Vanessa W

I came here for my birthday for cake and pastries with my sister, out of this world!!! I'm definitely going to go back for a pistachio lobster tail, best pastry I had all summer! We got the rainbow cookie cheesecake for the birthday cake, everyone was so pleased, we picked out more sweets from the case, got all three cannolis - hazelnut, pistachio and regular. All everyone enjoyed! Thank you so much for making my birthday special 💗

+9

Adriana De Pitkin

This was our first time visiting this Williamsburg Italian bakery. We ordered the Lobster Tail, St. Joseph Zeppole & Rainbow Cookies. And we ordered cappuccinos which were perfect. Everything was amazing. Also, the atmosphere was chill with plenty of indoor seating; kept very clean. The staff were super nice & friendly! Can’t wait to return and try more things! Also, we ordered a few things to-go; and our favorites were the Cannoli, Pignoli & Pistachio Cookies.

+15

MiYon Yun

What a great bakery! We sat in a really cozy seat in the back corner with plenty of sun light. Delicious food and expresso drinks. We took the recommendation of the pastry assortment. Everything was top notch. Especially the Lobster Tail which is my old favorite. Super creamy and crispy. The rainbow cake is a must try too. Excellent staff service. Can’t wait to go back again.

Kevin Zeng

After dinner and this is about 5 blocks away, I said this is worth the walk in the cold and wind to get to. This place feels like a old tradition and famous place in Brooklyn or a little known hidden gem. Coming in around 9 pm, the place is still lively with dates, friends and local. The counter is packed with amazing looking desert and cake. Not a fan of sweet at night, I went for a tea. My friends went all out for their ice cream and a too pretty to eat cake and cookie. Service is very fast. We order at the counter not knowing they do table service. Picking to sit by the window feels very nice and I hope to come on a snow day and during day time will set the perfect mood. It looks like they offer cake for all occasion. I see a few parent bring their kids to get a night cap here. It's Friday and definitely a better place to be than a bar. I would advice you bring a date here.

+13

How have I never reviewed this gem of a bakery, they have everything & anything you need to satisfy a sweet tooth. An exhausting amount of Italian cookies & cakes, check, a whole gorgeous section o…

I really enjoyed this Italian bakery in Brooklyn. One of the more interesting item I got here was their pistachio lobster tail! I don't think I've had that before so I really enjoyed trying out d…

What can you say about this local timeless establishment? All Italian delicacies, gelato cookies, cakes, espresso, etc. it's such a treat. I used to come here more often, but I haven't been here in…

This is an absolute wonderful place. The cakes, cookies and coffee is a dream. The service is fantastic and I can't wait to visit again.

This is an absolute wonderful place. The cakes, cookies and coffee is a dream. The service is fantastic and I can't wait to visit again.

This is an absolute wonderful place. The cakes, cookies and coffee is a dream. The service is fantastic and I can't wait to visit again.

We were craving a late night cafe for coffee + a sweet pastry and this place hit the spot! \n\nWe ordered 2 lobster tails, a mocha cappuccino and a plain cappuccino. The pastries were delicious. Pe…

This place has an amazing selection of pastries. All of your Italian favourites plus countless others. You will certainly find somerthing that appeals. We enjoyed a couple cappuccinos & 3 pastries. …

Great assortment of pastries with coffee and seating. Lots of Italian overheard around me. Love this place which has been there for almost 50 years!

Lobster Tail only $4.00 Filled with Lulu cream (a custard and whipped cream mixture). And a large coffee to start off my Friday. Delicious !

lobster tail only $4.00 Filled with Lulu cream (a custard and whipped cream mixture). And a large coffee to start off my Friday. Delicious !

Dessa R

A true neighborhood spot in a quiet corner open late. After eating various pizza slices in Williamsburg, a lil seeet treat with some coffee was in order. Definitely neighborhood vibes…people inside have been coming here for years, grew up in the area or were like me, transplant wandering in for something sweet. We came specifically for cannolis and coffee. We threw in a rainbow cookie and a pastry filled with delicious cream. I have never been a huge fan of cannolis, however this one was good…I still wasn’t a die-hard fan but it was a good cannoli. Loved the rainbow cookie and whatever that other pastry was that was crunch, had Nutella and strawberry with light cream. Delicious iced coffee and friendly service.

+3

A true neighborhood spot in a quiet corner open late. After eating various pizza slices in Williamsburg, a lil sweet treat with some coffee was in order. Definitely neighborhood vibes...people insi…

A true neighborhood spot in a quiet corner open late. After eating various pizza slices in Williamsburg, a lil sweet treat with some coffee was in order. Definitely neighborhood vibes...people insi…

typical old-school italian cafe with lots of goodies!\n\nwe tried the pistachio lobster tail, pistachio cannoli, rum baba, and hot coffees. the highlight was definitely the lobster tail, so f…

typical old-school italian cafe with lots of goodies!\n\nwe tried the pistachio lobster tail, pistachio cannoli, rum baba, and hot coffees. the highlight was definitely the lobster tail, so flakey …

Stopped in for a few treats on a Sunday afternoon and there was no line. Pistachio lobster tail and pignoli cookie were great. Rainbow cookie and chocolate dipped lace cookie were both sadly meh.…

What’s the fuss about? Cannoli was way too sweet. Little evidence of cheese inside. Shell had an additional sweet layer of some kind inside. Too much sugar. No pistachios taste at all.

