Italian Bakery · Castle, Bedford
La Piccola Gelateria & Pasticceria Menu & Prices
From the first bake of the morning to afternoon treats, these are the 31 items we would expect to see at La Piccola Gelateria & Pasticceria in Castle, Bedford.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by La Piccola Gelateria & Pasticceria. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pane (Breads)
- Taralli (bag)VVGDF £3.45 Crunchy ring-shaped crackers with fennel seed or chilli.
- Pane puglieseVVGDF £4.65 Large round semolina loaf from Puglia with a golden crumb.
- Focaccia genovesePopularVVGDF £3.20 Golden, olive-oil-rich focaccia dimpled and scattered with sea salt.
- CiabattaPopularVVGDF £2.35 Rustic slipper-shaped loaf with an open, holey crumb and floury crust.
- Focaccia bareseVVGDF £5.05 Focaccia topped with cherry tomatoes, olives and oregano.
Dolci & Pasticceria
- Cornetto al pistacchioVN £2.80 Sweet Italian cornetto filled with smooth, vivid green pistachio cream.
- Cornetto alla cremaV £2.65 Italian croissant with a softer crumb, filled with custard.
- Babà al rumV £3.40 Rum-soaked Neapolitan yeast cake, glossy, boozy and wonderfully light.
- Maritozzo con pannaPopularV £4.05 Soft sweet bun split and overfilled with whipped cream.
- Torta della nonnaVN £4.85 Custard tart topped with pine nuts and icing sugar.
- Pastiera napoletanaV £3.80 Easter wheat and ricotta tart scented with orange blossom.
- Sfogliatella ricciaPopularV £3.65 Shell-shaped pastry of crisp layers filled with semolina ricotta and citrus.
Biscotti
- Biscotti al limoneV £5.60 Crumbly lemon biscuits glazed with zesty lemon icing.
- Baci di damaVN £6.20 Little hazelnut biscuits sandwiched together with a dab of dark chocolate.
- Cantucci (bag)PopularVN £5.70 Twice-baked almond biscuits made for dunking in vin santo.
- RicciarelliVGFDFN £6.95 Soft Sienese marzipan biscuits with orange zest, dusted in icing sugar.
- Amaretti morbidiPopularVGFN £6.20 Soft, chewy almond biscuits with a crackled sugar crust.
Salato (Savoury)
- PanzerottoV £3.95 Small fried turnover filled with tomato and mozzarella.
- ArancinoPopular £3.95 Fried rice ball filled with ragù, peas and mozzarella.
- Focaccia farcita £8.10 Focaccia sandwich filled with prosciutto, fior di latte mozzarella and rocket.
- Torta salataV £4.70 Savoury pastry tart of spinach, ricotta and Parmigiano, sold by the slice.
- Pizza al taglioPopularV £5.50 Rectangular Roman-style pizza sold by the slice with seasonal toppings.
- Porchetta panino £7.95 Roast herb-stuffed pork with crackling in a crusty roll.
- Sfincione £4.40 Thick Sicilian pizza with tomato, onions, anchovies and breadcrumbs.
Caffè
- CappuccinoVGF £2.85 Espresso with steamed and foamed milk, best before noon.
- Cioccolata caldaVGF £3.80 Thick Italian-style hot chocolate you can almost stand a spoon in.
- AffogatoVGF £4.80 Vanilla gelato drowned in a shot of hot espresso.
- Caffè latteVGF £3.95 Espresso with plenty of hot milk, served in a glass.
- AranciataVVGGF £2.05 Italian sparkling orange soft drink made with Sicilian orange juice.
- MacchiatoPopularVGF £2.80 Espresso marked with a dash of foamed milk.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.30 Short, intense Italian espresso drunk standing at the bar, Roman style.
Ordering tips for La Piccola Gelateria & Pasticceria
- 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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