Gian and I have been here like ... 3-4 times while back in Padova? Yes. This place is a chocolate…read moreheaven, I kid you not. This is, as Gian says "an institution". Vecchiato has been in business for years, probably decades, and I doubt they'll ever stop! Tucked away near the galleria in Padova, this cafe bakery hides gems that you will feel extremely proud of discovering! Once you walk through their doors, through the hall of freshly baked brioche, croissants and focaccia, lies a treasure trove of chocolate. I'll get to that in a bit! They make coffee so well, and it's so cheap that you'll order 3 at once! They also have a house special which has their handmade chocolate in it which is heavenly. They're most famous for their chocolate, of course. As I mentioned, it's a treasure trove. They make the most delicious handmade chocolate spread anyone could ever ask for! They're like 200 times more delicious than Nutella, all handmade and with a variety of dark, milk and white chocolate. Sometimes, you can catch the staff members packing up freshly made chocolate spread into the jars and just stand there, watching and sniffing the gorgeous aroma of cocoa. I weep tears of sadness thinking about the jars I couldn't bring back to Glasgow. They also have A LOT of chocolate treats and pastries. Made fresh everyday. One of my weird pleasures in life is too eat dark chocolate shaped like a wrench or a hammer because it makes me feel invincible and funny haha they make a lot of these types of fresh chocolate! They also have tons of "slabs" of chocolate! I don't know what else to say other than CHOCOLATEEEEEE *screams like the fish from Spongebob* Love it forever and always. Visit if you're ever in Padova!

Nothing makes for a better morning than a sweet pastry and a creamy cappuccino. Lucky for us,…read morePasticceria Tombolan is around the corner from our house with just that! Peruse their case and pick out the tastiest looking brioche. I recommend the frutti di bosco (berry) but you really can't go wrong with anything and then head to the coffee counter to order your drink. I say go cappuccino all the way, but you could do a macchiato, espresso, cafe americano (a cup of espresso and a cup of hot water, cracks me up every time)... Pick your poison! Then, head to a table and someone will bring your drinks to you when they're ready. Tombolan has a few tables inside and out. They also have lots of other, non-breakfast goodies like cakes, macaroons, etc. that are fun to take away. I like to buy a dozen when guests are in town, for special occasions, to take to work... Let's be honest, really I just like to buy a dozen, no excuse needed!

Tombolan! Ok, I have to admit, this place is about 100 feet from our house so I am a little…read morepartial to them. Excellent bilingual staff, always happy to help. The Italian grandmother they have making their cappuccinos may be the finest part about this place. She makes them better than anywhere else I have had to this point, and that is 6 months of Italian cappuccinos for comparison. Their pastry offerings are also very good and normally have a wide variety to offer as well. All in all, this neighborhood pasticceria is a notch above most you will come across in this region. They will bring a smile to your face, oh yeah and the cappuccinos are only 1 euro 20 cents!

I'm not surprised that the lines for this gelateria extend out the building and to the curb; part…read moreof it is that there's not much room to form a designated line inside, and most of it is that the gelato here is exceptional! My favorite are the amarena (dark cherry) and the pistacchio, but there are plenty of options to choose from including frappes. There's a fair amount of seating on the inside, including a kid's table at the back that most people miss. I highly recommend coming to La Romana on a hot summer day to cool off.

There was a line going out the door of this gelateria. Lines seems to be a rarity in Italy, so when…read moreI see one, I get in it. It wasn't a long wait, but there definitely was a line. It took us about 5-10 minutes to be serviced. I totally see why though. The service was superb! It's like she didn't even know there was a line and treated us like we were the only one present. The flavors were in Italian, so we needed some help understanding what we were ordering. Our gelaterista was so patient with us. She spoke English but wasn't entirely fluent, but definitely tried her hardest to help us. She even offered us a sample of one flavor after we had already paid because she could tell we wanted to know about the Mint flavor. I ended up with Lemon (my favorite flavor anywhere) and Apricot. MAMMA MIA! The apricot! There were the tiniest bits of it in every bite! My favorite gelateria by far!

Amazingly beautiful bakery along the pedestrian access in Padova. A delicious assortment of…read morecookies, pastries, breads, and savory snacks. I sampled several cookies, a chocolate tart, and an arancini. Friendly service and tasty, tasty treats.

Delicious ice creams and chocolates. Yummy!! Sorbets and gelato. Selection of icecream cones…read more Cappucino icecream is so good. La vita dolce.

The best ice-creams I had in Italy, highly recommend their 'pistachio' and 'fresh milk' flavors.read more

The woman working there was absolutely lovely. The mochi was addictive, I went back later the same…read moreday for more coconut and pistachio. The gelato was good too. Definitely go if you get the chance

The mango mochi and fragola/caffe expresso gelato was amazingly delightful to eat. It is so…read morerefreshing and the lady was sweet.

Alla Creperia is the definition of a hidden gem. They only serve crepes but they're amazing! Filled…read morewith Nutella and fruity deliciousness!! Highly recommend for an afternoon snack or a late night treat!