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Pasticceria Castaldini - The confectioner's shop was opened in 1928. After being in business for about 30 years the management passed over to Enzo Castaldini in 1956. Under Pietro Robiglio's guide he created new types of cakes and invented a special leaven used even today, particularly for making handicraft-panettoni and dove-shaped Easter cakes.

The artisan production of the confectionery, still leaded by Enzo Castaldini, ranges from chocolates, to Easter eggs, pastries, biscuits, and salted cakes and, besides serving residents of the district, he supplies customers all over Italy. All furnishings date back to 1928. Especially valuable are the red marble counter and the old wood shelves with a vast wine and spirit collection.

The shop is on Ciale dei Mille, 47/r and the telephone number is +39 055 579684.