This Sicilian-flared pastry shop includes delicacies like cassatas, conolis, marzipan fruits, as well as Scorzette Candite, candied fruit peels in flavors of lemon, orange and tangerine. "Natalia" is Natalie Zarzour, a Chicago area native who trained in classic French pastry techniques in Lebanon. Her Sicilian heritage--and memories of the Italian-American bakeries in Melrose Park and Elmwood Park--inspired her to open her own shop. "I looked around and realized, you can't get this stuff around here," says the current North Sider. The seasonally inspired menu offers tarts, cookies, cakes and prepared-to-order canolli, among other delicacies.
Getting There
Cross Streets:
N. Clark St. and W. Balmoral.
Parking:
Street
Public Transportation:
Red Line Train: Berwyn. CTA Bus: #22 Clark; #92 Foster.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes
The Basics
Hours:
7 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday; closed Monday.
Meals Served:
Dessert
Price Range:
$ (Under $9)
Restaurant Style:
Bakery
Audience:
Families
Features
Carryout:
Yes
Features:
On-site Merchandise.
No dancing. No seating. Sicilian baked goods.
