Early morning in Amalfi and waiting for the boat to Capri, what a better way to pass time than pasteries at Pasticceria Pansa Andrea. In the heart of the Amalfi town center, this place looks like a display of artwork rather than a pastry shop. The presentations and beautifully made pastries were stunning. Making of a selection here is not easy, see the photos. I felt like a fat kid at an all-you-could-eat buffet. I'll also not a breakfast fan, today we make an exception! We ordered and sat out front with beautiful weather and a parade of the early morning Amalfi crowd. The raspberry pastry was light, airy, flaky and packed with buttery goodness. The almond cream croissant was decadent, flaky and one of the best pasteries we have ever had. If you are in Amalfi, wanting to people watch and enjoy sublime pastries, get to Pasticceria Pansa Andrea. This place looks like a scene from a high-end movie set. Treat yourself in Amalfi and relax at Pasticceria Pansa Andrea, you will feel like a million Euros! Great display, excellent ambiance and delicious treats, a triple threat. read more

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Located in the heart of Amalfi in Piazza Duomo, right beside the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea, Pasticceria Andrea Pansa is one of the town's historic institutions. Founded in 1830 by Andrea Pansa, the pastry shop has been family-run for generations. Today, it's especially known for its traditional Amalfi pastries and sweets, including the popular delizia al limone, made with the region's famous lemons. It's a little piece of Amalfi history that you can actually taste. We had a bit of time before our ferry, so I made a quick pit stop here. Luckily, I read a few reviews beforehand and knew the process: order and pay at the register, then take your receipt to the counter to pick up your food. I happened to visit during an off time, so there were only a few people inside. I quickly browsed the beautiful pastry display, jotted down the names of what I wanted, and was able to order easily despite my very limited Italian. I was in and out in probably five minutes. Everyone was friendly and helpful, unlike some of the other reviews I've read. They packed my goodies in a beautiful little box, and I took everything with me to enjoy with my family later that evening. Of course, I had to get the delizia al limone -- a must in Amalfi! I grabbed a few other pastries too, a pan di Amalfi and a ricotta e pere. Everything was delicious and thankfully, not overly sweet. It was also fairly priced (I'm from Hawaii where everything is expensive so...) and for the quality, well worth it. Overall, I'm glad I made the quick stop. The pastries were delicious, the experience was great, and getting to taste a little piece of Amalfi's history made it even sweeter. Definitely visit if you're in town! read more

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A local classic, this caffe and pasticceria is one of the most famous (if not the most famous) dessert and pastry shop in Amalfi. This address is the main location along Via Duca Mansone I, they also have a couple other smaller chocolate and gelato boutiques, the closest being diagonally across the piazza in front of the Amalfi Cathedral. Outdoor seating set out on the stone street fronts with a cream and wood color scheme and table umbrellas for shade. The store interior shouts classic European emporium, warm, medium-tone wooden display fixtures and wall paneling with mirrors and glass. A handful of golden chandeliers and pendant lights. Most importantly--many glass displays of pastries, cakes, chocolates, cookies. The staff is forthcoming and friendly, ready to help when I mentioned looking for a snack without certain ingredients. Their English was much better than my (non-existent) Italian. I ended up purchasing a little bag of almond cookies €6, with a texture between almond cake and marzipan, baked in little mini cupcake cup shapes. They were tasty though a little on the sweet side. Prices in the store were pretty typical for Amalfi Coast though I think a little higher than average pasticcerias in other Italian cities. I had planned to drop by again to try their gelato though alas didn't have the chance again when I was there. If I ever go back to Amalfi will drop by again! read more

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I'm a huge strawberry shortcake lover so when I saw these cut up strawberries, I couldn't pass it up. They were super helpful in giving us the things we needed to feel taken care of. In and out super quick. My wife got a lemon pastry because being in Amalfi, you gotta get lemon stuff. She liked hers as well. read more

Pasticceria Pansa Andrea - Strawberry something - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Amalfi, SA

Wonderful selections of freshly made decadent desserts, cakes, and coffee with really good prices actually. Great atmosphere and the employees are also wonderful. I got quite a selection of desserts to try a little bit of everything and it was all really good and the staff was very friendly. read more

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Great selection and options! Can get a bit crowded, just be patient because they are there to help you and provide you with the pastries. The ambiance is great, inside and outside. read more

