Stopped in for a dessert to go after a lunch a couple of doors down. We got the small tiramisu ($5) which sat in a little chocolate dish. I didn't like that the attendant handled the chocolate with her bare hands that she had just touched money with.... So, i just ate the tiramisu part. Which was just ok. I asked for plastic forks so we could eat it at our hotel and there were none. It is what it is...
Review Source:Coffee that's pricier than Starbuck's. Â But it's tasty and this spot is good for people watching, a lot of NY Italians seem to frequent it. Â Limited selection of Italian cookies and a lot of my favorites are missing like pecan cups. Â They could improve with real cups instead of paper for drinks like cappuccinos. Â Service can be rather abrupt from the Russian girl at the coffee bar. Â Â But they're the only game in this part of town and they know it.
Same shop and experience at the Las Olas location.
For bread, the problem with this place is who's baking. When the usual baker is there, all is well. When the owner, Roberto, fills in, the bread goes downhill fast.
Too bad as with about a half dozen Italian bakeries in the area, this used to be our favorite. However, we're now sick and tired of trekking up there and finding shelves full of dense over-cooked bread.
The pannini's are as good as the bread.
What happened to this place? I was coming here for years. I take one year off and visit and it is AWFUL! It was once authentic now it just tastes mass produced. New owner? Come on this is pure  crap! The bakery has tanked. 3 small pastries and 2 sodas came out to 17 dollars and I could have had a better dessert at pollo tropical and that is pushing it. Won't return.
Review Source:We were in the mood for some gelato and had to use the Yelp app just to find this place. Â After salivating over the display counter, I had the strawberry gelato, which was delicious. Â I had to run out of there before I ordered any of the other goodies in the bakery! I love the location. Â Nice place to take a stroll with a small cone of gelato on a hot Florida afternoon.
Review Source:My Fiance has taken me to Pan'e Dolci for a large Gelato a few times.
 I prefer this location a little better than Las Olas due to the quietness and we just enjoy our treats indoors or outside, it's very relaxing.
 The Granite tables and Italian Music Videos are great, and there's a Russian Girl to serve you your treats.
 My Fiance mentioned that the shops in Italy are very similar to this store's bistro set up. Â
 Its also fun to see the people who just came from Martorano's next door and come to get dessert here.
 The Gelato display is always pretty, sometimes they run out of flavors (its that popular). The Gelato here is really GOood but a little pricey a couple large Gelato's will take you back over 25$.
 Overall my favorite place to get Gelato hands down.
I love this sweet and savory cafe. Â For a gelato, espresso, panini. Â It is a simple cafe, and is perfect for a bite. Â Relax and enjoy. Â The scenic location is the one on Las Olas, but this one is a breeze to get in and out of the parking lot. Â
Keep this on your list of Great Cafe's.
Delicious!
The staff was attentive and very helpful. They knew enough about their pastries to field all my questions. The small shop had Italian music videos playing and a very casual atmosphere. The pricing was on par with the area they are located and the quality you get.
I loved their little apple blossom pastry. The flavor and texture were spot on. If you are in the area - stop in for one.
My wife and I came here today for some Italian treats and some coffee. The cookies and cannolis were tasty, however, we felt the prices were pretty high. Two small cannolis (they have big ones too), two small cookies, and two small coffees was $16. I thought that was kind of high, but at least everything tasted good. We probably wouldn't return because of the high prices.
Review Source:Enjoyed a smooth, frothy cafe au lait while sitting at the patio. The cafe, though situated across from the bustling road, surprises in maintaining an intimate feel, due to its warm stone-textured tables, Mona Lisa painting, and colorful metallic chairs which work together to blend old world imagery with the contemporary. Â Perfect after a day at the beach, for studying, or meeting with friends.
Review Source:3.5. Â We got the tiramisu gelato, which was pretty good. Â I like mine creamier though. Â I got the pignola, which tasted also fine, but I prefer the texture chewier. Â The...grandmother cake...well, I didn't know what to expect. Â It was a bit...custardy?...anyways, it was my least favorite. Â I wished I had tried the chocolate croissant instead. Â Overall, good, but not at all memorable. Â For the price, I would not return.
Review Source:This is the perfect spot to hit after a day on the beach. Â If you are going to do a day on the beach, park in the little lot at the end of Oakland Park - it is metered parking. Â Enjoy a calm spot on the beach and then simply walk across the street, past the Walgreens and BAM you are in Italy.
I swear, this is what heaven is like to Italians. Â I've been to Italy and had the real deal and THIS is the real deal. Â Their gelato is AH-mazing!! Â Their pastries and breads are as authentic as it gets. Â The place has an adorable charm and there are tables outside as well if you want to enjoy your sweets in the sun. Â Cappuccinos are also a nice touch. Â
We decided to hit up Pan'e Dolci for gelato and take it next door to the cigar bar for champagne. We sat outside and enjoyed both together. Â FYI - a tiny berry gelato spoonful goes lovely in the bottom of a champagne glass :-)
This place is a little gem I discovered one day while my fiancee was getting her nails done at a place nearby. My fiancee's family is half Italian and they adore Pan'e Dolci...The thing that keeps us coming back are the Sfogliatelle which according to my in-laws are very authentic. They are flaky, sweet and delicious! They also have many sweets and the paninis are very tasty. The quality is great but I can't help but think that this place is connected to the mafia somehow. :) It's right next to a restaurant called Martorano's which is NEVER open, and its owner looks like the steroids completely deprived him of any expression on his face. I know this because at this bakery, they sell some of his "world famous sauce"....or uhhh gravy as he calls it. Anyways....Pan'e Dolci is a little on the expensive side and they only take cash. You know cause credit cards leave a paper trail, and paper trails lead to busted kneecaps, Capische?
