Famous Italian Pastries

We’ve already established that a big breakfast is not common practice here, however a sweet breakfast is...

If you’ve been following us around for a while, you would know by now that the local favorite is the: brioche, nevertheless the options don’t stop there! 

An Italian bakery may feel a tad overwhelming at first... almost as if you’re navigating through a labyrinth. 

Let us make it simple for you, so that the next time you’re at a bar ordering breakfast, you know exactly what to ask for! 

#1. Cannolo siciliano

The cannolo is a Sicilian pastry composed of a fried biscuit with cream filling made out of Ricotta cheese. Yum!

#2. Sfogliatella

This is a typical in Campania prepared with puff pastry, or shortcrust!

#3. Cannoncino

The cannoncino is much similar to the cannolo, but it is much smaller and not fried. My personal favourite!

#4. Pasticcino Alla Frutta

This is basically a small piece of cake with fruit on top. The perfect guilt free treat.

#5. Zeppola

Prepared in slightly different ways in various regions of southern Italy. The main ingredients are flour, sugar, eggs, butter, olive oil, custard & a sprinkling of icing sugar and sour cherries in syrup as decor.