small little bakeshop located next to Papa John's on a tiny strip mall in front of 99 Ranch in Fairfax. what's great about this shop is that you can walk in and pick up your online order or you can walk in and buy something from what they have available. I came in beginning of November incredibly annoyed thanks to my period. I went to their fridge and picked up their rainbow cookie bits and pieces just to try. for whatever reason, I could not get my phone to work when it came to checkout. It would not do my mobile pay for whatever reason & the sweet ladies at the front told me to just pay for it next time. I honestly could've cried. I ended up going to 99 ranch and getting cash back to pay them, but they don't take cash. so lesson learned - credit card only or order online. I ordered online end of November because I knew my period was coming. and perfect timing, Saturday pickup I was on my period and they had my order of 4 bags of rainbow cookie pieces ready! I gave them back one bag and ate one in the car like a true savage. but you know what, it was worth it. it's worth it to come here because the women here are amazing and the rainbow cookies are the bomb! I'm from NYC and just love a good rainbow cookie....and this truly hits the spot for me. I plan on ordering their rainbow cookie cake and eating it by myself because I can. Like Joey on Friends, I don't share food. come, get your cookies because you will not be disappointed. I've waited for ages to find a place in NoVA that does Italian cookies correctly & I have finally found the place. read more

I went to Bisnonna for cannoli palooza and then had them make a cake for a special event in my life. Everything about this place is awesome. Their cannoli are delicious - they use ricotta instead of mascarpone, it's a choice but I'm here for it. If I had one suggestion for improvement it would be to pre-fill the cannolis (just a little bit!) for cannoli-palooza because the line took quite a while. I admire their commitment to freshness though. Lastly their pistachio cannoli cake was amazing and the highlight of my party. Beautiful, professional quality, easy to move and cut with detailed instructions. They thought of everything. I would definitely trust them to make a cake for your event. read more

I absolutely love this bakery! It's been hard finding a good Italian bakery-- like the ones I grew up visiting in San Francisco and Philly. But the baked goods I've had at this bakery completely out shine those ones. My favorite are the cannoli and rainbow cookies. The rainbow cookies never make it home because I usually finish them in the car. However, it's their seasonal and fresh flavors for tiramisu, cannolis and pastries that keep me coming back to see what else is offered. Also, they have genius cannoli-to-go boxes that are perfect for serving fresh cannoli later in the week. The owner is absolutely amazing and warm and so helpful in picking out foods that you and your family and friends will like. They are now my go-to spot for parties and events or just eat on my couch with my family. Cannot recommend them enough! read more

I stopped in for cannolipalooza and so glad I did! The staff was very friendly. I ordered 6 cannolis and a thumbprint cookie. The thyme almond thumbprint cookie was definitely the star. Wow! I want more! Definitely worth a stop if you are looking for sweet treats. read more

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Holy Cannoli! My best friend served a cannoli birthday cake at a party and my socks were BLOWN OFF by how good this cake was... and I'm not even that big of a cake person. The slices were extra, extra big and STACKED with layers of cinnamon-vanilla pound cake, cannoli filling, chocolate chips, with buttercream and EVEN MORE cannoli on top. My friends are all Italian and they said this was one of the best versions of cannoli they had ever had. I am not Italian and this was one of the best cakes I've ever had, periodt. I just checked Bisonna's website and it looks like they have tons of Italian cookies and goodies that would be perfect to gift around the holidays. Can't wait to check them out again soon. read more

Awesome Italian cookies. Fresh, quality ingredients--all hand made. Use traditional Italian recipes which are outstanding We've catered parties with their cakes and cookies--as they are always a company favorite. read more

My fiancé and I stopped into this dessert spot on June 7th to try after finding it on yelp! We went into hoping to get the sampler pack as he absolutely is obsessed with Cannoli's. Upon walking in we were greeted immediately after we informed her it was our first time her she gave background information on the business (this is actually 3 different bakeries in one!). We told her we were looking for the cannoli's which she informed us there were only 3 (maybe 4) options today as to reduce waste they don't keep a large stock of items in the bakery and majority of their business comes from online orders (We now know what to do!). We understand not wanting to waste though as it drives up business prices and just overall ends up being wasted in the trash. So we selected 2 of their take home kits which come with multiple cannoli's in each and then in the fridge by the checkout they have the fillings in premeasured bags. We also saw some pride sliced cake that we took to try. Overall everything tasted great and we will definitely be back. Out of the regular cannoli and the banana pudding one. The banana pudding is definitely the winner! The pride sliced cake was also good and most and whatever that flavor was OMG i would eat a ton of. read more

