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.
I was strolling around Montreal's Little Italy & came across this amazing Italian pastry shop. The variety of dry & fresh pastries is incredible, with plenty of large cakes as well. I had an éclair, tiramisu, & a coffee - & honestly, it was the best éclair I've ever had.
First time trying out this little gem , it was my wife birthday & this bakery was recommanded. It was delicious , we had the Almond cake & a few small cakes. Definitely worth it!
If you're looking for the real taste of Italy in Montreal, you absolutely have to visit Pasticceria Alati-Caserta in Little Italy. After living in Montreal for a decade & trying countless bakeries, I can honestly say this is the gold standard for Italian pastries in the city.
The cannoli here are out of this world-crispy shells, filled to order with the creamiest ricotta filling (not too sweet, just right). I've brought friends from Italy, & even they were impressed! I also recommend trying their sfogliatelle & marzipan cookies-everything is made fresh & you can truly taste the quality. If you're celebrating something special, their custom cakes are beautifully made & always a hit.
The shop itself is charming & feels like stepping into a little corner of Naples. It can get busy, especially on weekends or around holidays, so be prepared for a bit of a line. But honestly, it's worth the wait. The staff is friendly & will happily help you choose if you're not sure what to try.
Highly recommended for anyone who loves authentic Italian desserts or wants to experience a true Montreal classic.
Really wonderful bakery with lovely employees! Angelina assisted us with our selection, she was so helpful & patient since we asked A LOT of questions! We ultimately chose a few of the beautiful small pastries, two cannolis (original & hazelnut) as well as a bunch of cookies. Everything was delicious & we will definitely be going back to purchase a whole cake for our friend's birthday soon. Highly recommend this gem in Little Italy!
I have been coming to this bakery for years & I cannot recommend it enough. The pastries are excellent here. I am a huge fan of their zeppoles & their cakes are always a hit at family events. Great & friendly service as well!
Feb 23, 2025
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Very nice pastry shop! We got the almond cake for nye. The cake was delicious, but very sweet. I definitely want to try their other cakes & other pastries. The best part is they sell the cakes in slices so you can try a slice before getting a full one.
The cakes & pastries are superb, & have a excellent selection. It is authentic to Italian cuisine, & it is worth the visit. The cappuccino was also superb.
This place is really excellent......the cannolis are really good......everyone try one of my favorites......a roll with honey ,almonds & ricotta.....the cassata cake is really good too....in pastry size too.....pizza excellent......I like the cookies too.....the marzipan cookies too.......
Jul 4, 2024
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Amazing pastry! Authentic Italian taste! We were visiting friends who live in this area, & got to enjoy some of these fine pastries. The almond cake was such a delicious treat for me, a nostalgic taste of the Italian bakeries in my own neighbourhood when I was young. The almond paste on the top was just such a delight! Cannolis were spot on. I tried the classic & my husband the pistachio. Wonderful & crisp & real cheese filling. we also really enjoyed the cream coffee! Very delightful in hot weather. Excellent taste, freshness, & selection. We will definitely be visiting this bakery every time we come to visit our friends in Montreal!
Did not realize the frutti di bosco cake has rum (or whatever alcohol in it) to make the cake. We couldnt even start eating the cake since we do not drink alcohol at all.
Original cannoli was so deliciuos! If I could I would buy cakes & all desserts because they look really deliciuos. We have tried nut cannoli with pistachio cream it was sweet & really tasty, more to sweet side. Thank you & wish you good luck. I will come back again. No tables to sit inside, but you can enjoy cannoli in fresh air ☀️
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Im visiting Montreal & visited this pasticceria. The selection & presentation of the sweets & cakes is very good. We enjoyed the great selection of mini cannoli, thank you.
Authentic Italian pastry shop with the freshest & top quality ingredients used in cakes, pastries, cookies, taralli & tomato pizzas. There are more than a variety of cakes & sweets & this place is always busy. Despite the line ups the service is quite quick. Super friendly staff.
Never planned but when we visited Little Italy saw quite a big line & was curious to taste their pastries. Loved their Cannolis with firm & crisp outer shell & variety of creamy filling inside such as lemon, chocolate, pistachios, strawberry & even more. We also tried their Ricotta cheese Chocolate cake which has chocolate & Ricotta cheese layer & not very sweet. Highly recommended. Oh did I mentioned you have have to stand in a small line so plan for spending some additional time to this shop. However their highly skilled staffs handles & manages the crowd very efficiently. Also big shout for Decio their staff who helped us & was extremely cordial, polite & professional to make us understand their popular & on-demand product. Packing reminds me of old days & their variety of cakes, pastries & desserts at reasonable rate will never disappoint you.. I wish they had some additional space else waiting outside during the winter time may be difficult sometimes...
