Pestarino - SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE

There are so many good bakeries and pasticcerias in this gem of a town. And this place is among our very favourites. Staff is friendly, take time to explain their products. Very helpful and prices are more than fair. Besides some bread, good cakes and cookies they had two items that we fell in love with. One is called Il Pestarino , a house specialty. Homemade marzipan covered with chocolate and powdered sugar. It 's not store-bought marzipan. Handmade marzipan is so different. And this one here is amazing. The other item is similar to a truffles chocolate praline. Really handmade production again. Wonderful and creamy filling, with a touch of some rum or something similar. Delicious. Bought a whole bunch of both to bring home. Easy to store in the fridge. They last for a while. A real great Pasticceria. Highly recommended. We will definitely be back.

Beautiful little cafe and they’re so proud of their produce. Dropped by for an aperitif and received a load of tasty nibbles with the drinks. Had a beer and a Negroni and the snacks went perfect. Would highly recommend.

Mould in a cake, bought yesterday..disgusting...must been there for weeks and they still sold it. all insides of the cake was mould,

Wa came here for breakfast for two morning! Old owner super kind and gentle and it’s everything home made!

This was a good find. We had pre dinner drinks here and the peach Bellini was the best we’ve ever tasted. Long drinks measures are generous too. The staff bought out free snacks of olives, nuts, crisps, carrots with dip and freshly baked pizza pieces and freshly baked cheese bread, both breads were hot from the oven and delicious. They are very friendly and helpful. There was no charge for the delicious snacks. We went back the following morning for a breakfast of coffee, juice and pastries all of which were delicious. There is a huge selection of pastries, cakes and biscuits and a choice of teas also. We definitely recommend this.