Pulcinella

Sydney Road’s ultimate Italian pastry flex. Forget the standard morning routine—this eclectic, Pulcinella-themed pasticceria is where Brunswick’s true dessert purists get their fix. The aesthetic is wonderfully quirky; the hospitality, pure warmth. Chatty, hyper-efficient staff treat you like family the second you cross the threshold. Those dialed into the local food scene immediately hit the pastry case. It’s a masterclass in authentic dolci. Think hollow donuts generously piped to order with an obscenely rich pistachio spread. A hazelnut and pear tart balancing delicate sweet ricotta cream against a flawless, crumbly shortbread base. And the savory game? Absolutely ruthless. Magnificent calzones and perfectly toasted focaccia demand your attention. Washed down with a spot-on, expertly extracted cappuccino—it’s pure, unapologetic Italian comfort.