Pasticceria Alati-Caserta has proudly been in business since 1968. Vittorio Caldarone and his wife, Maria Di Meo opened their first shop on Saint-Viateur Street, and then settled in Little Italy because of its bigger location. Their son, Marco grew up surrounded by life in a pastry shop, and now runs PasticceriaAlati-Caserta along with his wife, Linda.
Reviews portray Pasticceria Alati-Caserta as a beloved Montreal staple for authentic Italian pastries, with cannoli, sfogliatelle, tiramisu and almond cakes repeatedly praised for crisp shells, creamy fillings and a broad, high-quality selection. Many describe the staff as friendly, attentive and helpful, adding that the bakery has a Naples-like charm and a welcoming atmosphere, though a few reports note occasional sour service or a day when staff seemed distracted. The cannoli emerge as a standout, often called the best in the city, along with other favorites like tiramisu, eclairs, marzipan cookies and lemon granita; some reviewers mention the pastry variety and freshness as consistently strong and the shop as a go-to for celebrations and gifts, including custom cakes. A minority express disappointment with specific items such as cornetti or zeppole, citing dryness, excessive sweetness or oiliness, and a few point to price, lines or inconsistent quality over time. Overall, Pasticceria Alati-Caserta is viewed as a must-visit destination for authentic Italian pastries in Montreal, balancing tradition and quality with occasional fluctuations in service or flavor.
Splendid, absolutely marvelous. One of the best places to get anything with ricotta, & to each order I like to also add some amaretti!! Great cannoli, too 🥰
The best traditional Italian pastry shop in little Italy & their Zeppolees traditional or backed along with all other pastries are to die for, the staff are very friendly & nice.
We love that place.
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Honnêtement, les cannoli ici sont d'un autre niveau. J'en ai goûté un peu partout, & ceux-là sont facilement parmi les meilleurs que j'ai mangés.
La coquille est parfaitement croustillante, jamais molle, avec ce petit goût légèrement caramélisé comme il faut. La ricotta est ultra fraîche, légère, pas trop sucrée, exactement comme ça devrait être.
Tu sens que c'est fait avec des vraies techniques italiennes, pas une version cheap
Not sure what's going on with Alati. We bought some traditional zeppole yesterday & the pastry was very dry, they didn't taste fresh at all. Maybe they made a few days in advance? Anyway, we was very disappointed
J'ai acheté des Zeppole & j'avai cru comprendre que c'était les meilleurs en ville. Il goûtait le vieux frigidaire & il était dur comme de la roche. Ne servez pas ça au clients svp :(
You can't go wrong here... all the Italian favourites as well as other classics from your childhood. There is always a line, however it moves fast. If you have ADD or similar, I suggest you look at the showcase ahead of time, as it can be overwhelming.
