Alcedo — Restaurant in Fiesole

I almost hate to review this little gem of a place for fear it will be overrun with visitors who will buy up my favourite cookies, but they deserve the 5 stars. Every time I go to Fiesole, I make sure to stop here, rain or shine. In the winter, they have a tiny bar with coffee and hot chocolate and a small seating area. Whether I buy one indulgent cookie or the whole bag, the pistachio-raspberry with shortbread is the best cookie I've ever had. Its combination of textures (soft almond paste centre over a pleasing shortbread base, studded with whole pistachios and topped off with a generous dollop of raspberry jam) make it unforgettable, and because it's not too sweet, you'll find yourself eating the whole dang thing - and they are hefty! The staff are quite friendly, so be sure to try out your best Italian. It goes a long way. If you happen to go there, please leave some for me. Better yet, don't go and leave it just as it is...

We stayed in Fiesole recently and visited the bakery daily. Good are freshly baked and delicious. A wide selection of pastries, cakes and cookies. Coffee is made well.

The owner and staff are so friendly and welcoming. Always have a broad smile and happy to explain what is in their selection of pastries and cookies. Service is effortless even when busy. My daily choice was a croissant and coffee. We tried the Torta del Nonna and it was the most delicious dessert I have ever tasted. Almonds on top with a custard filling. A must try. Biscuits were divine. I could happily be locked up in this shop and joyously eat my way...

There were two older ladies working in the cafe, both super sweet and lovely. I asked them if they had oat milk which unfortunately they didn't but we had a funny exchange as she kept thinking I asked for "hot" milk. I then googled oat milk in Italian and showed her, and we both learned a new word in a different language. I ended up getting a black coffee with a sandwich which was really tasty. Really cute little cafe, would definitely visit again for the pastries if I go...