Italian Bakery · Bethnal Green, London
Forno Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 42 items we would expect to see at Forno in Bethnal Green, London.
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)
- Grissini (bag)VVGDF £3.95 Hand-rolled breadsticks with olive oil and sea salt.
- CiabattaPopularVVGDF £2.80 Rustic slipper-shaped loaf with an open, holey crumb and floury crust.
- Pane casereccioVVGDF £3.30 Homemade-style country loaf with a crunchy crust and soft, chewy middle.
- Pane puglieseVVGDF £4.00 Large round semolina loaf from Puglia with a golden crumb.
- Focaccia bareseVVGDF £3.65 Focaccia topped with cherry tomatoes, olives and oregano.
- SchiacciataVVGDF £3.10 Thin, crisp Tuscan flatbread brushed with olive oil and rosemary.
- Focaccia genovesePopularVVGDF £3.95 Golden, olive-oil-rich focaccia dimpled and scattered with sea salt.
- Taralli (bag)VVGDF £3.50 Crunchy ring-shaped crackers with fennel seed or chilli.
Dolci & Pasticceria
- TiramisùV £5.05 Coffee-soaked savoiardi layered with mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa.
- BomboloneV £2.85 Italian doughnut filled with crema pasticcera and rolled in sugar.
- Babà al rumV £3.40 Rum-soaked Neapolitan yeast cake, glossy, boozy and wonderfully light.
- Cannolo sicilianoPopularV £4.65 Crisp fried shell filled with sweet ricotta, candied orange and chocolate chips.
- Maritozzo con pannaPopularV £4.40 Soft sweet bun split and overfilled with whipped cream.
- Cornetto alla cremaV £2.65 Italian croissant with a softer crumb, filled with custard.
- Pastiera napoletanaV £4.60 Easter wheat and ricotta tart scented with orange blossom.
- Cornetto al pistacchioVN £3.55 Sweet Italian cornetto filled with smooth, vivid green pistachio cream.
Biscotti
- Amaretti morbidiPopularVGFN £5.15 Soft, chewy almond biscuits with a crackled sugar crust.
- Baci di damaVN £4.80 Little hazelnut biscuits sandwiched together with a dab of dark chocolate.
- Biscotti al limoneV £5.40 Crumbly lemon biscuits glazed with zesty lemon icing.
- Cantucci (bag)PopularVN £4.90 Twice-baked almond biscuits made for dunking in vin santo.
- Panettone (seasonal)V £13.00 Tall, fluffy Milanese Christmas bread with candied fruit and raisins.
- Brutti ma buoniVGFDFN £5.10 Ugly but good hazelnut meringue biscuits from Piedmont.
- RicciarelliVGFDFN £6.20 Soft Sienese marzipan biscuits with orange zest, dusted in icing sugar.
Salato (Savoury)
- Porchetta panino £8.35 Roast herb-stuffed pork with crackling in a crusty roll.
- PanzerottoV £4.40 Small fried turnover filled with tomato and mozzarella.
- Torta salataV £6.45 Savoury pastry tart of spinach, ricotta and Parmigiano, sold by the slice.
- Pizza al taglioPopularV £4.85 Rectangular Roman-style pizza sold by the slice with seasonal toppings.
- Focaccia farcita £6.60 Focaccia sandwich filled with prosciutto, fior di latte mozzarella and rocket.
Caffè
- AranciataVVGGF £2.50 Italian sparkling orange soft drink made with Sicilian orange juice.
- CappuccinoVGF £3.70 Espresso with steamed and foamed milk, best before noon.
- Caffè latteVGF £3.40 Espresso with plenty of hot milk, served in a glass.
- Cioccolata caldaVGF £3.90 Thick Italian-style hot chocolate you can almost stand a spoon in.
- MacchiatoPopularVGF £2.20 Espresso marked with a dash of foamed milk.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.35 Short, intense Italian espresso drunk standing at the bar, Roman style.
Breakfast
- Vegan breakfastVVGDF £9.75 Plant sausages, beans, mushrooms, avocado and hash browns with toast.
- Granola potVN £4.70 Greek yoghurt layered with house granola and seasonal fruit compote.
- Toast and jamV £3.15 Two thick slices of house bread with butter and preserves.
- Porridge with toppingsV £4.25 Creamy oat porridge with honey, berries or banana and seeds.
- Sausage and egg muffin £5.05 Pork sausage patty, fried egg and cheese in a toasted English muffin.
- Eggs BenedictPopular £11.00 Poached eggs and ham on a toasted muffin with hollandaise sauce.
- Full English breakfastPopular £12.00 Bacon, sausage, egg, beans, mushrooms, tomato and toast from our own bakery.
- Smashed avocado on sourdoughV £9.35 Crushed avocado, chilli flakes and lime on toasted sourdough with a poached egg.
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 – 5pm), which makes it handy for weekend treats.
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