1956
OPENING OF THE FIRST BAKERY IN FLORENCE.
In the post-war years, Umberto Nocentini opened a small neighbourhood bakery. Tuscan pane sciocco and Schiacciata Toscana soon became known for their quality.
Aqafarina · 1956
Where our story begins.
A family tradition spanning three generations, from Florence to Cascais.
Italian hospitality is not simply something we serve. It is something we have lived since 1956.
1980
PRODUCTION EXPANDS. AQAFARINA IS BORN.
Andrea Nocentini transforms the small shop into a production company. Tradition meets new ideas: bread, schiacciata, desserts, tarts and savoury snacks.
2001
LAUNCH OF PANBRIACO STREETFOOD.
Tommaso Nocentini, the third generation, brings the family’s artisanal tradition to Florence, Milan and Brescia through a new street-food concept.
2022
AQAFARINA CASCAIS OPENS.
Luca Bastagli Ferrari and his daughter Manon open the first Aqafarina outside Italy, in the heart of Cascais and only a few metres from the sea.
1956 → Today
The story continues.
In Cascais, the family tradition meets the sea, fresh pasta, focaccia, Bottega, Cambusa and Copo Alto.