The best bread bakeries in Pescara selected by Gambero Rosso

It's true, Pescara lost one of its most historic bread bakeries in the city (Panificio Cipollone), but good bread endures: here are the best bread bakeries in Pescara as highlighted in our latest guide, “Pane e Panettieri d'Italia.”

The 3 best bread bakeries in Pescara

Antica Panetteria Alessandra

The name speaks volumes, and what appears today as a modern bakery has been the longtime passion of the family managing it. It's better to arrive early in the morning because the shelves empty out quickly. The bread is well-made, crafted with local organic flours and various types of dough depending on the season. There's the classic homemade or Solina bread, crispy ciabattas, and sandwiches, some filled with seeds, a light rye loaf with a thin crust and just the right level of acidity. They also offer crackers, taralli, a variety of cakes, pies, and cookies. Additionally, they serve coffee, a bistro featuring typical dishes (often employing recovered bread), and a pizzeria with round pies made with long fermentation using re-milled durum wheat semolina (or Solina, multigrain, and whole grain soft wheat), extra virgin olive oil, and sourdough starter.

via Piave, 45 – 085 385117

Forno Ardito

Short supply chain and close ties with virtuous local producers, conscious use of organic flours and ancient grains, long natural fermentation, an approach that focuses on essentials and high quality. All the loaves displayed behind the counter are worth a taste. Special mention for the Solina loaf, substantial and aromatic, which if well-preserved, stays fresh for days; for the white focaccia, well-oiled, airy, and crispy, great as is or stuffed; for the pizza slices with seasonal toppings. Additionally, homemade bread, cocoa and chocolate bread, multigrain options, as well as well-layered croissants (sweet for breakfast or savoury for lunches, snacks, aperitifs), sandwiches, rustic cakes, excellent Easter doves. Complementing this is a small, thoughtful selection of wines, many of which are natural, beers, and beverages. They also organise interesting aperitifs in collaboration with ethically responsible initiatives.

via Cesare Battisti, 109 – 392 4610172

Il Panettiere e La Massaia

The name leaves no doubt: the focus here is on fresh pasta and baking, enhancing Abruzzo's ingredients and recipes, and beyond, always through rigorous selection and transparency in sourcing. Natural leavening and quality flours, often from ancient grains and not necessarily local, result in loaves—excellent are the multigrain ones, with a crispy crust, fine texture, and light crumb—Italian-style baguettes, highly hydrated white focaccias, pizzas filled with seasonal ingredients, and a wide array of savoury treats, from white mini pizzas to fiadoni and rustic pies. Open from breakfast until evening, it's also a café with an equally well-stocked and inviting dessert section, which also caters to those with intolerances.

viale Regina Margherita, 7/11 – 085 2056765