices. It's at least half the price of the touristy stuff on Via Maqueda. The platter in my picture cost €5 for 10 pieces. A great way to try a whole bunch of uniquely sicilian recipes. Would return in a heartbeat! Note: i didn't see cannoli on offer, but my Italian is weak so i didn't ask.

An amazing cannoli for only €1.50!

The cannoli was so delicious, I loved it, and it was only 1.5 euros 😋😋😋

We stumbled upon Vabres in Palermo and ended up going every single day of our trip—it was that good. The pastries are all made fresh in-house and are absolutely delicious. The coffee? Smooth, strong, and consistently great. The staff were so kind and accommodating to our order each morning, making the whole experience even better. Warm, welcoming vibe, incredible service, and genuinely the best breakfast we had in Sicily. Highly recommend if you’re in Palermo! ☕🥐

This place was recommended by our apartment hosts, and it turned out to be an excellent choice. It’s clearly very popular and busy at all times of day. Very small inside but there are a few tables outside. I was delighted to see a good selection of non-dairy milks, including Oatly, which made the coffees fantastic. The pastries were absolutely top-notch – the croissants wouldn’t be out of place in a Paris patisserie. The flaky ricotta "croissant" was fantastic, and the donut freshly filled with cream for us was a real treat. A wonderful spot, very much recommended!

These were easily the best arancini we had during our entire Sicily trip! 👌❤️ Loved the vibes here, it was busy both times we came, but we still managed to get a table. It seems to be a favourite among locals. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful when it came to choosing what to order. The coffee was great, and the arancini are made fresh to order. The aubergine one was our fav! Highly recommend visiting!

We went to this place every morning during our stay in Palermo. We loved the cappuccino and pesto arancine, but great pastries in general. 🤍☕️🍊 lovely place, fair prices, very good food and great service. Definitely our favorite place in Palermo. ☺️

Amazing coffee and pastries! Came here for the good reviews of the coffee but was truly surprised by the pastries. A must try is the croissant with apricot jam and a their home-roasted coffee (cup of espresso!). The barista is super friendly! Enjoy!

FAVORITE SPOT IN PALERMO. My boyfriend and I went back every day on our trip. We loved it so much. The arancini is OUT OF THIS WORLD. It’s made fresh and packed with flavour. The cappuccino was incredible and on top of the best quality of food and drinks we had the nicest customer service from the staff there. All smiling and asking us how our food was. Really enjoyed this place and will be back next time I’m in Palermo ❤️❤️ grazie mille per questo servizio

Coffee is amazing! Food is excellent. Worth the indoors line up. Service is quick. We were in Palermo 3 days and went every single morning!

I love their branch in Via Gabriele D'Annunzio 15 - the decor and atmosphere is amazing, they have really good pastries. I went with my friend to the one in the city center and the staff was really unfriendly and even rude. What is even worse, although they have seats and proper cafe place, they serve coffee in plastics cups.

Based on our tour guide you can get the best traditional water melon gel here. Either in the form of a cake, or in a cup. The taste is not too sweet with a strong water melon flavour. The cup was better than the cake.

We came back three times for the granita brioche plus the cannolis, try everything and enjoy! Coffee is not bad either. Might be a line, but it’s worth the wait to sit outside and watch the baroque Quattro canti and the mountains in the far distance.

A beautiful way to start the day with the best pastries and the best views in Polermo. Very hard to pick our favourite, so why not try them all. Give yourself a break, you're on vacation!

The one thing that I missed in Sicily was a proper bakery and I’m glad I finally got to visit one in Palermo! We had a maritozzo, a corner to with pistachio cream and a sort of bun (tasted like a french chouquette) filled with cream and strawberries. All three pastries were excellent, if you go to Palermo please visit this place you will not regret it.

I had an exceptional experience at Pasticceria Costa! Their pastries are the best I've ever tasted, each one a delightful treat. The cappuccino was delicious, perfectly brewed and rich in flavor. The atmosphere is great, warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a delicious treat. Highly recommend!

Every morning was started here. The cappuccino is outstanding, so smooth. The breakfast items are delicious too, best way to start the day. Highly recommend!

I can only say the best about this place. Coffee in Sicily is always great, but this one was exceptionally good. The cannolo filled with fresh ricotta and the lemon granita were out of this world, absolutely delicious 🤤. If I were in Palermo again, I’d gladly wait in the queue for this experience.

Great store which has a whole range of options and fresh beans produced on site! Can also sample next door at the cafe which is set just off the square in a lovely spot! Great spot for coffee lovers

A must-visit for a coffee! We had granita with brioche for breakfast and enjoyed the outdoor seating on the monastery wall.