Heard great things about Bisnonna Bake shop, and as an Italian/American from NY, I feel like I've missing out on all the great pastries that I've grown up with and love. I was at the Fairfax City Fall Festival today, and was excited to see that they would be there! So I made a B-Line to their tent and checked out their wares. I ordered cannolis, pignoli cookies(almond cookies with pignoli nuts) and sfogliatelles (lobster tails). I was transported back to NY and filled with delicious memories of dessert at my family table on a Sunday afternoon! If you're craving some delicious Italian desserts, or if you want to take a stroll down memory lane, you have to try Bisnonna Bakery! mangia e divertiti (eat up and enjoy) read more

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Yes and yes! The Yelp Fam points us towards the right direction, once again. Located in Tyson's Corner Center on the lower level (across Barnes and Noble). This bakeshop is a cannoli lovers dream. Seating is available and everything is super clean, neat, and organized. The owner is kind, welcoming, and down to earth. It was so nice meeting her! She makes beautiful and delicious works of art. Our goodies were neatly wrapped. Every single thing we ordered was on point. It was all so fresh, flavorful, made with quality ingredients, perfect consistency, and presented beautifully. The cannolis are incredibly easy to eat, which is very dangerous. The shell is light and crisp. The fillings are smooth, creamy, flavorful, not overly sweet. Just perfect! I'm so glad we got a chance to visit. read more

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I've had my eye on Bisnonna Bakeshop for a while. It sounded so good that I wanted to try them ASAP. However...in the beginning, they didn't have a fixed location. Thus, I was pleased to see that they have one in Tysons Corner. This past Saturday, I went looking for them. My thought was that they had a kiosk outside Barnes and Noble. Seeing no such kiosk, I was about to give up. When I turned around to leave, I found them. They have a spot outside the former location of Gordon Biersch. Not really a shop per se but a fenced off area, complete with 2 gates and some display cases. I was there around 4 p.m. and it was clear that they were starting to run out of items. There were still 4 cannolis left, so I ordered 2 of them. I like the way they do the cannolis---they don't fill them until your order them. I asked for vanilla filling. It turned out to be vanilla with chocolate chips, which was fine. Looking around, I spotted some slices of cake for sale. The cake was an olive oil one with apples and a maple frosting, so I added that to the order. The clerk who filled my order was very friendly and patient. One thing I didn't care for that much --- After you scan your CC, a screen pops up asking how much you want to tip. The clerk, without prompting, said I didn't have to leave a tip. But...how could I not? So, I left 15%. The whole thing was kind of awkward. I'm just sayin'... As for the goodies --- We had the cannolis later in the evening. I had refrigerated them for a few hours. They held up very well. The shell stayed in tact while eating it, which we appreciated. We both wished that they had amped up the filling as it seemed to have very little flavor. On the positive side, we were glad that they didn't go heavy on the chocolate chips. The next night we shared the slice of cake. My husband said he thought the cake had an almost fruit cake texture. I agreed but said it wasn't as dense as a fruit cake. The apple pieces were quite noticeable and added nice flavor. The maple frosting had a delicate flavor, which we both liked. Sometimes maple flavoring can be a bit too much. This wasn't the case here. We would definitely visit them again. Hopefully, we can try more of their offerings. It's nice to see more bakeries coming to the area. read more

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Ordered a cake and some cannoli for my husband's birthday. The cake was tasty- not too dense and full of flavor. Maybe would have liked slightly fewer apples but all around a well formed tasty cake! The cannoli were very good. I like that the shells were separate so we could fill the creme when we were ready to eat. Very happy to find an Italian bakery! Look forward to trying other baked goods soon! Especially the newly added cannoli cake! read more

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Bisnonna provided the most beautiful and delicious assortment of Italian desserts for our wedding. I loved them, and our guests raved about them, especially the pistachio cannoli and Italian rainbow cookies. I had a specific vision in mind of a table overflowing with gorgeous Italian cookies and Bisnonna helped us achieve that, even with our venue being outside their delivery range, by helping us with packaging and transport consultation. I'm obsessed with the results and can't wait to come back and order desserts here on the regular! read more

Went back for cannolipalooza and it was unbelievably delicious. The individual tiramisu was fantastic as well. Definitely will need to order again! read more

