Pasticceria Flego's almond-and-hazelnut shortbread sandwiches with a hint of rum. TableJourney editor pick with address and booking notes inside the entry.
Where to eat it: 3 restaurants across 1 city.
Baci di Giulietta were invented by Pasticceria Flego on Via Stella in the late 20th century, capitalising on Verona's Romeo-and-Juliet tourism. The biscuit is a chocolate-sandwich shortbread of almond and hazelnut flours with rum, distinct from the better-known Baci di Dama from Tortona. Flego still runs them as the house signature and they have spread to most Verona pasticcerie.
Common allergens: Gluten, Almond, Hazelnut (tree nuts), Eggs, Dairy
Tip from the editors. The almond-hazelnut flour blend is the make-or-break; freshly ground nuts give the strongest flavour.
This is the TableJourney editorial recipe, modelled on the canonical bistro / counter version. The first place to try the dish in its city of origin is below.
Pasticceria Flego opened in 1950 in Verona and runs three city shops. TableJourney editor pick with address and booking notes inside the entry.
Tip: Buy Baci di Giulietta in a 250g paper box (€18); the Torta Russa is the second souvenir.
Worth the queue: Baci di Giulietta (almond-hazelnut shortbread)
Pasticceria De Rossi has run a Verona pastry counter on Corso Porta Borsari since 1947, a steady morning brioche stop a few doors from Flego.
Tip: The morning cornetto plus espresso (€3) is the cheaper alternative to Borsari and Flego; the seasonal pandoro runs December.
Worth the queue: Brioche and morning cornetti
Pasticceria Castelletto in Verona runs a daily pastry counter on Via Roma between the Arena and Castelvecchio. A 2026 TableJourney editor pick.
Tip: The tiramisu sold in individual cups (€3.50) is the move; the brioche and morning pastries are the take-on-the-go option.
Worth the queue: Tiramisu individuale
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