Wonderful bakery that opens early. Perfect for tourists with a full itinerary ahead. We got the…read moreolive and tomato focaccia and a pastry with tiramisu filling. Both were very delicious. There's not much seating but people are quick to leave when they've finished their food or coffee. Clean restroom. You can watch the bakers bake at the back. Very classy decor.

The food was good, quick, and the atmosphere felt good. We kicked back and relaxed so we could go…read moreback for more. The Italian hot chocolate was superb. Get stop on our vacation.

Beautiful pastries and staff is very friendly. A must stop for a sweet if you need it.read more

This place was recommended to us by a local-it did not disappoint. It was delicious. We would have…read moretaken pics but most of the focaccia breads, pizzas and other items were eaten as it was very good. We would definitely come back on our next trip. Enjoy!

Nice small bakery with seating outside. No wait and quick…read moreservice. Good selection of good pizza and other bakery items. Clean bathroom

If you are ever in the Galleria, and you want a nice dessert place, this is it. The wait was…read morereasonable, the ambiance was excellent especially overlooking the galleria and the service was impeccable. Here you can get simple drink, some spritz, some desserts, gelato to full sandwiches. You eat, drink and hang out however you like. Place is comfortable, not pretentious and it won't leave you with a big dent in your wallet. It's not cheap but not a rip off. Overall, an excellent experience and was nice even after a full meal at Cracco across the hall.

Above the crowds in the Galleria and WOW! what a special place for "Old World" charm, delicious…read moretreats and spectacular hot beverages. Service was impeccable (and we are so grateful for English-speaking staff members). We enjoyed hot tea service and a Moka Extraction coffee. Of course we also had the "Tower of Sweet Treats" that were incredible.

Great vibe as soon as you walk in. It gets busy so be prepared to wait. The staff were very…read morefriendly even though they were busy. The pastry counter was amazing. Lots to choose from. I went with the double baked and it was delicious. Looked like an almond croissant, but has raspberry and white chocolate hidden inside...it was a good start to the day! The savoury breakfasts that came out all looked really good and they do lunch as well. Definitely worth a visit. Quick do take out but slower, relaxed eat-in service.

We stopped here for a cup of coffee and pastry after arriving in Milan. We had a nice seat outside…read moreand enjoyed an avocado toast and a pastry. It felt very charming and cozy!

Needed a snack after after a few hours of traveling the Como area and this place delivered…read more Variety was pretty good, although service was slightly on the slower side in terms of taking our orders. Still, a lot of good options and when service finally happened it was pretty good.

Eravamo al Lago di Como per Pasqua e per me Pasqua non è lo stesso senza la colomba o la pastiera…read more Sono venuto alla pasticceria poletti e ho scoperto che avevano entrambe. La pastiera era ottima ma non è come quella di Napoli! La colomba era anche molto deliziosa, come anche tutti gli altri dolci e il pane che avevano. Grazie mille Pasticceria Poletti!

De visite dans Stresa nous sommes tombés par hasard sur cette jolie boutique. Les biscuits…read morespécialités de la ville étaient très bien mis en évidence et la vendeuse nous les a fait goûter... et là c'était tellement bon que je suis ressortie avec une grosse boîte. Le plus difficile aura été de partager parce que ces biscuits étaient divins!

Stop into this small bakery and buy Margheritine cookies; you won't be sorry!…read more My husband and I were walking around Stresa before having dinner and we passed Pasticceria Marcolini, which had a sign outside for Margheritine cookies, specialty of Stresa. I started to walk by, but stopped and went back. I stepped into the shop and asked about the "specialty." The proprietor was very nice and asked if we would like to sample one? My husband and I took one bite of our sample cookies and were sold! The cookie is so light and delicate with just the right touch of sweetness. I have had similar cookies, but nothing so airy and perfect. The price is the same whether you purchase from the bakery case or in pre-packaged boxes. I bought the second-to-largest box. I got back to our hotel later and said to my husband--I got caught up in the moment because they were so good, but how am I going to get these home without them becoming stale or broken? I had a clean, large ziploc bag, so I gently lifted the cookies wrapped in paper out of the box, sealed them in my bag, and put them back in their box. I carried them in my backpack for another week and a half before coming home. Once we were home, the cookies were still fresh, unbroken, and the powdered sugar on top had not melted in the bag. We enjoyed the delicious, light cookies, bringing back memories of that first taste in Stresa. If you go to Stresa, bring a large ziploc and buy Margheritine cookies at Pasticceria Marcolini. They are simple, but perfect.

Very nice bakery and coffee shop with a wonderfull spacious and quiet terrasse. Good pastries, fine…read morecoffee and attentive service make this a great stop. Location near the lake but without view to the lake. More of a neighborhood meeting point then tourist place. If you are looking for a true reflection of local life, this is the perfect spot to spend some of your Lugano time.

Literally the BEST cheesecake I've ever had! So delicious! Cute cafe with tasty coffee.read more

If you're looking for a quick bite, fresh bread and delicious bakery, this is the place to go!…read more They have a forno where they make all their delicious food. We ordered a quick pizza slice that they will happily warm up for you or you may take to go and eat it in your home. This isn't a fancy restaurant or your typical pizzeria. It's just a little hole in the wall that bakes fresh bread every day! Reasonable prices, great flavors, amazing options for all! Definitely a must if you're in town :)