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