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.
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
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.
Aug 23, 2024
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We enjoyed our afternoon coffee here, ordering two single espressos, & I must say the taste & quality were exceptional. The barista was friendly & respectful, making the experience even better. The café offers a great view of the street, & despite the many large windows, the air conditioning kept the space cool & comfortable.
The food, oh the food! Fresh, crisp, & a dream for the palette, the breads had a delicious cruch, the desserts were still warm from the over, & the pear nectar had the perfect level of sweetness to make a summer morning refreshing. We took our iced coffees to go to carry A&F's delight with us. The vibe is a soft blend of chill, accepting, & modern. But, despite all that greatness, it was the welcoming smile & hearty laughs from Florian that made us feel at home.
Jul 23, 2024
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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.
Service did not improve. I paid for 3 spritzers ($70, with tips & all) & Ilan, the Hebreu waiter got impatient. That it is how he introduced himself, What the hell politics & religion has to do with HOW ONE CHOOSE TO SPEND HIS MONEY. Ilan Canada is a secular country not based on religion. ___________________________ Nice viennoiseries but very young inexperience staff! It will get better with time!
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Le service est très bon :) La vendeuse était de bon conseil ! La nourriture est varié niveau salé mais dommage beaucoup plus restreinte au niveau sucré.
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.
Nous avons pris 1 brioche qui était moelleuse & 1 bombolinis pistache & Nutella. Celui au Nutella était bon mais Celui à la pistache qui ne goûtait pas vraiment la "pistache". Je voulais y retourner depuis 2017 car les bombolinis étaient incroyablement bon & assez gros , malheureusement cela a bien changé .. L'affogato un délice !
Only because of the awful welcoming of a bearded guy who said dryly that "he only had two hands" while I had been very polite towards him. The girl who served me was great though - luckily otherwise I was leaving.
