Ever since I discovered freshly filled cannoli in Boston, I have been hunting them all over the West Coast. This neighborhood establishment has a loyal following for a good reason. I like to go for the chocolate shell, traditional ricotta filling, and pistachios and chocolate chips, or toffee, or a plain shell with lemon filling, pistachios, and a cherry. I'm sure you'll find your own delicious combinations. read more

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This is the place in the peninsula. If you are Italian or even if not, you have heard about these, you have had these or wanted to. Outside of the city, this is one of best places to get ahold of Cannoli's and more. Growing up I heard about these cannoli's simply from my father and his siblings that were from New York. The cannoli originated in Sicily and later adopted by some areas of S Italy, perhaps other places in the country. I always have seen this place on my way to Shred in San Mateo. Finally stopped in and bought a few. Very good! So if you want an Italian treat, better said a Sicilian treat, you need to try this place. Of course, some of them are more Italian American in origin vs the Sicilian Cannoli. When in San Mateo area, make this your stop...Mamma mia! read more

These were sooo good! Stopped by to pick up a dozen for dinner at my sister's house and it was a big hit. We got different combinations of regular/chocolate shells, original/chocolate filling, and chocolate chips/pistachio toppings. When you walk it, it feels like a mom/pop shop so you know it's going to be great! They hand pipe it and add the toppings as you order so it's freshly made. Definitely recommend if you're in town. There is a ton of parking on the street. read more

Romolo's Cannoli - Cannoli Set - Ricotta - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Mateo, California

I stopped by on a Saturday noon, The place was not too busy. The establishment is around for really long time. I loved their cannolis. I had a chocolate chip and a pistachio cannoli. Both were fresh squeezed and was really good. I also tried 2 scoops gelato - tiramisu and spumoni. Both were excellent flavors. read more

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I've been going here for a long time, life happens that you stop going to certain places. You get caught up with what you need to do you forget. A co-worker had brought some in for a party and it just brought back memories eating this and ice cream with family. I recently went with my co-worker to come back for more of the delicious cannoli. I was surprised to see that the place hasn't changed at all. Everything still made in house. Prices like everything are up. My co-worker and I had split 24 minis, we were surprised to pay $42 for each but bit the bullet and paid up. Now that I look at the menu, we got ripped off LOL. It's cheaper to buy 1 dozen for $72 and you cut it yourself. You save $12 ‍..note to self and everyone else.. The cannolis were heavenly and much enjoyed by my family. It was a once in a while treat, not something I'd do weekly. We had tiramisu, chocolate, and original. It's a toss up for me between tiramisu or original. Everyone loves the cannoli shell. I had a tiramisu shake as well and it was delicious. I just wish they had a bigger straw. Treat yourself and your loved ones, I highly recommend this place especially if you're craving authentic cannolis read more

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Finally came in the area to try Romolo's Cannoli! I used to live in Boston and ate Bova's a lot, so after moving back to the Bay Area, I desperately missed cannolis. Found them through someone else's TikTok and decided to go try! They had a seasonal pumpkin filling in addition to the original and chocolate fillings, so I opted to try the original and pumpkin. The worker was very kind and made suggestions for toppings when I asked. I got the original shell with pumpkin filling and toffee topping and an original filling with chocolate chips. The store was super cute too! I was the only one in the store, so it was definitely on the quieter end, but the ambiance of the bakery is so cozy and warming that I'll definitely be back if I'm in the area. Definitely also want to try the tiramisu! Note: parking is a little difficult if you're trying to score along the street Romolo's is on, however surrounding neighborhood might have some available spots! read more

Romolo's Cannoli - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Original and tiramisu fillings for us! The shop owner was so friendly and helpful that we just HAD to buy a dozen for our large party visiting from Hawaii. It's next door to Sole Ristorante so you can get your savory fix, then stop by for your cannolis. Each is made/filled fresh to order and they keep well in the fridge, if they last that long! Enjoy them with a strong cup of Italian roast coffee. You'll thank me later... read more

This is how a cannoli should taste. We stopped in on a Friday evening just to try the cannoli--and wow. We ended up getting two: one traditional, one pistachio. Both were incredible, but the pistachio one stole the show. Perfect shell crunch, creamy filling that wasn't overly sweet, and the pistachios gave it the right nutty balance. The traditional one? Also spot on. Classic, fresh, and satisfying. Service was friendly and helpful, and the whole experience felt warm and inviting. You can tell they care about what they're doing here. Definitely worth a stop if you're anywhere nearby--and honestly, worth a detour if you love a good cannoli. read more

