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Modern Pastry
257 Hanover St
Boston, MA 02113
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Cakes - Customized Cakes
Traditional Italian Cakes
Chocolate & White Filled Cake
Chocolate & White Not Filled Cake
Large Fruit Tart
Specialty Cakes
Cakes - Personalized Cakes
Bible Cakes
Character Cakes
give us a picture and we can create a cake of that picture for you. here are a few examples.
Cross Cakes
Wedding Cakes
Pastries
Amaretto
two layers of italian sponge cake, soaked with rum, and amaretto liquors. filled with a layer of creamy vanilla custard. this cake is masterfully hand crafted, domed and baked in a sweetened almond paste and glazed with apricot preserves.
Creme Brule
our homemade custard cooked and cooled finished with caramelized sugar and topped with fresh fruit.
Babas
Italian spongy pastry soaked with rum and strega liquors. Our babas can be enjoyed with a vanilla custard filling or without.
Cannoli
$3.00
cannoli- crisp, deep-fried pastry tubes that are filled with cream.
Chocolate Ganache
three layers of light chocolate sponge soaked with rum and strega liquor. this pastry is filled with chocolate mousse and then toppped with rich, dark chocolate ganache. it is finished with a drizzle of white chocolate ganache.
Chocolate Mousse Slice
only the finest european chocolates are used. two layers of rich chocolate cake with a generous layer of divinely scrumptious chocolate mousse topped off with delicious homemade whipped cream, chocolate syrup and rich chocolate chips.
Eclairs
A puff pastry filled with vanilla custard and finished with a chocolate buttercream frosting.
Fruit Tart
Light and flaky pasta frolla shell filled with one of our delicious creams. The tart is topped with fresh fruit artistically arranged and hand sliced by our pastry chefs.
Lobster Tail
Handmade, crispy shells shaped into a "lobster tail" filled with our "lobster tail cream" composed of homemade whipped cream, yellow cream, and ricotta cheese.
Napolean
Deliciously made. Three layers of crispy shell baked to perfection with two layers of yellow cream topped off with buttercream frosting.
Paragina
An Italian sponge soaked with rum and strega liquors wedged in between our homemade vanilla custard and a delicious crispy, flaky shell.
Peach Ganache
Three layers of light white sponge soaked with rum and a touch of strega liquor. Filled with chantilly cream and diced peaches. This delictable dessert is finished with a white chocolate ganache and topped with a drizzle of dark chocolate ganache.
Ricotta Pie
A classic Italian dessert, made from a recipe handed down through generations. Fresh, rich, sweetened ricotta cream is baked in our heavenly pasta frolla pastry dough.
Savoy Pastry
Italian sponge cake soaked with rum and strega liquors layered with vanilla custard and/or chocolate custard and covered with handmade buttercream frosting.
Sfogliatella
A traditional Italian pastry. Handmade, crispy light and flaky layers. Filled with our homemade yellow cream, semolina, cinnamon, and citrus flavoring.
Strawberry Shortcake
A layer of Italian sponge cake flavored with rum liquor and filled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Topped with white cake and decorated with whip cream. decorated with whip cream.
Tiramisu
Delicious Italian Sponge cake soaked with espresso and coffee brandy with two layers of marscapone cheese and a beautiful whipped cream decoration
Apple Tart
A classic Italian American dessert. Cinnomon glazed apples baked onto a crust covered a thin layer of yellow cream.
Torrone & Chocolate
Four Piece Torrone Package A
$21.00
Package A includes four pieces of our traditional all white torrone bars. Absolutely no substitutions due to the high volume of orders during the holiday seasons.
Four Piece Torrone Package B
$21.00
Our torrone package B includes 1 bar of white traditional, 1 bar of the white traditional chocolate covered, 1 bar of expresso, 1 bar of hazelnut. Absolutely no subsitutions due to the high volume of orders during the holiday season.
Four Piece Torrone Package C
$21.00
Our four piece torrone package C includes 1 bar of our traditional white torrone, 1 all chocolate bar, 1 caramel bar and 1 cappucino bar. Absolutely no subsitutions due to the high volume of orders during the holiday season.
Six Piece Torrone Package D
$31.50
Our six piece torrone package D includes 1 bar of our traditional white torrone, 1 all chocolate bar, 1 espresso bar, 1 caramel bar, 1 hazelnut bar and 1 piece of white torrone with chocolate covering. Absolutely no subsitutions due to the high volume of orders during the holiday season.
