Italian Bakery · Leytonstone, London
FORNO Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at FORNO: 39 items across 6 sections, from pane (breads) to bakes & cakes.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by FORNO. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pane (Breads)
- Pane casereccioVVGDF £4.50 Homemade-style country loaf with a crunchy crust and soft, chewy middle.
- Grissini (bag)VVGDF £3.55 Hand-rolled breadsticks with olive oil and sea salt.
- CiabattaPopularVVGDF £3.45 Rustic slipper-shaped loaf with an open, holey crumb and floury crust.
- SchiacciataVVGDF £3.10 Thin, crisp Tuscan flatbread brushed with olive oil and rosemary.
- Taralli (bag)VVGDF £4.15 Crunchy ring-shaped crackers with fennel seed or chilli.
- Focaccia genovesePopularVVGDF £4.70 Golden, olive-oil-rich focaccia dimpled and scattered with sea salt.
Dolci & Pasticceria
- Cannolo sicilianoPopularV £4.20 Crisp fried shell filled with sweet ricotta, candied orange and chocolate chips.
- Babà al rumV £4.70 Rum-soaked Neapolitan yeast cake, glossy, boozy and wonderfully light.
- Pastiera napoletanaV £3.75 Easter wheat and ricotta tart scented with orange blossom.
- Torta della nonnaVN £4.35 Custard tart topped with pine nuts and icing sugar.
- Cornetto al pistacchioVN £2.65 Sweet Italian cornetto filled with smooth, vivid green pistachio cream.
Biscotti
- Brutti ma buoniVGFDFN £5.50 Ugly but good hazelnut meringue biscuits from Piedmont.
- Biscotti al limoneV £3.90 Crumbly lemon biscuits glazed with zesty lemon icing.
- Panettone (seasonal)V £27.00 Tall, fluffy Milanese Christmas bread with candied fruit and raisins.
- RicciarelliVGFDFN £7.15 Soft Sienese marzipan biscuits with orange zest, dusted in icing sugar.
- Amaretti morbidiPopularVGFN £6.05 Soft, chewy almond biscuits with a crackled sugar crust.
Salato (Savoury)
- Sfincione £3.85 Thick Sicilian pizza with tomato, onions, anchovies and breadcrumbs.
- Porchetta panino £8.05 Roast herb-stuffed pork with crackling in a crusty roll.
- Focaccia farcita £7.65 Focaccia sandwich filled with prosciutto, fior di latte mozzarella and rocket.
- PanzerottoV £4.05 Small fried turnover filled with tomato and mozzarella.
- ArancinoPopular £5.00 Fried rice ball filled with ragù, peas and mozzarella.
- Calzone fritto £4.90 Fried pizza dough pocket with tomato, mozzarella and ham.
- Pizza al taglioPopularV £3.50 Rectangular Roman-style pizza sold by the slice with seasonal toppings.
- Torta salataV £6.05 Savoury pastry tart of spinach, ricotta and Parmigiano, sold by the slice.
Caffè
- MacchiatoPopularVGF £2.35 Espresso marked with a dash of foamed milk.
- AranciataVVGGF £2.25 Italian sparkling orange soft drink made with Sicilian orange juice.
- AffogatoVGF £4.55 Vanilla gelato drowned in a shot of hot espresso.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.20 Short, intense Italian espresso drunk standing at the bar, Roman style.
- CappuccinoVGF £3.70 Espresso with steamed and foamed milk, best before noon.
- Cioccolata caldaVGF £4.55 Thick Italian-style hot chocolate you can almost stand a spoon in.
- Caffè latteVGF £3.40 Espresso with plenty of hot milk, served in a glass.
Bakes & Cakes
- CroissantPopularV £2.20 Buttery, flaky croissant baked fresh, with jam and butter on request.
- Sausage roll £3.00 Hand-made pork sausage roll in flaky pastry, served warm.
- Cream teaPopularV £9.30 Two scones with clotted cream, strawberry jam and a pot of tea.
- Cinnamon swirlV £3.45 Spiral bun with cinnamon butter and a light vanilla glaze.
- Pain au chocolatV £3.55 Golden laminated pastry wrapped around two batons of rich dark chocolate.
- Carrot cakeVN £4.95 Moist slice of spiced carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.
- Lemon drizzle loaf sliceV £3.45 Tangy lemon sponge with a crisp sugar crust.
- Chocolate brownieV £3.00 Rich, gooey chocolate brownie, lovely warmed through with a jug of cream.
Ordering tips for FORNO
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
- It opens on Sundays (8am – 4pm), which makes it handy for weekend treats.
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629 High Road Leytonstone, Leytonstone, London E11 4PA
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