The story
Don Peppino on Via Etnea is a Catania pastry shop that, as creator Salvo Guarneri observes, “feels like a Sicilian museum.” The reverence is earned: Guarneri highlights the “first panettone made with certified Bronte pistachio” and the house-made Crema Brontessa, both packaged with the care of a painting. The display case treats these specialties as gallery pieces, with the Panettone al Pistacchio di Bronte DOP and the creamy, nut-forward cream standing out as refined souvenirs of the city.
Beyond the museum-like pastries, Don Peppino also invented what Guarneri calls “the artisanal walking ice-cream biscuit,” a nostalgic combination of soft pastry and creamy gelato that “brings you back to childhood.” The Calataco and the Biscotto Gelato al Pistacchio di Bronte e Cioccolato Bianco offer a more immediate, handheld pleasure. With a 4.5-star rating, the shop delivers warmth and precision—whether you’re seeking a beautifully wrapped pistachio panettone or a creamy biscotto for the stroll down Via Etnea.
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Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about Don Peppino’s Crema brontessa, a pistachio-forward dessert that steals the show. The overall vibe is warm, indulgent, and quietly confident.
“The Brontessa cream is a perfect mix of the sweetness of authentic Bronte pistachio, the delicacy of white chocolate, and a pinch of salt. It's incredibly well-balanced and delicious.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Don Peppino. Most active: Salvo Guarneri
Don Peppino is a pastry shop in Catania that feels like a Sicilian museum, offering the first panettone made with certified Bronte pistachio and the delicious Brontessa cream, all packaged beautifully like a painting.
Dishes mentioned
Panettone al Pistacchio di Bronte DOP
This panettone is incredibly fluffy and soft, like a giant brioche. The yellow color proves the excellent quality of the ingredients, and the flavor and aroma are 100% natural, with butter and citrus. It's the first panettone in the world made with certified Bronte pistachio, and you can really taste the authenticity.
Crema Brontessa
The Brontessa cream is a perfect mix of the sweetness of authentic Bronte pistachio, the delicacy of white chocolate, and a pinch of salt. It's incredibly well-balanced and delicious.
- Salvo GuarneriLoved
Provo il primo biscotto 🍪 gelato 🍦 artigianale da passeggio · @ 0:35
Gelateria Don Peppino in Catania invented the artisanal walking ice-cream biscuit, a nostalgic treat that brings you back to childhood with its soft pastry and creamy gelato. A must-try in Sicily.
Dishes mentioned
Calataco
This Calataco has peanut gelato, muù, an artisan waffle and chocolate. It's addictive. I love walking around eating it.
Biscotto Gelato al Pistacchio di Bronte e Cioccolato Bianco
This is like a gourmet Ringo biscuit: a super soft pastry with a creamy heart of fresh gelato and dipped in chocolate. Bite one and you're happy. It brings you back to childhood. Imagine the Magnum but with Bronte DOP pistachio and white chocolate. You absolutely have to try it.