Amazing coffee! Great service also :) I was the only one in the store (wednesday around 16:30)

Highly recommend stopping here for a coffee and pastry. The staff is very friendly and they have fun and tasty coffee drinks. Antonio was so great and took care of us well!

Best espresso in Palermo! (To say the least!) The service is very friendly and attentive. The coffee is very, very tasty. There is a wide variety of cornetti, most of which are quite good. The prices are quite high, but that's okay for the location and the quality (coffee shop)

One of the best espressos in Palermo. Very authentic and friendly young staff. Prices are very good 👍 not expensive at all.

Excellent flavours but it melts extremely fast in a 19 degrees C weather. It suggests that it contains a lot of water.

The mini cones and pistachio chocolate ice cream are amazing!

It was cheap, and they put a lot of gelato in my brioche, which is nice - but it also tasted cheap, and the gelato didn't have much flavour. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great. Perhaps it is a good place if you are not too picky about the quality of your gelato.

The staff were VERY friendly and patient with my limited Italian language skills. The gelato was incredible - the flavors were very compelling without being saturated with sweetness - perfection!

The owner of my hotel recommended this place, and he was not wrong. The gelato here is fabulous. Definitely the best I had in Palermo. Pistachio was especially great.

100% worth a visit. Has the pistachio gelato with pana and it was mouthwatering good. This location is also great as it’s in the center of all the action.

Delicious Italian gelato.. Had ice cream here several times during our stay on Palermo .

(Translated by Google) They took care of my daughter's first and second year cake and when we want cake we already know where to go. Professionalism and kindness, a highly recommended pastry shop, they listen to the customer and always manage to create something spectacular. Exquisite desserts at truly excellent and affordable prices. Thank you ✨🦄 (Original) Si sono occupati della torta del primo e anche del secondo anno di mia figlia e quando abbiamo voglia di torta sappiamo già dove andare. Professionalità e gentilezza, pasticceria consigliatissima, ascoltano il cliente e riescono sempre a creare qualcosa di spettacolare. Dolci squisiti a prezzi davvero ottimi e convenienti. Grazie ✨🦄

(Translated by Google) Top pastry shop, really good, quality raw materials and at reasonable costs. Considering that in renowned pastry shops you spend a lot for desserts that in the end do not bear comparison with the 'Delizia' pastry shop. (Original) Pasticceria al top, veramente buona, materie prime di qualità e a costi contenuti. Considerato che in pasticcerie rinomate spendi un sacco per dei dolci che alla fine non reggono il paragone con la pasticceria 'Delizia'.

(Translated by Google) Super frozen Sicilian cassata, Sunday 13 April 2025 at 1pm I purchase a Sicilian cassata, at 2pm I go to portion it and I couldn't even cut it with the knife, I phone the pastry shop and tell the young lady who replied that she had sold me a frozen Sicilian cassata and do you know what she replied??? from the window we gave her the travel one so I replied but I didn't have to leave. Gentlemen, let's be careful when we go to buy fresh fish, we specify that we don't want it for travel otherwise we will eat frozen fish (Original) Cassata siciliana super congelata , Domenica 13 Aprile 2025 ore 13:00 acquisto una cassata siciliana, ore 14:00 vado per sporzionare e con il coltello nemmeno riuscivo a tagliarla, telefono in pasticceria dico alla signorina o signora che mi ha risposto di avermi venduto una cassata siciliana congelata e sapete cosa mi ha risposto??? dalla vetrina le abbiamo dato quella da viaggio allora ho risposto ma io mica dovevo partire. Signori facciamo attenzione quando andiamo a comprare il pesce fresco specifichiamo che non lo vogliamo da viaggio altrimenti mangeremo pesce congelato

(Translated by Google) Excellent quality/price ratio. We purchased a tray of desserts for just €15 which in any other pastry shop would have sold you for at least €28. Clearly among the desserts you won't find the very modern mice and jellies but the traditional mignon pastries, cascades, cream puffs, cream and fruit baskets and cannoli. The desserts with cream and cream are very good, those with ricotta are a little less so (perhaps because this is not the best time to choose it). I'm sure we'll be back often. (Original) Ottimo il rapporto qualità/prezzo. Abbiamo acquistato pagando soltanto 15€ un vassoio di dolci che in qualunque altra pasticceria ti avrebbero venduto ad almeno 28€. Chiaramente fra i dolci non trovi le modernissime mouse e gelatine ma i pasticcini mignon della tradizione, cascatelle, bignè, cestini crema e frutta e cannoli. Molto buoni i dolci con crema e panna, un po’ meno quelli con ricotta (forse perché questo non è il miglior periodo per sceglierla). Sono sicuro che ci torneremo spesso.

