What a wonderful bakery. During our visit to Lucca, our tour guide said this is the best place for…read morebaked goods. She did not steer us wrong. As you step in, you catch the aromas of baked breads, cookies, and pastries. There is a line, and you just have to be patient and wait for your turn. Once it's your turn, you must resist ordering everything in the store. They also can put together a gift basket for you to gift someone. We ordered two items, and they were exceptional. Both of us have a deep love for Italian baked goods. Coming to Italy, we were fortunate enough to sample these scrumptious delights. When in Lucca, this is a must-stop to satiate your heart's desire for Italian baked goods. The ambiance is beautiful as it transports you to the old-time feeling, and their service is quick and very efficient.

Traditional raisin bread with a hint of anise. Sold as a baton or a ring…read more It's got a good crumb and chew. I joked about being able to make it at home but the clerk wasn't impressed. The flour, the yeast, the salt, and the water are different so good luck!

Nice cafe in Pisa. Clean restroom, excellent options for…read morecoffee. Had a nice espresso and the wife had a frozen coffee drink. Hit the spot as we were on the run...needed that caffeine boost. 5 minute walk from the leaning tower. Service was friendly.

Amazing service and great chicken sandwich. Right next to the leaning tower plaza and has easy…read moreaccess to shopping. Restroom lines can be long

This was our first Gelato stop in Italy! There was a line, so we trusted it to be good. It…read moredefinitely was! Limon was my favorite flavor. The inside of the shop was tiny and cute. The lady scooping gelato was so friendly! Definitely try this one.

My favorite gelato in Lucca and I tried quite a few while living in Lucca for three months! The…read moreflavors are fresh and I LOVE that they vary them quite often even making up fun new flavors for the many events that take place in Lucca - like a Giro d'Italia flavor! The cones are also tasty and gluten-free! The owners are friendly and speak English which is helpful for those who don't speak Italian. Highly recomment!

What an absolute treat! From cookies to gelato, and featuring a variety of coffee options,…read morePasticceria Giovannini is worth the stop. The cookies are all crumble in your mouth fresh, with an attention to quality that is immediately apparent. Each offering has a unique style and flavor, and everything is very reasonably priced. The staff is super friendly, especially if you're making an effort to communicate in Italian. And as you'd expect, this cafe has a neighborhood, local feel. It's stylish and lively, but not overwhelming. One of our favorite spots in Montecatini.

Words don't do this place justice! Amazing pasticceria!!! Friendly staff, super affordable, amazing…read moreespresso and the desserts are out of this world. My mother and I were on vacation in Montecatini at a hotel that was a 1 minute walk away (dangerous). Our morning routine was to get a cappuccino and un caffe. The espresso was strong and full of flavor. Most days we came back later in the day and tried other varieties - all great. Now about the desserts....nothing like I've ever tasted in America! Everything was so clean, had unique tastes with a perfect amount of sweetness - just mouthwatering. The prices were super low too. One visit we got 5 pastries for 8 euros. Giovannini makes me want to vacation there again ASAP!!

Delicious gelato, lots of choices, they also had large fruit cups. Outdoor seating and charming…read morestaff

Best place to enjoy a delicious gelato in Forte dei Marmi and [people watch…read more Great selection of flavors to choose from. If you are watching your waist line for those beach passeggiatas, they also offer freshly squeezed juice.

This gelato shop has some unique flavors to choose from, however, it was the least memorable gelato…read moreshop for me. I believe I picked the Nocciola (hazelnut) and A Serena (sheep milk ricotta, pine nuts, honey). We enjoyed our gelato outside the shop with a view of the Lungari Di Pisa.

t's a cute little gelato shop, right by the riverfront. Very limited seating capacity inside, no…read moreseats outside, although the street itself is pretty busy and noisy I don't think anyone would seat outside anyway. Service was excellent, ice cream was good, not the best we had, but the combinations were really interesting. Ask for flavors of the day

couldn't have asked for a better pastry shop. Great selection of morning pastries but it's the…read moredesserts that are to die for. All pastries are so fresh and they will pack them with paper and ribbon for to go. I loved their rum brioche, and every chocolate or cream filled pastries for breakfast and desserts. It's busy all day long and if you can get a table across the street, it's your lucky day

This little bakery in the heart of Lucca was very busy and popular with locals. We stopped by in…read moresearch of a quick breakfast and were almost overwhelmed by all the choices. We chose a mini lemon fruit tart, croissant, palmier, and some kind of cream-filled choux. The croissant was our favorite with perfect buttery layers. Nothing else stood out in particular, but everything was fresh and well-made. Prices were reasonable. There's no seating in the bakery, which is to be expected in Italy, but there is outdoor seating a short walk across the street. On a nice day, it's really quite lovely sitting outside and people-watching while you enjoy your pastries.

Amazing coffee and great service. My favorite was the pistachio coffee. Grazie mille!read more

Stopped here for a cappuccino and left with great suggestions for a tour. Patricia and Roberto were…read morewonderful. The service terrific and the Caffé perfecto. Grazie Mille Roberto.