At Carnival, every tortello is worth… Oh, that’s not how it goes? An unmissable treat of this fun festival, in Milan, the typical Carnival tortello can be found in all flavors, literally. From the most classic versions, such as plain but sugared or with custard, to the most delicious experiments, such as tortelli filled with chocolate. Excellent for breakfast or a snack, just the right size, one leads to another, but where can you eat the best ones? Here are 7 pastry shops in Milan where you can eat the best Carnival tortelli.
Adolfo Stefanelli Pastry Shop
Adolfo Stefanelli ‘s pastry shop wins you over from the moment you see its display windows, meticulously arranged and filled with tempting desserts. Among all the Carnival sweets, you can’t miss the tortelli: the dough is light and fragrant, while the custard cream is a real explosion of flavor, delicate and never cloying. The version filled with zabaglione is also delicious, ideal for those looking for an even more intense flavor.
Martesana Pastry Shop
An elegant artisan pastry shop, open in Milan since 1996, which enchants with its refined atmosphere. In the cozy outdoor seating area, you can enjoy creative cakes, Carnival desserts, and excellent coffee, but the real stars are the filled tortelli, available in many irresistible variations.
Cucchi
It is impossible not to mention the tortelli from Cucchi, a historic Milanese pastry shop founded in 1936. Simply spectacular, fried to perfection, sugared and filled with a classic but absolutely divine filling that wins you over at first bite. Try them for yourself!
Pavé
So full that they overflow, Pavé’s “SuperWow” tortelli are not named that way by chance. This 2026, the shop offers the classic version with custard, served in convenient packages to take with you or home to share with whoever you want.
Marlà
Let’s also add Marlà’s tortelli to the list, true delicacies that fly off the shelves in the shop. In the traditional cream version, empty but irresistible for their lightness, or with a delicious ricotta filling that doubles the flavor. Impeccable frying and very soft dough make them among the best in Milan. If you don’t want to miss out, hurry to the pastry shop!
Égalité
Here at Égalité, the most French pastry shop in Milan, they are called Bugnes, but they are still Carnival tortelli. A sweet discovery from 2026, try them both plain and with cream for a complete experience. The batter is slightly sweetened but not too much, definitely a pleasant treat.
Iginio Massari
The shop of Italy’s most famous master pastry chef, Iginio Massari, does not disappoint even the most demanding palates during Carnival. Massari’s tortelli are just as you would expect, absolutely delicious, soft, and not at all cloying. No matter how many you have, you will always want one more.