Nathalie T

Ordered the mixed cookies online and didn’t get rainbow cookies that was advertised in the photo. I was most excited for that one :(

Their products are good quality but, has decreased in quality I have been a patron since they opened in 1976, but unfortunately has began to go down hill. From service to the products. If i am a cl…

Danilo Graffigna

I purchased the Chocolate Mousse Cake for New Year’s on December 30, 2025 and was VERY disappointed. The cake tasted stale, lacked freshness, and didn’t have a rich chocolate flavor, and the cream puffs around were like stale crackers. We expected a Fortunato-quality experience, but it fell short. I’ve been a loyal customer for over 10 years, and now I don’t know what to do for the next celebration.

This place was amazing in 1996. Now it's awful. The service was unpleasant, the pastries are pretty but taste terrible and the decor has not been updated in past 30 years. \nI'm not sure how this pla…

This place was amazing in 1996. Now it's awful. The service was unpleasant, the pastries are pretty but taste terrible and the decor has not been updated in past 30 years. \nI'm not sure how this p…

I ordered a cake for a baptism and was shocked to find it made in red. I had to drive back from Queens after being told it would be corrected. When I got home again, the cake now read "Happy Birthday…

I ordered a cake for a baptism and was shocked to find it made in red. I had to drive back from Queens after being told it would be corrected. When I got home again, the cake now read "Happy Birt…

Their utensils are not clean. They also really need to wash their glasses and plates ! Always buy bottled water when you go to Fortunatos. I almost drank part of someone else's meal in my glass of …

I am sure the bakery is lovely and the cookies are very good. I unfortunately ordered their cookies via Gold Belly as gifts, I spent $96.00 for 2 pounds of cookies and received cookie dust. I had…

Constantine “Constantine”

⭐☆☆☆☆ Very disappointed – not artisanal, not professional I honestly can’t believe these cakes and cookies are made by “professionals.” Everything tasted industrial, like chemical-flavored, artificially colored almond paste straight from a factory. The flavors were brutal and unnatural. The worst part: the babas literally smelled like gasoline. Not an exaggeration. Completely inedible. We stopped eating after a few bites. This is not what real pastry tastes like. nothing refined, nothing authentic about these products. It feels mass-produced, overloaded with fake flavoring and coloring, and sold as “artisan.” What’s even more shocking is the 4–5 star rating. After this experience, it’s very hard to believe those reviews are real. Either standards are extremely low, or the reviews are misleading. I would not recommend this place to anyone who actually appreciates quality pastry. Huge disappointment.

Francinexs

For starters I just want to say me and my family have been coming here for many years and the quality has just been going down for the past couple of years. From the spoiled fruit on the fruit tarts to the stale cheesecake. Please be consistent with your quality and fix this I would hate to go to another place for pastries. Sometimes it’s good and sometimes it’s bad, it’s a gamble and you don’t know what you’re going to get. HORRIBLE OREO CHEESECAKE

Britney Sotomayor

I am writing to express my disappointment with the cake I recently received from your store. I am not a first-time customer, which makes this experience even more frustrating. In the first picture (purple cake), the handwriting on the cake was extremely poorly done. It looked rushed and unprofessional, completely ruining the presentation. The words were slanted, “birthday” was missing the letter t, there was an odd scribble at the bottom of the “B,” and the “M” in “Maria” didn’t even resemble an M. Because of this, I wasn’t able to take proper pictures with the cake. For comparison, the second picture shows a cake I ordered just a month ago from your store, which looked clean, neat, and well-presented. The difference between the two is significant. When I addressed my concerns with the staff, the customer service I received was dismissive and unhelpful. I was told the handwriting was done by the owner himself and this was considered “fancy handwriting.” I never asked for fancy handwriting, and what I received was not neat or legible. Then when I showed him the photo of the cake he proceeded to tell me “That’s how all the handwritings on the cake look”. When I pointed out that this was untrue and showed them a photo of the previous cake I had ordered, which clearly had different, better handwriting, they had no response. I was told the owner would reach out to me the following day, but no one has contacted me. Instead, the only “solution” offered was that in the future I should order cakes without handwriting and have the writing done at pickup. This is not a reasonable solution. I expected much better quality and service, especially for an important occasion. Unfortunately, this experience has left me extremely dissatisfied, and I will not be returning.