Worth the drive to Ave N. Plus the parking is easier than 18th Ave. it's in a class by itself Absolutely one of the best Italian Bakeries in NYC.

Super sweet staff and treats. It's my local go to spot for delicious goodies and reward to myself have a long week of work.

I grew up in Mill Basin but have been living in Harlem for 11 years; 11 whole years without their delicious 7-layer cookies (or as I like to call them, rainbow cookies)! On a recent visit to see a relative, I had to stop by and grab some, and I'm thrilled to say they're just as amazing as I remember. While so many things have changed for the worse since the pandemic, their cookies remain the best; rich, flavorful, and absolutely worth it. My only regret? Not buying more! Ambiance; when you walk in there are cakes and cookies everywhere making it hard to stay focus A few tips: They're CASH ONLY, so come prepared. The service was fine, but there's no seating area, so plan to enjoy your treats elsewhere. Trust me, these cookies are worth it!

Even if this place were not next to La Torre, the best gourmet Italian grocery store in Brooklyn, I would still come here. Very clean inside, very friendly staff, & all the baked goods are too good - VERY difficult to decide what to get, & everything is mg favorite, but right now I am all about their autumn pies. Also - the bad reviews here seem to be primarily about their custom cakes, which people feel are too expensive, & did not match their request. I can only say that custom cakes are time consuming to make & not cheap, & their off-the-shelf cakes are already delicious, beautiful, & reasonably priced. I really do look for any excuse to come to this amazing place !

The rainbow cookies were delicious! So glad I stopped by. The store was super clean and very thing was nicely wrapped in the cases.

Second time coming to this establishment on visiting family. I ordered the danish cherry/blueberry danishes and also the apple cinnamon rolls. The service was good and the lady was extremely nice. The ambiance look like a cake palace lol with all the fresh cakes and cookies that I saw. Just a wonderful place and I recommended this for everyone that is visiting Brooklyn NY or even ordering it online.

I grew up two miles away from Aliotta Pastry Shop, not once did we come here for Italian cakes, cookies or pasties. My grandparents had their bread and pastry spots on Avenue L that have since closed. It's St Joseph's Day and I'm on the road. Hey, I'm team Sfinge so I want something good. C'Mon, its Brooklyn after all! Just a note, any established Italian Bakery front has flair. It feels like you're walking into a theatre on Broadway! Once you're inside, man its on. There is a big sign: all ingredients are from Italy. Everything looks deelish! Cakes, cookies, breads and pastries as much as the eye can see. I see the St Joesph's Pastries, with THREE Sfinge left (Plently of cannoli cream filled available) There is only one counterperson serving and ringing up customers. The phone rang and the woman stopped everything to answer the phone. A little annoying but I'll give them a pass. Also, there are no tables to sit. Conduct your business and GFTO. Old school Italians didn't play around back then! Yet, go to any Panera Bread in Florida and see them all day long reading the paper. I ask for one Sfinge and RAN out of the bakery like a fiend. I went to my car and ripped open the package. First bite was like a hit, sooo good! Happy St Joesph's Day to everyone. Aliotta Pastry Shop, I would've liked to known you, But I was just a kid.. Thanks for the St Joes Pastry.. Your legend ever did..

Cash only. I got pignolis and these little pecan pie bites with a shortbread cookie base. The pignolis were $32/pound (I believe). At half a pound, I got 11 cookies. I got 2 of the pecan bites. My total was ~$19. They've been around for a while so clearly they're doing something right. Not sure how their prices compare to other Italian bakeries in the area, but they pastries I got tasted great. Docking a star since they're cash only & the service wasn't good.