Naples

Pintauro's historic bakery is truly proud of its authentic sfogliatella, so take the opportunity to try one here - this Neapolitan speciality is a shell-shaped pastry and can have different fillings, such as almond paste, orange-flavoured ricotta or candied lemon peel.

Appreciated by both locals and tourists for its premium quality coffee blends, Bar Mexico has many branches around town, one of which close to the central station: let their friendly service and authentic espresso welcome you into the city. In summer try, for a change, their well-reviewed 'Caffè del nonno' iced coffee.

Especially known for its homemade desserts, this cafe and pastry shop also offers ice creams and nice looking cocktails, and it's worthy a try when in the Posillipo seaside area.

Gran Caffé Gambrinus is one of the most famous cafes in Naples. Many famous artists and thinkers sat in its Belle Époque-inspired halls, the likes of Gabriele d'Annunzio, Oscar Wilde, Jean-Paul Sartre and Ernest Hemingway. Their pastries include 'sfogliatella', also known as lobster tail, babas and cassata cake, to be coupled with their assortment of hot chocolate and coffee, as well as ice cream.