Fortunato Brothers
Old School Italian Bakery
289 Manhattan Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211
PHONE: 718.387.2281
HOURS: Sun-Thu 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat 8am-12am
CARDS: Cash Only
SUBWAY: L at Graham Ave or Lorimer
MAP: Click Here
CITY SEARCH SAYS: The shiny black tables and chairs in this bare bones cafe are perpetually packed with teen couples, old paisanos from the 'hood and ice cream afficianados diving into some of the city's best housemade gelato. Flavors range from standards to hard-to-find Italian options, like tiramisu, hazelnut and zuppa inglese. Other temptations include spumoni, tortoni, cannoli, cookies (try the pinoli), tarts and fluffy white cakes to order.
Comments
only one owner got arrested.. the other two are still there... Im not surprised about the arrest though the guy was sweet but if he got mad boy oh boy ! 1000 leaves cake is the best best best...
Posted by: hmmm | November 22, 2009 01:46 AM
The absolutely BEST Cannoli's and Cannoli cake there is anywhere... Number 1 no other place is better. And the customer service is EXCELLENT. Highly recommend A +++++
Posted by: Shon Feliciano | July 28, 2009 03:33 PM
There is reason I go out of my way to eat here.
Posted by: joey piscapo | March 7, 2009 10:09 PM
its all about the croissants. amazing.
Posted by: kristy | January 9, 2009 10:17 PM
the cannoli.......need i say more?
Posted by: danielle | December 31, 2008 06:03 PM
*best* cannoli in nyc.
Posted by: Laura | December 19, 2008 02:54 AM
From gellato's to the cheese cakes, mousse cake, tiramisu, cannolis, chocolate-strawberries....yumm...there's nothing like FORTUNATO
Posted by: Johana | December 11, 2008 08:16 PM
Their croissants are the best I have ever tasted. First thing in the a.m. if you're lucky they may still have some by 10 a.m.
oh, the Blueberry Napoleon only on the weekends - a delicacy. Actually everything there is outrageous.
Posted by: Eve | May 28, 2008 03:52 AM
the best bakery in brooklyn.truly the best hands down.
Posted by: hiram | April 10, 2008 03:08 PM
It's simply not a party if ya ain't got FORTUNADO....
The Rest Are Imitation....
Robin from Staten Island...
Posted by: ROBIN | November 28, 2006 01:44 AM
Best espresso, great frozen cappucino in the summer!
Posted by: Greg | November 17, 2006 09:17 PM
The gelato here is unbelievable and not overpriced.
Posted by: Jimmy | August 21, 2006 06:18 AM
Desserts are pretty good here. Although the cannolis are not completely authentic: a true Italian bakery would fill them when ordered. They could also use some more chocolate chips in the sweet riccota. The owner was part of the the Genovese crime family and was indicted for murder a while back, so that's always fun.
Posted by: Scott | July 19, 2006 08:22 PM
Fortunato Brothers Bakery is the best!!!! The chocolate dipped strawberries are to die for.... The treats melt in your mouth...
Posted by: Cynthia | April 13, 2006 05:07 PM
i made a sprint through the neighborhood on my last night in NY to catch this place before they closed. everything looked amazing, but I am only one girl, so I chose 3 items. de-freakin'-licious. all of it. i only regret i didn't go sooner so I could try 3 per night.. i shall have these goods delivered to me in Nashville...I shall!!!
Posted by: Jessica | March 20, 2006 09:00 PM
THE BEST EVERYTHING. This is the way a classic Italian bakery used to be and everything else should aspire to be. Incredible lobster claws and cannolies, you should do yourself a favor and go out of your way to try this place...
Posted by: native | January 7, 2006 12:33 AM
i LOVE fortunato brothers. the pastries are to die for and the staff is just pure greatnes!!!!
I love the way it looks inside and the big window where you can sit and have a delicious pastry and a cup of coffe is WONDERFULL!!!!!
Posted by: Amy | October 5, 2005 01:51 AM