Heavenly chocolatier that uses very unique ingredients such as tamarind and black currant while also featuring exotic chocolates with more robust profiles that stand alone without added flavors. Fun little spot in a cool corner of Amsterdam. The lady who worked there really helped us choose a nice combination of flavors that balanced out our sample. They've been there 20 years already for a reason! read more

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One of my favorite shops in Amsterdam to visit and indulge. Puccini is for the real chocolate lovers! I have been coming here for years. Their chocolate taste so good, it will have you craving for another box. When I walk in here I always feel like I walked in my little chocolate heaven. If you are fan of high quality chocolate, then you will not be disappointed. I love browsing at their beautiful display of diverse chocolates, and contemplating on which one I will explore this time. It's also one of my favorite places to go when I am thinking of the perfect gift to give someone. Service is warm, friendly and professional. It's definitely a win all around. read more

Why 5 stars? Because the chocolate here delivered the best souvenir we purchased during our time in Europe. --- --- --- Our mission in our 3-city Europe trip was to buy chocolate from the most highly rated shop in each place to take home to our parents, as a thank you for watching our son during our first adults-only vacation since he was born. Puccini Bomboni was pretty universally noted as the top spot in Amsterdam, so off we went. We bought a whole bunch of stuff and it was all pretty enjoyable. Was it the greatest chocolate I've ever had? No, but the real highlight came from my Mom texting me every day after I gave her the chocolate I bought for her. She said it may have ruined every future piece of chocolate she ever eats for the rest of her life. So while it was more in the 4-star range for what we tried, my Mom is much more of a chocolate aficionado than me, and those are words you can't take lightly! read more

Such friendly service for the center of Amsterdam. I did try to speak Dutch to them so that helps. Choices are extraordinary here. So good. Not cheap but you get what you pay for. read more

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Consistently outstanding chocolates! The last time we were in Amsterdam we stopped in the shop and were "wowed". it is the best.

When I came to this place they are 15 minutes before closing time. Staff were rude, rushing us and not friendly at all. Overprice chocolate and nothing really special. read more

Puccini Bomboni is one of my favorite chocolate shops in Amsterdam! So much chocolate-so little time to try or buy them all!!! Whether you like dark, milk or white-they have what you want and what you need (smile). Besides their huge selection, one thing I LOVE about this store is that you can buy the chocolates by the piece or pre-packaged! They are great for gifts, to add to recipes or simply a treat!!! I got some chocolate chips their to add to my holiday cookies!!! If you LOVE chocolate and find you way to Amsterdam-you must at least buy yourself a treat! read more

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My sweetheart sis-in-law mailed a box to us twelve years ago and I fondly remember these to be the best chocolates ever. Fast-forward to today, my bestie brought back (from Amsterdam) a box of love for me. I haven't tried many of their flavors, but my favorite is the Hazelnut Marzipan and then the Plum. The Plum tastes surprisingly different than it sounds. I would describe this dark chocolate as caramelized lusciousness. Stay with the dark chocolates if you don't like it sweet. The white ones and the Coconut one is really sweet. Would definitely return when in Amsterdam. read more

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I'm a chocolate snob. A huge one. I almost never think places that people say are good are as good as they say. This place is not good, it's GREAT. I mean just stellar. It's not exactly the quality of the chocolate itself, it's the quality of the fillings that make this place so great. First, the selection is broad. You can get a multitude of flavors here from basic (hazelnut, anyone?) to very exotic (sweet pepper, you say?) They all have different shapes so you can tell the difference between flavors. Second, the fillings are smooth and luscious and very true to flavor. The lemongrass actually tasted of lemongrass instead of having a fake faint lemon flavor. Yes, the chocolates are quite expensive. But they are worth every cent. I went to Brussels on this trip as well and even the chocolates from some of the solid chocolate houses don't compare. read more

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Delicious chocolates with bold flavoring! The chocolates are creamier than the ones in the US and the fillings are good; the fillings actually have flavor and are not just a blob of sweet goop like the ones in the US. There are so many flavors to choose from and many unique ones. Many of them have alcohol. Like most handcrafted and artisanal chocolates, they are expensive. I think we paid about 1-2 euros per small piece of chocolate. read more

