Marilu In San benedetto po

06/09/2025: Excellent pastry shop, no complaints about the quality and deliciousness of the desserts, truly superb. I'm not giving it a fifth star because of the ambiance, which is unfortunately slowly being transformed, losing the charm and personality that characterized it in the past. The central entrance hall is the most beautiful: fortunately, it's still the original one, dating back to the complete renovation about fifteen years ago, when the pastry shop was still called Viennoiserie. The small room on the left was originally a successful mix of modern and antique—I remember the old cupboards on the walls—and was meticulously decorated: high-quality designer materials, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, clearly the result of the work of a true architectural firm. Now, however, all that remains of that furniture are a few modern chairs and the iconic blue chandelier. The rest has been completely overturned: the space has become ugly and anonymous, with the addition of some cheap (think of the new tables) or out-of-place (the two wooden chairs) elements. Even the now dim lights contribute to the station cafe atmosphere. For a while, they had large photos of their desserts hanging there; fortunately, they've been removed, though the walls are now completely bare. The room on the right, opened by the new management, is certainly better than the other room in terms of decor and atmosphere, but it still feels a bit cold, lacking any particular charm or personality.

03/09/2025: Very well stocked and truly excellent pastry shop, very kind staff with table service