Bar Stefano - Gli svizzeri — Restaurant in Arezzo

Stopped in Caffé Pasticceria Stefano because of the crowd of locals and old world charm. My « Italian » breakfast was a pot of Breakfast tea and a cornetto (which was a pastry like a croissant). The cornetto I chose had a generous custard filling. The inside had pastry layers showing lamination but this pastry wasn’t laden with butter (like a French croissant). It was light and fluffy. I asked and found out the bakery was upstairs from the shop! The cost was moderate: Pot of water for tea + cornetto (paste) was €5.30. The caffé has several rooms inside, an outside patio and tables on the street. I’d love to return to try some of the other pastries and sweets! They look yummy!

Food & Beverage: 5 Stars (a German tea brand)

Service: 4.5 stars (they try to keep tables clear (I had to clear mine) & it might be a bit difficult to pay for a ticket to get your food & drink)

Ambiance: 4.5 stars (Nice decor! It’s a bit hectic on busy fair days but a plus is there’s a...

I had a very bad experience at Bar Stefano.

While I was at the hotel, I started craving some hot chocolate.

I left the hotel in search of some delicious hot chocolate in the area, but unfortunately, I discovered Bar Stefano where things didn't go as planned.

I was served expired hot chocolate, which made me run to the bathroom immediately after tasting their hot beverage. Thinking that things couldn't get worse, their bathroom smelled horrible...

The smell of "fishes" was so unbearable that I took the risk to run back to my hotel. Hopefully, I made it back to the hotel.

I DO...

As part of my exchange program in Arezzo, the program gives us vouchers to go to different food locations, my favourite has to be Bar Stefano. With the little Italian I’ve been learning, they are patient and always happy to help. The coffee is a ten out of ten and i made it my mission to try most of their pastries and cookies, my favourite is the thin vanilla biscotti and their cannoli. Their terrace is lovely for reading and journaling, and their workers are very nice and welcoming. Will remember this place for the rest...