(Translated by Google) Very good desserts at fairly honest prices. The staff is friendly, even if the girl seems a little distracted by the constant chatter, and sometimes she has to repeat the order. However, I have to complain that no one ever answers the phone, which prevents me from checking the availability of the cakes. I have to go in person, but I often give up. Furthermore, sometimes there are unpleasant people who use vulgar dialect language (not the staff). (Original) Dolci molto buoni a prezzi abbastanza onesti. Il personale è simpatico, anche se la ragazza sembra un po' distratta dalle continue chiacchiere, e capita di dover ripetere l'ordinazione. Tuttavia, devo lamentare che al telefono non risponde mai nessuno, il che mi impedisce di verificare la disponibilità delle torte. Mi tocca andare di persona, ma spesso rinuncio. Inoltre, a volte ci sono persone poco gradevoli che usano un linguaggio dialettale volgare ( non il personale).

(Translated by Google) The desserts are delicious and the staff is very helpful and professional. (Original) Buonissimi I dolci e personale molto disponibile e professionale

(Translated by Google) Highly recommended, excellent quality. Congratulations 💯 (Original) Consigliatissimo qualità eccellente. Complimenti 💯

(Translated by Google) Pure Mastery, Not simple confectionery productions but Works of art. To be unwrapped with surprise and savored slowly in silence. (Original) Pura Maestria, Non semplici produzioni dolciarie ma Opere d'arte. Da scartare con sorpresa e assaporare lentamente in silenzio.

(Translated by Google) Maximum professionalism and availability, they are a big family that knows how to make you feel part of their excellent production. The care and love for their work makes their creations true works of art. (Original) Massima professionalità e disponibilità, sono una grande famiglia che sa farti sentire parte della loro ottima produzione. La cura e l'amore per il proprio lavoro fa delle loro creazioni vere opere d'arte.

(Translated by Google) The Pappalardo family is an artisan laboratory where you can taste delicacies in the name of knowledge of the raw material combined with the desire to make the products they create always with the utmost seriousness and professionalism. Master Rosario Pappalardo would be proud of how his children are following his precious advice. (Original) La Famiglia Pappalardo è un laboratorio artigianale dove si possono degustare prelibatezze all'insegna della conoscenza della materia prima abbinata alla voglia di fare i prodotti da loro creati sempre con la massima serietà e professionalità. Il Maestro Rosario Pappalardo ne sarebbe fiero di come i suoi figli stanno seguendo i suoi preziosi consigli.

(Translated by Google) The best of panettone and marturana fruit Top quality products (Original) Il meglio di panettoni e frutta marturana Prodotti di prima qualità

(Translated by Google) Exceptional pastry workshop, well-curated products and well-made artisan desserts. (Original) Eccezionale laboratorio di pasticceria, prodotti ben curati e dolci artigianali ben fatti.

(Translated by Google) Received delicious pasta di mandorle as a gift (Original) Lecker Pasta di mandorle geschenkt bekommen

(Translated by Google) Excellent Martorana fruit production (Original) Produzione di frutta martorana ottima

Lovely place. We loved the owner. It was a rainy cold day , she welcomed us with her smile, offered her genovesas, delicious, soft and sweet enough. I had the cream filled one and my husband enjoyed a ricotta filled one. We chatted a little about ancestors and family. I highly recommend the place. Don't miss it!

(Translated by Google) Ancient pastry shop with artisanal production of typical sweets of the Erice tradition. You can find excellent Genovesi with various fillings. The pasta is soft and tasty. The counter is assorted with various pastries, mostly almond-based. The environment is very warm and welcoming with a flavor of times gone by. The owner is a nice old lady who is very attentive and affable. Worth more than one visit, we had our fill of sweets. Absolutely worth trying. (Original) Antica pasticceria con produzione artigianale di dolci tipici della tradizione ericina. Si trovano ottime Genovesi variamente farcite. La pasta è soffice e gustosa. Il banco è assortito con vari pasticcini per lo più a base di mandorla. L' ambiente è molto caldo accogliente e con un sapore di altri tempi. La titolare è una simpatica anziana signora molto attenta e affabili. Merita più di una visita, noi abbiamo fatto il pieno di dolciumi. Da provare assolutamente.

