The 12 best cake shops and cake bakeries in the Province of Lecce

All I can say is wow! Don't walk, run to Natale and try their pistachio ice cream. It's incredibly creamy and bursting with flavor! The staff is very friendly, and there are plenty of seating options available. It's a fantastic place to enjoy a sweet treat, whether it's day or night. Their other flavors are amazing as well!

We got here by pure chance after eating at least one pasticciotto every day during our trip. I can confidently say this was the best one I had. It was the perfect mix of creamy and crumbly. not overly sweet and overall incredibly satisfying. It was so good we even went out of our way to go back and purchase one of the overly priced T-shirts… no regrets! The only downside is its price, at €2.20 a piece it definitely was on the expensive side in comparison to others in the region but so worth it.

Had the “african coffee” and a brioche, which comes with 3 flavors. It was very good both of them. The service was very nice.

The best gelato I had so far in Italy. And huge portions. The service was also very sweet and helpful.

Absolutely great ice cream! A lot of special kinds to get here with support from the friendly staff. For 3€ you get the “small ice cream”, which are two big scoops. The pastries look good as well, but we have not eaten any.

Stick to their pistachio flavor and you will not disappoint. It is rich and creamy, not too sweet. As someone who travel a lot and tried many gelatos in different places, I can say their pistachio flavor is among the best I have tried. The berry flavor however, is a bit too sweet and I don't recommend. Their waiting line is a bit disorganized - you need to get a ticket first before you can ask for any flavors, which is not obvious for the new customers. If you don't have a ticket then you get kicked to the end of the waiting line, and waste a lot of time.

A wide variety of delicious ice cream flavors – I loved it a lot! The pasticciotto is the best in Puglia – it's truly something special and a must-try! The staff is super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

The best place for coffee and food in the area. There’s not a lot of places around so that definitely contributes. Go with the Pecan Slices, maple syrup was excellent.

Great Ice-cream / Gelato. Pay for what you want and then take a ticket to get served. It all seems a bit confusing, but it is a great system and it works well. The flavours are crisp and delicious. Very cost effective.

One of the best places I’ve been to! They have a huge variety of sweets. We tried the Cornetto con cioccolato, Tiramisù, and cappuccino, all taste so delicious. Also, we tried the pizza, which was delicious too. Moreover, the atmosphere is amazing they have options to sit inside or outside. Totally recommend it 🤌🏼✨😍

Favourite place to have breakfast in Santa Maria de Leuca! Must order pasticciotti every day!😅

Great place for some cornetti and a coffee. Huge selection of sweets and other stuff too! Plenty of seating under the shade and in the sun. No complaints at all, very convenient.

Superb pastry with also salty bites! Love it!

Another day, another Martinucci. Like spotting a McDonald's in the Vatican or a Starbucks in the Sahara, it’s oddly comforting, and mildly disappointing. This one has all the right pastries and all the wrong vibes. It’s like they tried to recreate the charm of Salento and accidentally opened a cafe in Terminal 2 instead. Yes, you’ll get your coffee. Yes, your pasticciotto will arrive. But you’ll feel like you should be boarding a Ryanair flight rather than sipping espresso by the sea. It's not quite as "corporate soul vacuum" as some American chains, but it's got that same slightly sterile, on brand ambiance (with less attention to detail, or the mop...). Perfectly adequate. Entirely forgettable. The culinary equivalent of shrugging.

During the last 2 weeks in Lecce we visited about 4 times the Martinucci pastry shop (but who's counting?). The pasticciotto was absolutely impeccable every time, we tried the chocolate one, the pistachio-cream one, but the traditional was our favourite. The cannolo and fig pastry were also delicious, they went great with the caffé leccese.

The food was absolutely amazing, and the service was excellent, truly top-tier in both taste and hospitality. However, I was extremely disappointed by the state of the restroom. For a restaurant of this caliber and price range, having such poor restroom conditions , including no running water to wash hands , is simply unacceptable. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously, as it really impacts the overall dining experience.

The best coffee in Lecce - hands down. Clean bathrooms, well stocked and atmosphere is incredible. Staff are helpful and spoke English very well.

