Al Caruso

Parma's well-known mini-chain of pastry shops and cafes. They didn't make a mistake here either. The well-kept and clean establishment offers indoor, outdoor, and patio seating. Ideal for breakfast, an aperitif, or a snack, it offers a wide selection of sweet and savory products. A good and extensive selection of hot and cold drinks. Very good Hausbrandt coffee! Highly recommended!!!

I ordered a cake for my 18th birthday party. It's horrible, it ruined the party, and the instructions weren't followed. They delivered a brown cake after requesting a gold and black theme. Then, when I asked for some macarons to match the cake and the colors, they ended up with brown and green macarons. Do we even want to talk about the price? €150 for 3kg of cake without decorations and with an 18 that looks like it was written by a child, when the week before I'd been told the price was €30-35 per kg. A sad cake that won't give me a good memory of my only 18th birthday party. I will never, under any circumstances, come to this cake shop again.

I return to this wonderful pastry shop as soon as I can, both for breakfast croissants and for an aperitif. Excellent selection of products, there's something for everyone. Excellent quality, especially the custard: truly DELICIOUS. Congratulations! The staff is also friendly and available to answer any questions customers may have. Highly recommended.

It's the definitive reference point in Parma for those seeking an inclusive pastry shop, born from the fusion of Maximilian's artisanal tradition and Natural Sweets' 100% gluten-free and lactose-free philosophy. Located in the renovated and larger store on Via XXIV Maggio, the shop stands out for its ability to combine the great classics of traditional pastry making with a line entirely designed for celiacs, lactose intolerants, and vegans. From sweet to savory, the shop's true miracle is the elimination of the taste differences between conventional pastries and those made for dietary/restrictive diets. The bakery churns out brioches, croissants (puffed and crumbly, indistinguishable from regular ones), macarons, mignon pastries, and spectacular single-serving treats. The prices of the dedicated croissants range between €2.60 and €2.80, in line with the cost of the specialty ingredients. Vegan lovers will find a vast selection that never compromises on indulgence. Breakfast isn't the only thing. Fresh gluten-free tortelli and agnolini are prepared upon reservation, along with a popular daily savory offering that includes highly digestible pizza and focaccia by the slice. The new location boasts a modern, welcoming, and refined aesthetic. It finally offers ample space for both on-site breakfast and quick lunch breaks or aperitifs, overcoming the space constraints of the old workshops. Being a very popular and popular establishment, especially on weekends and during peak breakfast hours, staff occasionally experience disorganization in managing queues and tables, with slightly above-average wait times. Whether you're celiac or simply a lover of well-made desserts, the Maximilian & Natural Sweets partnership is one of the most innovative and successful confectionery businesses in Parma. The quality of their leavened products and the beauty of their single-serving portions make any dietary restrictions disappear.