Nisipasticcerie

What Nisipasticcerie does

Nisi Pasticcerie S.r.l. is a family-owned Sicilian artisan pastry and gastronomy producer founded in 1990 by Giuseppe Nisi and headquartered in Belpasso (Catania), Sicily. The company operates a single artisan laboratory producing traditional Sicilian specialties — arancini (officially listed as a PAT product by Italy's Ministry of Agriculture), cassata, cannoli, breakfast pastries, cakes, ice cream, and granite — alongside a tavola calda/rosticceria hot food counter and a dedicated wholesale gastronomia line for the restaurant industry.

The business runs on a hybrid B2B/B2C model. The B2B side supplies Sicilian gastronomy products (first courses, second courses, side dishes, arancini, and pastry items) to restaurants, caterers, hotels, and food-service operators across all 20 Italian regions and all 27 EU member states, with order intake handled via an always-available phone, WhatsApp, and email order office that adapts service to individual client requirements. The B2C side operates the on-site Belpasso pastry shop selling fresh desserts, ice cream, granite, and tavola calda items directly to walk-in consumers. Marketing is conducted through a product-catalog website (pasticcerienisi.it), the corporate site (pasticcerienisi.com), and an active TikTok presence (@ciccionisi).

The core technology is traditional artisan production using quality Sicilian ingredients (pistachio, almonds, citrus, honey, local produce); the company has no disclosed proprietary technology, patents, trademarks, integrations, APIs, or digital platform infrastructure. Headcount is reported in the 11–50 range, revenue and pricing are not publicly disclosed, there are no funding rounds, no M&A activity, no institutional investors, and no parent company — the business remains independently founder-led, with Giuseppe Nisi's name anchored in the brand identity.

Name

Nisipasticcerie

Legal name

Nisi Pasticcerie S.r.l.

Website

https://pasticcerienisi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nisi Pasticcerie S.r.l. is a family-owned Sicilian artisan pastry and gastronomy producer founded in 1990, supplying restaurants and caterers across all 27 EU member states and selling directly to consumers from its Belpasso pastry shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Sicilian Pastry & Food Production

NAICS

Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing (3118), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Retail Bakeries (311811)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050), Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)

akta.pro primary industry

Pastry, Cakes & Tortes Manufacturing (AFAKAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pastry, Cakes & Desserts Wholesale (AFAIAFAB), Patisseries & Dessert Boutiques (CRAHAGAB), Cold Prepared Foods & Meal Components (Sides, Proteins, Family Meals) (CRAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Artisan Sicilian pastries
• Wholesale food distribution
• Italian confectionery production
• Hot food counter service
• Artisan gelato granita

Headquarters

HQ city

Belpasso

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Artisan Pastry and Culinary Products Retail: Direct sales of artisan Sicilian pastry products including cassata, cannoli, cakes, ice cream, granite, and traditional sweets to individual consumers visiting the pastry shop.
2. Wholesale and Food Service Supply (Ingrosso): Bulk supply of Sicilian gastronomy products including arancini, prepared dishes, and specialty products to restaurants, catering businesses, and food service operators across Italy and Europe.
3. Tavola Calda / Hot Food Counter: On-site hot food counter serving traditional Sicilian street food and fast food to customers, representing the traditional street food and fast food made in Sicily concept.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nisi Pasticcerie S.r.l. produces and sells traditional Sicilian artisan pastries and food products—including arancini, cassata, cannoli, cakes, ice cream, granite, breakfast pastries, and hot food/rosticceria items—from its artisan laboratory in Belpasso, Sicily. The company operates both a direct retail pastry shop and a tavola calda hot food counter for individual consumers, and supplies restaurants, caterers, and food service businesses across Italy and the EU through a wholesale distribution channel.

