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!!

A fantastic stop for sweets of all kinds. Gelato, Yogurt, chocolates, cheese cake and the menu goes…read moreon. The eye is the first sensation to be tantalized as you walk in to the most gorgeous bakery I have ever seen. Decadent chocolates abound and the pies and cakes are exquisite. We decided on milk chocolate gelato tonight. Tomorrow we will be returning for cheese cake and some fruit tarts. They also have coffees and cappuccino's for late night pick-me-ups. Stop in and stay a while and enjoy the locals hanging out.

Best Italian Ice-Cream Ever? I think so!…read moreMy grandma is from the area and I've had my share of amazing Italian ice-cream through the years but this one is by far the best I've ever had. Large and original range of ice-creams, low prices and nice service Can't wait to go back!

Ordered an espresso macchiato, Parma ham and goat cheese on a hearty focaccia, and a pistachio…read morefilled pastry. All excellent. The pasty and sandwich were a good balance of sweet vs salty and savory. Free wifi, cute interior with tables big enough for one full size laptop. Would definitely return and try some of the other paas

Great prices, free wifi, outdoor seating and the food is excellent but the service is 1st class!!!…read moreFriendly and courteous, even for a non speaking Italian tourist like me. God bless the mom and pop businesses still around.

We had heard that this was a great place to visit in Monterosso for the torta monterossina, a…read morechocolate sponge cake, which is a local specialty. Therefore, we made sure to stop by here for some food after completing the Blue trail hike. The bar has plenty of seating inside and outside and the staff were friendly. It was easy to place one order, the cake was delicious! It had a beautiful cross section and each bite was so tasty. After hiking for 2 hours, you can bet that we were hungry, so we easily gobbled up the cake. If you're looking for some food options in Monterosso, I would certainly recommend this shop!

First rate baked goods recommended by locals. The panini sandwiches are top tier and the desserts…read moreeven better!

Nice cafe in center. Moderen in the inside. Got busy after we sat…read more Had 2 cappuccino, pistachio croissant, and a sweat croissant. Good quality!

Great food, great service and great atmosphere! Enjoyed a morning cappuccino and pastry outside in…read morethe sun. Reasonably priced and quick.

Very quaint store. The gelato was delicious and very reasonably priced. I had the strawberry and my…read moredaughter had chocolate gelato and we both loved it. If you ever find yourself in Barga, Italy, this place is definitely worth stopping by.

The cappuccinos were perfection The pistachio creme filled coroneta was so delicious!! It was pure…read moreheaven. I wish I could have it every day. No question the best coroneta I had in Italy. The Roxy was really cute on the inside and the service was fantastico!

When I lived in Italy (2009-2013), I stopped at Roxy Bar for a cappuccino and brioche almost every…read moremorning. That might explain the 25-pounds I gained while living in Italy but that's a whole other story... The cappuccinos are out of this world. Strong and smooth all at the same time, creamy with the perfect amount of foam. Exactly what you need to wake up in the morning. Their pastries, all made in house, are equally delightful. I usually just grabbed a single brioche to accompany my coffee but occasionally sprung for a dozen to take into work. I bought my mom a birthday cake at Roxy Bar once, too. It was all SO good! Staff are incredibly warm and friendly. They were always happy to see me and put up with my awful Italian for 4 solid years. If you find yourself anywhere close to Ponsacco (about an hour from Florence, 30 minutes from Pisa), be sure to make a visit to Roxy Bar! I promise it will be a highlight of your trip. I'm going back to Italy for a visit in August and Roxy Bar will be my first stop!

Handmade chocolates...pure heaven! We were walking by during the Christmas season and needed a few…read moregifts. Tried a sample and was completely blown away. Got a few of the milk chocolates with fresh hazelnuts (Tavoletta Latte 35% con nocciole). Absolutely delicious. Creamy chocolate with pure hazelnuts (no added sugar on those). Simplicity at its finest. Highly recommended!

Focaccia is one of the local specialities of Cinque Terre, so we definitely planned to indulge in…read moresome when visiting. Panificio Rosi is a small shop in Riomaggiore that specializes in focaccia. While we stayed in Manarola, it was a short 10 min train ride from that town and we had planned to hike back to Manarola via the Via dell'Amore. Since it was an early morning we were the first customers, so they had plenty of fresh focaccia ready to eat. They have a large variety of focaccia with toppings to choose from, I picked the pesto and tomato focaccia and it was delicious! I would definitely recommend giving this shop a try for focaccia.

4.5 stars If you think focaccia is a plain, boring…read moreflatbread, then think again! The varieties at Panificio Rosi include everything from focaccia with rosemary, anchovies, mushrooms, potatoes, onions, and even chocolate! My pick was the focaccia with artichokes, pesto, and stracchino cheese, and eating this was a revelation. The bread itself was perfectly crusty on the outside, and soft and pleasantly crumbly on the inside. The artichokes added a surprising textural contrast, and the creamy stracchino cheese and the herbaceous basil pesto added great flavor to every bite! I also tried the focaccia with anchovies and capers, and while this version was on the salty side, it was full of umami goodness. All the breads here were sold by weight, and the friendly server heated up our focaccia before we enjoyed this delicious snack!