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Forno Cultura

Forno Cultura

Bakery$$$$
Fashion District, Toronto
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    Katty
    "Traditional italian bakery"(3 Tips)
    Kittie C.
    "Some of the best selection of Italian pastries... Very authentic."(4 Tips)
    Efrén F.
    "The whole setup is very authentic, and all the products look great"(3 Tips)
    Adam M.
    "your notebook or book and enjoy a coffee and cookie."(10 Tips)
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  • Joanna S.heart icon on user image
    Joanna SableNovember 27, 2015
    Perfect Barese style wood oven breads. Do not expect the ordinary here. The pastries are made from time honoured recipes and those breads. A must is the Red Wine Dark Chocolate Loaf.
  • Adam M.heart icon on user image
    Adam McNamaraMarch 29, 2017
    Forno Cultura is wonderful. Stop in early with your notebook or book and enjoy a coffee and cookie. Or, drop by later for a sandwich at lunch. Unfortunately, Forno doesn't encourage people to stay.
  • Karl B.heart icon on user image
    Karl BergerSeptember 29, 2017
    This is a world-class bakery. Excellent customer service. Wonderful pastries. Fantastic coffee. Having a "plank" with espresso was a perfect way to compliment a meal we had on King Street West.
  • Mazen B.heart icon on user image
    Mazen BaradhyApril 20, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Authentic Italian bakery. Get the polenta cake, it's so good. The chocolate brownie with black olives seems like a weird combination but it's incredible!
  • Efrén F.heart icon on user image
    Sandwiches are delicious. The whole setup is very authentic, and all the products look great
  • Kattyheart icon on user image
    KattySeptember 3, 2019
    Traditional italian bakery, very upscale, great natural juices; I absolutely adore the mozzarella & tomato croissant & potatoes croquettes 😍
  • Alina D.heart icon on user image
    Alina DDecember 16, 2016
    Everything I got tasted really good but they can do better as to customer service! Smile and treat each customer equally! They need to fix their face more and get some training!
  • Kittie C.heart icon on user image
    Kittie ChanApril 21, 2015
    Some of the best selection of Italian pastries... Very authentic. Biscottis are amazing, the chocolate hazelnut cookie is to die for!
  • Jeffrey S.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey SilverJuly 22, 2016
    Truly the very best Italian Biscotti and Cakes outside of Italy. Close your eyes and your walking around Milano.
  • KIAN F.heart icon on user image
    KIAN FITJanuary 19, 2016
    Bambolone and Americano is my favorite alongside all other great things they have
  • Azhar B.heart icon on user image
    Azhar BayFebruary 21, 2020
    Awesome delicious Italian cookies, high in calories but yummy, especially the almond one😍
  • Annuh S.heart icon on user image
    Annuh StrangeJuly 2, 2013
    Staff are knowledgeable about their products. And the barista made me a super kickass soy cappuccino. Perfect froth. Coming back for sure.
  • Jamie S.heart icon on user image
    Jamie SarnerJuly 29, 2015
    This place smells like heaven. Delicious panini, desserts & cappucino + home made ingredients to buy. Read more
  • Pao!!!heart icon on user image
    Pao!!!October 10, 2015
    I love the #coffee #latte and the sweets #ricota or #apricot are amaizing
  • Darcy
    DarcyMarch 1, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Weekend-only offerings, like the apricot mascarpone filled old-school donut, make this place a destination
  • Adam F.
    Adam FJuly 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    These people know their shit when it comes to breads and pasteries. Bring an assortment of their pasteries if you want to impress your friends at a dinner party.
  • Alexander S.heart icon on user image
    Alexander S.May 6, 2017
    Tried their sandwich, its delicious! Also they gave me a loaf of bread for free, haha:) nice place!
  • Raph H.heart icon on user image
    Raph HAugust 17, 2016
    Pilgrimage place for Italian pastries, bread (try the cocoa one) and all the rest. Paradiso!
  • Murilo G.heart icon on user image
    Murilo GuimaraesNovember 2, 2016
    Everything is good. Best bakery in Toronto!
