Puccini Bomboni, Amsterdam

If chocolate were a symphony, Puccini Bomboni would be Amsterdam’s finest conductor. This celebrated chocolatier orchestrates a dazzling lineup of artisanal bonbons, blending intriguing flavors like lavender, drambuie, vanilla poppyseed, and even a cheeky marzipan currant with black pepper. One step inside their stylish shop and you’re met with the heavenly aroma of cocoa and rows of stunning, oversized truffles—renowned as some of the best in the world.

Every piece is handcrafted on-site, made with sustainable chocolate and absolutely no preservatives. It’s a labor of love, using only top-notch, natural ingredients. You can mix and match your favorites, then have them wrapped in a chic purple box or a shiny cellophane bag—perfect for gifting, though keeping them all to yourself is entirely understandable.

A quick tip: Wait until just before your departure to snag these bonbons. They’re at their peak for about a week, provided you don’t give in to the inevitable temptation to sample them all before they make it to their intended recipient.