Eight Piece Torrone Package E
$42.00
Our eight piece torrone package E includes 2 bars of our tradtional white, 1 bar of our tradtional white covered with chocolate, 1 hazelnut bar, 1 espresso bar, 1 cappucino bar, 1 caramel bar, and 1 all chocolate bar. Absolutely no substitutions due to the high volume of orders during the holiday seasons.
Single Bar of White Torrone Package F
$5.25
Our family's secret recipe for a fluffy vanilla nougat with roasted almonds.
Cookies
Almond Biscotti
$14.00
a very traditional biscotti that has taken a modern twist. this cookie is loaded with roasted almonds. (approximately 15-20 cookies per pound).
Anise Cookie
$9.50
a long anise-flavored cookie, that has been doubled baked in order to achieve a light but crisp crunch. this cookie has been a favorite in coffee dunking. $9.50/lb. (approximately 15-20 cookies per pound).
Bowtie Cookie
$9.50
a delicious butter cookie with a raspberry filling or apricot filling. $9.50/lb(approximately 24 cookies per pound).
Champagne Shortbread
$9.50
these delicate shortbread cookies are swirled with color.
Chocolate Chip Cookie
$9.50
a rich blend of cookie dough and just the right amount of dark chocloate chunks to make your mouth water. (approximately 15 cookies per pound).
Chocolate Dipped Biscotti (Quaresimali)
$22.00
Every ones favorite biscotti has now indulged itself in a chocolate. It has been slightly glazed with a delicious bittersweet chocolate. Can you taste it.
Filled Cookies (Torroncini)
$9.50
A soft butter flavor cookie filled with a apricot, raspberry, or fig filling. $9.50/lb(approximately 10-12 cookies per pound).
Florentine
$22.00
The best quality melted chocolate sandwiched between a heavenly mixture of chopped almonds, sugar, and our great tasting honey.
Macaroon Cookies
$14.00
An Italian delight, a soft and chewy almond cookie sweetened with just the right amount of sugar. (approximately 24-26 cookies per pound) Our clientele likes a soft, chewy macaroon. This item is very delicate and does not ship well. Modern Pastry is not responsible for this product if it arrives broken due to the delicacy if you as the customer chooses to order.
Petti Four (Rainbow Cookies)
$9.50
This spongy delicate 3-layer colorful cookie has also a multitude of flavors.Each layer is pieced together with a thin glaze of raspberry and the whole cookie is topped with dark chocolate.
Pignoli Cookies
$22.00
To those pignoli nut lovers, a soft and chewy almong cookie covered with the best quality pignoli nuts. (approximately 20 cookies per pound) Our clientele likes a soft, chewy macaroon. This item is very delicate and does not ship well. Modern Pastry is not responsible for this product if it arrives broken due to the delicacy if you as the customer chooses to order.
Seeded Cookie
$9.50
Butter sweet cookie enrobed in sesame seeds.$9.50/lb(approximately 18-20 cookies per pound).
Filled Cookies (Torroncini)
$9.00
A soft butter flavor cookie filled with a apricot, raspberry, or fig filling.
3 Pound Assorted Cookie Tray
$38.00
This beatifully arranged cookie tray includes 1/2 pounds of macoroon cookies, 1/2 pounds of almond biscotti (quaresimali),and two pounds of butter cookies. Each separate cookie tray will be shipped separately. Cookie trays can not be stacked on top of each other when shipped.
3 Pound Cookie Tray
$33.50
A three pound assortment of traditional Italian butter cookies. Each separate cookie tray will be shipped separately. Cookie trays can not be stacked on top of each other when shipped.
5 Pound Assorted Cookie Tray
$61.50
Five Pound Assortment Cookie Tray Includes one pound of macaroon cookies, one pound of almond biscottis(quaresimali), and three pounds of traditional Italian butter cookies. Approximately 100 cookies in the tray. Each separate cookie tray will be shipped separately. Cookie trays can not be stacked on top of each other when shipped.
5 Pound Cookie Tray
$52.50
A five pound assortment of traditional Italian butter cookies. Approximately 100-120 cookies. Each separate cookie tray will be shipped separately. Cookie trays can not be stacked on top of each other when shipped.
Butter Cookies
$9.50
Variety of flavors and colors. pink(orange flavor), green (almond flavor), white (vanilla flavor) and chocolate.$9.50 per pound. (Approximately 20 cookies per pound.)
