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The best cannoli in Philadelphia
Start with Termini Bros. Bakery in Passyunk Square for cannoli, Isgro Pastries in Bella Vista for cannoli filled to order and Varallo Brothers in South Philly for pistachio or ricotta-chocolate cannoli. Here are all 4, with what to get at each.
- Termini Bros. BakeryPassyunk Square · bakery
Get: Cannoli
Opened 1921; thinner shell, citrusy filling.
- Varallo BrothersSouth Philly · Cannoli
Get: Pistachio or ricotta-chocolate cannoli
Opened 1981 by two brothers.
- Frangelli'sSouth Philly
Get: Frannoli donut or cannoli
Opened 1947; owner John Colosi invented the Frannoli.
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Where is the best cannoli in Philadelphia?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Termini Bros. Bakery (Passyunk Square), Isgro Pastries (Bella Vista) and Varallo Brothers (South Philly). All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Termini Bros. Bakery, get cannoli. At Isgro Pastries, get cannoli filled to order. At Varallo Brothers, get pistachio or ricotta-chocolate cannoli. At Frangelli's, get frannoli donut or cannoli.
Which neighborhood is best for cannoli in Philadelphia?
Most of these are in South Philly. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Philadelphia: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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