We’ve travelled the length and breadth of Italy (more than once) to find the finest Italian pastries worth sharing.
Our search led us to a small, family-run bakery nestled in the foothills of the Apennine Mountains in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy – a place where time moves more slowly, ingredients are king, and craftsmanship remains a way of life.
Here, generations of bakers have perfected two of Italy’s most elegant sweet pastries: Cannoli and Aragostine.
Every batch is produced using traditional techniques and hand-finished with care.
These pastries were designed for moments worth lingering on. They’re the perfect accompaniment to a hot brew, a stunning finale to a dinner party, or a luxurious mid-afternoon treat when only something exceptional will do.
Delivered UK-wide, our Italian pastries bring an authentic slice of Italy straight to your door.
H2: A Taste of Italy, Made the Traditional Way
Unlike mass-manufactured pastries, ours are made in small batches by bakers who still shape, fold and fill by hand. The result? Pastries that don’t just look spectacular, but taste good too.
- Authentic origin: produced in Emilia Romagna, one of Italy’s most celebrated food regions
- Real ingredients: premium Type 00 grade flour grown and milled in the Po Valle
- Traditional methods: time-honoured baking techniques preserved by family craftsmanship
- Hand-filled: delicious creams pressed into each pastry by hand
- Delivered fresh to the UK: carefully packed to protect the crisp shell and smooth centres
Our Italian Pastry Collection
Crisp, light pastry shells filled with silky gianduja cream – a northern Italian treasure blending cocoa and hazelnut into a perfectly balanced chocolate spread. Sweet, smooth, and deeply comforting.
A true celebration of Sicily’s most famous nut. Intensely flavoured pistachio cream fills every bite, offering a buttery, nutty sweetness that feels elevated, not overwhelming.
Bright, refreshing and aromatic. Zesty lemon cream fills crisp pastry shells, creating a vibrant contrast that cuts through sweetness for a lighter, citrus-led finish.
Named for their lobster-tail shape, aragostine pastries are built from layers of folded dough that bake into crisp, rippled shells. Inside: velvety gianduja cream for a luxurious chocolate-hazelnut experience.
Flaky, layered pastry meets soft pistachio filling — an irresistible texture combination with pastry that shatters lightly and a filling that melts beautifully.
Delicate, layered pastry with glossy lemon cream at the centre. Elegant, fragrant and wonderfully balanced – ideal for those who love something sweet with bright.
Why Italian Pastries Are Loved Across the UK
Italian pastries, in particular, are leading the trend. Why?
- They look the part – sculptural shapes, glossy fillings, dusted tops
- Distinctive flavours – bold pistachio, fragrant lemon, deep gianduja
- They photograph beautifully – made for gifting, table scaping and sharing
- They feel like an event – elevating coffee breaks, dinners and celebrations
Whether served at a weekend brunch, boxed for gifting, or enjoyed quietly with an espresso, these pastries turn everyday moments into something more memorable.
How to Serve Cannoli & Aragostine Like an Italian
Perfect pairings:
☕ Espresso or cappuccino – classic and complementary
🥂 Prosecco or dessert wine – adds celebratory sparkle
🍫 Dark chocolate shavings – amplifies the richness
🍓 Strawberries or Raspberries – adds freshness
These pastries also hold up beautifully for hosting. Flaky enough to impress, but stable enough to transport, plate and serve with ease.
Perfect for Gifting, Entertaining & Celebrations
Looking for something more thoughtful than flowers? More exciting than chocolates?
Our pastries make ideal gifts too.
Pair them with our olives, antipasti or basil-infused oils to create your own balanced sweet-meets-savoury Italian hamper. Or check out our Italian Sweet Treats hamper, where you can try them all at once!
