Arte & Farina is a vibrant slice of Italy tucked into the heart of Montreal’s Village. This bakery and café, helmed by Venetian-born pastry chef Sandro Carpenè, serves as a love letter to Italian culinary tradition. From morning bomboloni to Roman-style pizza al taglio, the menu speaks to devotion aimed at high-quality ingredients like Domori chocolate and Petrilli tomatoes.

The airy, sunlit space—designed with Quebec maplewood accents and crowned by a 45-year-old olive tree—balances rustic warmth with a modern flair. Guests can linger over ricotta gnocchi or porchetta sandwiches, or browse a selection of imported Italian goods. Come summer, the terrace doubles the seating and introduces spritzes served with lemon sorbet, a refreshing nod to the aperitivo culture. What’s more, Arte & Farina’s handcrafted panettones have earned citywide fame, cementing it as both a culinary and cultural beacon.