Behold the power of the cannoli explore and indulge in the historic italian american desserts preserved in time only available in nyccannoli is an italian pastry desserts of the sicily region the singular is cannolo meaning little tube with the etymology stemming from the arabic qanawat this delectable sublime and perfectly structured dessert will win over taste buds in less than a bite the cannoli is the iconicpastry seen in the mob drama the godfather once as a family treat an