Fodor's Expert Review Modern Pastry

The North End's other favorite cannoli king, Modern is a hit with the locals. Using Old World recipes that were relied on for more than 150 years, their crusts are flaky, their fillings rich, and they have a selection of torrone nougat confections, cookies, French horns, and Napoleons. While the hand-held treats are their mainstay, don't discount the larger traditional Italian, French, and American-style cakes that have their own following (favorites include rum cake, tiramisu, and cassata cake with marzipan). They also cater to the gluten-free set, offering several options including cakes and cannoli shells.