Gelateria Pasticceria Dei Mille (Bergamo, ITALY) ★★★☆☆

Piazza Vecchia, they call it the heart beat of famous Città Alta (Upper Town) was our first stop in Bergamo. When we got here, it was already very late in the afternoon but luckily, we had just enough daylight for a few photos. This renowned square in Upper Town is a very popular meeting place not only because it's close to all these attractions (like Contarini Fountain, Cappella Colleoni and of course, the historic Bergamo Cathedral), but also it's home to a number of old stalwarts including Pasticceria Dei Mille.



Pasticceria Dei Mille is an old neighborhood bakery offering a small variety of pastries, sweets and tarts. They also have a gelateria next door which is very popular in the summer.



The tiramisu and mimosa look pretty serviceable.



I found exactly what I was looking for.....



Crostata di Frutta Secca (2.5 Euro) - Traditional dried fruit tart with an assortment of nuts. This usually came with chocolate or caramel on top but not this one from Dei Mille. For someone with a North American background, think of it as an American pecan pie but a little sweeter and with more nutty toppings.



Bomboloni (1.5 Euro) - Of course, I won't leave this place without getting a couple of these Italian donuts. Very rich cinnamon flavor.







Food Rating: 4.5/10
Price: €€
Address: Piazza Vecchia, 2, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Tel: +39 035 217151