In recent years, the Italian confectionery scene has undergone a surprising evolution, ranging from traditional maritozzi to innovative creations such as sweet-savory croissants. The fourteenth edition of the guide “Pasticceri e Pasticcerie 2025”, presented at Palazzo di Varignana, in the province of Bologna, offers an in-depth look at these emerging trends. Created in collaboration with Club Kavè, the guide recognizes 33 establishments with the highest award of Tre Torte.
The guide highlights a sector in turmoil, where sweets play a central role in celebrations and everyday life. Marina Savoia, curator of the guide, highlighted how culinary trends travel rapidly in today’s interconnected world.
“2024 has seen a massive spread of maritozzi, cubic and pyramid croissants,” says Savoia. However, the focus is not limited to standardization; it is essential to enhance the local ingredients and regional specialties that make Italian pastry unique. Young emerging pastry chefs are contributing to this evolution. Notable examples include Arianna Valente and Raffaele Gant, awarded as Emerging Pastry Chefs for their “Libera” brand in Asti, and Delia Salvo of the Delia pastry shop in Lecce, recognized as Novelty of the Year.
The guide has listed 660 establishments, with 61 new openings for this year. Among the most prestigious awards, the number of establishments awarded the Tre Torte has risen to 33. Among these, Iginio Massari stands out, considered the “Master of masters”, who receives the Tre Torte d’oro for his Pasticceria Veneto in Brescia. Two new addresses are added to the elite of pastry making: the Denis Dianin pastry shop in Selvazzano Dentro (Padova) and Tiri Bakery & Caffè in Potenza. Lombardy emerges as the leader in quality with 9 awarded pastry shops, followed by Campania.
Innovation in Italian pastry shows no signs of slowing down. With a strong connection to regional traditions and a continued openness to new global influences, the future promises more sweet surprises. The challenge will be to maintain the balance between innovation and respect for the roots, thus ensuring that each creation tells a unique story of our gastronomic heritage.
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