{"id":21295,"date":"2024-06-04T11:47:38","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T10:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=21295"},"modified":"2024-06-04T14:26:52","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T13:26:52","slug":"milan-bakeries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/milan-bakeries","title":{"rendered":"Pastry Perfection: Your Guide to the 5 Best Milan Bakeries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there ever a bad time for an Italian pastry? We don\u2019t think so. From the morning brioche to kick-start your morning, a little treat with your afternoon <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">caff\u00e8<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tiramisu<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (meaning literally pick-me-up) to get you through the busy day, or decadent <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pasticcini<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to enjoy with Sunday lunch, Italy\u2019s sweets are truly something else. <strong>Every city has its own delicious specialty waiting for you<\/strong>: Napoli has the <\/span><em><a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-sfogliatelle-in-naples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sfogliatelle<\/span><\/a><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>,<\/em> Rome the <\/span><em><a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/maritozzo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maritozzo<\/span><\/a><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>,<\/em> and Milan bakeries love to share a slice of <em>panettone<\/em>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But that isn\u2019t all that awaits you behind the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vetrine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (store windows)! Let\u2019s step inside the top Milan bakeries to explore the delectable sweet treats you can&#8217;t miss.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21342\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21342\" class=\"wp-image-21342 size-full\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cova-3-2.jpg\" alt=\"up-close image of domed bread product with raisins\" width=\"1200\" height=\"862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cova-3-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cova-3-2-768x552.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21342\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Milan bakeries often compete to make the best <em>panettone<\/em> in the city. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pasticceriacova.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pasticceria Cova<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/milan-bakeries\/#Panificio_Pasticceria_or_Produzione_Propria_Find_the_best_bakeries_in_Milan\" >Panificio, Pasticceria, or Produzione Propria? Find the best bakeries in Milan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/milan-bakeries\/#Pasticceria_Marchesi\" >Pasticceria Marchesi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/milan-bakeries\/#Pasticceria_Sissi\" >Pasticceria Sissi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/milan-bakeries\/#Pasticceria_Pave\" >Pasticceria Pav\u00e9<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/milan-bakeries\/#Pasticceria_Cova\" >Pasticceria Cova<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/milan-bakeries\/#Pasticceria_Serge\" >Pasticceria Serge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Panificio_Pasticceria_or_Produzione_Propria_Find_the_best_bakeries_in_Milan\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panificio, Pasticceria, or Produzione Propria? Find the best bakeries in Milan<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are visiting Italy and want to grab a bite of warm, fresh-baked goods, there are a few types of bakeries:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy doesn\u2019t always have a bakery in the sense you might think, rather they have artisans specialized in bread, and ones specialized in sweets, then sometimes they might overlap! So if you are looking for <strong>something a little <\/strong><\/span><strong><i>salato<\/i> (savory) search for a <i>panificio<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>, a bread maker<\/strong>. These stores will have breadsticks, focaccia, a little <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pizzette<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and more!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, if you are craving something sweet, look out for <strong>a <\/strong><\/span><strong><i>pasticceria<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>, who specializes in pastries<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you\u2019d like to have a coffee too? Some caf\u00e8s even make their own fresh croissants, just keep an eye out for those who mention <\/span><strong><i>\u201cproduzione propria<\/i>\u201d which means they baked them there.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21338\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21338\" class=\"wp-image-21338 size-full\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pave-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pave-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pave-1-768x545.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21338\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Warm slices of freshly-baked Italian bread is heaven at any time of day. Keep reading to discover the best Milan bakeries to pick up this delicious bite. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pavemilano.com\/pasticceria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pasticceria Pav\u00e9<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pasticceria_Marchesi\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasticceria Marchesi<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s impossible to talk about Milanese pastries and not mention <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pasticceriamarchesi.com\/gb\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasticceria Marchesi.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The original bakery is located at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Via Santa Maria alla Porta, just around the corner from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Last Supper. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A keystone of Milanese heritage since 1824, it is still family-run and open daily<\/strong> to delight both locals and visitors alike.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are actually three bakeries of Marchesi you can visit in Milan. The original at Santa Maria alla Porta has kept its original decoration. A warm wooden interior with tables stacked with elegant creations. Here you can <strong>enjoy a coffee and a pastry, or pick up a famous <em>panettone<\/em><\/strong> to bring home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next bakery is located within Milan\u2019s Galleria, decorated with a creative vintage vibe, pull up a seat in one of the green velvet chairs and enjoy a sweet bite with an even sweeter view of the Galleria\u2019s halls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Local Tip:<\/strong> If you are <strong>traveling with little ones, don\u2019t be intimidated by the elegance of Marchesi\u2019s Galleria bakery<\/strong>. They in fact love kids and often host cake-decorating events for special holidays.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, when you find yourself tired from shopping the boutiques of Monte Napoleone, stop in the third location for a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dolcino<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (a little sweet).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll leave you with a Marchesi bucket list: don\u2019t leave Milan without a bite of their <em>panettone<\/em>, their chocolates, and at least one freshly-baked breakfast pastries.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21316\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21316\" class=\"wp-image-21316 size-full\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pasticceria-Marchesi.jpg\" alt=\"large cafe with seats on one side and bar with glass display on the other. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pasticceria-Marchesi.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pasticceria-Marchesi-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21316\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pasticceria Marchesi, one of the best Milan bakeries, is a local favorite for breakfast and a late afternoon pick-me-up. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/judy19740108\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lin Judy<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pasticceria_Sissi\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasticceria Sissi <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Croissant lovers &#8211; here is your go-to in Milan!<\/strong> Pasticceria <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pasticceriasissi\/?utm_medium=copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sissi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is run by an enthusiastic, international husband and wife team with a love for all baked goods. Step inside this little corner caf\u00e8 to be warmly welcomed into the bohemian setting: pink walls surround small wooden tables, with a bar counter echoing the clinks of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">caff\u00e8 al volo<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; a quick espresso.