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We were lucky to find a table outside. We ordered the popular lemon cake, and cappuccino. We are not a big fan of the cake, however, the atmosphere is really enjoyable. read more

Pasticceria Pansa Andrea - Lemon cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Amalfi, SA

I had this place saved to get some good dessert on Amalfi and it did not disappoint! Gelato from the booth opposite the main location and a cannoli from the actual cafe. Cannoli was decent - crunchy shell with creamy filling, but I've had better Cannoli in Rome. Gelato was delicious! Proper creamy and actually authentic! Got the Cioccolato con Caco del Madagascar (basically a chocolate gelato) + Ricotta Stregata (a ricotta flavor) in a cone. It was a really lovely combination and so perfect for a hot day. read more

Pasticceria Pansa Andrea - Ricotta Stregata + Cioccolato con Caco del Madagascar - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Amalfi, SA

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This place was magnificent. The location is perfect, the service is flawless, and the croissants, the pastries, and the coffee will leave you speechless. Located right in the heart of Amalfi, the ambience is going to draw you and you'll never want to leave. In our week in Amalfi, we made sure to stop by every morning. I highly recommend the Coffee with Sfusato Amalfitano and the Coffee of Antica Repubblica. It all reality, I recommend everything they have on the menu! read more

Pasticceria Pansa Andrea - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Amalfi, SA

You don't make pastry for almost 200 years (since 1830) and still be in business unless you are doing it right, and they are! If you are anywhere on the Amalfi Coast be sure to make your way to Panda. read more

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A busy pasticceria! Don't be alarmed they offer seating outdoors in front as well as indoors behind the counter area. Sooo many delicious choices! A great spot for a quick breakfast read more

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I stopped by here to buy a sfogliatella and it tasted stale. I was there late in the day, so that may be the reason? Still, I would think a freshly baked sfogliatella could last more than a day, unless they were selling day-old ones already. It's too bad, because I do like their gelatos. read more

Stopped in for a lemon delight, and ended up also getting a glazed lemon cake too. Both cakes were delicious - moist and fluffy. The glazed lemon cake had a nice tartness to it while the lemon delight was more creamy. We were able to find a small table to sit and eat on a rainy day. It was busy, but not overly so. There was quite a line for the ladies bathroom though! read more

Pasticceria Pansa Andrea - Lemon delight and glazed lemon cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Amalfi, SA

This place was fabulous! The pastries were by far the best we had on our entire trip to Italy. I had the pistachio and my husband had the chocolate, and both were amazing. The pistachio filling was wonderfully light and creamy, it was just amazing! The shop itself was beautiful as well, and it was just in the most perfect location right next to the beautiful Amalfi church, duomo di amalfi. The coffee was great as well, and the service was kind! read more

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Hello everyone! So on our tour of southern Italy we decided to visit the beautiful city of Amalfi. As you can imagine the South of Italy is known for its agriculture and more specifically its wonderful lemons. I have to say that they are awesome! I happen to love lemons and can honestly say there is a difference. Along those lines, our tour guide outside of acquainting is with the area had some great recommendations for us and specifically recommended this pastry shop. Apparently they have a lemon cake pastry called the "Deliza Al Limone" which we had to try and boy am I glad we did. Totally awesome does not do it justice. What a wonderful light cal with a lemon filling that is perfectly balanced. Not to sour, not to sweet and just perfect. If only to try this dessert you really need to make a pot stop and try it for yourself. Now they have a large variety of other pastries as well which all looked amazing and no shortage of coffees and lattes to be had as well. Overall cost was very reasonable and I am posting the latest menu as well for good measure. They are located in the city center opposite the main church so you cannot miss it. I suspect that earlier in the day may be better as the afternoon was completely chaotic with all the tourists but again well with it folks. If you ou choose to dine in you can but it may be best to grab and go. Service can be a little slow so patience is a virtue if you choose to dine in. Everyone is very nice as well and they do speak English and Spanish so communication should not be a problem. Some quick advice, if you are planning on staying in the area for a few days. It would probably be a good idea to stay in Sorrento (much cheaper and flatter) and then take a day trips to both Positano and Amalfi. This will make it easier to visit, save some money (as Positano and Amalfi are extremely expensive) and definitely check this Amalfi pastry shop out! Hey with the money you will save you can take some extra pasties back for the road! Honestly I found the pastries were so good that I would have them ship me this desserts if I could back home! LOL! Anyway, hope this helps you guys out and definitely stop by and check them out if you guys are in the area. I am sure you will not regret it at all but you will need to deal with lots of tourists in some way shape or form. Just keeping it real. Wishing you a wonderful time in Amalfi mes amis, Enjoy and Bon Appétit! read more

