Caffè Concerto Paszkowski in Florence, Italy
Caffè Concerto Paszkowski is like Rivoire, one of these institutions that are all over Florence. Going there is a must do to enjoy a nice afternoon at Piazza della Repubblica. Founded in 1846, it had the name Caffè Centrale until 1930 when it took on the name Paszkowski after being acquired by the Società Carlo Paszkowski & C., an Italian beer company, that made it a beer hall and cafe. Interestingly, it was designated as a National Monument in 1991.
We decided to go there on a sunny afternoon, to get some coffee, tea and pastries. The Paszkowski Coffee Bar is apparently renowned for its espresso, which is per their website, "made according to the finest Italian tradition". It was good, but pricey...
Espresso at Caffè Concerto Paszkowski in Florence, Italy
We then got the Torta Paszkowski, their specialty tart made with sponge cake, banana and whipped cream (lots of it): this is a must have, especially if you like banana. It was light and not too sweet.
Torta Paszkowski at Caffè Concerto Paszkowski in Florence, Italy
We also shared some assorted pastries that were mainly chou (3) with one cookie. All were good, but I wish they offered more variety.
Pastries at Caffè Concerto Paszkowski in Florence, Italy
Overall, Caffè Concerto Paszkowski was good but pricey and I found the service not so good. I definitely prefer Rivoire, but still, it is worth the visit considering the history of the place.
Enjoy (I did)!
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Caffè Concerto Paszkowski - Piazza della Repubblica, 6, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
