Boston's Little Italy: The Best Cannoli in Town
Italian in Boston may sound crazy, but when you wander the streets of the 'Little Italy' neighborhood, Italy suddenly seems very close. Here, in the North End, you'll find bakeries that have been around for generations with the most divine treats the city has to offer. With at number one Cannoli - the Italian dessert that makes many hearts beat faster, especially ours! There's a real cannoli competition going on in Boston's Little Italy, so we were kind enough to taste them for you.
Located in the heart of the North End (aka Little Italy), it attracts Mike's Pastry long lines since 1946. It's no surprise that this is considered the go-to cannoli destination in Boston. Their cannoli have become almost iconic – a crispy, sugar-dusted shell filled with a creamy ricotta filling. But Mike's Pastry takes this one step further with their abundance of flavor variations. For cannoli lovers among us, the pistachio cannoli is an absolute must-try!
A stone's throw from its competitor on Hannover Street, flaunts Modern Pastry since 1930 with its pastries! The cannoli here are known for their light shell, which is freshly made in the small kitchen at the back. But what makes Modern Pastry really unique is that you can enjoy your cannoli with a coffee at a table here. Just like you're in an Italian bar. Also nice: Modern Pastry has mini cannoli, so you can enjoy even more per bite!
Although less known than its famous rivals, it is among them Bova's Bakery many locals who swear by their uncomplicated, but oh so delicious cannoli. The bakery was founded in 1926, making it the oldest of the three. Which may explain their more traditional cannolis. The cannoli at Bova's have a thin and crispy dough that envelops a creamy filling of ricotta and sugar, without too many frills. With a pure taste reminiscent of the authentic Sicilian style, Bova's Bakery the place to be
