Pastry shops
Places
Altamura, Apulia
- Pasticceria Reale [Pastry shops]
Via Abetone 13/A — Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
This is the mecca for the traditional "Sospiro" ("Sigh"), also colloquially called "tetta della monaca" ("nun's breast"). It is made with the finest ingredients. Do not miss the almond sweets: the rafaioli are an absolute must.
Galatina, Apulia
- Pasticceria Andrea Ascalone [Pastry shops]
Via Vittorio Emanuele II 17 — Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
The place where pasticciotto was invented.
Martina Franca, Apulia
- Adua [Pastry shops]
Via Paisiello 62 — Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Try the traditional boconotto here.
Paris, France
- Aux Merveilleux de Fred [Pastry shops]
23 Rue Daguerre, 75014 — Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Last visit: October 2025
The chocolate cramique was amazing.
San Vito dei Normanni, Apulia
- Virgola [Pastry shops]
Via Mesagne 136 — Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Good pastry, the same shop that makes Burro cafè's pastries.