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Forget what you think you know about cannoli. Romolo's is magical, loaded with character, and will ruin you for other version of the pastry. Delicious build-your-combo cannoli - I had two traditional cream in a chocolate-dipped shells, with a mix of pistachio, chocolate chip, and toffee dipped ends. So good. Tiramisu looked great so we brought one home to toss in the freezer for later. read more

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Super fresh, tasty cannoli with great service. I love that each cannoli is made to order, with lots of customizations. My favorite is chocolate dipped shell + original filling + toffee. read more

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These cannoli are the real deal. I grew up in NY with access to amazing cannoli, so I have a high bar when it comes to these tasty treats. I was excited to try Romolo's after reading the positive reviews. This place is about an hour drive for me but it was worth the trip! Highly recommend trying these freshly filled cannoli! Start with the original filling with chocolate chips or pistachio garnish. read more

Romolo's Cannoli - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Mateo, California

Romolo's is a regular go-to for me when I want to get my husband or best friend some sweet treat just cos or to celebrate an occasion. I usually order ahead from their website, and they are always, always so accommodating and kind. The space is cool bc you can watch them pipe the cream into the cannolis. They even will include simple cards for you to write gift messages. Everyone has always been so nice to me (and my kid) when we've been in-shop to order or pick up. Yes, I absolutely recommend this spot! read more

Such an amazing story on how this place came to be! The cannolis were great - a bit more on the heavier side than expected! Recommend the original filling with pistachios read more

Romolo's Cannoli - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Parking can be tough here. They have ice cream and cannoli options here. They fill it as you order it and there's option to buy a kit to fill later? Service was quick, only one employee on a Friday afternoon. Lots of children drawing on the walls, very cute. We got a vanilla ice cream with toffee cannoli and a chocolate dipped chocolate cannoli. It was ok. This was on the way from the airport so we came, I wouldn't go out of my way for this place. read more

Romolo's Cannoli - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Mateo, California

We've been coming to Romolo's Cannoli for years whenever we are in the area. Cute, nostalgic shop where they make the best cannolis and they also have DIY cannoli kits! Also their icecream is pretty darn good. We especially like their strawberry and spumoni. Granted I never liked spumoni at other places BUT you have got to try it here! Spumoni is made up of Strawberry, Pistachio, & Almond icecream with finely minced nuts, cherries/fruit mixed in. It is soooo good! The customer service IS always nice, friendly, and helpful. Today, I stoppednin and Paige was nice, and so sweet. Thank you for your welcoming smile and great attitude! They have a few tables inside to sit at. Come support your local business! They have been around since 1968 proudly serving the San Mateo area and beyond. read more

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Come to this shop if you can! The Italian dessert shop is unique and very far in-between. How often do you get to eat a cannoli that tastes so fresh and incredible? I hope you find yourself in the area to taste these specialty desserts. read more

Holy Cannoli! I was stoked to discover a local hidden gem in the Bay Area dedicated to cannolis. I've had decent cannolis before, but the best one I ever had was on the East Coast. This shop is cute. You have ice cream and desserts in the fridge. For cannolis, you can choose between a mini or standard size, with options for a plain or chocolate-dipped shell. The fillings include original ricotta, pistachio, and chocolate. I loved that they made the cannoli right in front of me, ensuring it was freshly prepared. With the first bite, you get a satisfying crunch and this is exactly what a good cannoli should have. I did notice it gets a bit soggy if left in the fridge, but that's not a big deal. Overall, I'd definitely come back when I'm craving a cannoli! read more

Romolo's Cannoli - Yummy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Love the cannolis at Romolo's! Bought some for my friends to try. Since they will be devouring the cannolis at a later time, I thought to give them a kit to fill the cannolis themselves, so the cannolis will be eaten fresh. You get a tube of original filling for 6 cannolis. That's the minimum if you want a kit. 6 cannolis for $36. On the day I visited, they had chocolate, original and lemon filling. I also bought 2 cannolis for myself. I ordered the chocolate and original filling with chocolate covered cannoli shells. As for the garnishes, they had cherries, chocolate chips, pistachios, and toffee. I chose toffee and pistachios. Maybe next time I'll be adventurous and choose something different, but that day, I wanted something familiar. Service was friendly and quick. A few other customers were also in line, so there was a bit of a wait, but it was fine. They sell other sweets as well, but I came just for cannolis! The shop is cute, just more of a grab and go spot. I'll be back again when the occasion arises! read more

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The woman manning the counter would not let me use the bathroom, saying it was only for staff. This means that you can't even wash your hands prior to eating at the tables. I have used the bathroom before. We had driven a distance to go there and are seniors. Disappointed. The cannolis are good, though. read more