  • Luana L.heart icon on user image
    Luana LamasApril 11, 2015
    Bakery hidden in a basement with a cozy climate and delicious pastries. ❤️
  • Aljazy A.heart icon on user image
    Aljazy AlMay 22, 2017
    Lovely atmosphere, super friendly staff and AMAZING AUTHENTIC Italian food.
  • Pat N.
    Pat NgNovember 3, 2013
    Impressed at the staff's knowledge & ability to describe their products. If you're looking for a specific taste - just ask!
  • Cindy R.
    Cindy Ross PedersenOctober 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Fantastic sweets and savories and a great espresso to go with it. Limited seating.
  • Peter C.
    Peter CresswellJuly 2, 2022
    There’s really no way to go wrong here. Incredibly good quality on all products.
  • KIAN F.heart icon on user image
    KIAN FITJanuary 19, 2016
    Lovely place for Italian bakery and great staff with a big smile on face
  • Khanh L.heart icon on user image
    Khanh LyJune 23, 2016
    Amazing sandwiches! Must try!
  • ᴡ M.heart icon on user image
    ᴡ MezaJune 13, 2016
    Cute bakery with many options - the peach pastry was divine
  • 🌚 Derin Su & Söğüt 🌝 .heart icon on user image
    Good coffee and Italian pastries 🥮
  • Neel H.
    Tried a bunch of items—PLT was the best, but I wouldn’t come back
  • Ishy D.heart icon on user image
    Ishy DeeMay 4, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Most items here contain nuts. Be sure to ask. Great staff. Tons of gluten free options.
  • leilah v.
    leilah vayidJuly 24, 2014
    Chocolate olive oil cake. Rich cocoa flavour with tender saltiness, it totally works.
  • steenheart icon on user image
    steenJanuary 25, 2016
    Great assortment of Italian pastries and cookies.
  • Zina M.heart icon on user image
    Zina MeeksJune 19, 2015
    Great gluten free options!
  • Luke A.heart icon on user image
    Luke AndrewsNovember 18, 2015
    Pizza, bread, all the baked things really
  • An N.heart icon on user image
    An NaOctober 6, 2016
    Love love love all bread & pastries
  • Sian S.heart icon on user image
    Sian SimpsonJune 16, 2016
    Food all looks amazing. Not as many gluten free options as I thought, I counted 3. Server Staff are a bit rude.
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014
    Rob Gentile, chef of Buca Osteria & Enoteca, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Amaretti biscotti. Read more
  • bahar d.heart icon on user image
    bahar dehghaniApril 23, 2021
    The bread was amazing.
  • Yoyo R.heart icon on user image
    Yoyo R. C.July 18, 2015
    Excellente gelato
  • Lissa D.heart icon on user image
    Lissa DanielsOctober 12, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Seriously amazing Italian deliciousness.
  • Darcy
    DarcyJanuary 31, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    The chocolate & black olive cake is deadly
  • Steve C.
    Steve CDecember 22, 2018
    Norm Hardie wines in dec 2018? Come on!
  • Dion (Pin:2BECD026)heart icon on user image
    Dion (Pin:2BECD026)June 18, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Awesome everything
  • Diego C.heart icon on user image
    Diego CurutchetSeptember 3, 2016
    Pizzas and sweet
  • Winston Z.heart icon on user image
    Winston ZhangNovember 26, 2016
    Apolini is incredible
  • Christine Elizabeth L.heart icon on user image
    LovelyAuthentic italian fare
  • Charles C.
    Charles ChanMay 16, 2014
    Ummm... Try everything?
  • Michaelheart icon on user image
    MichaelJune 7, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    I'd sell my soul for the tomato cornetto.
  • Johnnie M.heart icon on user image
    Johnnie MMarch 15, 2015
    Chocolate coronetti.
  • Andrés R.heart icon on user image
    Andrés Ryu 🎨April 22, 2014
    Pastries are overpriced. Taste wise, nothing to write home about, unlike the testimonials given below.
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