Italian Bakery · Totnes town centre
The Curator Cafe Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at The Curator Cafe: 41 items across 6 sections, from pane (breads) to bakes & cakes.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by The Curator Cafe. Always ask staff about allergens.
Pane (Breads)
- Pane puglieseVVGDF £4.10 Large round semolina loaf from Puglia with a golden crumb.
- SchiacciataVVGDF £3.45 Thin, crisp Tuscan flatbread brushed with olive oil and rosemary.
- Focaccia bareseVVGDF £4.95 Focaccia topped with cherry tomatoes, olives and oregano.
- Focaccia genovesePopularVVGDF £4.20 Golden, olive-oil-rich focaccia dimpled and scattered with sea salt.
- Pane casereccioVVGDF £3.55 Homemade-style country loaf with a crunchy crust and soft, chewy middle.
- Taralli (bag)VVGDF £4.35 Crunchy ring-shaped crackers with fennel seed or chilli.
- Grissini (bag)VVGDF £4.50 Hand-rolled breadsticks with olive oil and sea salt.
Dolci & Pasticceria
- BomboloneV £3.70 Italian doughnut filled with crema pasticcera and rolled in sugar.
- Pastiera napoletanaV £4.00 Easter wheat and ricotta tart scented with orange blossom.
- Torta della nonnaVN £4.90 Custard tart topped with pine nuts and icing sugar.
- Babà al rumV £4.50 Rum-soaked Neapolitan yeast cake, glossy, boozy and wonderfully light.
- Cornetto alla cremaV £2.70 Italian croissant with a softer crumb, filled with custard.
- Sfogliatella ricciaPopularV £3.65 Shell-shaped pastry of crisp layers filled with semolina ricotta and citrus.
Biscotti
- Brutti ma buoniVGFDFN £4.35 Ugly but good hazelnut meringue biscuits from Piedmont.
- RicciarelliVGFDFN £5.05 Soft Sienese marzipan biscuits with orange zest, dusted in icing sugar.
- Baci di damaVN £5.75 Little hazelnut biscuits sandwiched together with a dab of dark chocolate.
- Amaretti morbidiPopularVGFN £6.25 Soft, chewy almond biscuits with a crackled sugar crust.
- Cantucci (bag)PopularVN £6.45 Twice-baked almond biscuits made for dunking in vin santo.
- Biscotti al limoneV £5.25 Crumbly lemon biscuits glazed with zesty lemon icing.
Salato (Savoury)
- Calzone fritto £5.70 Fried pizza dough pocket with tomato, mozzarella and ham.
- Sfincione £4.00 Thick Sicilian pizza with tomato, onions, anchovies and breadcrumbs.
- Torta salataV £5.35 Savoury pastry tart of spinach, ricotta and Parmigiano, sold by the slice.
- PanzerottoV £3.60 Small fried turnover filled with tomato and mozzarella.
- Focaccia farcita £6.05 Focaccia sandwich filled with prosciutto, fior di latte mozzarella and rocket.
- ArancinoPopular £4.45 Fried rice ball filled with ragù, peas and mozzarella.
- Pizza al taglioPopularV £3.55 Rectangular Roman-style pizza sold by the slice with seasonal toppings.
- Porchetta panino £8.85 Roast herb-stuffed pork with crackling in a crusty roll.
Caffè
- CappuccinoVGF £3.30 Espresso with steamed and foamed milk, best before noon.
- MacchiatoPopularVGF £2.85 Espresso marked with a dash of foamed milk.
- Caffè latteVGF £3.00 Espresso with plenty of hot milk, served in a glass.
- AffogatoVGF £5.45 Vanilla gelato drowned in a shot of hot espresso.
- AranciataVVGGF £1.80 Italian sparkling orange soft drink made with Sicilian orange juice.
- Cioccolata caldaVGF £4.80 Thick Italian-style hot chocolate you can almost stand a spoon in.
- EspressoPopularVVGGF £2.20 Short, intense Italian espresso drunk standing at the bar, Roman style.
Bakes & Cakes
- Carrot cakeVN £4.10 Moist slice of spiced carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.
- Cheese sconeV £2.40 Golden Cheddar scone served warm from the oven with salted butter.
- Chocolate brownieV £3.75 Rich, gooey chocolate brownie, lovely warmed through with a jug of cream.
- Cream teaPopularV £8.40 Two scones with clotted cream, strawberry jam and a pot of tea.
- Cinnamon swirlV £3.70 Spiral bun with cinnamon butter and a light vanilla glaze.
- Pain au chocolatV £2.55 Golden laminated pastry wrapped around two batons of rich dark chocolate.
- Sausage roll £3.70 Hand-made pork sausage roll in flaky pastry, served warm.
Ordering tips for The Curator Cafe
- 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.
- It opens on Sundays (9am – 4pm), which makes it handy for weekend treats.
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