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I ordered the cookie box for my husband's birthday and I'm so glad I did. These cookies were amazing. We are suckers for good Italian cookies. My favorite were the pine nut ones, I'm not sure what they're called. We will definitely be coming back for cannolis. read more

TLDR: Five stars because so many cannolis out there are awful and these are actually good, but maybe 4 stars because there's room for improvement. My usual cannoli place opened in 1921, and my family has gone there ever since. I'm the 4th (maybe 5th?) generation to ride or die with them, but ordering cannoli to be shipped to VA, while perfectly fine, is pretty expensive. So I appreciate that just like my regular place, Bisnonna doesn't fill the shells in advance and will give you piping bags for a to go order. What drew me here are the flavor options. My usual place is full on traditional. Their pastry certificates dating to the 1890s and issued in Italy prior to immigrating to the US are on the wall. They make perfect Italian sweets, exactly as they always did, so they don't really branch out in flavor. I'm... mixed but generally pretty positive with my Bisnonna experience. Cannoli Shells: Some of the shells tasted kind of strongly of the oil they are fried in, and it overpowered the filling. This was unexpected because other shells of the same flavor did not. I've never had the shells at my usual place taste like oil, but I'll make concessions to get a local cannoli. Classic Ricotta: Per usual I hated the chocolate in the filling, which is a good sign. Means it was done right and the right amount. (Hating the chocolate is a ME thing, not a problem with how it's made). The ricotta part was good. If I wanted just a few traditional cannolis without a 6 hour round trip drive, or shipping costs, I definitely order here. If they could do a special order without the chocolate? Yes please. Pistachio: Was... good? I want to say good. It was very strange because I'm not used to it, but I liked it. In fact, I'm gonna order it for my mom to try. I couldn't tell if the flavor came off a bit artificial or not, but that's a line walked on everything pistachio flavored, including ice creams and gelato. Still, I'm ordering it again so that says something. Limoncello: The cannoli I most looked forward to. Not bad, but maybe not one I'd try again. I think it was more to do with the texture of the filling being different from the others, which may be a matter of citrus causing a textural change. Top marks though for packaging, and for color coating which filling goes with which shell. I'm looking forward to trying other flavors soon, and getting my mom's opinion. read more

As an Italian living in the US I'm so happy I've found bisnonna bakeshop and won't order Italian baked goods from anywhere else. Undoubtedly the most authentic cannoli I've found the US, the fluffiest cake I've ever tasted and a perfectly balanced tiramisu! Nicole is seriously talented and Dominick is always accommodating and on time for deliveries and pickup. Can't wait to try even more of their stuff! read more

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My wife and I placed an order on Jan 14th for Feb 13th, a pre valentines day treat. We ordered an order of Pistachio Cannoli and Thai Coffee Cannoli. We opted to have them filled instead of filling in a bag. While we enjoyed the flavors a lot, we wished we would not have them filled as the shells were a bit soft. I would place an order for a treat when people visit. read more

I found out about this bake shop through yelp and my husband and I decided to treat ourselves for Valentine's Day. I didn't realize at first that they didn't have a physical shop and they had a pop up for a while but now it's just a pick up. The pick up was very easy and quick. We preordered Thai coffee and pistachio cannolis but all their flavored sounded delicious. I will definitely be back to try more! read more

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I really wanted to give this place a higher rating because their Instagram looked so cute and delicious and they were kind and attentive when telling us a flavor we chose wasn't available that week. However, when we got our cannolis we quickly realized that, to us, they tasted bland. The only one we actually liked was the pistachio cannoli, but the original one did not taste very good at all to us and we ended up not eating the rest and just the pistachio ones. We did like the shells and thought they tasted really good for a cannoli shell. On the other hand, their pop up location is right by the B&N on the first floor which is super convenient since it's next to the parking lot you can just pop right in. We wish them the best with the rest of their pop up time! read more

Cannolis have a crunchy shell and are delicious! Filling added at pick up for optimal freshness. The rocky road booscotti, lemon tart and sfogiatelle were great as well. read more

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Bisnonna Bakeshop is hands-down the best Italian pastry shop in the region! It is so hard to find pastries of this quality outside the NY-NJ area, but Nicole has brought them to us in the DMV Her menu features items that are not found elsewhere, and it is easy to tell that they are crafted with the best ingredients and baked with care. Bisnonna's pastries are reminiscent of the Italian desserts from my childhood, and usually taste even better than what I remember! read more

