Where is the best cannoli in Boston?

Based on diner recommendations, the best cannoli in Boston is at Modern Pastry (94% recommended). We compared 8 restaurants serving cannoli.

How much does cannoli cost in Boston?

Cannoli prices in Boston range from $3.50 to $3.75 across 8 restaurants.

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Best Cannoli in Boston

8 restaurants compared

Price range: $3.50 – $3.75

Avg recommendation: 86%

Top 5 Cannoli in Boston (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 8 restaurants:

Modern Pastry — 94% recommended, $3.50 (North End)
Mike's Pastry — 92% recommended, $3.50 (North End)
Mike's Pastry — 88% recommended, $3.75 (North End)
Modern Pastry — 87% recommended, $3.75 (North End)
Mike's Pastry — 82% recommended, $3.75 (North End)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 8 Restaurants Compared

#194% recommend

Modern Pastry

North End·$

Cannoli - Ricotta and Chocolate Chip

$3.50

Fresh-filled cannoli with silky ricotta filling and chocolate chips, made to order.

Tip: Modern's ricotta is fresher and less sweet than Mike's across the street — locals have been arguing about this for 80 years, and many prefer Modern.

#292% recommend

Mike's Pastry

North End·$

Cannoli - Ricotta and Chocolate Chip

$3.50

Classic cannoli with crispy shell, creamy ricotta filling, and chocolate chips.

Tip: This is the cannoli to try — it's what Mike's is famous for and remains the most popular order.

#388% recommend

Mike's Pastry

North End·$

Cannoli - Pistachio

$3.75

Crispy shell filled with ricotta and ground pistachio, topped with crushed pistachios.

Tip: The pistachio is worth trying as a variation — the nuttiness stands out next to the standard chocolate version.

#487% recommend

Modern Pastry

North End·$

Cannoli - Pistachio

$3.75

Fresh-filled cannoli with ricotta and ground pistachio, topped with chopped pistachios.

Tip: The pistachio is worth trying — it showcases Modern's superior ricotta filling better than chocolate does.

#582% recommend

Mike's Pastry

North End·$

Cannoli - Limoncello

$3.75

Crispy shell filled with ricotta infused with limoncello liqueur and lemon zest.

Tip: The limoncello is a refreshing option — if you want something lighter or brighter than chocolate, try this.

#681% recommend

Modern Pastry

North End·$

Cannoli - Chocolate Mousse

$3.75

Crispy homemade shell filled with light chocolate mousse.

Tip: Watch them fill the cannoli at the counter — you'll see the care that goes into each one.

#780% recommend

Mike's Pastry

North End·$

Cannoli - Chocolate Mousse

$3.75

Crispy shell filled with light chocolate mousse instead of ricotta.

Tip: Buy an assortment of 3-4 different flavors and share — you get to taste the range without committing to one.

#880% recommend

Modern Pastry

North End·$

Cannoli - Rum Raisin

$3.75

Ricotta-filled cannoli with plump rum-soaked raisins, a classic Italian flavor.

Tip: Once you've tried the standard flavors, rum raisin is the natural next choice — it's a step up in complexity.