09/03/2026: Superb café/pastry shop with an incredible setting and atmosphere. Perfect for a quick coffee break at the beginning, middle, or end of the day.
05/03/2026: Pasticceria Sandri
Entering Pasticceria Sandri in Perugia was for me an experience that went beyond a simple dessert: it was like taking a little journey back in time.
As soon as I walked through the door on Corso Vannucci, I felt like I was entering a place where history truly reigns. The elegant furnishings, the display cases filled with sweets, and the refined atmosphere made me slow down, almost to enjoy every detail. This isn't just a pastry shop: it's one of those places that seem to preserve the city's memory.
I sat down and calmly gazed at the windows. The desserts are presented with an almost artistic care: chocolates, cakes, pastries, and traditional specialties. I chose a dessert accompanied by a coffee, and from the first taste, I understood why this place is so famous. The flavor was delicate yet intense, with an immediately noticeable quality of ingredients.
What struck me most was the atmosphere. There's an elegant calm, almost reminiscent of times gone by. Tourists and Perugians mingle unhurriedly, and you get the feeling that time passes a little slower here. The service also seemed attentive and professional, discreet yet present.
Sitting there, watching the people come and go on the main street, I realized that certain places aren't just places to grab a bite: they're small city institutions. Pasticceria Sandri gave me just that impression.
If I return to Perugia, I already know I'll stop here again. Not just for a dessert, but to rediscover that elegant, slightly nostalgic atmosphere that makes this place truly special.