Pasticceria Gobbi In Piacenza

Excellent products and kindness of the lovely lady

Good, good, good, in fact.... VERY GOOD!!!! Balanced pastas with just the right touch of sweet flavor, a treat for more than just the palate!!!!!

After walking in for the first time, I understand why many consider it the best pastry shop in Piacenza. There's a huge and varied selection of mini pastries, from classics to more unusual creations not found everywhere. Not only is the selection extensive, they're all fresh and delicious. Or almost: only the babà is a complete fail for me, since the rum wasn't previously diluted or even sweetened before dipping it into the leavened dough. Basically, the equivalent of a healthy shot. But aside from this lapse in style, everything else was extremely good. I especially praise the pistachio and zabaglione, both of which are high-quality creams. It's also the first pastry shop in Piacenza where I've noticed individual portions of modern cakes. I'll definitely be back, just to see if they're as pleasing to the palate as they are to the eye. The croissants also pleasantly surprised me, as the dough and pastry are very reminiscent of the croissants I find in Calabria, in Cosenza and Rende to be precise. Although completely unintentional, I truly appreciated the possibility of making this association with places I'm particularly fond of. As high-quality as this bakery is, however, I can't understand the price per kilo of the mini pastries. I understand that all raw materials are now priced higher, and I also understand that this place is located on one of Piacenza's main streets, but that doesn't justify such exorbitant prices. In any case, it has too many positives to make me consider giving it less than five stars; personally, I think it's deserved. The ladies on the staff are very kind.