Pizzelle (Large)
$4.75Pizzelli (Small)
$3.00American Classics
Apple Pie
take a trip down memory lane. made with thick chunks of orchard fresh apples, not too sweet and not too tart, just right. kisses of cinnamon and spice, make the apple filling so nice. the filling is nestled between two tender, light and flaky pie crusts. our old-fashioned apple pies are perfect for company, home entertaining, and gatherings with family and friends.
Blueberry Pie
a new england favorite. our tender, light and flaky pie crust is, amply filled with perfectly sweetened, melt in your mouth, vine ripened blueberries. a delightful compliment for every occasion, with smiles of blueberries in every bite.
Banana Cream Pie
your family will go ape over this fabulous dessert. a tender, light, and flaky pie crust is abundantly filled with a creamy, thick vanilla custard and blended with sweet, ripe banana medallions. encompassed with our fresh and fluffy whipped cream, dusted with vanilla cake crumbs, and topped with banana chips. an intensely light and delicious dessert for any festivity.
Boston Cream Cake
Brownies
give some "brownie points" to show appreciation and thanks! reward yourself as well with our decadently sinful and richly fudgee brownies. iced with chocolate buttercream icing. chewy chocolatey goodness in every bite.
Carrot Cake Slice
it's moist and melts in your mouth, packed with carrots, and spices with a delicious cream cheese frosting, decorated on top with orange colored carrots.
Chocolate Covered Cheese Cake
Traditional cheesecake covered in chocolate.
Chocolate Cream Pie
Chocolate lover's pie. Decadent and velvety smooth chocolate custard, gently folded into our tender, light, and flaky pie crust, a layer of our moist chocolate cake. Topped with gossamer clouds of whipped cream and dusted with hand shaved European chocolate. A sinful treat anytime.
Chocolate Mousse Slice
Only the finest European chocolates are used. Two layers of rich chocolate cake with a generous layer of divinely scrumptious chocolate mousse topped off with delicious homemade whipped cream, chocolate syrup and rich chocolate chips.
Cupcakes
Delicious and moist. White or chocolate bases topped off with handmade buttercream frosting and decorated for all occasions.
Elephant Ears
Our light and airy, puffed pastry dough is rolled with layers of cinnamon sugar swirls to make up the "ears". Made fresh daily and baked to a golden brown, we promise you will not forget these.
Flat Tires
Our elephant ears with plump juicy raisins, swirled and baked in. These cookies are light sweet, and delicious.
German Chocolate Slice
Giant Cookies
Giant Cookies with M & Ms in them or chocolate chunks and more.
Ginger Bread People
Our gingerbread is handmade, hand rolled, and hand cut, the way gingerbread men (and ladies) should be made, with time honored traditions. Baked light and crisp, then hand decorated. Our smiling gingerbread characters are sure to bring cheer to your someone special, all year through.
Half Moon Cookies
Fresh from our kitchen, for you to enjoy. Our half moon cookies are simply delicious. Two moist golden mini butter cakes, completely covered with moon icings. A light vanilla cream frosting creates the light side of our moon, and a creamy fudge chocolate frosting creates our dark side of the moon. Our half moon cookies are perfect for a chocolate lover or a vanilla lover, a memorable black and white tuxedo look and an unforgettable flavor.
Lemon Squares
A simple confection, complex in flavor. Our sweet tangy lemon custard is blanketed between two layers of our tender, light, and flaky pie crusts. Baked to a golden brown. This is a true icebox treat.
Oreo Cookie Cake Slice
Two layers of moist chocolate cake filled with a layer of buttercream frosting mixed with crushed oreos. Topped off with a layer of buttercream frosting and chocolate fudge.
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Payment Types
Cash Only
Cuisine
Bakery
Dessert
Hours
Monday:
10:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday:
10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday:
10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday:
10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday:
10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday:
12:00pm - 5:00pm
About Us
Modern Pastry Shop is an award winning, family owned Italian Bakery. Modern Pastry was created by my family, over 70 years ago, on Hanover Street in Boston's North End. The world may have changed since the 1930's, but our original recipes and time honored traditions for creating our confections have not, since our family brought them over from Italy so many years ago. Three generations of innovative master chefs and over 150 years of authentic old world methods and experience, make our product stand out among the best. Our products will always be hand crafted, using the finest ingredients. That is our standard of excellence.