Casablanca

Pasticceria Massimo Casablanca sits right on the seafront in Giardini Naxos, serving up authentic Sicilian pastries that locals swear by — think perfectly crisp cannoli, pignolata messinese, and cassata made the traditional way. The gelato here gets consistently raved about as the creamiest around, and it's easy to see why once you try it. If you want a honest taste of Sicilian pastry craft rather than tourist-trap sweets, this is your spot.