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Pasticciotto
Recommended by Lonely Planet and 17 other food critics.
"Treat yourself to great coffee and pasticciotto (custard pie) at this iconic chandeliered cafe in Lecce's main square. And try to get past the lavish display of cakes without at least having second thoughts."
Lonely Planet , Largest travel guidebook publisher in the world
Snack, Province of Lecce
Rustico
Recommended by Katie Parla and 4 other food critics.
"My first stop in Lecce is always at Alvino in Piazza Sant’Oronzo for a quick rustico, eaten standing up at the bar to burn an extra 5 calories while I devour the dense, rich leccese hot pocket."
Katie Parla , Italian-American food & beverage journalist
Recommendations
"My first stop in Lecce is always at Alvino in Piazza Sant’Oronzo for a quick rustico, eaten standing up at the bar to burn an extra 5 calories while I devour the dense, rich leccese hot pocket."
on Rustico
"Treat yourself to great coffee and pasticciotto (custard pie) at this iconic chandeliered cafe in Lecce's main square. And try to get past the lavish display of cakes without at least having second thoughts."
on Pasticciotto
"The pasticciotto (a cream-filled pastry crust typical of the Salento region) is a must-have breakfast staple, and the ones served at Cafe Alvino are delicious."
on Pasticciotto
"Don’t miss the Pasticciotto (typical cake of Lecce) at Pasticceria Alvino in piazza Sant’Oronzo."
on Pasticciotto
"The city of Lecce in Puglia is famous for its custard pies. So much that tourists and locals queue at Caffé Alvino on Piazza Sant’Oronzo to sample the pasticciotto leccese."
on Pasticciotto
"A historic bar, even decor wise: lot of mirrors, sofas and armchairs, tables in the open, bartender in uniform; ideal for trying the typical pasticciotto."
on Pasticciotto
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User comments
"One of the best rustico leccese in the entire Salento."
"Always freshly baked and warm"