Pasticceria De Leo In Lecce

Found by chance on holiday, one of the best coffees in Lecce!

Delicious pasticciotto: crumbly pastry and delicate filling. You eat one and want another! P.S. The praise is worth double considering I'm not usually a fan of sweets 🙂

We visited Pasticceria De Leo a few weeks ago on a quiet afternoon, on the recommendation of a friend. And thank goodness she recommended it! The place is small but welcoming, with that retro charm that immediately puts you at ease. We were particularly struck by the enormous balcony with its kilometer-long window display, overflowing with sweets even though we arrived rather late. A sign that dessert is a mission here, not a fallback. We sampled some pasticciotti, including a pistachio one that was breathtaking, and a fruttone, a specialty we'd never tried before. The verdict? A feast of flavor. The pasticciotto was unlike any other: soft and crumbly pastry, with a full and rounded flavor, and an intense and velvety pistachio cream. The fruttone? A revelation. We would have gladly had seconds, three... maybe even four. The staff was truly kind and helpful, always smiling and ready to offer advice without being intrusive. The prices are excellent for the quality offered. In conclusion, of all the pastry shops we've visited in Lecce so far, De Leo's is rightfully among the best. We'll definitely be back, perhaps next time in the morning, to savor everything fresh from the oven. Just thinking about it... our mouths are watering. Highly recommended at any time of day.

Great place, delicious coffee and cherry tart!

Good place for breakfast but also for getting some small snacks (although there isn't much choice).