If you’re looking for a masterful cannoli or beautiful biscotti, Italy’s Gambero Rosso guide has a new list for you, with the winner occupying the top spot for the second year in a row.
The guide gave the honor to Pasticceria Veneto in Brescia, run by Iginio Massari, one of the judges on Italian MasterChef, and trainer of the Italian team for the annual ‘Pastry World Cup.’ Yes, there is one.
Ratings for 560 shops in the guide are based on form, substance, flavor and other criteria, with points awarded. Veneto got the top score at 95 points; it and others who got 90 or better were awarded Tre Torte listings, a 3-cake equivalent of Michelin’s 3 stars. Here are the Tre Torte winners, in case you are planning a trip:
1. Pasticceria Veneto, Brescia
2. Dalmasso, Avigliana
3. Biasetto, Padua
4. Maison Manilia, Montesano sulla Marcellana
5. Besuschio, Abbiategrasso
6. Gino Fabbri Pasticcere, Bologna
7. Pasquale Marigliano, Ottaviano
8. Pasticceria Agricola Cilentana Pietro Macellaro, Piaggine, Sardinia
9. Acherer, Brunico
10. Nuovo Mondo, Prato
11. Belle Hélène. Tarquinia
12. Bompiani, Rome
13. Cortinovis, Ranica
14. Cristalli di Zucchero, Rome
15. Dolce Reale, Montichiari
16. Ernst K Knam, Milan
17. Rinaldini, Rimini
18. Sal De Riso Costa d’Amalfi, Minori
19. Sciampagna, Marineo
20. Caffè Sicilia, Noto, Syracuse
21. Antico Caffè Spinnato, Palermo
