Where to buy Cannoli?

[redleo_81]

Where's a good italian market in the DC area to buy cannoli?

[milocat]

It's not an Italian market but A La Lucia restaurant in north Old Town Alexandria has fantastic cannoli. I have ordered them take out with no problem and I think they cater as well.

[SMac]

I agree. A La Lucia has the best cannolis I have every had.

[mattm]

I think the Union Station Vaccaro's stand ships in from the Baltimore location. If you find yourself in Baltimore, I would suggest stopping by.

[repete]

If Donna ever opens his grill again, his were the tops on my long list. Don't know if they are on the menu at Bebo's (sp?)

[Meg]

Wegman's bakery makes a decent cannoli. If you don't see them out just ask for them. They've made them for me on the spot.

[Bob W]

The best thing about Vaccaro's is that you can buy a cannoli kit and stuff them at home yourself so they don't get soggy. Also, they give you a generous amount of cheese so there's always some left after you stuff all the shells.

[elgringoviejo]

I agree that Vaccaro's cannoli kits are excellent, but for other Italian desserts in Baltimore would say that Piedigrotta on Central avenue and at the Cross street market is superior.

[dcesq]

Agree with the Vaccaro's rec--but don't make a special trip to the 2000 Penn location though unless you check out their hours first. I used to live in Foggy Bottom and often showed up only to find that they were closed.

[Steve]

There is a Vaccaro's inside 2000 Pennsylvania Ave.

[pgreen]

If you are in the MD suburbs, the ones at Lucia's in Wheaton aren't bad: http://www.wheatonnet.com/lucias/

Also, from time to time, Costco has cannoli kits that will satisfy your cravings for years to come.

[KAZ]

I'll second the Vaccaro's rec. They are a Baltimore institution, and while I think most of their desserts do not deserve the praise they recieve, the cannoli's are the real deal.

[Chownut]

Not an Italian market, but Vacarro's in the Union Station foodcourt sells Italian sweets.

Vaccaro’s
[phone]
Lower Level - Food Court
Italian desserts.