Italian Bakery · Newtown, Wigan
Antico Forno wood fired bakery Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at Antico Forno wood fired bakery: 30 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 Antico Forno wood fired bakery. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pane (Breads)
- CiabattaPopularVVGDF £3.25 Rustic slipper-shaped loaf with an open, holey crumb and floury crust.
- SchiacciataVVGDF £2.80 Thin, crisp Tuscan flatbread brushed with olive oil and rosemary.
- Pane casereccioVVGDF £3.25 Homemade-style country loaf with a crunchy crust and soft, chewy middle.
- Focaccia genovesePopularVVGDF £3.35 Golden, olive-oil-rich focaccia dimpled and scattered with sea salt.
- Grissini (bag)VVGDF £3.80 Hand-rolled breadsticks with olive oil and sea salt.
Dolci & Pasticceria
- Torta della nonnaVN £4.45 Custard tart topped with pine nuts and icing sugar.
- Cornetto alla cremaV £2.70 Italian croissant with a softer crumb, filled with custard.
- Cannolo sicilianoPopularV £3.20 Crisp fried shell filled with sweet ricotta, candied orange and chocolate chips.
- Sfogliatella ricciaPopularV £4.25 Shell-shaped pastry of crisp layers filled with semolina ricotta and citrus.
- Babà al rumV £4.70 Rum-soaked Neapolitan yeast cake, glossy, boozy and wonderfully light.
- TiramisùV £4.25 Coffee-soaked savoiardi layered with mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa.
- Cornetto al pistacchioVN £3.75 Sweet Italian cornetto filled with smooth, vivid green pistachio cream.
Biscotti
- RicciarelliVGFDFN £6.80 Soft Sienese marzipan biscuits with orange zest, dusted in icing sugar.
- Baci di damaVN £6.95 Little hazelnut biscuits sandwiched together with a dab of dark chocolate.
- Panettone (seasonal)V £24.00 Tall, fluffy Milanese Christmas bread with candied fruit and raisins.
- Brutti ma buoniVGFDFN £5.30 Ugly but good hazelnut meringue biscuits from Piedmont.
- Biscotti al limoneV £3.95 Crumbly lemon biscuits glazed with zesty lemon icing.
- Amaretti morbidiPopularVGFN £4.55 Soft, chewy almond biscuits with a crackled sugar crust.
Salato (Savoury)
- Calzone fritto £5.85 Fried pizza dough pocket with tomato, mozzarella and ham.
- Porchetta panino £8.60 Roast herb-stuffed pork with crackling in a crusty roll.
- PanzerottoV £3.30 Small fried turnover filled with tomato and mozzarella.
- Sfincione £3.95 Thick Sicilian pizza with tomato, onions, anchovies and breadcrumbs.
- Torta salataV £4.70 Savoury pastry tart of spinach, ricotta and Parmigiano, sold by the slice.
- Focaccia farcita £6.10 Focaccia sandwich filled with prosciutto, fior di latte mozzarella and rocket.
- ArancinoPopular £4.80 Fried rice ball filled with ragù, peas and mozzarella.
Caffè
- Caffè latteVGF £3.70 Espresso with plenty of hot milk, served in a glass.
- AranciataVVGGF £1.85 Italian sparkling orange soft drink made with Sicilian orange juice.
- MacchiatoPopularVGF £2.30 Espresso marked with a dash of foamed milk.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.80 Short, intense Italian espresso drunk standing at the bar, Roman style.
- Cioccolata caldaVGF £3.70 Thick Italian-style hot chocolate you can almost stand a spoon in.
Ordering tips for Antico Forno wood fired 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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