This is the best gelato in Reggio in my opinion. The servings are huge, flavours varied and all of…read morethem taste delicious. This gelateria is packed every day and night and they offer delicious desserts and sundaes in the seated area. Make sure you try the brioche filled with gelato at least once!

We had a break in our tour so we stopped here for coffee. Located in the square close to the Bell…read moretower and Duomo, They had a good amount of outside seating. A smaller spot with breakfast, pastries and desserts including gelato and also a Bar as the day progresses. . We ordered a couple of cappuccinos which were very good. Also, ordered a marmalade tart. Sweet and tasty. Service was fast and friendly. One of the area cafes/Bars that were nice about restroom use without a purchase. Solid for a strong Cappucino and desserts.

Food was exceptionally delicious, I had the daily special, the squid ink pasta top with a small…read moreoctopus was the best that I ever had. The Club Sandwich was very different than the North American version, roasted chicken, bacon, tomato, cucumbe, cheese and egg. Service is different than what we are accustomed to in NYC, nothing is rush! It comes when it comes. A very enjoyable experience indeed.

Tried their fair trade organic espresso at Obika Mozarella bar in Los Angeles, and loved it. It…read morecame in a cute designer cup, and tasted nicer than the espresso I had in Rome few months earlier. Nice!

scam!! avoid at all costs…read more charged me more than the wine was listed in the menu and shrugged when i told him. then he charged a cover price, when all we had was wine and Aperol Spritz. first time in all my years in Italy that I got charged couvert for having drinks in a bar.

Giuseppe was a delightful and gracious host. Limoncello spritz was exquisite. Gingerbread biscotti…read morewas crisp and flavorful. Little brigole and other pistachio meat bites were savory and filling. Both inside and outside dining areas were comfortable and inviting. Big surprise so close to the pier.

The 5 stars goes for their mulberry granita, which for me is the best in Messina. Even the other…read moregranites are great but the mulberry is to die for. The brioche is served warm and their home made whipped cream, which was their Achilles' heel for many years, has improved significantly.

Amazing local pastry shop with a variety of local delicacies all made in the store. Everything is…read morefresh and made the same day. They also accept pre-orders and sell ice cream only some times of the year. Definitely a must visit if you are in the area.

When touring this tiny seaside town, you are always on the lookout for the very best Italian…read morepastries and cookies. Well, I found it! Oscar's is a small, family-run pasticceria, complete with Mama and children in tow. We were handed a cannoli, made at that moment for us, and the love affair with this bakery started. They have a whole array of marzipan treats, many shaped into other food. We had a good laugh examining what appeared to be a ham and cheese sandwich, but which was actually made entirely of marzipan. This bakery is THE place to try. Small. Cute. And, extremely delicious. The cookies are to die for, and to be washed down with a freshly-pressed Italian espresso.

Today we ate the most delicious cannoli we have ever eaten at Oscar! They also have fantastic…read moregelato and granita. The people who run this wonderful Pasticceria are so friendly and nice! We first came in looking for a panini and the woman who owns Oscar asked her friend to walk us down the street to her favorite sandwich shop which was also fantastic. We then returned to Oscar for dessert and were amazed by how delicious everything was. Do not miss this wonderful place and definitely get the freshly made pistachio cannoli!