Bar Pasticceria Palummo

Sorrento Peninsula


Tucked away in the tiny mountain town of Pimonte, this family-run pastry shop and cafe is famous for torta palummo, a scrumptious concoction of pan di spagna (sponge cake) and almond cream. For a satisfying savoury snack, seek out the taralli noci e provolone del monaco, crunchy, savoury biscuits made with walnuts and a semi-hard local cheese.

Expect curious stares; tourists are a rarity here.


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