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If you're in Amalfi you have to stop here for the Delizia a Limone (lemon delight) it's amazing and the re were so many other things that looked just as good read more

Pasticceria Pansa Andrea - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Amalfi, SA

I would definitely give it 5 stars if it wasn't for the young girl that waited on us. She was on duty by the coffee drinks. Very rude to begin with, would not speak or acknowledge the customers. When our coffee drinks were made she shoved them on to the counter and she spilled it on my sister's hand. Scalding coffee! No I'm sorry, no 'are you ok', nothing. A sweet Asian lady asked for ice for us and a gentleman server got us ice. But none of the workers were concerned at all. Everything else about Amalfi was wonderful. And the pastries we ordered were to die for. read more

Located in the gorgeous central piazza in Amalfi, this is the perfect place to sit and enjoy a cappuccino and pastry or get a pastry to go and walk over to the steps of the cathedral and sit there. Either way, the people watching is ideal and the setting is heavenly! We took a tour of the Amalfi Coast leaving from Sorrento where we were staying. My friends decided to get lunch at a different restaurant but since our time here was just under 3 hours, I didn't want to spend an hour having lunch. Too much to do and see! So I ventured to the shops and sights on my own and before heading back to the bus, I stopped here to get a sfogiatelle and cannoli to go. I was super impressed with the care and artistry of packaging! I was expecting them to place them in a bag, but no, they put them both carefully in a decorative box, a gift for myself! Both pastries were scrumptious! I can see why the line was so long! In addition to pastries, the counter had lots of dried sliced lemons and oranges, the citrus so famous on the Amalfi coast. I so regret not getting a few pieces to try. Next time! And there will definitely be a next time as I loved the Amalfi Coast! read more

Great spot to grab a quick coffee and pastry on the amalfi shore once you get off the ferry. Dry fresh pastries, I tried the raspberry croissant which was delicious, fresh jam and perfect flaky texture. They had plenty of other options. Coffee is also pretty quick. Place is a bit disorganized with no specific line to order so everyone storms the counter. Loud area so sitting down may not be the best. Will come back to try more pastries! read more

Ordered a Cappuccino for take away at the counter. The Male (in his 50's that wears glasses) who was making the cappuccino's purposely did not serve me my cappuccino because I spoke English. His two colleagues asked him 4 separate times to make my cappuccino. Finally after waiting 15 minutes and having to get upset I finally received my Cappuccino. I will never spend another euro at an Andrea Pansa location and I would recommend you don't either unless you are Italian. Horrible service provided and no apology given. read more

We stopped here to get Amalfi's famous Santa Rosa sfogliatelle at the historic Pasticceria Pansa Amalfi. This beautiful bakery is located next to the Norman Arab Cathedral. It was crowded and we had to wait about 10 minutes but it was worth it! This santa rosa version of the sfogliatelle has lemon flavored ricotta cheese in a flaky crust finished with a dollop of pastry cream and black cherries. I ordered it to go and they packaged it so beautifully in a gold box and ribbon. It only cost 3,00 euro which I thought was a great deal. The bakery itself is absolutely beautiful. It was not a bother waiting in line due to the opportunity I had to look around at all the gorgeous pastries and the beauty of the bakery itself. I absolutely would recommend visiting and ordering the Sfogliatelle. There is so much history in this delicious pastry that in my "book" it's a must do while in Amalfi. read more

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My friends and I tried the lemon delight and some sort of Madeline-shaped pastry filled with hazelnut chocolate. The lemon delight was perfect, it wasn't overly sweet and had a good cream to cake ratio. The cream was slightly bitter (due to the rind I assume) which added a nice depth to the flavor. The hazelnut pastry was also scrumptious! read more

Pasticceria Pansa Andrea - lemon delight - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Amalfi, SA

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Elegant pastry shop with coffee or alcoholic beverages in the main square of Amalfi. They offer outdoor seating which is great for people watching while enjoying an cappuccino in the morning or an aperol spritz in the evening. The Lemon delight is amazingly soft and packed with flavor. There are limited seats so a line will most likely form. read more

