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  3 0 I've not had that much success, to be honest... Having lived in Boston for many years where I could regularly sample the delicious cannolis made in the North End pastry shops (and elsewhere), I fear my expectations may be too high. I was pleasantly surprised by the *filling* of the cannoli from Stellar Pizza in Georgetown. It had a delicious orange zested ricotta cream in the middle, however, the shell was the standard tough, cardboard-flavored/textured shell that most restaurants in Seattle seem to use. I would say that overall, the best cannoli I've had in Seattle (and by no means have I tried them all) was from Piecora's. The shell was lighter (fresher?) than all the others and the ricotta cream filling was delicious. Still, it was no Mike's Pastry cannoli. If you're really desperate, I suggest you order the "Mike's Ten Count Fresh Cannoli Kit" online here and make a delicious cannoli in the comfort of your own home. Red Yeti answered in Eating Out over 3 years ago | Report 3 comments by Jay Jansheski, Red Yeti, and Red Yeti… 0 0 Oh, Mike's Pastry! That's what I'm after. Heaven. I lived in Boston for a short time, and as far as I was concerned Mike's was it's center. I am going to visit Piecora's this weekend. And even better: I had no idea I could order through the mail from Mike's. This makes me very happy. Thanks! Yay! Jay Jansheski commented over 3 years ago | Report 0 0 Woohoo! Red Yeti commented over 3 years ago | Report 0 0 My mom (who has been a concierge in Boston for over 10 years) reminded me that the cannolis at Modern Pastry, also on Hanover St. in the North End, are better than Mike's Pastry. And, they also sell make-your-own-cannoli-kits, 6 for $16.50, plus shipping. http://www.modernpastry.com Red Yeti commented over 3 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 Piecora's are also the best I've found in the city, which is pretty sad, considering that as of a year or so ago when I inquired, they were being trucked in from NY. I don't think a baked-that-day shell is too much to ask (which rules out the kits), so I've given up looking and been meaning to figure out how to make them from scratch. Nathaniel Irons answered in Eating Out over 3 years ago | Report 2 comments by Tania Leeman and Jay Jansheski… 0 0 I agree-- Piecora makes a great cannoli Tania Leeman commented over 3 years ago | Report 0 0 Piecora's it is! I'm excited. And I wholeheartedly support your proposed "making cannolis from scratch" project. You know what would be an excellent idea? Make a bunch of them and take them to your office. Jay Jansheski commented over 3 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 Rialto in Fremont RM answered in Eating Out over 3 years ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 No frame of reference as to if these are as good as back-east but, "hey paison" has them. The fill them to order and have chocolate and plain. The cheesecake there is made fresh on-site. The proprietors are VERY east coast and they make a great sandwich using their own custom made rolls. Hey paison 206-631-8668 641 152nd ave SW Burien I know this is not technically Seattle but, the drive is worth it for the authentic sandwiches alone. Kip Waddle answered in Eating Out over 3 years ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 In Gig Harbor, about an hour drive from Seattle. There is a little Italian Restaurant called Il Lucanos. The owner, Michele, is from Italy. The food there is absolutely amazing and the Cannoli's, oh my goodness they are my favorite!!! Authentic Italian and SO worth the drive! http://illucanoristorante.com/ leslierush answered in Eating Out 3 months ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 The Best cannoli in all of Washington state just like what we ate back home is at Hey Paison 641 sw 152 st Burien.The place is all east coast, everything they have is all homemade.You will feel transported back east.Check em out this guy is good chef1chef answered in Eating Out over 2 years ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 I feel your pain! I didn't grow up in cannoli-country (california) but I became a self-styled connoisseur at a young age. I will be really interested to learn what you think of the cannoli at Tutta Bella. Technically, it's a "cornetto" so the shell may not take you home again, but I am addicted to their filling. I am going to try the other suggestions as well, and here are a few more places not mentioned, from Seattle Times, in response to a like rant (you are more than justified): http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/allyoucaneat/2008/07/holy_moley_wheres_the_cannoli.html Elle Elle answered in Eating Out over 2 years ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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