Diffictult to order since it's crowded but once you do you get to enjoy some of the most fulfilling tastes of ice cream. You can choose from a variety of flavors. I remember getting about 6 scoops (chocolate, caramel, tiramisu, ferrero, pistachio and coconut I think.) There is a terrace with old fashioned tables and chairs (metal) where you can observe the main square. I noticed that this place was getting some sort of occassional police checks but overall a positive experience.

I do not recommend this café. The staff was rude and unfriendly. We were handed the menu but didn’t even have time to look at it — the waiter stood over us waiting for an order immediately. The ice cream was served in a broken glass (!) — very dangerous, you could easily cut yourself. The matcha latte was completely tasteless. The waiters don’t care at all about customer satisfaction. They know tourists will come because of the convenient location, so they make no effort to create a pleasant atmosphere — on the contrary, they completely ruined our experience. The waitress even mocked us for what we wanted to order, so I opened Google and showed her a picture of an iced coffee with ice cream, because apparently this woman didn’t even know what that was and claimed it wasn’t possible to get it there. An absolute disaster. Thank you, never again.

We stopped for coffee and pastry. Having visited other Martinucci locations, this location was great, and both food and coffee were better than elsewhere.

All we have tried during our three visits was of great quality. But watch out when you sit down and order something that is usually of a good price. We ordered a portion of gelato with two flavours and whipped cream which came down to 12!!! Euros and another cup with two scoops of sorbet which we were charged 5! Euros for. Next to us people eating on tables with gelato ordered at the counter for 1/3 of the price. Not cool.

Best ever pasticciotto. Tasty for other pastry as well

Best Pasticcioto we had during our trip, and we had them all!! Wish I could eat one of theirs every day (and also not put on weight 😅)

You should try the 'pasticciotti'. They are the most delicious ones we tasted.

Oldest has to be the best pasticotto in Puglia.

Originator and still best pasticciotto in the land. Why do I like this place? They make their pasticciotto in only the traditional way, cream filling, no coffee just pastries, and family run for ten generations (since 1745).

You do not only have to taste the PASTICCIOTTI but all the other biscotti as well - otherwise you might miss something. Hint: amaretti!!

pasticciotto is great, the place itself is very tiny - do not expect to get a table there. possible to pay by card

Amazing Pasticciotto and Burgundy under one roof? Really something special. Luca and his team serve the finest pastries and great coffee in a friendly and efficient manner. Surprisingly, there are also coolers of high-end wines and bubbles that you might check out. I scored two bottles of White Burg to change things up. But maybe get a Gaja and pair it with a great aged steak from across the street!

We got here at 6am right when they opened after one of the worst b&b experiences of our lives. We were met with kind and friendly service and it was such a relief. Good coffees and pastries!

Well earned reputation as one of the best in Lecce. Seems to be always busy which is a good sign. Good selection of crostata which are perfect for bringing to someone‘s house when invited for dinner.

We stopped at 6.10am and it was already open with fresh and delicious pastries. The guy who served us was super friendly. Cheap af too!

Pastry heaven! Everything so delicious, and super friendly staff! This is why you come to Italy!

Very classy place.Cakes and icecream are very yummy.😋

Best of the best! Skip breakfast and have it here

Very cute and very cozy little cafe, with good variety of cookies and pasties. They have sitting outside and inside. People were very nice and patient. But the cookies tasted too sweet to us, Great location

My favourite pasticcerie in Lecce. There is really big choice of pastries all kinds. Even at 22h, they are fresh and warm. Honest recommandation for this place! The service is amazing, no matter how crowded the cafe is, but special thanks to Italian charming man who works there and had a patience to explain the creams in pastries every night we come 😂 Thank you very much, we will come again when we visit Lecce next time 🩷

Really nice ambiance, a cozy spot you’d expect from a good pastry shop. You can choose your own cornetto filling, which is a fun touch. The pistachio one is pretty good, though the prices are a bit on the high side.

