Fornoria is a casual, walk-in eatery. No bookings are required.

Our Essendon Fields store is open 8am–7pm Monday to Friday, and 8am–6pm on weekends.

Our café opens from 6:30am for coffee, 8am for breakfast, and 11am for lunch. Kitchen service closes at 3pm, with coffee available until 5pm.

Fornoria is open daily from 8am to 4pm, serving Pizza al Taglio, Schiacciata, Suppli and Dolce.

Dogs are allowed in store if they are an assistance or companion if they are clearly identified by a collar, coat or harness.

Yes, we do. Alcohol is available for purchase at our Essendon Fields store.

Yes, we do. You’ll find a wide range of organic, vegan, gluten-free and other specialty products throughout our supermarket.

Yes, we do. We stock a beautiful selection of fresh flowers every day, including seasonal bunches and ready-to-go arrangements in vases.

Toilets are available at our Essendon Fields store in Aisle 15 of our grocery department, including an accessible toilet.   

You can sign up through the LaManna app, on the website, or in-store at the register. Once your account is created and you’ve added your digital wallet, you can start earning points immediately. 

You can earn 1 point for every $1 spent in-store at LaManna and online orders (me&u) at the Cafe and Fornoria. Points can be redeemed in the Mangia Members Rewards Store and expire 18 months after they are earned. Points earned on website purchases are coming soon.

Customers can visit the Rewards Store in the Mangia Members app or the Mangia Members web portal to purchase an item using their points. Once purchased, the item becomes a Gift in their account, which can then be redeemed in-store at the register.

When redeeming Gifts in-store, customers must tell the register attendant they wish to redeem the item. Gifts can also be redeemed through online ordering (me&u) if the reward item is from the Cafe or Fornoria menu.

Gifts are single-use, expire one month after activation unless otherwise stated, cannot be combined with other offers, and cannot be redeemed for cash.

Birthday vouchers are valid for 30 days from the issue date. They cannot be used to purchase gift cards, and if any liquor is included in the transaction, the voucher cannot be redeemed.

The Coffee Punch Card lets you earn a free regular coffee after buying 10 coffees at the Cafe or Illy Bar.

Each coffee purchase counts as one punch, and only one punch can be earned per transaction. Members must scan at the register to collect their punch.

Free regular coffees must be redeemed at the register. Any modifications, such as a larger size or extra shots, may incur an additional charge. 

We currently offer click & collect only. All online orders, including cakes, catering boxes, and ready-to-bake meals, are available for collection from our Essendon Fields store.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Afterpay, and Klarna. 

Yes, all items in our online store can be pre-ordered. Simply choose your preferred pick-up date and time at checkout, and we’ll have your order ready for collection at Essendon Fields.

Click & Collect orders can be picked up in 1-hour time slots between 10am and 5pm, 7 days a week 10am and 5pm, 7 days a week. Each slot has limited availability, so if your preferred time is unavailable, please select an alternative. 

Orders are collected from the Click & Collect Sign next to the Patisserie at our Essendon Fields store. 

If you need items for different dates, please place separate orders. Each order can only be scheduled for one collection date and time.

If you need to make changes to your online order, please call our store on (03) 9026 9205 as soon as possible. Have your order number ready so we can assist you. 

Yes! Physical gift cards can be purchased at any checkout, and you can choose any value. They can be redeemed at our Essendon Fields store.

We also offer digital gift cards online, perfect for gifting. Please note that e-gift cards are valid for in-store purchases only.

Yes! Our e-gift cards can be purchased online and are perfect for gifting. They can be redeemed in-store only.

You can scan the barcode received via email or add the card to your digital wallet for easy scanning at checkout.

Please note that e-gift cards are valid for in-store purchases only.   

Yes! The email containing your e-gift card includes buttons to add the card to both Google and Apple Wallets easily.   

Visit any of our point-of-sale registers and have the cashier scan your gift card to check the remaining balance.   

LaManna e-gift cards do not expire. This complies with Australian consumer law.   

Upon successful payment, the gift card is activated in our point-of-sale software and ready for use during your next shopping trip.   

Refunds are possible only for unused gift cards. Please consult our customer service staff for specific details and assistance.   

Once your return is processed, refunds are typically issued within 5–10 business days, depending on your payment method.

Certain perishable goods, gift cards, and clearance items may not be eligible for a refund or exchange. Please check the product details or contact us for clarification.

We offer refunds for items that are damaged, incorrect, or not as described. Please contact us as soon as possible with your receipt or order details. 

Yes, exchanges are available for products that are damaged, incorrect, or unsatisfactory. Bring the item and your receipt to the store, or contact us if it was an online order. 

Contact us via lamanna.com.au/contact-us our customer service tea m via email or phone with your order number and details of the issue. We’ll guide you through the return or exchange process.

It’s our official taste-testing program where participants get early access to new LaManna products and share feedback to help us improve.   

Anyone! Whether you’re a passionate foodie or just love discovering something new, we welcome all voices, as long as you’re keen to try, comfortable creating content, and local to the area. 

No, it’s completely free. We simply ask for your honest feedback and content in return for trying new and exciting creations.

Just click here to join and fill out a quick form. Then keep an eye on your inbox for your first tasting invite.

After registering, we’ll email you whenever a new tasting is available. RSVP to confirm your spot, then collect your tasting from LaManna Essendon Fields. Try it at home, capture a photo or video, and submit your feedback using the link provided.

It varies! We’ll reach out and email you when there’s something new to try. It could be once a month or every few weeks, depending on what’s in development.

Not at all. Each tasting is optional. You only need to RSVP when you want to participate. If you’re not interested in a particular tasting, simply ignore the email.

Yes, participants will need to pick up their tasting products from either the front desk or the Patisserie counter at LaManna. We’ll provide all the details with each tasting invite to make it easy for you. 

Yes, but we ask that you refrain from posting until the product officially launches. Please submit your photos or videos directly to LaManna, and if your content stands out, we may feature it on our channels. Don’t worry, we will let you know when the product is ready to be shared.

You’ll get to try new products for free, and from time to time, we may offer exclusive perks or surprises as a thank-you for providing great content.