I ordered a box full of rainbow cookies to give to friends around Christmas. Shipping was fast, and the owner is very responsive! More importantly the cookies are FANTASTIC! I've been searching for real Italian rainbow cookies and usually only find mass produced disappointment. Not here! These were fresh and delicious. I will definitely be a repeat customer next time I want to treat myself and my friends. Also looking forward to trying more of their offerings read more

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I recently moved to Fairfax and was searching for good Italian food. I stumbled across Bisnonna in a Northern Virginia mag article, found them on IG, and saw that they were having a pop-up the next day. The various pastries I purchased were unbelievably good. The limoncello cannoli's were a perfect mix of sweet ricotta, lemon, and crisp shells, which they filled to order. The Italian rainbow cookies had just the right amount of almond flavor; the lemon ricotta cookies were splendid; but the star of the show was the single-serve cup of pistachio raspberry tiramisu. It may be the best dessert I have ever eaten; the creaminess, the perfect blend of raspberry, coffee, and rum. I cannot wait to purchase an entire tiramisu for Easter! I saw on their IG that they are perfecting their zeppole -sign me up! I look forward to tasting all of their creations! read more

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Great Italian Bakery! I no longer have to drive to Vaccaro's in Baltimore for my pignolis and cannolis. I can get great ones right here in Fairfax. The owner is charming, and she is proud of her product (as well she should be). Give it a try, you will be glad you did. Addictive! read more

Bisnonna provided cannoli and biscotti for our wedding, and they were a huge hit, especially for my very-Italian family who has strong opinions on Italian desserts. It was by far the tastiest bite at our wedding! We've loved their food so much that since the wedding, we've had desserts from Bisnonna for our first wedding anniversary, baby shower, and baby's baptism and they impress every single time. I'm pretty sure they'll be providing desserts for every one of our major family celebrations from now on! Their flavors and quality never miss and Nicole is a dream to work with when we've had larger catering orders. read more

Delicious cannoli!they pipe the filling fresh and the shell is crisp and thick. I tried the beesting but there wasn't much honey or almond flavor in the shell or the filling though read more

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Tried Bisnonna this summer and was so excited that they are popping up at Tysons 1 now. Have gotten there in the AM early and thank goodness I did; the line was already forming before mall opened! Used the pre-order system to make sure I got my goods before they sold out since they have gone so fast, and it was easy and convenient. You can even pull up right outside for curbside to avoid the mall parking. The cannoli is amazing- best I have ever had, but DO NOT sleep on the Pinenut (pignoli) cookies or biscotti. Love supporting small businesses and seeing them thrive with the big guys to the point of selling out in 2 hours...this is a hidden gem- so try them out, but be quick...Northern VA has discovered them and cannot get them fast enough! read more

I wish there was more! We stopped by yesterday to check out this out since I've followed Bisnonna on Instagram for the longest time and haven't had a chance to try it. So happy that there's now a storefront, congratulations! When we stopped by there was a limited selection of Cannoli's available so we only tried the classic. It was very good! I liked that it was not overly sweet. Can't wait to come back and try the other flavors I've been eye-ing! read more

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Stopped by today so I could get some cannolis for my brothers birthday! I drove all the way from Leesburg to try this place and it did not disappoint. I got a variety of flavors but the pumpkin chai cannoli was my absolute favorite! Especially since it's pumpkin season right now! Definitely recommend. read more

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I have ordered Cannolis and cookies from Bisnonna and everything is always so fresh and delicious! Highly recommend this bakery!!

An amazing bakery! I worked with Nicole right before she took Family Leave and she was so sweet and helpful! We had a sampling of cookies- Italian rainbow, pignoli, cuccidati, pizzelle, strawberry leaf cookies, mini sfogliatelle, and probably a few others that I'm missing! All simply delectable and made to perfection! You can tell that the baking is made with passion and precision! This bakery is definitely worth the wait until they return in March 2023- you will not be disappointed! read more

Wow, it's been awhile since I've left a yelp review, but these cannoli were so good!!! I don't normally like cannolis actually bc I've only had ones with dense fillings that were overly sweet. These are delicious - light, fluffy filling that's just lightly sweetened, a shell that's crispy crackly with just the right thickness to crunch into and melt into the filling. I can't wait to treat myself to some more so I can try other flavors. We had the chocolate, which was yummy and the Thai coffee, which had a nice, fragrant coffee flavor. We got one filled and two with separate filling. (Haven't tried the strawberry yet) It was very easy to snip the filling bag and squeeze it into the shell; I was even able to kind of swirl it around so it looked the website pictures. No picture here though bc they were so good, we ate it right away! Thanks Bisnonna!! read more

