It absolutely is your moral imperative to go to Naples, Italy for pizza, but it is also your moral…read moreimperative, to go to Naples and enjoy a sfogliatelle! Antico Forna is literally the place to go for this delectable and delicious pastry. They are located fairly close to the train station, and definitely off the beat and path, but literally anyone and everyone that knows how amazing this place is, and they will be there. You should see the line lol. Don't let that intimidate you, jump in line like everyone else, because you absolutely will be thrilled that you did. You will want to order one of everything, and I can't say that I would blame you. If I could go back every day, I absolutely would. The Sfogliatelle is served, warm, and the light flaky pastry crust is everything. Order more than you want, or need, and thank me later. There isn't a place to sit, there isn't a place to wait, it's pretty much completely take away. Have I said how amazing this place is?! I found the people to be extremely friendly that worked there, and they were extremely patient with my questions, and my ordering lol. Mangia!

I finally made it here before leaving Naples, and I'm so glad I listened to the locals! It's…read moreconveniently located right near the train station, making it an easy and essential stop-by. The Sfogliatella completely blew my mind. The flakiness was incredible, and the level of sweetness was a perfect match for my cappuccino. It is truly a must-have in Napoli! On the other hand, the Babà was just okay for me and wasn't quite my favorite compared to the pastry. Just a heads-up: the line is usually long, so make sure to give yourself plenty of time. My only regret is that I didn't buy a second sfogliatella for the road!

Finally found a pasticceria that offered the Italian butter cookies I love and that are found all…read moreof NYC and NJ where I'm originally from. The buttery cookies with a red or green candied cherry in the middle or half dipped in chocolate are simple yet divine! Especwith an espresso drink. In addition to the assortment of butter cookies, they had other Italian pastries - cannolI, sfogiatelle, baba, raffiola, fruit tarts - and sandwiches and an espresso bar. Located right off Piazza Tasso in the heart of Sorrento, it's on a quieter street than the alleys overflowing with shops and cafes. Great spot for a snack and a little reprise from the hustle & bustle.

Tucked a bit away from the busy main plaza of Sorrento, Pasticceria Monica is still very close to…read morethe hustle and bustle. We tried their strawberry mini tart and a few cookies. The price was great as they didn't gouge us like most bakeries on the main strip do, and the strawberry was the best I've had. The crust was soft contrasting the typical dry crust with fruit tarts, and it was just so fresh.

Dessert before dinner, always a winner…read more Ok that's not really a saying, though on the evening I dropped by La Sfogliatella Mary, it worked out! With Naples being the birthplace of sfolgiatelle, this shop (or stand really) popped up on several travel websites as one of the better places to try this local pastry. Located at the western entrance to the Galleria Umberto I arcade, it's a popular stop for both locals and tourists. While there wasn't a line, a steady flow of people came by to pick up treats. On a Saturday evening the crowds were out in full force, though since they close at 8:30pm, around 8pm they were starting to prep for closing, taking out some of the remaining pastries from the display. Fortunately I arrived when they were still taking customers, and the cordial staff was quick to grab a sfogliatelle riccia €2.50, ask if I was eating it here or taking it to go, heating it up slightly then passing it in a wax paper wrapper sprinkled with powdered sugar. While it looks similar to a lobster tail pastry, the texture is different and they originate from different parts of Italy. This spot offers both types of sfolgiatelle--the Riccia version: deep-fried, layered, with a crunchy outer shell shaped like a conical shell, and the Frolla version: similar filling with a tender short crust pastry shell in a rounded dome shape. Both are served warm with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. They also serve a variety of other traditional baked goods like pastiera, baba rum, zeppola forno, frolla sorrentina. Biting into the sfolgiatelle, the crunch factor was immediate, nothing subtle about that first bite of texture! The fragrance of orange permeates thru the ricotta filling, I'm a fan citrus infused desserts and really enjoyed the tidbits of candied orange peel and brightness coming thru. There was a generous amount of filling inside, so generous I wish there was more shell to balance it out! It was also on the richer side, especially with the pastry being fried, and the shell felt a tad more oily than I prefer. In general, from eating at other pasticerrias several days in the region, seems the typical sweetness level is greater than I'm accustomed to. That being said, I still ate almost all of it, and was glad for the opportunity to drop by and try this!

A very small venue located in the Galleria Umberto. I highly recommend the the Sfogliatelle La…read moreFrolla. I love the ricotta and soft dough and citrus blended together. I am not ready to give up donuts, but this was a wonderful venture.

Perfect Cornettos!…read more We stumbled upon this pasticceria because our holiday home host invited us for coffee here. And our host also bought the cornettos here, which they delivered daily fresh for our breakfast. After the coffee we bought some cookies (were good) and pastry here. But the real treat here are the different varieties of Italian Cornettos (creme/chocolate filled croissants) you can buy here. They are absolutely divine! Fresh, crispy and different kinds of fillings. We enjoyed the custard and chocolate filling the most. These are - until now - the best cornettos we've ever had. We tried several other pasticcerias on our 5-week trip through Italy. Nothing came ever close to these croissants. Other products were fine too....but the cornettos are from a different planet. So, if you are in Formia....or anything closer than a 100 miles....check out this bakery! There are some tables too, in case you wanna sit down and enjoy a coffee or so. Prices - especially for this quality - were fair as well. Not to be missed!

Early morning in Amalfi and waiting for the boat to Capri, what a better way to pass time than…read morepasteries 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.

Located in the heart of Amalfi in Piazza Duomo, right beside the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea,…read morePasticceria 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!

Excellent cappuccino, coffee and pastries; this is the locals pasticceria, excellent selection of…read morepastries and candies all made in house. Stand at the counter with the locals or sit down outside and watch the crowds.

Stopped in on our way to our tour. Everyone was so kind. Bar Rita is small, but cozy and clean…read more Also, I had the best cappuccino that I have ever had. All of the pastries were so fresh and delicious. I would definitely recommend stopping in any and every chance you get while in Sorrento.

Walked in for a quick coffee pick me up while exploring through Sorrento. Very quick stop. Coffee…read moreonly. Espresso was well balanced and not overly bitterly. Friendly older man working behind the counter who made the coffee quickly but with attention to detail. Bat style seating available against the wall. Clean bathroom available. Perfect for a pop in, pop out break.

Of all the places in Italy I went this tiny little shop was one of my favorites! Is it the best-…read moreprobably not, is the fanciest- definitely not, is it super trendy- nope, so why is it one of my favorite places I ate? Let me tell you... It was not a tourist oriented place so the employee and food was authentic! It was in a tourist destination town but on the outside and down a side street. When I found it I was hungry, I was really hot, and I love bake shops. I was supposed to goto dinner a little later but I needed a snack and these cute little cannoli's sat in the window.... I had to try one. I chose the smallest one for one euro. It was so delicious! It was nice and cool on a hot day. The ingredients didn't taste fake and the texture was perfect. After I finished it I explored around some more, then I stopped back in and bought one more for the walk back! I was only able to go back one more time on my trip but as I write this I am fondly remembering that town, this shop, and that cool delicious cannoli!!!