Torta russa
The quintessential Veronese speciality, crumbly and soft at once. The almond balances the puff pastry in a composition that keeps its fragrance even the next day. Available in different sizes.
Dining · Verona (VR)
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Artisan pastry shop in central Verona, Veronese specialities since 1977
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2026–2027
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The place
In the heart of Verona, a short walk from the Arena, Bar Pasticceria Barini has carried forward the tradition of artisan pastry-making for nearly fifty years. Open from the first light of dawn, it welcomes customers with Veronese specialities such as torta russa, baci di Romeo e Giulietta, sbrisolona and nadalin. Every sweet is born from a balance between selected natural ingredients and artisan skill, refined day after day.
At the table
Bar Pasticceria Barini has stood watch over Verona's historic centre since 1977, just a short walk from the Arena.
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Enter the mapIn the pastry shop
The quintessential Veronese speciality, crumbly and soft at once. The almond balances the puff pastry in a composition that keeps its fragrance even the next day. Available in different sizes.
Traditional sweets of the city that bear the names of Verona's most famous lovers. Preparations that unite local history with pastry-making skill.
The crumbly cake of Mantuan and Veronese tradition, with its granular texture and the bold flavour of almond. A constant presence on the pastry shop's counter.
The Veronese Christmas cake, also offered in a version with wild berries. Its soft dough and star shape characterise this speciality, which the pastry shop varies according to the season.
Biscuits linked to the feast of the patron saint of sight, prepared with chocolate chips. A recipe that intertwines devotion and indulgence.
The morning's risen pastries and small confections keep their softness and fragrance to accompany breakfasts and breaks throughout the day.
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What visitors say
«We had the torta russa from Verona, the baci di Romeo, the baci di Giulietta, the nadalin with wild berries, and the biscotti di Santa Lucia with chocolate chips. All spectacular even the next day.»
«I bought a torta russa to take home: a wonder! Crumbly and soft at the same time. The almond was perfectly balanced with the pastry.»
«Finding a pastry shop open at dawn isn't for everyone, but finding such kind service at that hour too is a real point in their favour! We stopped by at 5:30 in the morning.»
«Brioches, pastries and panettoni are out of this world. I got a torta russa and I must say it's really good. The owner is very friendly.»
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