(Translated by Google) Visited on 20/07/2023 I visited Erice two years ago with my friend, and walking through the streets of the latter we came across this incredibly ancient pastry shop. As soon as you enter, you feel a comfortable welcome, starting from the place up to the elderly lady (I assume the pastry chef) very reserved and shy, but always with a smile. We asked to have the Genovese shortcrust pastry, and she recommended the ones with hazelnut cream (even if the original ones are with cream). Needless to say, they were fantastic, and paid the right price, for the craftsmanship and quality of the product. Memorable experience. Absolutely worth visiting at least once if you pass by this enchanting village. (Original) Visitato in data 20/07/2023 Ho visitato Erice, due anni fa con il mio amico, e passeggiando tra le vie di quest'ultima ci siamo imbattuti in questa pasticceria incredibilmente antica. Non appena entrati, si percepisce un accoglienza confortevole, partendo dal locale fino alla signora anziana (suppongo la pasticcera) molto riservata e timida, ma sempre con il sorriso. Abbiamo chiesto di avere le genovesi di pastafrolla, e ci ha consigliato per l'appunto quelle con crema alle nocciole (anche se quelle originali sono alla crema). Inutile dire che erano fantastiche, e pagate il giusto prezzo, per l'artigianalità e la qualità del prodotto. Esperienza memorevole. Assolutamente da visitare almeno una volta se si passa da questo incatevole borgo.

(Translated by Google) Very good canolli and arancini. (Original) Très bon canolli et arancini.

(Translated by Google) My god it was delicious 🤗 (Original) Mon Dieu que c'était délicieux 🤗

Lovely location for a snack and drink after a long day walking. Nice views, quite quiet but service is speedy and friendly. 5 stars for a small board of snacks and zero cover charge. That's a huge positive and so offering a tip was a pleasure rather than having it taken from you even if the service is bad. Other restaurant owners take note. Grazie 🇮🇹

Nice happy hour spot to enjoy the sunset and sip on a spritz or having a granita with brioche. Not too busy on a weekday afternoon.

Great place to have a coffee in the morning and watch the quiet bay. Friendly staff. Clean bathroom!

Best place for the morning coffee, lunch or some great sunset aperitivo 👍

Surprise yourself in the late afternoon when you just order a beer and a lemon granita and the staff also bring you a bowl of olives some nuts crisps and some mini pizzas or another little snack on the house. Look at the photos. It's really relaxing to sit and watch dive boats go in and out with a nice cappuccino, and see some of the local children catching an octopus from the harbour in front of you. They occasionally they have live music here. Nice views, nice staff and you can write home about the lemon granitas

Our favourite pit stop in Lipari! Tucked away in an alley, away from all the chaos around Marina Corta, they offer a tranquil haven to enjoy some wonderful coffee. There are also plenty of treats to tempt you, including the Sicilian favourite "brioche con gelato" (ice cream sandwich).

Cute spot on the water with boats bobbing and water gently waving back and forth. Service is quick, they take credit cards, and the desserts and drinks we had were yummy. I thought the “deconstructed” Cannoli would be interesting but best to stick with the original.

We will honestly miss this place & be back on our next vacation! Everything we tried was excellent. Yes, it’s slightly on the upper price range, but really not by much—especially when you consider the quality of the products and the fact that you’re on an island… Of course, we recommend the granita and brioche (a classic combo), but we also sampled most of the morning pastries and none of them disappointed. The pistachio croissant is a killer—absolutely delicious. The terrace, while close to the main street, is set back enough that it doesn’t feel like you’re close to the road. It had a relaxed, holiday vibe that we really appreciated.

An institution here in Lipari. Very good granita and brioche, however the service is really awful and this drives the poor rate. The older waitress has no manners. I’ve kindly asked for a bottle of water, she snorted saying “one moment!” and the bottle never arrived. I struggled to get a coffee before the rest of the order. Very disappointed that a popular place as this one doesn’t care about service and professionalism to customers.

I’m shocked by all the bad reviews. Yes, it is expensive. But the treats and espresso and service were all amazing—we went back two days in a row. The cassata Siciliana was to die for!

We had some icecream to take away, which were really good. But from the beginning to the end we didn't got any smile and didn't feel welcome. In short: rude staff.

After reading the lonely planet guidebook where this place was mentioned as a must go - I wanted to try. The prices are elevated but this is an island so... The service was average but this was the worst granita I have tried in Sicily. And the restroom can be opened by a key which need to be asked from the staff - and the conditions of the restroom is awful (smell and dirt). Find another place.

We had one tiramisu, one pistachio cheesecake, and an eolina, or something like that,, local pastry with almonds… two coffees, and one bottle of water for 23 euro. Very expensive and they charge you service. Desserts were ok, but service was very questionable, and actually very confusing to place an order… also the waitress was upset because I asked to change table since the one we chose was besides the trash bins and there were flies flying by. Perhaps it’s the Sicilian way, very disappointing…

Two coffee and 3 scoops of gelato-19 euros. While choosing flavors we were offered to sit and wait for gelato and coffee, but the price is 3 times more if you sit, but no one is explaining it to you. Price on fridge indicates 5 euro, but after you sit it becomes 15. So be aware of the scam!