Fortunato Brothers
“And now I have given my brother the same impossible goal of finding a better cannoli and Fortunato brothers.”
“Wish I had space/time to try all the crazy looking marzipan (the case is full of marzipan flowers and things).”
“They have plenty of seating, have been around forever, and have an awesome old school vibe that makes you feel right at home.”
Fortunato Brothers
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range Moderate
8 reviews
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Love their expresso coffee and cappuccinos! Wish they were closer to me. Their desserts are great. I usually stop by if I'm in the area and order their cannoli to go to take to my parents . They love them. Their Gelato is delicious as well.
Great selection of Italian pastries and baked goods.
We have picked up an assortment of pastries and baked goods here several times and they are all always delicious. From the Cannolis, to the Eclairs, to the Napoleon, all money.
They also have full size cakes, like 25 gelatos and coffee.
Mamma Mia!!!
Fortunato Brothers is synonymous with Italian Decadent Desserts!!!
Whenever I'm ready for a sugar high and happen to be in the area or even close …I start salivating at the idea of a crunchy cannoli and creamy filing!! It's a total must in my book. This spot is hidden from main roads so you have to specifically make an effort. And trust me, it's worth the effort!
I personally am also obsessed with pistachios!!! Gelato!! And Pignoli cookies! And anything Almond!!! Yummmmm!! The Napoleon is also a must eat! This is place has an old school vibe and a locals, regulars clientele!
I normally have to grab and go and but the setting here is welcoming to sit down with friends and family, relax and gorge on treats.
During the holidays there's tons of food made out of marzipan (almond paste) and there was also tons of great versions with the holiday green pistachios. This made me very happy and get into the holiday spirit.
Mangia!! So to quote the Godfather, Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli!
Are there better bakeries out there? Probably, but this place is still pretty good. A couple friends and I came here for dessert after dinner. Service was friendly and there was plenty of seating. We ordered a bunch of things to share so I had a little bit of everything! I wasn't really a fan of their gelato as it was kinda melty, even when we ordered it. Everything else was good though, sweetness and fluffiness of cake, flakiness of pastries, and smoothness of custard. I will definitely stop in to pick up some baked goods the next time I'm in the area.
Fortunate Brothers is a Williamsburg institution. It has been here since 1976 and I hope it will be here in 2076. I can't believe I have never reviewed them before! 10 years ago I got the cake for my 30th birthday party here. If you have to bring desserts to a gathering and are in the area definitely check it out. It is old school Italian pastry stuff. This is not gluten free. This is not organic. This is Fortunato Brothers and when you have a cannoli you will be a fan for life. There is table service in fact if you want to eat in there is only table service they take VISA/MC ($10 min) but prefer cash for tips.
I have been coming to this place since I was a kid: I remember my aunt would take me here on Sundays for gelato!! It was the best part of the day.
I have always ordered my cakes from here– The service is great the staff is pleasant and the price range for a cake is moderate.
My 2 favorite pastries are: The Blueberry Napoleon!!! Heaven! and the Eclair– It reminds me of my childhood.
Highly recommend getting a cake from here, they can make anything you want, cut out, pictures, regular.
Great place!
Went for the first time today. Was greeted by a friendly girl behind the counter. They have 2 sizes of cannoli, small and large. I was too hot to eat like a pig, so I just got a small. I should have gotten a large though:) They are perfect, and I can't stop thinking about them.
The cappucino had a nice flavor, and if I lived closer, I'd go here every morning for my cup!
The place is big, and you can bring a group here easy or its quiet enough for a date spot. There's Italian guys in the back, which makes you feel like you're in Italy;)
These are some of the last real Italians in NYC. And pretty cool because Williamsburg isn't the old NYC anymore.
This is officially my favorite Italian bakery, ever.
Fortunato Brothers bakery is nestled in a charming North Williamsburg neighborhood.
Upon walking in at 8:30pm on a Sunday, we didn't have much of a wait, so we stood completely mesmerized by the enormous selection of treats. I needed to feed my whole family dessert, so I bought a dozen Neapolitan cookies, a slice of tiramisu, a cream puff, and a lovely large cannoli.
The service was efficient and not overly friendly, but still great. We quickly filled up a box of our treats and decided to take them to go. The seating area inside is great, and there were many people enjoying a cappuccino or espresso with their dessert –I overheard one pair enjoying over a conversation in Italian!
We got home and opened our delightful box of treats that was tied neatly with string. Right away, my husband dove into his cream puff that was adorably shaped like a duck! No quacks about that one – the cream was light and perfectly sweet, and the puff had a perfect body to hold the cream with a nice flakiness. The tiramisu was not overly saturated, and the coffee flavor was not overwhelming. A noteworthy tiramisu and I wish I had more! The cookies were also perfect – nice and moist with a delicious fruit filling between layers. Finally, the cannoli Grail. Oh my, what a perfect cannoli. I dreamed about what it might be, and it did not disappoint! The cannoli filling was unbelievably creamy and sweet, and the nice crust made it a perfect pairing with my coffee. I wanted moreeee!
Next time, I will bring boxes home to share with you all. If they make it home 🙂