La Dolce Italia

We were truly impressed with the quality, price and design of the cake we purchased for our engagement dinner last month. Everyone enjoyed it. The manager worked with us to select the perfect design and filling. The customer service was remarkable. We will be returning when it’s time to purchase a wedding cake!

Awesome Italian bakery in the heart of Forest Hills. Huge selection of Italian cookies and pastries. Very good cakes too. Try the lobster tail.

My 2^nd cake I ordered! Totally worth every penny! Love this design n the taste melts in ur mouth! So moist! So if u not only want beautiful cake but one that will impress ur guests, this is the cake for u. Guaranteed will Mke u smile and will Mke u write a review just like me… Can’t wait for my son’s first bday!!!

I recently went there to order a cake for my daughter’s 2^nd birthday and they did an amazing job! I showed them the picture and the cake looked just like the picture! They even gave me a cheaper option with regular frosting vs fondant. The taste was even amazing as well. I have already went back for my 2^nd order!

Really average mini pignoli tart for $ 1.75.

My baby shower was not too long ago. I ordered a 3 tier Batman cake. It was nicely done and delicious. They make sure everything is up to your standards. I will definitely use them again.

The chocolate raspberry mousse cake is so delicious you cannot believe it. The linzer tart is excellent. Great tiramisu and really all of the cakes are always fresh and delicious. The ladies who work there are very nice and it’s very clean.

A fairly innocuous looking bakery with amazing cakes. I’ve only been purchasing their cassata (cannoli) cakes, but recently, I purchased one of their tiramisu cakes, which was also amazing. I’m a big fan of their cassata cakes. They’re absolutely delicious. Everybody who’s had their cassata cakes have said the same. Also, the cakes are extremely cheap. I’ve gotten used to shelling out $ 30 – 40 a cake, so to only pay $ 18 – 20 for a cake from here is an adjustment I can easily get used to.
One of these days, I’ll get one of their smaller baked goods as well. I’m sure they’ll be delicious, though.

I have to say, I don’t normally care for Italian cookies… they are usually too bland for my liking. However, I needed to bring a treat to a party so I purchased a pound of assorted Italian Cookies… Oh my God! They are amazing! All of them. I also had some kind of apple turn over type pastry today that was to die for. I also tried one of their breads, I want to say it was a cranberry bread, it was not too dry, it was also very tasty.
The service every time I have gone is has been good, prices seem fair. I can’t wait to try more. I will be back over and over again!

I stay in Rego park and this bakery is quite near to my place. Dominated by Martha’s country bakery, this place is a small, quaint bakery on Austin street. But do not go by their size, as this bakery packs some strong flavors n deliciousness in their products. They have a host of cookies, cakes, cheesecakes n Italian desserts to choose from. I have tried their strawberry cheesecake, raspberry pockets n Biscotti. And I can’t stop raving about it. Also the lady at the counter is quite hard working n sincere. Love this place!

This place rocks! Ordered a birthday cake for my son’s 4^th birthday last minute. Called and asked if it could be done for the next day and there was no hesitation. The owners are great and really know how to cater to the public. I got a vanilla cake with cookies and cream filling!!! It was a huge hit with the kids and the adults. It was fresh and just perfect. They did a great job for one day notice.

First, I have to say that the owners of this family owned bakery are so kind and hard working. They seek to please their customers. Second, the attention to detail and artistry that are put into each of their creations are so beautiful and amazing.
I ordered a custom cake for my 5 year old son’s birthday and I wanted to make it extra special as it was his first birthday party with his classmates. I had so many ideas on what he liked (M&Ms, Oreos, Sesame Street, raspberry jelly) that I wanted to incorporate into this cake, but was not sure how to make all of the ingredients come together without being too overwhelming.
I met with the owners Maria and Tony to consult with them. They were so patient and full of great ideas, which really helped me to fine tune the final design and ingredients. As you can see from the final product, there were great details, airbrushing and included everything I wanted in the cake.
The cake was a moist vanilla sponge cake with raspberry filling. It was so soft and yummy that if there was a piece left it would have been my pillow.
I will definitely be back to order a cakes for his birthdays and other milestones.

Nothing but amazing things to say about this bakery. Best cake I’ve ever had and I don’t like sweets. Had my daughter’s 4^th birthday frozen cake here. People are STILL talking about it and asking if I will have cake from there again this year. Answer is… OF COURSE!

I loved my sons 1^st birthday cake the detail and taste both amazing I look forward to doing business with them again! Great customer service!

they specialize in FONDANT cakes which are BEAUTIFUL! and cater to whatever your looking for! Having one for my pets birthday party:) nice workers & clean place. Love the birthday cakes and cappuccinos

What can I say «don’t forget the cannoli cake» :) seriously the place rocks… Love their pastries and love their customer service. Vanessa DeFerrari is learning to make the best cappuccino in Central Queens and she needs practice and you to ask her to make them! Stop by on the weekends ask for her to make you a cappuccino. Tell her carlos sent you!

I have a very picky family and was so happy that they all loved my wedding cake. I had 3 layers — one was cannoli, the other pineapple and the 3^rd one was chocolate mousse with vanilla custard. it was beautiful just like the picture I had picked out from a magazine. Everyone wanted to take home more cake. They even delivered the cake to a restaurant which was close by. I’ll put up a picture

Very good and friendly Italian bakery on Metropolitan Ave. They offer everything from coffee (latte) to gelato to great pastries. They have a few tables to enjoy the gems. Don’t forget to take something home or you’ll be sorry.

The baking begins early within the basement of La Dolce Italia Bakery, as they have another location which is serviced and supplied by the original location. The location I stop in on a semi daily basis to grab a cappuccino and some treats for the house.
As with most all Italian bakeries the Italian cookies are always well represented, but really never grasp my interest. I think I broke the Italian tradition of my family for being the first to not purchase them on a weekly basis and give them out, I do it with bread instead.
For me, I always buy a cannoli, biscotti or an little tiramisu if I am feeling like a special treat for my breakfast, but when I need some dessert to bring to a dinner, La Dolce always has great choices that will not break the bank.
There are some tables inside, so you can take your magazine or newspaper, sit and enjoy your reading over a hot coffee beverage, escaping this brutal winter weather we have been experiencing.
The most friendly staff you could hope to have serve you up authentic Italian treats. La Dolce Italia Bakery makes the real Italian desserts, not like the many pretenders that promote themselves as true and authentic Italian.

I’m no stranger to this bakery. We come here quite often for their cannoli cake which is delicious btw. Their cream is good and the cake is nice and moist. So lately, we’ve been coming in here and trying their pastries and I must say, most of it kind of disappoints.
Napoleon — Not bad but not entirely good either. There’s no «wow» factor. The cream is good but there’s too much of it.
Lobster Tail — Again, the cream is good but this time the lobster tail itself tasted over done and a bit old. Some parts of the tail tasted burnt. The cream tasted the same as the Napoleon.
Mini Cream Puffs — For a dollar, it’s okay. It’s not the same cream they use in their lobster tail and Napoleon. Its almost like a Bavarian cream with a pudding texture. It wasn’t bad.
Verdict — Visually, the stuff looks good but the Napoleons and Lobster tails weren’t very impressive by taste. Another downer in this bakery, they don’t sell slices of cake. If I wanted their delicious cannoli cake, I would have to buy the whole thing! Sometimes I just want a slice of it so that I can satisfy my cravings.