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!!

Gelateria Dondoli is one of San Gimignano's most iconic culinary stops, transforming a simple…read moregelato into a memorable Tuscan experience. It is located in the heart of Piazza della Cisterna, the award-winning gelateria is known for its rich, ultra-creamy textures, high-quality local ingredients, and inventive flavors created by master gelato maker Sergio Dondoli. While classics like pistachio and chocolate are exceptional, the shop is especially famous for creative combinations such as saffron and pine nut cream or pink grapefruit with sparkling wine. We tried Rosemary Baby (Raspberry and Tuscan rosemary) and safron and pine nut cream gelato. Nothing like we ever tasted...The atmosphere is lively and energetic, with long lines that reflect its international reputation. We waited in line about 30 minutes but was well worth it. Despite the long line and higher prices, Gelateria Dondoli remains a must-visit destination. Enjoying a cone beneath the medieval towers of San Gimignano turned the experience into more than dessert...it becomes part of the town's charm, and unique character.

Gelateria Dondoli is one of those places that gets a lot of hype, and it definitely draws a crowd…read morein San Gimignano. When we visited, there was a line about 15 people deep out the door, but it moved reasonably quickly. They offer a wide range of unique flavors -- things like rosemary, lavender, and other creative combinations you don't usually see. It makes for a fun experience trying something different. All the flavors we tried were good, and overall the gelato was excellent. We've had some incredible gelato elsewhere in Italy, but this was still very enjoyable. Worth stopping in if you're in San Gimignano. Grab some and enjoy by the well in the center of the piazza.

I absolutely loved the atmosphere here, it's quirky, kitschy chic, hidden away down a stairwell…read morebehind the Piazza del Mercato. They have a long and detailed tea menu that will likely overwhelm, and delight. The sweets and really tasty and the prices are extremely reasonable. I will definitely return.

Even if you're in Siena for only one night this is a must! This tea room has such a great…read moreatmosphere, tasty desserts, and a huge selection of teas--I can't recommend it enough. I'm not a big tea drinker but take my word for it, there's something for everyone. Take a few friends and just relax for a couple hours! A couple pointers: even though it opens early in the evening none of the locals go before 9:30 so hold off otherwise you'll be there by yourselves. And if you go on Wednesday night there's usually live music around 10:30.

We stopped here on our wine tour and it was the perfect little spot to try my fort affogato! He let…read moreus pick 3 flavored of ice cream, even if he had to use three different scoops and the coffee was also made with three different kind of coffee beans! It was a perfect place to stop for a coffee in between all of the food and wine tasting! I am sorry that I didn't get a photo of my treat as it just melted too fast!

If heaven had a pasticceria and served schiacciata alla fiorentine, this would be it…read more I knew Giorgio's was famous, because it meant that people actually took the bus to visit and eat there, when they might not ever visit friends or family if they don't live in the same town ;-). Located in Soffiano, it is a totally doable bus ride on the 6, in about 20 minutes you're there. Why is it amazing? They have perfected the art of traditional Tuscan sweets, no bullshit, just sugar, and love, and whatever other drug they put in their 'mille-foglie' cakes. I highly recommend the schiacciata, cenci, sacher cake and their tasty panini, I had one with prosciutto and artichoke which was awesome. Take some to go and your life will never be the same. During carnivale season, you will see the line snake out the door as people pick up their treats, I was there for over two hours and there was a almost constant stream of people, I don't know how they could even make that many cakes! To my waistline's horror, they also serve an abundance aperitivo and weekend dish dinner. When Florentine's tell you a place in the city serves good fish, you should be listening since well, Florence is nowhere near the coast.

This Pasticceria was my first in Florence and it remains at the top of my list after all these…read moreyears. This is a quite famous bar in Florence but not so much to tourists because it is out of the historical center and in a residential area. I love this place because not only do they have amazing pastries, but the staff are the real deal, they don't fool around. Coffee is made to perfection every time. I like taking my coffee outside and enjoying the neighborhood characters who pass by, enjoying a few more rounds of coffee while I sit back and relax. I see a lot of locals meeting here, unfortunately it isn't my zona so I am not a regular, but it's definitely a spot that is worth the trek to. To me this pasticceria is the real deal!

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!

What a hidden gem this place is! We stopped in while touring Siena for the day and the owner is…read moreamazing. He seems to do everything- make the food, serve it, bus tables. It's a pretty small place, so I can understand that. Everything is vegan and organic, it doesn't get much better than that! I ordered the gnocchi which came in a red pepper sauce, then got a side of grilled veggies (which that day turned out to be peppers). The gnocchi was very tasty. The portion was a bit small but for 5Eu it was reasonable. The grilled veggies were smothered in oil which was a little strange. There was a huge selection of desserts to choose from that day, yet somehow I found myself gravitating toward the gelato. I got the chocolate & hazlenut which was delicious and a great way to cool off.

The cake. The jazz. The cafe. So much to like about this place! Swung in on a rainy night in…read moreNovember to find dessert. Enjoyed a delicious slice of pistachio cake and a cappuccino. Very pleasant waiter. Chill jazz. Unique space. Went back for breakfast and found there was less on this front--had GF sandwiches. But a great spot to buy vegan foods--soy milk, muesli, crackers, champagne, chocolate, etc. Go there!!

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.

Best Gelato in a country with the best Gelato. Very…read moreprofessional staff. Sometimes a bit crowded.

Good gelato, not at rome level. the yogurt and rose flavors were nice. accurate. texture was pretty…read moregood too, just felt a little standard