fatto a mano bakery

I love everything about this bakery. I actually bought thier brioche buns at Custom Meats in Fairfield (now a staple in my home) and decided to finally check this place out. There are sandwiches, sweet treats, sourdough breads,focaccia cookies, coffee and more. The place is inviting and casual with air of class. There is seating avaible to enjoy your coffee or cornetto. The products are all thoughtfully displayed and the service was genuinely friendly and upbeat. The cornetto with him and cheese was a simple and delicious sandwich. The bomboloni (1 pistachio and 1 lemon) were light and decadent at the same time, with a custatd like filling that is creamy and subtly flavored. I am going back for more. The garlic sourdough was filled with whole garlic gloves baked in and a nice chewy outside and soft inside. The country sourdough was equally amazing. Both great for dipping, sandwiches, toast, or simply spreading with a good quality butter or jam. There are no preservatives or artificial ingredients and all is made by hand. Right out the Post Rd in Westport with a small parking lot shared with other businesses. I highly recommend and will be a regular!

I gave my husband this master class as a New Year’s gift, and today he attended it and even brought some bread home afterward. It was so delicious! My husband loved my gift, and I loved the result of the class😅 I’m sure our homemade bread is going to get even better now. Thank you!

Pierluigi and his team are absolutely exceptional! He created a wonderful experience for our wedding in July with a traditional live millefoglie cake. Millefoglie has always been my husband’s and my favorite, as we both grew up having it as our birthday cakes. When Pierluigi was able to create this as our wedding cake live, it meant so much to us. Not only was it exceptionally delicious—light, flavorful, and perfectly balanced—but our guests still can’t stop talking about it. It was truly the highlight of our wedding reception. Pierluigi and his team also created custom decorative breads for our bread table during cocktail hour. The display was so detailed and beautifully arranged, and the bread itself was just as delicious. We have been coming to Fatto a Mano Bakery for awhile, and everything is always crafted to perfection. The sourdough, focaccia, biscotti, pastries, cappuccino, olive oil cake—you name it—are the closest you’ll get to being in Italy, and every bite is absolutely delicious. Plus, the panettone during Christmas time is now a staple in our family! Using the simplest yet highest quality ingredients, Pierluigi crafts everything to perfection. He is so kind and a truly wonderful person, and you can tell he pours so much passion and love into everything he creates! We always look forward to visiting his bakery and enjoying all the treats. Thank you so much, Pierluigi—grazie mille!

Pricing Challenge- I’m visiting from out of town, I had tasted the sfogliatella in Naples a few years ago, I was exited to try it again. The flavor and the quality are more than great ! What’s very disappointing is the lack of clear pricing per item. As an example I had purchased las Sunday 4 of these and 2 other items (cookies and a slice of pie) and it was also the same amount $37.57, and today that I purchased 5 sfogliatella same amount.. dose NOT make sense.

I had the pleasure of attending a sourdough bread making class at Fatto a Mano Italian Micro Bakery this past weekend, and it was a truly wonderful experience. Alyssa and Pierluigi were fantastic instructors—knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about their craft. They made the class both educational and fun, and took the time to explain each step. I left not only with delicious bread, but also with new skills and a deeper appreciation for artisan baking. I highly recommend this class to anyone who loves bread or wants to experience something unique and meaningful. I can't wait to return! The bakery is located in Westport. Worth a visit!! Grazie mille, Pierluigi e Alyssa. Buona fortuna e a presto!

This place is at the level! Exquisite. Ingredients, quality and atmosphere. Gluten free + dairy free options. I’m in love! 🥰

What a find! Fatto a Mano Bakery emphasizes quality. This goes for the ingredients used in their baked goods, their preparation and baking techniques, and their customer service. This past Sunday I had the privilege of attending a sourdough breadmaking class with Pierluigi. Because of the long timeline from the creation of the "mother" to enjoying the finished product, we went through the individual steps so that we could experience the path to freshly made bread, but out of order so we could see everything in a telescoped 2 1/2 hour session. I was impressed and left with a newfound appreciation of the intricacies of the craft of artisanal breadmaking. Thank you.

The sweet and spicy sandwich at fatto a mano is phenomenal! This was my first experience having cherry mostarda - an Italian style fruit mustard - and I was truly impressed. The bread is thin and the soppressata is present, but not overwhelming. The pistachio mousse was a visually stunning, unique treat. I look forward to trying more of their pastries and their fresh pasta!