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.
J'adore la façon dont les pâtes sont travaillées ici: les focaccia & pâtes à pizza sont vraiment réussies, texturées, bien dorées, pas trop craquantes, avec des garnitures goûteuses & réconfortantes, & les pâtes sablées sont fondantes sans être grasses. Coup de coeur pour la tarte à l'orange & sa légère acidité, mais ma préférence va toujours aux Zeppole crémeuses (avec le croquant de la pistache & des grains de sucre, & la fleur d'oranger) - quand elles sont disponibles!
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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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.
Arte & Farina is a true gem for anyone craving authentic Italian bakery & café fare.
The menu is a dream for pastry lovers, featuring standout items like bomboloni (Italian doughnuts filled with custard or Nutella), Roman-style pizzas, & focaccia sandwiches-especially the porchetta, served on fresh focaccia with a zesty pickled spread.
The service is friendly, quick, & informative, making you feel right at home. The café's ambiance is perfect for a relaxed brunch, a coffee break, or picking up some artisanal Italian products for your pantry.
Overall, Arte & Farina is a must-visit for anyone seeking a taste of Italy in Montreal. Whether you're in the mood for a sweet treat, a savory sandwich, or simply a cozy spot to enjoy a coffee, this place delivers with passion & authenticity.
Porchetta sandwich is delicious. It's served on a delicious focaccia bread & a pickled spread $15. Juicy, tender, sumptuous but a tad messy to eat. Get extra napkins! Only available on Sunday (or weekends - I forgot what he said). The pizzas looked good as well - next time.
Service is informative & friendly. Lots of other curated Italian products for the pantry.
Jun 2, 2025
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Visite du 22 avril 2022: pour emporter Première chose: excellent service, sympathique, tout en sourire & très courtois. Nous avons pris: 2 morceaux de pizza (un avec fromage bleu & l'autre margherita), 1 focaccia "mortadella roquette fromage, 2 bombolone (nutella & abricot) ainsi que 2 thés vert "citron". Tout cela pour un tarif très acceptable de 43$ TTC C'était un "lunch" parfait. Produits frais, de qualité. Courrez vous chercher des bombolone. Celui aux abricots: DIVIN. & mention spéciale au nouvel emplacement avec la cuisine ouverte. Génial de voir Sandro à l'oeuvre. Maintenant, reste à voir les impacts sur notre taille dans la prochaine année.....on y retournera assurément.
Arte farina une belle place , petite place italienne, on se sent comme en Italie ... les pâtes sont absolument délicieuse franchement fait à la commande la pizza. Style apéro belle variété & que dire de leur magnifique beignes Le pur bonheur garni de Nutella, à la fois dedans que à l'extérieur Il est légèrement sucré & moelleux Le bonheur absolu il ce ra apprécié des petits & des grands Un service excellent
Sep 2, 2024
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Très déçu de l'offre alimentaire. Le site Web annonçait davantage de variétés. Les morceaux de pizza sont petits; la croute est très bonne, mais la sauce au tomate... plutôt fade.
Beautiful cafe specializing in Italian imported specialties. The owner & chef is passionate about the quality of products & what he provides to customers. He carefully selects items to bring from his home country, striving to provide an authentic experience with his Italian treats. This is the place with the best panettone, pizzas, pasta, & bomboloni. I've seen the place transform from more humble beginnings in a different location to this new establishment. The coffee is great, & it's a nice place to come for an aperitivo with friends & enjoy some Italian treats.
Jun 24, 2024
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The pizza is baked on a high-sided rectangular pan, with the cheese cubes piled on the edge melting into a golden crispy crust, & the four corners are especially delicious. After tasting it, you may find that the pizza crust tastes a like focaccia.
A very nice cafe/bistro on Ste Catherine street east of downtown. High ceilings & large spaces. They serve delicious coffee & pastries. You'll also find traditional Italian pizza (forno style, cut in squares). The service was good, tables spacious & clean. There are products available for purchase like pasta, sauces etc.
Expérience italienne moderne. Leurs pizzas sont bonnes. L'ambiance est conviviale, idéale pour se détendre entre amis ou en famille. Pas de wifi proposé, j'imagine pour fluidifier le traffic & éviter de trainer trop longtemps.
Meh. The quality went down from when this place used to be literally a hole in the wall. Went in with my parents who were visiting from Italy & the pizza slices were just bland. They used to be absolute heaven. Also sad to see there is no pasta served on weekends(why) so the lunch options are extremely limited. The bombolone way ok, but they used to be the best I had ever tasted on this side of the pond. The coffee is great.
The prices are just insane for the quality you get. I don’t think I will be back here.
