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Cannoli Bar

23 Riviera Rd, Avondale Heights VIC 3034, Australia

Recommended by 30 people

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23 Riviera Rd, Avondale Heights VIC 3034, Australia

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+61 3 9337 7049
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cannoli Bar

Tucked into a quiet Avondale Heights residential pocket, Cannoli Bar builds its reputation on blistered shells piped to order—meaning nothing sits in a display case turning soggy. Pastry devotees routinely clock an hour on the freeway just to secure a weekend haul. Behind the counter of this neighbourhood pasticceria, the team pulls short espressos and loads shells with classic ricotta, pistachio, or lemon meringue. For weddings and milestone parties, the bakers build stacked cannoli towers and dispatch roving dessert trays straight across the dancefloor.

  • Piped-to-Order Cannoli: Crisp, blistered shells filled to order with classic ricotta, pistachio, or lemon meringue so they stay crunchy.
  • Celebration Showpieces: Multi-tier cannoli towers, live-assembled millefoglie, and creamy tiramisu custom-built for weddings and milestone parties.
  • Suburban Destination: A bustling neighbourhood cafe pulling serious espresso and drawing dedicated dessert pilgrims across Melbourne.
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Why Cannoli Bar Stands Apart

From crisp shells piped to order to showstopping event catering, secure your bespoke dessert order or table today.

  • Freshly Piped Crisp Shells

    Cannoli are filled fresh rather than languishing in refrigerated display cases, ensuring shells stay blistered and crackling crisp.

    the shells aren't soggy like other places.

    saranjah indumathy

  • Mastered Regional Recipes

    Traditional Sicilian pastry technique delivers authentic ricotta and seasonal variations crafted to high regional standards.

    They also offer some of the finest Sicilian cannoli—distinct from the mainland Southern Italian variety—made fresh to order.

    Dan Med

  • Showstopping Celebration Centerpieces

    Custom cannoli towers and tiered party formats create arresting focal points that command guest attention at milestone milestones.

    Ordered the cannoli tower for my daughter’s 21st and it was an absolute showstopper!

    M Giampiccolo

  • Interactive Event Catering

    Specialty event services feature live millefoglie cake assembly directly before guests alongside roving dancefloor cannoli service.

    What a beautiful experience having the millefoglie cake assembled live in front of our guests at our wedding, followed by roaming cannoli on the dancefloor!

    Stephanie D

  • Worth the Cross-City Trek

    Dedicated dessert enthusiasts and expatriates routinely travel up to an hour from the Melbourne CBD and outer suburbs specifically for these pastries.

    I live in the CBD and I spend 1h to try their food. Best invest of my life.

    Simone Giannino

  • Suburban Destination Setting

    Hidden on a residential street in Avondale Heights, the venue rewards intentional visitors with an authentic neighbourhood pasticceria setting.

    The Bar is tucked away off the main drag in Avondale Heights but definitely worth the drive if you're after an authentic taste of Sicily.

    Paul King

From crisp, made-to-order Sicilian classics to showstopping milestone centerpieces, secure your next celebratory order today.

  • Classic Ricotta Cannoli

    My all time favourite is the classic ricotta but I do enjoy the other flavours.

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  • Tiramisu Wedding Cake

    They created and delivered our beautiful tiramisu wedding cake and it was honestly one of the highlights of the night. It was absolutely delicious, so light, creamy and full of flavour , and it disappeared so quickly on the night.

    Georgia Andriske

  • Cannoli Tower

    Ordered the cannoli tower for my daughter’s 21st and it was an absolute showstopper! Each cannoli—offered in three magnificent flavours—was perfectly crisp on the outside and filled with a rich, luxurious ricotta-flavoured filling.

    M Giampiccolo

  • Live-Assembled Millefoglie Cake

    What a beautiful experience having the millefoglie cake assembled live in front of our guests at our wedding, followed by roaming cannoli on the dancefloor! Our guests could not stop raving about how delicious it all was!

    Stephanie D

Other favorites

Savoury oven bakes, specialty espresso, and celebration tarts beyond the core cannoli range.

  • Italian Focaccia

    Extraordinary Italian focaccia prepared fresh from the owen and enriched with delicious 1st quality fresh ingredients!

    Maurizio Manzi

  • Lemon Tart

    This week I both their lemon tart for my birthday cake and it was mouthwatering.

    Adam Morley

  • Cappuccino

    Cappuccino is also a must to accompany the sweet treasures, we loved it!

    Celeste

  • Pizza and Sausage Rolls

    It has the most delicious home made cakes and pizza and sausage rolls.

    Jeanette Schlepp

Beyond the menu

From live dessert theatrics to bespoke celebration formats, Cannoli Bar brings authentic Italian warmth to milestone events. Book your celebration order today.

  • Live Millefoglie Assembly

    Event hosts can arrange live on-site dessert theatre, where bakers assemble delicate, layered millefoglie cakes directly before guests during the reception.

  • Roaming Dancefloor Cannoli

    Celebration catering extends right into the party, with staff roving the dancefloor to hand out fresh cannoli directly to guests.

  • Giant Cannoli Showpieces

    For milestone birthdays and gatherings, the pasticceria crafts custom sculptural centrepieces consisting of an oversized cannoli shell filled with up to 50 mini cannoli.

  • Vegan Pastry Accommodations

    Celebration orders thoughtfully support plant-based guests by providing dedicated vegan cannoli alongside traditional ricotta selections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the cannoli piped fresh or pre-filled?

Classic cannoli can be freshly piped to order at the counter so the shell stays crisp, while specialty flavours are also available from the display case.

Can you order custom celebration cakes or cannoli towers for events?

Yes, the bakery caters events and celebrations with custom options like live-assembled millefoglie cakes, cannoli towers, and large cannoli filled with mini cannoli.

Does Cannoli Bar serve savoury lunch options?

Beyond sweet cannoli and pastries, they offer savoury lunch items including pizza slices, freshly baked focaccia, and arancini.

What are the opening hours?

Cannoli Bar is open Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and Saturday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. They are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

What is the parking situation like?

Street parking in the surrounding residential area is limited, so allow extra time to find a spot during busy peak periods. Both free and paid street parking exist nearby.

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