The story
Tucked away on Via dell'Arsenale in Turin, Piscitella has earned a devoted following—and a 4.5-star rating—for its uncompromising pastries. Creator Franchino Er Criminale, in his “Pasticcerie criminali TORINO” review, calls it “one of the best pastry shops in Turin, a treasure for the city.” He singles out the babà as the best he has ever had and describes the delizia al limone as “a turbo,” noting that everything is top quality. The shop also turns out a Diplomatico Ricotta e Pere and a Palla di Neve, rounding out a lineup that clearly impresses.
Yes, prices run slightly higher than average, but Franchino argues the quality justifies every cent, awarding a 9+ out of 10. For anyone seeking a classic, high-level pastry experience in Turin, Piscitella delivers the kind of craftsmanship that makes a local spot feel essential. Just be prepared to pay a little more for that treasure.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
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Reviewers rave about Piscitella’s transcendent babà, calling it a must-try. The overall vibe is warm, passionate, and deeply authentic.
“This babà is soaked in liquor, really soaked, beautiful as it should be. Look at the section — it's exceptional. Probably the best babà I've ever eaten in my entire life. It melts in your mouth. I give it a 9.5, but I'll say 9+ because the two pastries cost €5 each.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Piscitella. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
This is one of the best pastry shops in Turin, a treasure for the city. The babà is the best I've ever had, the delizia al limone is a turbo, and everything is top quality. Slightly higher prices but absolutely worth it. 9+ out of 10.
Dishes mentioned
Babà
This babà is soaked in liquor, really soaked, beautiful as it should be. Look at the section — it's exceptional. Probably the best babà I've ever eaten in my entire life. It melts in your mouth. I give it a 9.5, but I'll say 9+ because the two pastries cost €5 each.
Diplomatico Ricotta e Pere
It's made with ricotta and pears — you can see the pear pieces. I called it diplomatico but it's not a real diplomatico because there's no puff pastry, only sponge cake and this ricotta cream with pears that is delicious, so good it makes your eyes roll.
Delizia al Limone
Look, it's dotted as if it had real vanilla, and it's soft. It's a sponge cake inside wrapped in this lemon cream. This is a turbo — the lemon is dominant, it overwhelms everything, but it's a good dominant, well made, pleasant. You eat it and say yes, dominance.
Palla di Neve
This costs €2 and it's delicious. The pastry is really good, but what's even better is the filling.
