Le Margheritine
Flower-shaped dry biscuits made according to the old 1970s recipe, with Nocciole Gentile hazelnuts from Piedmont, a crumbly texture and the delicate flavour that defines the house
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Dining · Santa Margherita Ligure (GE)
Artisan pastry shop with tea room in the heart of Santa Margherita Ligure
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2026–2027
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The place
In the heart of Santa Margherita Ligure, among buildings with the typical Genoese façades, Pasticceria Arte Dolce is a corner of culinary paradise where Ligurian confectionery art can be rediscovered. Daily artisan production focuses on specialities such as the celebrated Margheritine, flower-shaped biscuits created in the 1970s with Nocciole Gentile hazelnuts from Piedmont, fragrant cornetti and finely detailed piccola pasticceria. The elegant indoor tea room and outdoor terrace welcome guests for exclusive breakfasts and refined afternoon treats, while the coffee service, evocative of times past, completes the experience with fine blends and fresh sweets from Genoese tradition.
At the table
In the historic centre of Santa Margherita Ligure, on Via Cairoli, Pasticceria Arte Dolce preserves the flavours of Genoese tradition through daily artisan production.
Why you can trust it
Pasticceria Arte Dolce is a member of the Eccellenze Italiane network. The mark is registered in Italy and abroad: every certified business has a unique identifier, which can be checked at any time.
Location
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Services and features
Flower-shaped dry biscuits made according to the old 1970s recipe, with Nocciole Gentile hazelnuts from Piedmont, a crumbly texture and the delicate flavour that defines the house
Prepared fresh every day with care and quality, following the pastry shop's tradition to ensure freshness and authenticity
Cavolini, fruit tarts and bigné crafted with attention to detail, offering balanced flavours and artisan workmanship that highlights the ingredients
A Genoese tradition speciality made using artisan techniques and selected local ingredients
Elegant, detailed creations designed for special occasions, combining aesthetic care with fine flavour
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What visitors say
«Excellent breakfast, really good brioches and pastries! The tortini di riso are worth trying. Prices aren't particularly cheap but it's nice to pay for quality.»
«The only café in Santa Margherita with hot water and heating in the bathroom. A guarantee of quality, courtesy and delicious pastries!»
«Being a local, I highly recommend it. The custom-ordered cakes are very good and elegant, carefully made and detailed. The pastries in the display case, like the classic cavolini, fruit tarts or bigné, are flavourful and exceptional»
«One of the best cakes we've ever tasted, brought in by customers to our restaurant. Well done!»
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In the making · The method
Every creation is the result of rigorous artisan work that ensures freshness and consistent quality in every product
Top-quality products from Liguria and Piedmont, with particular attention to Nocciole Gentile hazelnuts from Piedmont and their essential oils
Respect for Genoese specialities and classic pastry-making techniques, to rediscover the authentic flavours of Liguria
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