Wow!!! Best cannoli I've ever had. I got the ricotta with the traditional shell and pistachio topping. It was amazing! So glad we stopped in here. I want to give a shout out to the young man working behind the counter. So kind and really great customer service! Will definitely be back Highly recommend this place for a sweet treat :) read more

This is very nice cute cannoli spot in San Mateo that one must visit if you like Cannolis! My fiance and I were taking a walk around the area and decided to swing by for dessert. This is a mom and pop shop and we got to meet the current owner who said this store has been running for over 50 years! Turns out his grandparents started it. The owner was super duper helpful and we ended up ordering: * cannoli with ricotta filling and pistachio/chocolate topping. This was delicious, fresh, creamy and crunchy * ice cream cannoli - we got this with the vanilla toffee ice cream and gosh, my fiancé finished this before I could say holy cannoli!! You can see how yummy it was. Overall the food was great and as someone who hasn't tried the ice cream cannoli I personally really enjoyed it. Would go back for more! read more

Romolo's Cannoli - Cannoli! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Mateo, California

Stopped by for a sweet treat and the cannoli really hit the spot! There was no wait when I went on a Tuesday afternoon. They have a variety of fillings and topping options, making this a fun make-your-own treat. They also have other desserts like ice cream, Italian cookies, and tiramisu. I got a traditional shell cannoli with the tiramisu filling and pistachio topping. I like that filling inside is not too sweet, and I enjoyed the texture combination of cream and the crunchy shell. Will definitely be coming here to try more flavor combinations! read more

Romolo's Cannoli - Tiramisu filling cannoli - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Mateo, California

These are hands down the best cannolis I have ever tried. Freshly made and good service read more

Romolo's Cannoli - Chocolate chip & pistachio cannoli with traditional filling - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Mateo, California

Omg. Their cannoli is freshly made. So good and so light. The lady at the counter is super nice, she explained how to order our cannoli since we looked like cannoli rookies. First you pick the shell (plain or chocolate). Then the filling (regular, chocolate or lemon or mix). Afterwards you choose the dipping for your ends (chocolate chip, pistachios, toffee, and cherry) and finally whether you wanted powdered sugar on top. The cannoli taste best if eaten right away the day that was filled otherwise according to the lady, the shell will become soggy. They also have ice cream. We will definitely be back to try something else.. read more

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I became very sick after eating just one cannoli here. I ordered the regular filling, but it tasted like lemon, which was unexpected. What concerned me most was that the pastry bag of filling was sitting out on the counter--not refrigerated--even though I was the only customer in the shop at the time. Traditional cannoli filling is made with ricotta or mascarpone. Because it's dairy-based, it's extremely perishable and must be kept refrigerated. Food safety guidelines say dairy fillings should not be left out longer than 1-2 hours (and less if it's warm), since harmful bacteria can grow even if the food looks or tastes fine. I used to enjoy this place years ago, but after this experience, I won't be returning. Bad service and food. Proper storage of dairy fillings isn't just about taste - it's about our safety as consumers. read more

The cannolis were absolutely delicious! My sister had the traditional vanilla, and I had the pistachio with chocolate chips. We really enjoyed both. Her favorite was the vanilla, while I preferred the pistachio. The shell was perfectly crisp, and the filling was smooth and not overly sweet--just right. This is definitely a place I'll come back to for a special treat. Highly recommend! Ask ChatGPT read more

There aren't many Cannoli shops in the Peninsula, like shops specifically dedicated to quality, freshly-made, Italian Cannoli's. But walking by this place and the authentic Italian curb appeal it gave me, I was enticed to try it out with the kids. They of course opted for the ice cream, which they devoured while sitting on the cafe tables inside. I couldn't decide what I wanted, there's so much to choose from as a first timer here. So I went for their mini cannoli. They basically cut in half a regular longer cannoli, I wasn't expecting that. I chose the regular filling with pistachios and chocolate chips on each side. The shell was perfectly crispy and the ricotta filling not too sweet. A good portion for me. It was satisfying! It would be fun if they had more options for flavors of the ricotta filling or for the garnishes. I love the option to buy an ice cream filled cannoli or other treats from their fridge. You can even buy a cannoli making kit so you can fill it yourself at home. I had so many questions because I hadn't tried a lot of the treats, but it was hard to find someone to ask that wasn't busy doing something else, even though we were the only ones in the shop. Check out their story posted on the wall. I love this personal touch! I'd go back. Looking forward to trying more treats here. read more