I received a box of chocolates from this shop. It is among the most delicious assortment of chocolates I have ever eaten! The craftsmanship is exacting, the fillings are not only deliciously flavored, but unique, and very rich and creamy. I don't know how much they cost, but they are so wonderful!! Next time I am in Amsterdam, I will definitely visit this shop and buy more chocolates! read more

Large single pieces of chocolates. Pretty pricey though so savor each bite. Cash only until you spend 30 Euro. Worth it for high quality chocolate read more

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Amazing chocolates! :) don't miss out on the mint one (really), almond with milk chocolate, plum, and raspberry! My personal favorite is the sweet pepper, it's unbelievable! Like heaven haha Don't go crazy like me and buy two full bags haha they are pretty filling and should be a treat. The ones I got are going to last me for days! The fig marzipan is great like others say but only if you are really into marzipan. I have to give it four stars instead of five, because I think they could have a mug better system to take care of costumers. It's usually just one person helping you (in one location there was two once, but that seemed unusual) usually, and the shop can get busy. People go on choosing each chocolate and asking questions and wondering what they want.. So it can take a long time. It is a nice to have someone's attention like that, but I wish they could come up with a better system, because this - although it "works" - is clearly not the most effective choice. If you are wandering through the 9 streets I would definitely check them out afterwards by Singel. read more

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This famous chocolatiers is located right in the Red Light District. So after you watch the chics in the windows try to lure men inside, pop on by and getcha some delicious chocolate. Class it up a little! ;) When you walk into this place, it smells like heaven. pure heaven. There is a variety of truffles, handmade speciality chocolates, you name it. We had everything from mint, orange, jalepeno and it was all rich and decadent. read more

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One of my favorite chocolate shops ever!!! SOOO many varieties of chocolate!!! There is something for everyone-who likes chocolate that is... white, dark, milk... I love that you can create your own box of delightful treats!!! They are great as a treat for yourself or perfect for gifts-since they can be customized. There is also your regular cash and carry pre-packaged goodies from chocolate drops, sticks, chocolate covered fruit and nuts!!! If ever in Amsterdam-it is a must to stop in the shop!!! You will not be disappointed!!! read more

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I am not even a huge fan of chocolate and love this place! Amazing flavors that are not found anywhere else. Loved the nutmeg, honey and cinnamon truffles. Hazelnut bars are the best I have ever had. The display is one of a kind and there are no preservatives. Since the chocolate lasts 7 - 10 days you can eat it all yourself without taking some home and NOT feel guilty. It would go bad by the time you get home! Any time someone I know is going to Amsterdam I tell them this is a must visit! read more

Amazing, amazing, amazing. After living here in Amsterdam for over a year, I finally found my favorite chocolate spot. I must say it's the best chocolate I've ever had. I had the coffee and fig flavored chocolate and enjoyed every bite! Can't wait to go back to try more! read more

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Yes, these are a couple of euros a piece, but they're also the size of like, 3 normal chocolates. One of them is a snack all on it's own. They're good and the flavors are inventive, although I didn't feel like the flavors came through strongly- these mostly just tasted strongly of chocolate. But delicious, quality chocolate. The unusual size and nice box also makes them a good gift. The only reason I'm not giving them five stars is that personally I prefer little tiny chocolates. Oh, and the sales staff was friendly, and spoke great English! read more

Delicious chocolate near the PC Hoofthuis UvA building. I may develop an addiction. The chocolate has a great flavor and there are so many different varieties to try. I tried the fig-marzipan and it was super scrumptious. I also bought the kaneel (cinnamon) flavor but I haven't tried it yet. The prices here are quite high, but the individual pieces of chocolate are pretty big. read more

Usually not a big fan of chicolate- I lived in Switzerland for half a year and still was not sold on it, but there was something so aesthetically pleasing about these pieces that I felt it was my duty to taste them. Artisanal chocolates are usually tiny pieces that look glazed/shiny, in uniform shapes. Puccini's were on the larger side, and had things things stuck to them, and were in really unique shapes. But what pulled me i the most were the inventive flavours: sesame, tea, pepper, thyme, and some classics that looks so very appetizing. I got about 6 pieces of chocolates for about 8 euros I believe, so it was on the more expensive side of things. I took them to a cafe to sit down and enjoy them with a cup of tea. THEY WERE SO GOOD. The flavours blossomed out of the cocoa most magnificently, and it tasted authentic, as if actual tea, pepper, thyme, etc. were ground in to the chocolates. Not a single one disappointed me, and mind you, I don't even like chocolate. ASDFLKAHGAKSLDJFA was my literal reaction every time I took a bite out of those bad boys. Pretty sure I had actual tears in my eyes. Puccini, if you're reading this, please consider shipping internationally. read more