Product overview

Nisi Pasticcerie is a Sicilian artisan pastry and food company founded in 1990 by Giuseppe Nisi. The company operates as a single unified business offering multiple complementary product lines: an artisan laboratory producing handcrafted traditional Sicilian sweets (arancini, cassata, cannoli, cakes, pastries), a tavola calda/rotisserie for hot food and street food service, an artisan ice cream and granita counter, and a wholesale gastronomy distribution service for the restaurant industry. The product portfolio spans traditional Sicilian desserts, street food specialties, breakfast pastries, and bulk food supply across Sicily and continental Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arancini Traditional Sicilian rice balls (arancini), recognized by Italy's MiPAAF as a Traditional Agri-Food Product (PAT). Offered in both classic and gourmet versions for retail and wholesale customers.
• Tavola Calda (Hot Food Counter) On-site hot food counter serving traditional Sicilian street food and fast food items, including arancini, representing the authentic Made in Sicily Fast Food experience for walk-in customers.
• Colazione e Pasticceria (Breakfast & Pastries) Traditional Sicilian breakfast pastries and sweet specialties produced daily in the artisan laboratory using time-honored culinary traditions.
• Cassata e Cannolo Iconic Sicilian desserts (cassata and cannolo) prepared daily using traditional recipes and premium Sicilian ingredients, representing world-renowned symbols of Sicilian pastry.
• Torte e Dolci (Cakes & Sweets) Sicilian cakes and traditional sweets including pistachio cake with intense pistachio cream and soft sponge cake, representing authentic Sicilian pastry artistry.
• Gelati e Granite (Ice Cream & Granita) Artisan Sicilian ice cream and granite made from fresh local fruits, nuts, and Arab-influenced sherbet traditions. Flavors include almond, pistachio, lemon, mulberry, and chocolate, served with brioche.
• Gastronomia (Wholesale Distribution / Ingrosso) Wholesale distribution of Sicilian gastronomy products including first courses, second courses, and side dishes. Functions as a leading supplier to the restaurant industry across Sicily, Italy, and all 27 EU countries, offering customized service for specific business needs.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Marr S.p.A. Italy's leading B2B foodservice distributor supplying restaurants, hotels, and catering operators across the country. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the Italian foodservice/wholesale channel in which Nisi operates its Ingrosso business.
• Pernigotti: Established Italian confectionery and frozen dessert brand (chocolates, gelato ingredients, pastries) with broad retail and foodservice distribution. Comparable as a larger incumbent in Italian sweet and frozen dessert categories.
• Cosi: Italian casual dining restaurant chain serving Sicilian-influenced street food including arancini, cannoli, and granita. Comparable as a larger, broader operator monetizing the same Sicilian specialty food products at scale.
• Venchi: Premium Italian chocolate and confectionery brand with broad retail and international presence. Comparable as a larger incumbent monetizing Italian heritage sweets across retail and foodservice channels.

Emerging players

• Babbi: Italian maker of pastry ingredients, gelato ingredients, and confectionery products sold to pastry shops, gelaterias, and food service operators across Europe. Comparable as an adjacent Italian pastry/gelato supplier serving the same artisan foodservice customer base.
• Compagnia Italiana Gelato: Italian artisan gelato producer focused on wholesale supply to restaurants and foodservice operators. Comparable as a smaller-scale Italian frozen dessert manufacturer pursuing B2B/wholesale distribution.

Direct peers

• Pasticceria Freni Patanè: Long-established Sicilian pastry house in Catania, producing traditional cakes, cassata, cannoli, and frozen pastry products for retail and wholesale. Comparable as a Sicilian pastry manufacturer with both B2C and B2B/wholesale channels.
• Gelati Pepino (Pepino 1884): Historic Italian ice cream and frozen dessert producer (inventor of the Pinguino) based in Turin, supplying retail and foodservice. Comparable for Nisi's gelati and granite line and its combined retail/wholesale go-to-market.
• Antica Dolceria Bonajuto: Historic Sicilian confectionery and chocolate maker in Modica, founded in 1880, producing traditional sweets and pastries. Comparable as a heritage Sicilian sweet/pastry producer with retail and wholesale distribution.
• Caffè Sicilia: Iconic historic pastry shop and cafe in Noto, Sicily, founded in 1952, famous for its traditional Sicilian desserts, granita, and cassata. Directly comparable heritage artisan pastry operator with strong international brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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