Pasticceria Pansa Andrea - Limoncello spritz, Lemon Delight - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Amalfi, SA

So, I have to start by saying it was 3 years ago that I visited this place. But you know those amazing places that stick with you days, weeks, months, or years later? This is one of those places. We were on a tour that stopped in Amalfi and our tour guide recommended this place to us to stop for some dessert. I have to say, her recommendation was spot on. We ordered the lemon cake and a strawberry tart. Many things on the Amalfi coast are made with lemon because they grow a ton of lemons. This little lemon cake was simply superb. My mom still dreams about it to this day. We were a party of 6 and everyone loved everything they tried. Our server was the 5th generation of his family to work at this restaurant. They have been here since the 1800's so you know they're doing things right! Their setting is idyllic as well - right in the center of Amalfi, near the picturesque cathedral. If your travels bring you to Amalfi, you would do yourself a disservice by not stopping here for a pastry or two. Or 6, let's be realistic. You only live once! read more

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This place is astonishingly good! I had the lemon cake and the Frappuccino, and both were restorative and delicious on a hot day. Super friendly as well! read more

Pasticceria Pansa Andrea - Lemon cake - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Amalfi, SA

Flaky, sweet, delicious pastries! The crust on the cannoli is one of the best we've ever tried. 8 of us visited this shop and there was not one thing we didnt like. It is a bit small and the idea is to purchase and find somewhere to sit outside (perhaps the steps to the cathedral) to enjoy your treats. I recommend you just try every thing in this bakery. Just do it. read more

Nice place to get coffee and breakfast in the morning. Very central in Almafi. Spent 10 euros for 2 of us. Next to the beautiful church and fountain. Great service and food read more

Sister spot to the amazing chocolate and gelato store up the hill, their cafe is a nice spot in the town's centre right beside the majestic cathedral. Since it's in the centre, there is a lot of tourist creating a crowd here and for a lovely reason, nothing could be better than experiencing La Dolce Vita in Amalfi with a wonderful freshly baked Italian pastry and a decent cappuccino. The fact that it sits in the very centre with the most lovely patio and large centre fountain playing a tune of dulcet water splashes, it really makes you realize why Amalfi is considered one of the most incredible coastlines in the world. The bakery itself is pristine with every type of sweets your tastebuds could desire. A fluffy soft cake filled with Amalfi lemon crema .. incredible. The rich creamy ricotta tinged with candied citrus in the cannoli... amazing. Add on a dark roast cappuccino and you'll ever wonder why people would want to leave. I will admit that the cappuccino was good but not great.. it was missing a balance between milk to espresso. It was more similar to cortado. They do have a bit of their chocolate and gelato offering here but just go up the hill and indulge in one of the best gelato on the coastline. It's the real deal and if you see the lemon or any of the nut flavours (almond, pistachio, or hazelnut)... definitely get it! It's quite incredible here. As for the service, it's more a luxuriously long service... for those who are on tour buses blowing through Amalfi, this probably would not be the spot for you as you'd be staring at the watch seeing the minutes disappear and you'd wonder if you're going to be left behind. Then again, seeing the blue skies, the incredible Mediterranean sea, and perfect gelato or pastry to go wtih that view... maybe that isn't a bad thing! read more

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We stopped here during our Amalfi Coast tour. The tour guide told us to visit this bakery for their famous lemon cake! So so good!! Also grabbed a cappuccino and then tried to sit at the tables outside, however they would not let us sit down. They said we had to order with the waiter. We had to drink our cappuccino and eat our lemon cake standing up inside the place ; annoying ! Definitely worth stopping by for the lemon cake. They have a glazed and non glazed version; tried the non glazed one and I would definitely go back for more! read more

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Got some tiramisu here, it was pretty good! Coffee liqueur flavor, check. Good amount of cocoa powder on top, moist. We were in the tourist area for a brief part of a Pompeii/amalfi shore excursion. I think we made the right choice here for Italian dessert. read more

We have been here twice in the last couple years. There is nothing I would not order. The staff is professional and amazing. The food is amazing. The drinks are amazing. The backdrop and setting is heavenly. I have been thinking of the pastries for two years and just got my fix about an hour ago. There is no doubt this historical square is one of the most beautiful settings for an authentic Amalfi experience. Try one ore more of everything! read more

Pasticceria Pansa Andrea - This is what is left from our takeaway box. Amalfi is truly heaven. - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Amalfi, SA

Very good dessert and coffee. We particularly enjoyed their famous lemon delight dessert, which was fluffy and fresh. Pricey though but nice atmosphere. read more

Pasticceria Pansa Andrea - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Amalfi, SA

horrible service. Overpriced food. overall bad ambiance. Complete TOURIST TRA. Avoid.

