Opened in 1860, this historic pasticceria is run by the fifth generation of the Schucani family. The long, narrow café with frescoed ceilings, Art Nouveau counters, and chandeliers has cases of pastries and artisanal chocolates as well as sandwiches and other savory items. Grab a seat outside or at the back of the shop, have an espresso and a pastry standing at the bar, or buy some chocolate to bring home.

This Perugia institution has been serving deliciously brewed coffee and delicate chocolates and cakes since 1860. Its frescoed, elegant interior is the perfect setting to enjoy a post-dinner dessert to round out a meal. Whether it’s confectionaries, pastries, chocolates, cakes, or even a gelato from their ice cream shop, Sandri is sure to impress you with its traditional Umbrian sweets.

Far more elegant is the venerable Sandri, Perugia’s oldest (opened in 1860) and most esteemed pasticerria, serving coffee, pastry, and light meals in Art Deco surroundings at Corso Vannucci 32 (tel. 075/572-4112; Sun–Thurs 7:30am–9pm; Fri 7:30am–11pm; Sat 7:30am–midnight). For stylish cocktails, try the popular Mercato Vianova, Via Giuseppe Mazzini 15 (www.mercatovianova.it; tel. 075/573-04450). The name says it all at Lick, Corso Cavour 40 (tel. 075/572-6917), which dishes up gelato in such unusual (and delicious!) variations as gorgonzola cheese and basil with Prosecco.

One institution that has persevered in Perugia’s center is the Sandri on the Corso; a café that dates from the 19th Century and feels like a Viennese café in miniature. Among other thriving restaurants are the terrific pizza place, Mediterranea, and Osteria A Priori, a farm-to-table cooking restaurant featuring local ingredients, carefully prepared. For an elegant night out, there’s l’Officina, a favorite with Perugia’s intellectual set, it specializes in modernizing traditional Umbrian food.

Sandri: An institution in Perugia since 1860, Sandri is perfect for a morning cappuccino and cornetto before class, thanks to its proximity to the Umbra Institute. It is also a great place to go for aperitivo because they have super delicious snacks that my friends and I affectionately call “trinkets”. I think this café is particularly special because of the grand decor and paintings on the walls and ceilings: Sandri feels like a step back in time!

Istituzione dal 1860, Sandri è certamente uno dei più rinomati riferimenti cittadini per l’arte dolce. Dopo uno stop di qualche anno, è stata restituita ai perugini portando una ventata golosa in tutto il centro storico. Affascinante, con i suoi arredi e le atmosfere che riportano indietro nel tempo, si distingue per un’offerta di qualità e attenta alla cura del dettaglio in ogni creazione, con una menzione particolare per quelle al cioccolato.

Opened in 1860, this historic pasticceria is run by the fifth generation of the Schucani family. The long, narrow café with frescoed ceilings, Art Nouveau counters, and chandeliers has cases of pastries and artisanal chocolates as well as sandwiches and other savoury items. Grab a seat outside or at the back of the shop, have an espresso and a pastry standing at the bar, or buy some chocolate to bring home.

Ma veniamo alla seconda parte della classifica: il sesto posto se lo aggiudica Sandri, non solo dolci ma ottimi gelati alla storica pasticceria di Corso Vannucci. Il settimo posto va a Il Pozzo dei Gelati, ottavo posto invece per L'Arte del Gelato a Ponte San Giovanni. penultimo posto per Dolce Bio Perugia mentre l'ultima posizione della top ten se la aggiudica la gelateria Yo!

After a cappuccino break at Pasticceria Sandri (which was always busy and has amazing chocolate pastries and is well, a dessert lovers dream come true), I headed northwest in the general direction of the Tempio di S. Angelo to see the temple as well as Porta S. Angelo. For 3 euros you can climb to the top of the tower with incredible views like this one:

Sandri Pasticceria – A historic fixture in Perugia, this pasticceria offers a feast for the senses. From the moment you step inside, the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked goods invites you to indulge. Be sure to sample their Baci di Perugia, a delightful chocolate hazelnut treat.

A good way to start is a super-breakfast at Sandri, an old cafè located along the central corso Vannucci, the real museum of pastry of Perugia. Another great choice is the traditional La Latteria, known for the best milk cream in town, a must go for maritozzo and cappuccino.

Pasticceria Sandri: This historic pastry shop and cafe offer a delightful selection of pastries, cakes, and sandwiches. It’s a great place to savor artisanal Italian pastries and a cappuccino. The elegant interior adds to the experience.

Istituzione dal 1860, Sandri è certamente uno dei più rinomati riferimenti cittadini per l'arte dolce. Cornetti semplici o farciti (buoni quelli con panna e frutta fresca), maritozzi e veneziane e una valida offerta salata";

After a visit to the museum we have a nice tip for an authentic espresso: the “Sandri” bar. Sandri is in the city centre and has a long history dating back to 1860. It originally was a Swiss family.

Head to Pasticceria Sandri, a classic bar and pastry shop on the main corso. Autumn through to spring try a thick Italian hot chocolate or simply a cafe.