So get some cash, and pay up 'cause it's worth your trip.
After touring Italy north to South I have a really high appreciation for GELATO! Â Most gelato places in the US are frustrating, tasting more like custard or just regular icecream (not that I don't like custard but if I wanted custard I would go to a custard place). Â This little unassuming place had the best, most authentic gelato I have found so far in Miami! Â They should move it to a touristy location and would sell a lot of gelato!
Haven't tried the pastries yet but will definitely go back!
My Italian/American hubby and I live within walking distance, so when we first stumbled upon this bakery we were nearly ready to put our roots down and live near Oakland forever.
Love the cappuccinos and the mini cannolis, and we go here very often with our two babies.
However, as obvious regulars, we are treated to the same straight-faced blank stares from the baristas every time - not even a hint of client recognition. At first I figured it was because they don't like children. (although ours are very well behaved)
Then my sister and her Italian hubby spent several weeks here and ate at the bakery every day. They managed to get a smile and a good morning out of the baristas.
I returned, with a determined smile and eye contact. No luck. Must be me.
I'm a stickler for service so that's why this place doesn't get a full rating for me. The cannolis are pretty darn good, though.
4/27/11 Update!
We went back and, lo and behold, a smile. Not only a smile, but a hello! AND, a 'How do you do' to our little girl! There is hope after all.
I came in literally as they were about to close and were very nice and took my order.
I don't remember what the hell type of gelato I had but it was very good lol. The texture was nice and creamy with great flavor. I believe it had chocolate in it, either way thumbs up!
If I had more money and time I would have tried all the pastries they had.
Can I give it zero stars? Â The new location seems to have forgotten to bring good service with it!
My cappuccino had only one shot of espresso, and it was not prepared fresh, despite the huge fancy espresso machine on display. Â The milk was over-steamed. Â
The owner was rude and unhelpful, and the barista had clearly never made a cappuccino before. Â The prices were not listed, and my one-shot cappuccino was $4.50!
Needless to say, I do not recommend this shop and will not be returning.
A little Italian Bakery next to Cafe Martorano. Â I was wanting some gelato and stopped in. Â Nothing really that great. Â It was smooth and had good flavor without any poor aftertaste, but it wasn't as vibrant as so many gelati I have had in the past. Â The pastries were nothing special. Â After having been to myriad other Italian bakeries in Boston, New York, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh, I must say that this bakery is but a shadow. Â
At least it doesn't taste bad.
Made a few illegal turns to get here but it was well worth it. Â If you've driven here you know what i'm talking about. Yummy pastries specializing in italian sweets they've got real cannoli, biscotti, and to-die-for ricotta cheesecake. Â Also, the espresso here is one of the better coffee shops in the area. Â The pastries are so hard to resist when you are trying to fit into a bikini!
Review Source:Avoid NE 34th st light. Decent food, parking meters outside are ridiculous.
NE 34 street light into and out of the back of the plaza has an at least 9 minute timer. No detectors that trigger cycle.
The croissant are covered in honey and cost $2.00. They have an average taste. Not better than the $1.95 Starbucks croissants.
I recently had a sandwich from Pan'e Dolci. Â It had Prosciutto, basil, tomato and cheese. Â I think it had some balsamic and oil dressing on it. Â The sandwich was really good. Bread was ciabatta. The other sandwich choice was ham, cheese, lettuce, eggplant. Looked good. In house pre-constructed sandwiches, not sure if they do custom work or not.
  I wanted to take a loaf back, but the shelves were practically bare.  It was just after 10AM for crying out loud.  They had some ciabatta ($4) and something with olives, but I was looking for a baguette or a plain old rustic type of loaf. Another reviewer said come early, no kidding.
 The desserts looked awesome.  They had cannolis, cheescake (maybe ricotta) and a bunch of other gourmet desserts. Exquisite. The espresso was pretty good.
  The HMFIC, Roberto, was at the counter.  I think I freaked him out, I need a haircut, I'm tall and sometimes ask too many questions. The place was spotless and I would recommend buying desserts from here to take to a party over the holidays or if you're trying to seduce someone who's playing hard-to-get. Leave the plastic at home, a sign on the register said "CASH ONLY".
Although they have pastries and gelato, I come here for the bread. Â Oh my god, the bread.
I've never been a bread freak. Â But the freshly-baked bread here makes me a bread freak. Â I've tried several of their breads now, and my favorite is their ciabatta loaf when it's still warm. Â My bf, who IS a bread freak, groans with pleasure every time we break into a loaf from this place.
The pastry chef is from Tuscany. Â So that makes sense. Â
P.S. Â The leftover bread makes the best cinnamon French toast ever the next day. Â Be sure to have some real maple syrup on hand.
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