La Dolce Italia – New York, NY: Hours, Menu & Directions

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104-05 Metropolitan Ave, New York, NY 11375

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Address104-05 Metropolitan Ave, New York, NY 11375

NeighborhoodForest Hills

Phone(718) 268-5297

StyleItalian bakery

CountyQueens County

Time zoneEastern Time

From city center7.2 mi east

About La Dolce Italia

Set at 104-05 Metropolitan Ave (11375), La Dolce Italia is an Italian bakery roughly 7.2 mi from downtown New York, heading east.

New York has 1,497 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them — about one per 5,663 people living in the city. Nearest alternative: Silk Cakes at 9814 Metropolitan Ave, 0.3 mi away.

Opening hours for La Dolce Italia are not verified in our data. A quick call to (718) 268-5297 before you go saves a wasted trip, especially on holidays.

What to order

Typical items at an Italian bakery like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

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Pastries

Lobster TailAn oversized, puffed cousin of the sfogliatella, its hollow crunchy shell filled with whipped cream blended with French custard.
PasticciottoSmall oval tart from Puglia with tender shortcrust pastry baked around a thick vanilla or lemon custard, sometimes paired with black cherries.
Zeppole di San GiuseppeChoux pastry rings fried or baked, filled with pastry cream and topped with an amarena cherry; traditionally made for St. Joseph's Day in March.
Cream Puff (Bignè)Light, airy choux shells split and filled with vanilla or chocolate cream, dusted with powdered sugar or glazed on top.

Cookies

StruffoliTiny fried dough balls tossed in warm honey and piled into a mound, decorated with nonpareils and candied fruit for Christmas.
PignoliChewy almond paste cookies rolled in whole pine nuts, baked until golden outside while staying soft and marzipan-like in the center.
Rainbow CookiesThree thin layers of almond sponge tinted red, white and green, sandwiched with apricot or raspberry jam and coated in dark chocolate.
Almond BiscottiTwice-baked logs sliced into dry, crunchy fingers studded with whole toasted almonds, made for dunking into espresso or vin santo.

Breads

Pane di Altamura-Style LoafLarge round loaf of remilled durum semolina with a thick, dark crust and a dense, fragrant crumb that keeps for days.
GrissiniHand-stretched breadsticks, thin and brittle, sometimes rolled in sesame or flecked with rosemary, served alongside antipasto.
Italian Bread with SesameLong loaf with a crackling seeded crust and a soft, open crumb; a staple for sandwiches, garlic bread and sopping up sauce.
Semolina BreadGolden durum wheat loaf with a slightly sweet, nutty taste and a tight, buttery-yellow crumb, often topped with sesame.

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Questions about La Dolce Italia

What are La Dolce Italia's hours?

We have not verified a weekly schedule for La Dolce Italia yet. Call (718) 268-5297 to confirm before visiting.

Where is La Dolce Italia located?

La Dolce Italia is at 104-05 Metropolitan Ave, New York, NY 11375, in the Forest Hills neighborhood. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.

What is the phone number for La Dolce Italia?

The listed phone number is (718) 268-5297.

What should I order at La Dolce Italia?

As an Italian bakery, typical picks include Lobster Tail, Pasticciotto, Struffoli, and Pignoli. See the full menu page for more.

What other bakeries are near La Dolce Italia?

Nearby options include Silk Cakes (0.3 mi), Gourmet Bakery & Deli (0.4 mi), and Bonelle Pastry Shop (0.7 mi).