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Food was rich and authentic, especially the pistachio cannoli. Service friendly, ambiance welcoming, and value very fair. read more

Romolo's Cannoli - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Wonderful cannolis in the Peninsula! The staff is so nice and accommodating as we had a bunch of questions on placing a bigger order. I like how they offer mini sizes! I suggest eating day off as the shells do get soggy (unless you like it soggy lol). Definitely give this local business a try!! read more

Romolo's Cannoli - I like how you can get minis! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Mateo, California

Needed cannoli for a party 3 hours away, but was able to order the kit. When picking up, the staff explained everything that came with the kit and how to fill and cut cannoli in half. They came out wonderful and I received a lot of compliments. read more

Romolo's Cannoli - Cannoli - made from the kit - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Mateo, California

CANNOLI AND SPUMONI THAT TRANSPORT YOU TO ITALY! WOW! Both have such amazing flavor profiles, they are divine! We got a cannoli kit which was super fun but we will be trying everything they offer! A friend turned us into this amazing little piece of Italy and it is a gem! Honestly nothing like it to take you straight to the amazing flavors of Italy. We are ruined for other spumoni now! It must be Romolo's! Our next plan is to stuff their cannoli shells with spumoni, though the cannoli cream is incredible! We will be frequent customers and excited about sharing these delicious desserts with dinner guests! read more

My family and I love this little cannoli shop. Their staff is friendly and their ice cream is top notch, especially the spumoni. Having been raised on the East Coast, I tend to crave a good cannoli and this place delivers! The prices are also reasonable! read more

Great spot. Still my favorite cannoli's in the Bay Area by a huge margin. Sometimes it's manned by high school kids with high school attitudes, but don't let that dissuade you! I like to think of it as another way they give back to the community. The cannolis are worth it read more

Romolo's Cannoli - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Mateo, California

Wow that was good spumoni Must come back again with my kids Very good friendly service as well read more

HOLY CANNOLI!!!! I have had this bookmarked FOREVER and really never thought I would make it here. Luckily for me my Hubby is happy to support my crazy dreams! - we were going to take a day trip to Santa Cruz and this was on the way for a snack. The gal Erin who worked there was a doll and told us all the history while she was coating the shells with chocolate. ALL CANNOLIS are filled to order!! I got the regular shell, with regular filling and added Pistachios. Hobbs got regular shell with chocolate filling and toffee pieces. We each preferred our own order. This is a classic Italian cannoli - like the kind they serve in the old Italian pastry shops in NYC. They also sell cannoli kits to go and you can fill them yourself for a dinner party (so they would still be freshly filled and not soggy) YUM YUM, LOVED this place!! read more

The ricotta in the cannoli was so creamy and delicious! The pastry shell was decent. Their ice cream was ok. 2015

cute authentic italian restaurant. i got their cannolis and they were really good! the shell was crispy and filling nice and creamyy. the young man taking my order was super helpful in taking my order! read more

Lemon filling 4 Original filling 4 Toffee topping 4 caramel candy Pistachio topping 4 Traditional Shell 5 crunchy, soggy after 8hrs read more

Instead of donuts for my clients or prospect I bought these. Always wins the deal :) The Cannoli shell dough recipe consists of cacao, red wine and cinnamon, giving it a signature unique flavor. The shells are freshly baked daily and filled per order with fresh Ricotta. You can choose between a variety of garnishments such as pistachios, chocolate chips, toffee and cherries... Read more on my blog post review - https://mitchells-chronicles.blogspot.com/2025/03/foodie-review-romolos-cannoli-factory.html read more

Romolo's Cannoli - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Mateo, California

Stopped by to pick up our dessert for tonight--Cannoli! The owners started it over 50 years ago & it's one of the only authentic Sicilian-Italian Gelateria and Pasticcerias in the Bay Area. I don't seek out Cannoli's & have tried Carlo's Bakery Cannoli's as of a few weeks ago so I couldn't tell you what's good? My brother likes Cannoli's so we ended up buying 1/2 a dozen, all dipped-Chocolate within the lining of each. We got 2 Almond cream filled, 2 Chocolate filled & 2 Tiramisu filled. 2 were dipped in chopped Pistachios on both sides & the rest were dipped with Pistachios on one side & Toffee on the other. That was an ingenious decision on my brother's part! The young female clerk was very helpful explaining our options for fillings & dips. You could purchase a full size Cannoli or 1/2 size as well. Ours were full sizes. It's nice that they make them to order so they're fresh!! The shop has ice cream, Spumoni, frozen Cannoli, frozen chocolate dipped bananas & other creative desserts to choose from. read more

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