Great place! Amazing sweets, delicious coffee, and super friendly staff <3 Unfortunately we weren't able to stop by for a goodbye coffee, but we visited a few times during the last couple of weeks and every visit was a nice experience :D

Very nice place with wide variety of pastries to choose from. I tried two types on pasticciotto and some small pastry with pistachio cream and all was very tasty. In sunny day they have a great external area to sit and find a quite moment in busy day

Food was good 5. Service, the lady was great and kind. The waiter was something else.

Pinti pasticceria was amazing. The croissants, coffee and juices were delicious and the service amazing. Massimo was adorable and made sure we had the best experience on the three mornings we were there in LECCE. Thanks Massimo!

They have excellent products. We asked for some grilled vegetables and he offered to make sandwiches for us. The fresh breadrolls were magnificent and the grilled vegetables very tasty. In all we had a great lunch. Unfortunately there is no real terrace to sit and consume the food.

Very good food. Delicious.

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(Translated by Google) We found this oven by pure chance, as it was the closest to where we were staying and it was a very pleasant discovery. The staff was very kind and patient in showing us all the delicacies they had on display and everything we ate turned out to be of excellent quality, from pasticciotti to focaccia Bari, from pizza marinara to the assortment of fried foods. A special mention for the onion sauce: truly amazing! If we happen to stay in Lecce again, we will definitely return! (Original) Abbiamo trovato questo forno per puro caso, in quanto il più vicino a dove alloggiavamo ed è stata una piacevolissima scoperta. Il personale è stato gentilissimo e paziente nell'illustrarci tutte le prelibatezze che avevano in esposizione e tutto ciò che abbiamo mangiato si è rivelato essere di eccellente qualità, dai pasticciotti alla focaccia barese, dalla pizza marinara all'assortimento di fritti. Una menzione speciale per la cipollata: davvero strepitosa! Se capiterà di soggiornare nuovamente a Lecce, ci torneremo sicuramente!

(Translated by Google) Quarta bakery offers a wide selection of sweet and savoury dishes, excellent for quality breakfasts and lunches with excellent gastronomy, always fresh bread, the staff's service is very well trained, you are always welcomed by their smile and their kindness and if you have any doubts they are always ready to advise you. (Original) Il forno Quarta presenta una vasta scelta che varia dal dolce al salato, ottimo per prime colazioni di qualità e pranzi con una gastronomia eccellente, pane sempre fresco, il servizio del personale è molto preparato, vieni sempre accolto dal loro sorriso e dalla loro gentilezza e se hai un dubbio sono sempre pronti a saperti consigliare

Best caffe and pastry in town Breathtaking view from terrace Fleshy made and great variety of delicious cakes Highly recommended

Tasty coffee and ice cream, with the view from the terrace, i loved it. Also the prices are good

Stopped by for an afternoon treat and loved it! They’ve got a super convenient system – order from the screen and pick it up right away. Tried the pistachio and classic pasticciotto, the classic was really good. The Lecce-style coffee was excellent too. Definitely a must-try if you’re in the area!

The best pasticceria I know in Puglia, you will not be disappointed. There are plenty of options to choose from. They even accommodate for GF and DF intolerances. It is usually busy but it is well worth visiting. The staff are efficient and it is clean too. There is a large seating area with a view of the sea. I highly recommend everything here!

All products we tried as well as the view were fabulous but the service has been borderline outrageous. After ordering ice cream with my two Kids with This unbelievable guy behind the Counter we couldnt really enjoy and of it. Hands down Never felt treated so rude

Delicious pastries, service can be friendlier and queues can be managed better

The ordering system makes no sense. It confuses everything and makes it so the order got messed up every time we went even though I translated it to Italian and had the lady read it as to try to make it clear. All the staff look miserable and talk crap about you when you ask for the correct order. Food was good though.

If you are going there for breakfast at the table be armed with patience as it takes forever to make an order. We decided to take it at the bar therefore. There, service was fast as typical Italian. Croissants were not uncooked as I mentioned to the staff who just took them and sook their shoulders. Pasticiotto was average. Do not recommended.

