Paisanos Italian Bakery - Sarasota

What a hidden gem this bakery is! They offer truly authentic, fresh Italian treats, ranging from cookies to cakes, all of which are moist and delicious. The staff is incredibly patient and helpful as we pondered our choices. I will definitely return while I'm on vacation in town!

This bakery is amazing! Coming from New York, we're used to top-notch baked goods, and Paisano did not disappoint! They made my birthday cake (a chocolate cake with whipped cream and chocolate icing), and it was absolutely fantastic!

I visited the bakery for the first time and the few things I bought were delicious. I have to ask though, why is nothing priced? One pastry I bought was almost $7.00. Had I known, I would have passed on that. Yes, I realize I could ask, but when you 're buying an assortment of items, it gets a little embarrassing (and probably annoying to the staff assisting you) to keep asking, how much is that ? Please take into consideration that some of us are on a budget, and there are others who I 'm sure would like to have an idea of what they 're paying for something. Thank you.

This is the best Italian bakery outside of Brooklyn, New York. Be sure to try the ricotta cake and cream puffs. That's all you need to know! - Rocky

First time finding this place as I passed through the area and now it sticks out as one of my best stops on this trip. Overwhelming when you enter as its hard to decide between all the amazing cookies, pastries and cakes, I settled on a carrot cake cupcake and it was probably the best cupcake I've ever had. I'm not in this area often but I will always come back here to try different things