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Pasticceria Papa

This venue is a finalist in the icons category in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

Pasticceria Papa in Haberfield.
1 / 5Pasticceria Papa in Haberfield. Supplied
Continental cake.
2 / 5Continental cake. Supplied
Italian cakes and pastries.
3 / 5Italian cakes and pastries. Supplied
Ricotta cake.
4 / 5Ricotta cake. Supplied
Ricotta cake with chocolate swirls and strawberries.
5 / 5Ricotta cake with chocolate swirls and strawberries. Supplied

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Thirty-five years after Salvatore Papa first opened the doors, it’s difficult to overstate how cherished this family-run institution remains. Zuccherati, biscotti, cannoli, arancini and pizzette are all part of the reason. But if there’s one thing keeping the queues coming, it’s the ricotta cake, soft-centred inside a shortcrust shell. Make like a local and order one for a celebration, or split a scaled-down version with someone you love.

Good to know: Diehards can visit their second venue at Five Dock and subscribe to Papa’s podcast, Sweet Traditions.

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