We ordered 2 ice tea and the waiter gave us 2 japan ice tea, we didn’t know what is was. As luck would have it, a japan ice tea cost 8 euros…

Unfortunately we had lunch here. Had to wave several times to staff to get a menu. We should have realized then. Eventually they pointed to a QR code being irritated. Well we irritated back saying the QR code didn’t work for non Italian numbers. Anyhow finally ordered and some items didn’t arrive. Food was ok but nothing to write home w. Naturally all items we didn’t get were added to the bill… Not very smooth

One of the few places with a wide variety of delicious sweets and snacks. Prices are slightly higher than other places. Service is almost non-existent, if we can even call it that. Nevertheless, it is definitely worth visiting for the food and desserts, despite the poor service. ---

Very tasty pasticelotte and good coffee

TERRIBLE! Waiters are rude, there is no feeling of organisation in this establishment. The waiter didnt give me my check after i payed with card, i didnt even aknowledge the beep sound of the cashless payment he alreayd just rushed off inside the cafe. Once i saw him exit again in the terrace i asked to bring me the check , he said “enter inside to take it”. Needless to say to say the waiter rudely after went inside with me and rudely smashed the check in my hand. Is not that i needed the check so bad, it is the principle of the way the waiter had acted all time during service.

The Tiramisu was amazing, absolutely recommend if you crave for a fabulous Tiramisu

This gelato is the absolute nuts. So many flavours all divine

Best bakery in this part of the world. Lots of choices for baked goods, breakfast and lunch. Many locations just about in every small town.

Really like this place. Lovely setting and even more so the food.

Best gelato in Puglia! Great choice of flavours - all delicious! Also good for coffee, pastries and salads

Love this place, amazing pastries (pasticciotto, ice-cream, you name it!), being in Salento for over two months now and came here almost everyday :) I can’t give 5 stars though, as I find extremely disappointing still receiving water in plastic cups and seeing AC ON with open doors. Unacceptable in 2020 from a successful chain as Martinucci that should be an example.

Staff never seem very welcoming and I have been quite a few times. Not sure I will go again when there is so much choice down here.

You can't go wrong with Martinucci!! Rustico, pasticciotto and gelato are just perfect!!

Dropped by Dolci Tramonti for a late dessert and were seriously impressed. Huge selection of pastries and gelato — we went for the tiramisu, zeppola, and an affogato with lemon ice cream and limoncello. All were spot on. Service was friendly and welcoming, with a relaxed vibe. We sat outside — great atmosphere and a perfect end to the evening. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.

Great place to refresh and have a nice cup of cappuccino with tasteful chocolate mousse, I really recommend the gelato 🍧 over here. Great service, friendly and most importantly quality and taste.

Located on the sea front promenade The food is reasonably priced and you get great service. They mussels are a great deal. And you get complimentary three lemon cello as a tasting.

Very nice ice cream. The Dubai chocolate is highly recommendable. They had lots of other interesting sweets, too, but we didn’t try those.

We was here for breakfast. Prices are fair, staff is really nice, coffee was good. We took pasticciotto and two other sweet pastries - everything was delicious. I recommend to anything sweet here.

Fantastic service, top quality treats. The pasticcini was just phenomenal. You must try their pastichiotto. Would definitely recommend!

A great selection of pastries and desserts.

We found here Dedicated people with a big love for chocolate/all things sweet that appreciate the customers and make them feel like home. Salvatore's shop deserves top rating and you'll do yourself a favor trying his Almond Syrup, ice cream, truffles and Salentino Coffee (to name a few of the stuff we've tried). Gotta mention that he's really attentive to children as well - that's a big plus is out book.

Great croissants. Only 1200 kcal 😂

All looks and taste very good . They also have a Vegan croissant filled with a jam of your choice . This got them my 5th star, nice to see they are thinking forward Veganism is coming to Puglia !

Wonderful gelato & coffee selection. Only place like this in the area 😉

This place is full of tasty surprises. The sweets are a chocolate lover’s dream. Do yourself a favor and drop by. You will NOT regret it.

Beautiful and delicious cakes, gelato and chocolate...very friendly staff and great service.

Top notch patisseries. Their spumone Is amazing. They know their stuff.