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And about those croissants we mentioned? Every day they are <strong>baked fresh, then abundantly filled to order with the cream or jam of your choice<\/strong>. The brioche dough itself is delicious, but the pastry cream spilling out the edges is what completes the experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are bringing along a friend who lacks your sweet tooth, Sissi also creates savory brioche for a filling breakfast or snack on the go.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21336\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21336\" class=\"wp-image-21336 size-full\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/brioche.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/brioche.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/brioche-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21336\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There is absolutely no better way to start your Italian day than with a cream-filled, freshly-made brioche. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/brad-darren\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Darren and Brad<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pasticceria_Pave\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasticceria <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pav\u00e9<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Marchesi might be our go-to for a historic setting and a step into Milan\u2019s long-standing pastry tradition, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pavemilano.com\/pasticceria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pav\u00e9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is our must for something a little more modern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded by three friends in 2012, the bakery has become known far and wide as one of the best bakeries in Milan. Their goal was to create a simple and welcoming environment where guests could savor delicious food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their shop banner reads \u201cBreakfast Revolution\u201d and we couldn\u2019t describe it better. <strong>Pav\u00e9 takes fresh breakfast seriously, but serves it all through the day. <\/strong>Stop in here for a coffee &amp; freshly baked croissant. If you are looking to impress your next dinner host, grab one of their cakes!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also enjoy a full lunch at Pav\u00e8 and while it is laptop friendly, they do ask you to respect other clients and not take up too much time on busy days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Our must-try:<\/strong> the brioche <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">centosessanta<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a classic croissant filled with abundant apricot jam.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21328\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21328\" class=\"wp-image-21328 size-full\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pasticceria-Pave.jpg\" alt=\"tray covered in various croissants\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pasticceria-Pave.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pasticceria-Pave-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21328\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This may be controversial, but croissants in Italy are just as good as any French city. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pavemilano.com\/pasticceria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pasticceria Pav\u00e9<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pasticceria_Cova\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasticceria <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cova<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once again we are taking you back in time to taste the traditional excellence of Cova\u2019s baked goods. One of the best bakeries in Milan since 1817, they\u2019ve been located in their current spot on Via Monte Napoleone since the 1950s.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t your average <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">caff\u00e8 al banco <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spot, in fact, <strong>the best <\/strong><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pasticceriacova.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cova<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> experience is their afternoon tea!<\/strong> Not a common tradition in Italy, Cova has embraced this afternoon delight to prolong the classic aperitivo. Before heading off for a spritz and savory bites, why not enjoy a cup of tea and some fine little <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pasticcini<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oh but don\u2019t worry, the staff also are happy to switch that cup of tea out for a glass of <em>spumante <\/em>(sparkling white wine)\u00a0any time of day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So grab a seat in one of their blue plush booths, and let the tuxedo-clad waiters show you true Milanese hospitality.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21325\" style=\"width: 1163px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21325\" class=\"wp-image-21325 size-full\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cova.jpg\" alt=\"a bakery storefront with several sweet treats on display\" width=\"1153\" height=\"993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cova.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cova-768x661.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1153px) 100vw, 1153px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21325\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The elaborate window displays at Cova have become legendary. There is no way to pass by without stopping in for a quick treat. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pasticceriacova.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pasticceria Cova<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pasticceria_Serge\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasticceria <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serge<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bakery and caf\u00e8 <strong>dedicated entirely to one of the Milanese\u2019s favorite sweets: the <\/strong><\/span><strong><i>cannoncino<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! This is a small cylindrical pastry with a crispy exterior, that has been filled with pastry cream.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The baker, Sergio Gavezzeni, has been in the pastry business for over 40 years and has refined his recipes to be truly a gourmet experience. Focusing on the excellence of the simple details such as the basic pastry cream, he has created incredible sweets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll find <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sergemilano.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just a few steps from Duomo, on Via Giuseppe Mazzini. Step in for a quick coffee and a <em>cannoncino<\/em> with fresh filling.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21335\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21335\" class=\"wp-image-21335 size-full\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cannoncino.jpg\" alt=\"hand holding a cone-shaped pastry\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cannoncino.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cannoncino-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21335\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Perfect size, perfect crunch, perfect amount of sugar &#8211; the beloved <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>cannoncino<\/em> really is the perfect pastry. Photo<\/span>\u00a0credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/smoy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">albyantoniazzi\u00a0<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>As you can see, if you really want to experience the best of the best pastries, fresh breads, and desserts, make sure to check these wonderful Milan bakeries off your list. And if you want to take advantage of the city&#8217;s best treats along with its top sites, make sure to sign up for our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/milan-tours\/\">small-group tours of Milan<\/a><\/strong>. Whether its a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/milan-tours\/best-of-milan-tour-last-supper-tickets\/\"><strong>guided visit inside the Duomo<\/strong><\/a> along with a walking tour of historic Milan or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/milan-tours\/sforza-castle-and-last-supper-milan-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>skip-the-line tickets to Castello Sforzesco<\/strong><\/a>, our local tour guides will give you unique insight into what makes Milan so special.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is there ever a bad time for an Italian pastry? We don\u2019t think so. From the morning brioche to kick-start your morning, a little treat with your afternoon caff\u00e8, a tiramisu (meaning literally pick-me-up) to get you through the busy day, or decadent pasticcini to enjoy with Sunday lunch, Italy\u2019s sweets are truly something else. 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