Bombolone Doughnuts has gained Great Taste recognition at the 2026 Great Taste Awards, with its handcrafted Italian-style creations receiving an impressive total of three stars. It comes just over a year after the London bakery opened its doors, having already attracted a loyal following for its pillowy bomboloni and indulgent fillings. Among the winning creations, its Vanilla Bombolone secured the particularly prestigious two-star accolade, placing it among the awards’ ‘Outstanding’ products.
The Vanilla Bombolone was particularly acknowledged for its generous size, beautiful appearance, soft, airy texture, and light yeasty flavour. The expertly executed balance of flavours was strongly noted, with its smooth vanilla fillinh described as a well-judged custard with controlled sweetness that allowed the quality of the ingredients to shine – while the combination of brioche and cream was commended for its harmony.
The Pistachio Tiramisu also received one star, awarded to products deemed ‘Simply Delicious’. Judges highlighted its natural pistachio colour, generous portion, carefully constructed layers, and rich yet refined combination of espresso, mascarpone, and pistachio.
Founders Sonia and Paweł discovered traditional bomboloni during a summer trip to Tuscany, then spent more than six months developing their own recipes in London before launching Bombolone Doughnuts. Made fresh from 4am each morning, the doughnuts use slow-proved Italian brioche and are hand-filled with carefully sourced ingredients, with flavours including Pistachio Amore, Mama Mia Tiramisu, Crème Brûlée, Dolce Cheesecake, and Vanillissimo. The café became London’s highest-rated bakery on Tripadvisor within weeks of opening, and has since been featured by Condé Nast Traveller, SquareMeal, and other leading food and travel publications.
Bombolone Doughnuts can be found at 21 Whitcomb Street, London, WC2H 7AH. You can find out more about the doughnut hotspot, browse through its sweet offering, and order online right here.
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