The story
Tucked along Via di Città in Siena, Antica Drogheria Manganelli is a historic grocery store that doubles as a destination for traditional holiday sweets. With a stellar 4.8-star rating, the shop draws visitors seeking authentic Sienese confections. Food creator Sentieri Golosi stopped by to sample the local Panforte, describing it as "a lighter, less spicy Christmas dessert with fresh hazelnuts," though they admitted a personal preference for Panpepato.
For those curious about Siena’s pastry heritage, this old-world shop offers a genuine taste of the city’s festive baking traditions. The Panforte here is a must-try if you’re exploring the region’s classic sweets—just be prepared for a milder, nuttier profile than its spicier cousin.
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Reviewers praise Antica Drogheria Manganelli’s dense, spiced Panforte as a standout, evoking a warm, old-world charm that feels like stepping into a Sienese pantry.
“I remember I didn't like Panforte before, it wasn't my favorite dessert. But maybe this time something changes. The hazelnuts are very tasty and very fresh. There's different dried fruit, spices, honey — more or less the same ingredients as Panpepato, but it's less strong and less sweet. This one is also good, but in my opinion Panpepato wins because it's nice and loaded. This Panforte is lighter.”
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1 creator has covered Antica Drogheria Manganelli. Most active: Sentieri Golosi
A historic shop in Siena where I tried Panforte — a lighter, less spicy Christmas dessert with fresh hazelnuts, though I still prefer Panpepato.
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Panforte
I remember I didn't like Panforte before, it wasn't my favorite dessert. But maybe this time something changes. The hazelnuts are very tasty and very fresh. There's different dried fruit, spices, honey — more or less the same ingredients as Panpepato, but it's less strong and less sweet. This one is also good, but in my opinion Panpepato wins because it's nice and loaded. This Panforte is lighter.