Do: - Get a table outside - Order a coffee / pastry - People watch on the piazza This place truly is La Dolce Vita....I found any reason to go and enjoy a coffee and any one of their amazing lemon pastries: breakfast, mid-afternoon snack, dessert, and just because... read more

Pasticceria Pansa Andrea - Lemon Delight - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Amalfi, SA

Pansa is delicious! Pros: - Quick service - Take your pastry and sit on the steps of the church to the left - unfortunately I don't know the proper italian names for these desserts, but I really enjoyed my flaky, stuffed croissant with lemon cream. My husband enjoyed his lemon stuffed dessert, too. Typical Italian dessert - harder outside, about palm sized. - got desserts when our ferry from Capri landed and ate them early in the morning before our transfer back to Naples. Stayed good in the fridge overnight, and tasty the next day. Recommendation - put the labels of the desserts on the outside of the case so tourists can know the names! read more

If you're staying in Amalfi, you'll probably see Pansa's store front when exploring the piazza. We probably ogled their chocolate covered candied oranges, lemons, and limes, the amazing baskets of beautifully crafted marzipan, and drooled over their cannoli all displayed in their windows for a few days before finally going inside. Not sure what took us so long. We ordered a pot of tea and some cakes, and 2 espressos. I've forgotten the names of the specific cakes and teas though, so, I'll mostly be writing about the experience and what Pansa offers its guests. The dine in experience was so nice and was a much needed time to relax and breathe in the moment especially as an escape from the cold air outside. Their menu, full of different types of teas and coffee, small cakes, and types mousse with a tiny bit of history alongside brief descriptors. Our order wasn't meant to be terribly complicated, but since we weren't able to speak any Italian our waiter often got what we wanted confused, no biggie. We still enjoyed out tiny tea party. The walls are a mixture of shelves covered in packaged in house treats, marmalade, and teas, and at the counter a large display full of various cakes and desserts. We left with a bag of chocolate covered citrus peels, some cannoli, and a few cookies. Overall, best cannolo I've had ever, hands down, and a lovely little cafe to just relax and take in the atmosphere. read more

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OMG- the BEST Sfogliatelle, or "lobster tail," I have ever had in my entire life!! I have dreams about how unbelievable this pastry was- it was hot(apparently the way it was traditionally meant to be eaten, however I've never had the pleasure of enjoying a warm one in the past) perfectly crispy on the outside and so soft and chewy on the inside. They had a few different versions with different fillings. I went with the lemon, which was the best lemon pastry filling I've ever had(had to go with the lemon considering it's an amalfi specialty)-- it had a real lemon fresh flavoring(not artificial) and was not overly sweet, but the perfect balance. Ugh, i'm pretty confident that this pastry is equivalent to biting a little piece of heaven. read more

Pasticceria Pansa Andrea - Best lobster tail!!!! - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Amalfi, SA

What a cute pastry shop, right in the heart of Amalfi. The options are overwhelming!! We ended up sitting outside and ordering the lemon cake and some sort of chocolate mouse cookie sandwich (it looked too good - - we didn't even ask what it was) and some cappuccinos. All were delicious! Would definitely recommend this place. Seems to be really high quality compared to other pastry shops around. read more

Pasticceria Pansa Andrea - Lemon cake dessert, chocolate mouse treat, and cappuccinos :) - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Amalfi, SA

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Pastry case is amazing. The 3 pastries we had to go were to die for. Especially the cake one with lemon chantilly in the middle. I will dream of it...it was THAT good. We also got 2 cappuccinos to go as well, delicious. The only thing that needs some attention is the service! read more

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Great Service and delicious sweets and coffee on a cold winter day!!! First time here was recommended and was AWESOME read more

Pasticceria Pansa Andrea - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Amalfi, SA