Fortunato Brothers
Italian Bakery
289 Manhattan Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: 718.387.2281
Map: Click Here
From City Search:
"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
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