Italian Bakery · Wareham town centre
The Italian Bakery Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at The Italian Bakery: 32 items across 5 sections, from pane (breads) to caffè.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by The Italian Bakery. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pane (Breads)
- Grissini (bag)VVGDF £4.35 Hand-rolled breadsticks with olive oil and sea salt.
- Pane puglieseVVGDF £5.15 Large round semolina loaf from Puglia with a golden crumb.
- CiabattaPopularVVGDF £2.65 Rustic slipper-shaped loaf with an open, holey crumb and floury crust.
- Focaccia bareseVVGDF £4.10 Focaccia topped with cherry tomatoes, olives and oregano.
- SchiacciataVVGDF £3.05 Thin, crisp Tuscan flatbread brushed with olive oil and rosemary.
- Focaccia genovesePopularVVGDF £4.00 Golden, olive-oil-rich focaccia dimpled and scattered with sea salt.
Dolci & Pasticceria
- BomboloneV £3.10 Italian doughnut filled with crema pasticcera and rolled in sugar.
- Cornetto al pistacchioVN £3.15 Sweet Italian cornetto filled with smooth, vivid green pistachio cream.
- Babà al rumV £4.65 Rum-soaked Neapolitan yeast cake, glossy, boozy and wonderfully light.
- Cannolo sicilianoPopularV £4.75 Crisp fried shell filled with sweet ricotta, candied orange and chocolate chips.
- Torta della nonnaVN £4.30 Custard tart topped with pine nuts and icing sugar.
- TiramisùV £5.50 Coffee-soaked savoiardi layered with mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa.
Biscotti
- Panettone (seasonal)V £29.00 Tall, fluffy Milanese Christmas bread with candied fruit and raisins.
- Cantucci (bag)PopularVN £6.25 Twice-baked almond biscuits made for dunking in vin santo.
- RicciarelliVGFDFN £6.65 Soft Sienese marzipan biscuits with orange zest, dusted in icing sugar.
- Amaretti morbidiPopularVGFN £6.50 Soft, chewy almond biscuits with a crackled sugar crust.
- Biscotti al limoneV £5.10 Crumbly lemon biscuits glazed with zesty lemon icing.
- Baci di damaVN £5.00 Little hazelnut biscuits sandwiched together with a dab of dark chocolate.
Salato (Savoury)
- ArancinoPopular £3.75 Fried rice ball filled with ragù, peas and mozzarella.
- Calzone fritto £4.70 Fried pizza dough pocket with tomato, mozzarella and ham.
- Sfincione £3.70 Thick Sicilian pizza with tomato, onions, anchovies and breadcrumbs.
- Focaccia farcita £7.20 Focaccia sandwich filled with prosciutto, fior di latte mozzarella and rocket.
- PanzerottoV £4.00 Small fried turnover filled with tomato and mozzarella.
- Torta salataV £5.10 Savoury pastry tart of spinach, ricotta and Parmigiano, sold by the slice.
- Porchetta panino £9.25 Roast herb-stuffed pork with crackling in a crusty roll.
Caffè
- Caffè latteVGF £3.45 Espresso with plenty of hot milk, served in a glass.
- Cioccolata caldaVGF £3.60 Thick Italian-style hot chocolate you can almost stand a spoon in.
- AranciataVVGGF £2.15 Italian sparkling orange soft drink made with Sicilian orange juice.
- AffogatoVGF £4.40 Vanilla gelato drowned in a shot of hot espresso.
- MacchiatoPopularVGF £2.30 Espresso marked with a dash of foamed milk.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.60 Short, intense Italian espresso drunk standing at the bar, Roman style.
- CappuccinoVGF £3.45 Espresso with steamed and foamed milk, best before noon.
Ordering tips for The Italian Bakery
- 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.
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