If you're born and raised in San Donato there's no way you could have missed El Prestinee de San…read moreDonaa. Personally I had the pleasure and honor to know the family running the business for the past 70 years and counting. Every time I come back home for a visit that's the spot to visit for good and fresh bread, focaccia, pizza, sweets, pasta fresca and all sorts of goodies. Everyone if kind, courteous and engaging making you feel at home. The shop is clean, well furnished and if you want the best sho up in the morning!

A beautiful café located in Bergamo Alta. As soon as you enter, you're taken in by the artwork on…read morethe walls above the coffee machines and alcohol. This pasticceria has been around since 1880! There is plenty of seating both upstairs and downstairs, and you can stand by the counter if you just want to have a quick coffee and pastry. There is a bathroom located upstairs and is kept in good condition. We came here in the morning to order some espressos and a few pastries. I'm a pistachio lover and the "Rocher pistacchio" was my favorite. They also serve slices of a variety of different cakes, including pistachio, lemon, and chocolate. With so many pastries, you simply must come back and try them all. I gladly give this venue five stars out of five.

Needed a snack after after a few hours of traveling the Como area and this place delivered…read more Variety was pretty good, although service was slightly on the slower side in terms of taking our orders. Still, a lot of good options and when service finally happened it was pretty good.

Eravamo al Lago di Como per Pasqua e per me Pasqua non è lo stesso senza la colomba o la pastiera…read more Sono venuto alla pasticceria poletti e ho scoperto che avevano entrambe. La pastiera era ottima ma non è come quella di Napoli! La colomba era anche molto deliziosa, come anche tutti gli altri dolci e il pane che avevano. Grazie mille Pasticceria Poletti!

If you are ever in the Galleria, and you want a nice dessert place, this is it. The wait was…read morereasonable, the ambiance was excellent especially overlooking the galleria and the service was impeccable. Here you can get simple drink, some spritz, some desserts, gelato to full sandwiches. You eat, drink and hang out however you like. Place is comfortable, not pretentious and it won't leave you with a big dent in your wallet. It's not cheap but not a rip off. Overall, an excellent experience and was nice even after a full meal at Cracco across the hall.

Above the crowds in the Galleria and WOW! what a special place for "Old World" charm, delicious…read moretreats and spectacular hot beverages. Service was impeccable (and we are so grateful for English-speaking staff members). We enjoyed hot tea service and a Moka Extraction coffee. Of course we also had the "Tower of Sweet Treats" that were incredible.