One word... Mouth-watering!! (Okay maybe two) DELICIOUS!! Need a fix to settle your sweet tooth? Bisnonna. Just need a yummy treat to share with you and yourself? Bisnonna! Need a dessert for an upcoming social gathering? Bisnonna's got you! Let me start by saying wow, there's really nothing I've ever tasted quite like the things from the hardworking and passionate baker behind Bisnonna! She has her classics and she has her unique twists to her treats. I could list all the things I suggest trying, but then I realized I'd be listing the whole menu. Made to order and made with lots of love by her own hands! I'm always one to support the small family businesses and people following their dreams! With that said, BB will make your dreams come true with all their yummy treats! Hands down I promise you that anything ordered from this Bakeshop will never leave you second guessing... only leave you wanting more!!! Keep your eye out for their farmer's market appearances and join the email list to get updates! Visit their website for more info!! (Do it do it, you won't have any regrets!!) read more

Been buying their cannoli and cookies since 2020! They are the best!! I also loved the pumpkin spice tiramisu that was a special this fall

Hands down the best tiramisu ever! I surprised my husband with the tiramisu for his birthday. It's his favorite dessert and he now says he won't be able to eat it anywhere else and this is the only place we can get it from now. I ordered directly through their website and picked up the tiramisu -- Bisnonna had great communication throughout the whole process. We've also had their cannolis before and would highly recommend! Thanks for everything! read more

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Fantastic treats! We met Nicole at the Taste of Annandale and had a difficult time deciding which of the many bakery items to try. We opted for a couple of the cannolis and they did not disappoint. The flavors were like nothing else I've had -- not too sweet and not too filling. They were on the lighter side of a typical cannoli but the flavors went above and beyond. I look forward to purchasing pies and cakes for future events with friends and family. Maybe Nicole would consider a treat of the month type club. Also, the treats look as good in person as they do in the photos. Great work Bisnonna Bakeshop! read more

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Amazing. We ordered for Easter and enjoyed the spring collection of cannoli-- limoncello, classic Dubrovnik and baileys Irish cream. The shells were outstanding, crisp and delicious. The fillings were well portioned and magnificent! We ordered a cannoli cake that was a huge hit, orange blossom amaretti cookies that were soft and wonderful, and some of the best rainbow cookies we have ever found. A real gem of a bakery! read more

I purchased their Italian butter cookies today along with the Italian leaf cookies I normally buy. I love their leaf cookies and the butter cookies are the best I have ever had!!!!! They are phenomenal. I'm trying not to eat the whole bag today. I highly recommend you try them. read more

I can't eat gluten, so while Bisnonna is known for their cannoli and tiramisu and other gluten filled things that my friends and family can't stop talking about, I want to talk about the magic that is their gluten free offerings. The pignoli are so perfectly soft and chewy. Her incredible tarts can all be made gluten free. The panna cotta that has been available through her monthly boxes has been unreal and so smooth. Most importantly, Nicole's amaretti are the greatest cookies I have ever had in my life. Every single flavor is amazing. I eat them all day long when I have them, starting with dunking them in my coffee in the morning (the cinnamon is ideal for this), and ending with trying to pour the crumbs from the bag directly into my mouth by dinnertime. Nicole and the Bisnonna team put time and effort into making sure that their gluten free items are made with care, are celiac friendly, and are clearly marked. I can't wait to see what she comes up with for all her loyal gluten free customers next. read more

Oh. My. Gosh. I am from a large Sicilian family up north and have been devastated that there are no great Italian bakeries down in the DMV (stop trying to sell me on Officina. It's not happening). Saw Bisnonna on Yelp NOVA and immediately picked up an obscene amount of baked goods for one person. Tears in my eyes when her pizzelles rivaled those of my nonna! Her cannolis were perfect as well - husband said they were the best shells he's ever had, I appreciated the perfect amount of sweet (but not too sweet). I am beyond excited that I finally have a place to get my Italian bakery fix down here. I mean...we all had to gain our quarantine weight from something, right? Mine will be from these AMAZING sweets! read more