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BakeryFrench-style pastry and viennoiserieCentro Storico
Douce by Palazzo Ducale is a French-style pasticceria in Genoa with croissants, macarons and monoportion cakes, open seven days a week, Sunday included.
TipThe same group runs Klainguti on Piazza Soziglia and Caffè degli Specchi on Salita Pollaiuoli, so all three sit in the old town.
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BakeryChocolate and confectioneryCentro Storico
Romeo Viganotti has made chocolate in Genoa since 1866, selling chocolates and pralines at Vico dei Castagna and running booked workshop visits.
TipGuided workshop visits last one hour and cost €15 for adults, booked by WhatsApp, according to the shop's Experience page.
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BakeryCandied fruit, fondants and chocolateCentro Storico
Pietro Romanengo fu Stefano on Via Soziglia in Genoa is a confectioner's shop opened in 1814, selling candied fruit, fondants and chocolate.
TipThe 1814 shop is protected by the heritage authority; a second shop sits at Via Roma 51r and the La Corte tea room adjoins this one.
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BakeryPandolce, fruit tartlets and cream cakesDe Ferrari Brignole
Pasticceria Tagliafico on Via Galata in Genoa has made pastries since 1890, and Gambero Rosso lists its pandolce, fruit tartlets and cream cakes.
TipIn July and August the shop closes on Sunday and opens on Monday from 07:30 to 19:30, according to its business listing.
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BakeryFocaccia genovese and pizza al taglioCentro Storico
Antico Forno Patrone bakes thin, well-oiled focaccia genovese on Via di Ravecca in Genoa, and the Gambero Rosso bakery guide last rated it in 2026.
TipBakery 1970, a gluten-free counter run by the same family, sits opposite at Via di Ravecca 69r, according to Mentelocale.
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BakeryFocaccia genovese in many toppingsDe Ferrari Brignole
Panificio Mario on Via San Vincenzo in Genoa bakes focaccia genovese with onion, olives, sage or tomato, in a shop beside Brignole station, six days a week.
TipThe bakery's own pasticceria, Dolce Vita, is a few steps away for a focaccia and cappuccino breakfast, according to the bakery.