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The delicate Ferratella earns unanimous praise, while the overall vibe is one of warm, rustic comfort that feels both refined and inviting.
“The ferratella is the social symbol of Abruzzo. We make it with pure chocolate, starting from an exceptional raw ingredient for an exceptional result. No palm oil. It's less spreadable because it lacks that fat, but you can taste it plain and it's great.”
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A historic pastry shop in L'Aquila since 1977, run by Claudio, with traditional Abruzzese sweets and liquors made with pure ingredients.
Dishes mentioned
- Ferrata
Caffè Espresso Napoletano
Claudio made me a typical Neapolitan espresso, intense. Coffee is my passion, I even have a YouTube channel about it, so he couldn't go wrong with me.
Torrone Aquilano
The torrone aquilano is a typical specialty. You put it inside the coffee and it melts, releasing all that chocolate and flavour into the coffee. It's super soft and this could become an addiction.
Pasticceria alle Mandorle e Nocciole
This is a classic end-of-meal tradition on Sundays when you have guests. It's made with almonds and hazelnuts because this area was once a valley of hazelnuts and almonds. You find it in many variations: covered in pure dark or milk chocolate, or the classic one with just nuts. There are also almond amaretti, fiori di mandorla, ricciarelli.
