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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

Natale Pasticceria

Lecce, Italy

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 70 2026
Natale Pasticceria

Pastry shop and gelateria a few steps from Piazza Sant'Oronzo in central Lecce, known for its warm, cream-filled pasticciotto. Each pasticciotto comes with a "Santo Pasticciotto" holy card, and gluten- and lactose-free versions are sold.

Highlights

  • Warm classic cream pasticciotto
  • Gluten- and lactose-free pasticciotto
  • Salted pistachio gelato

Good to know

  • Long queues, often 10–30 minutes
  • Pay at the counter before collecting
  • Mostly takeaway, only a few seats

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