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Restaurants · Liguria, Genoa

Pasticceria Klainguti

  • CuisineHistoric pastry
  • CategoryCafe Pasticceria
  • VibeHistoric cafe
  • Price$$

Klainguti opened in 1828 on Piazza Soziglia, founded by four Klainguti brothers, Swiss pastry chefs from Pontresina. The shop created the Falstaff brioche for Giuseppe Verdi. It reopened after a restoration under new management and won the Gambero Rosso 2026 Novità dell'anno award.

A pastry shop on Piazza Soziglia opened in 1828 by Swiss pastry chefs, known for Engadina cake, sacripantina and quaresimali.

Klainguti opened in 1828 on Piazza Soziglia, founded by four Klainguti brothers, Swiss pastry chefs from Pontresina. The shop created the Falstaff brioche for Giuseppe Verdi. It reopened after a restoration under new management and won the Gambero Rosso 2026 Novità dell'anno award.

Practical information for Pasticceria Klainguti · Last updated September 2026
Price $$
Hours Opening hours not published
Reservations Not taken
Address Piazza di Soziglia, 98R, 16123 Genoa GE, Italy

Signature dishes

  • Engadina cake
  • Sacripantina
  • Zena cake
  • Quaresimali

Good to know

Known for
Swiss-Genoese pastry since 1828

Location

Piazza di Soziglia, 98R, 16123 Genoa GE, Italy

44.4094, 8.9319 View on map

Highlights

  • Open since 1828
  • Gambero Rosso 2026 award

Tips for visiting

  • Try the sacripantina

When to visit

Morning

Accessibility

Step-free access is not published.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded it?

Four Swiss brothers from Pontresina.