Taken together, reviews portray Arte & Farina as a bright, cozy Italian bakery and cafe with a strong focus on authentic pastries and high quality ingredients. The panettone is repeatedly praised for being light and flavorful, with several tasters calling it among the best in the city, and the desserts such as bomboloni and tiramisu are noted as standout items. The coffee and espresso are described as solid, and the Margherita pizza is praised for its flavorful topping and perfect crust, while the porchetta sandwich on focaccia with a zesty pickled spread also gets compliments. The atmosphere is described as pleasant and welcoming with Italian music and ample natural light, ideal for a casual bite, a coffee break, or a relaxed brunch. Service receives mixed marks: many reviewers find it friendly and helpful, while a few report inconsistent attentiveness, especially when the cafe is quiet or busy, and there are occasional critiques about price, limited lunch options, or items that do not meet expectations.
Products way too expensive & nothing of what i see regarding pastries when i see your website little thats available is nothing great in taste Much prefer to take my business over to Little Italy further down|!
Les cafés capuccinos & americanos étaient bons mais la nourriture & pâtisserie m a laissé indifférent par le look & prix , c est une boulangerie italienne supposement diversifiee mais ils n avaient pas grand chose de disponible , faudrait retourner voir un autre jour.
Mar 27, 2026
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The best Pannetone in the city ! Punto Finale !!! The quality of all the ingredients is extraordinary. The pannetone is light as a feather & so tasty. I salute the artisan who makes these pannetone. A passionate baker who seeks excellence in his work ! Bravo, Bravo, Bravo !!!
For the past few years, we have been ordering artisanal panettone from various places, & so far, Arte & Farina is the best: fresh, the dough & fruit are exceptional. We tried all three flavors, & they're all delicious. The Margherita pizza is also excellent: flavorful, not too salty, & the crust is perfect. The service is great, Mr. Sandro had answered all my questions. Money well spent, Thank you !
Dec 24, 2025
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Les gens de ce magasin sont très sympathiques. Le prix du Panneton est dispendieux mais sachant que le levain est très ancien pour apportez une saveur hors de l'ordinaire. Le prix en vaut pleinement la qualité du produit.
Merci!
Avec un peu de musique, italienne de la bonne nourriture, une ambiance cosy, c'est super de se retrouver dans cet endroit-là surtout quand il neige dehors & qu'il fait froid, impeccable pour travaille
They place was almost empty, but when they understood that I wanted to work from them they were not welcoming. They didn't even share their WIFI with me! I had to use my hotspot!
Also when I pay tip, I expect some kind of service. Like at least bringing my sandwich to my table rather than calling me when I'm on a meeting. Again, no one was there. I was the only customer. They were not busy.
Coffee was good thought.
The service & the atmospehre here is excellent. Most of their items are of great quality, like the pizza & the coffee. My dissapointment is with the panettone. I purchased a panettone & it lacked flavour. It's dissapointing since a small panettone is upwards of 40 dollars or so.
Discovering this place was such a happy accident. Beautiful food, desserts, & coffee in a bright & vibrant environment. I had a latte & a piece of tiramisu (YUM!). I would definitely recommend this café to anyone.
Aug 26, 2025
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