5 stars....enough said. :) Friendly, delicious, only wish they could control the weather because it was hot and carrying our chocolates back to the apartment meant we had to rush, but the good news is they were not melting like we thought they would be and we enjoyed them immediately. read more

The chocolate here is incredibly delicious. And so many choices. But, after buying high end chocolate many places in Europe, the prices here seemed a bit high. If you don't mind that, absolutely go. read more

Very high end delicious chocolate with very nice flavors!! They have different size of boxes and the staff is so nice. When you buy the chocolate they will give you a small catalogue explains every type. Also they sell some fine wines that match with the chocolate read more

Thank you, yelp, for helping me find this place. I know Sinterklaas is a kids thing, but for the past 3 years, on Dec 6, I have placed delicious chocolate's in my man's shoes (in a box of course). This was the first year I've done so in Holland and I hadn't a clue where to find great chocolates. Puccini Bomboni is the place! I walked in and picked out six bonbons: - Pepper - Sweet pepper - Fig and marsapan - Vanilla with poppy seed - Port - Thyme mmmm. they all look mouth-watering good! They are not cheap (the 6 cost EUR 11 and change) at a bit less than 2 euro a piece, but these are big! Totally worth if it if you are a chocolate lover or need a special treat for someone. Friendly staff, too! read more

The best chocolate sold on this planet, it doesn't get better than this. Whether it's the sweetest or the tangiest, the subtle or the spicy - Puccini Bomboni has what you're looking for. Fortunately, we heard about this place before arriving in Amsterdam, so planning a trip there the day before leaving to return home to the States was relatively easy. Took the worry out of buying souvenirs as they have a lot of options and a lot of unique tins for presentation. Even our less than sweet tooth friends and family loved their gift from Puccini. Better than all the chocolate we enjoyed and brought back from Paris, Brussels, Munich, Austria... read more

Plum, pepper and cognac are my top 3 favorite! For ppl loves dark chocolate, or things not too sweet, highly recommend. After a three days trip in Brussels, I finally found the best chocolate in my life in Amsterdam! read more

Not a fan. Not the greatest chocolate I've had (as some say in other reviews). Price quality ratio is definitely skewed toward price. Looks like a gigantic tourist trap. read more

This is one of my first destinations each time I visit Amsterdam. It is also my last stop to shop before I get back on a plane. The chocolate are the absolutely the best I've ever had. And I've had allot from Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and so on. The flavors are amazing. They cost more than some shops but they are worth every Euro cent. Be smart and buy a variety for your trip home, because you will have a hard time finding chocolates just as good in any other country. read more

OMG these are amazing! I have a huge sweet tooth but chocolate never really does it for me till I had one of these. Our hotel was near this location so I added it to my list to try. We got 3 pieces and the total was about 9 euros. Which seemed pricey compared to the US but now I know why. These chocolates are like heaven. Sooo creamy, delicate yet so flavorful. A must try when in Amsterdam! You won't regret it. read more

I have sampled chocolate in a lot of countries, and never have I ever before or since found as magnificent a truffle as Puccini Bomboni's dark chocolate caramel truffle. Perfection. read more

Some of the absolute best chocolate we've had around the world. Its very expensive but worth it for a quick taste.

Absolutely the best chocolate I've ever had! Treat yourself to something from this place. You won't be disappointed. So, so good!

Delicious is the best word to describe the goods inside this fabulous locale. Definitely worth a quick visit.

Bought some chocolates while walking bye. Great Bon bins and other sweets. Nice helpful service

Glad I brought two boxes back to NYC. One box was for my dad and the other to be shared, but I ended up eating the latter box.

Expensive and well worth it. A single piece can be shared between two people for a delightful treat. Highly recommended!