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The Best Doughnuts in London
Handmade Italian doughnuts in Central London, made fresh every morning near Trafalgar Square.
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Rated #1 of 703 Bakeries in London on TripAdvisor. 5.0 Stars. Over 120 Verified Reviews.
Bombolone is an Italian-inspired doughnut bakery and café at 21 Whitcomb Street, London WC2H 7HA, two minutes from Trafalgar Square. Handmade doughnuts in signature and seasonal flavours, filled by hand with fresh cream fillings, made from scratch every morning. Doughnut boxes available for delivery and collection. Catering for events, weddings, and offices across London. Rated #1 of 703 bakeries in London on TripAdvisor.
Today's Doughnuts — Handmade Fresh This Morning
Handmade doughnuts in signature and seasonal flavours, made from scratch every morning. From £4.90 each — see the full menu for current availability and pricing.
Pistachio Amore
The one that started the queues. Italian brioche-style dough filled with Italian pistachio cream, finished with white chocolate glaze and roasted pistachio pieces. Rich, nutty, creamy. The one people order twice.
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Vanillissimo
Bombolone's custard doughnut in London, filled with in-house crema pasticcera made from Grade A Madagascan Bourbon Vanilla Beans. Real vanilla — not extract, not flavouring. Split open by hand so every seed counts.
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Mama Mia Tiramisu!
Fresh Italian mascarpone cream, real espresso, a dusting of fine cocoa. The complete tiramisu experience inside a handmade filled doughnut. Order one. You'll understand immediately. Mama mia.
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Choco Hazel Bacio
Rich hazelnut and dark chocolate cream filling, chocolate glaze, roasted hazelnuts for crunch. Deep, complex, not heavy. The one you eat slowly.
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Raspberra
Juicy raspberry filling, white chocolate glaze, raspberry drizzle, and real freeze dried raspberries on top.
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Dolce Cheesecake
Like a slice of cheesecake, but fluffier — this Bombolone doughnut is filled with sweet cheese cream.
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Apple Pie di Nonna
A Bombolone doughnut with classic apple pie vibes — spiced apple, chocolate, and a buttery cookie crunch.
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All food is prepared in a kitchen that handles gluten, nuts, dairy, eggs, and other allergens.
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What is a bombolone doughnut?
A bombolone is a traditional Italian filled doughnut made with Italian brioche-style dough, deep-fried until golden and generously filled with cream or custard. The name comes from the Italian word bomba — a reference to how generously it’s filled. Lighter, softer, and richer than a standard doughnut. The dough is proved until it reaches the right texture — not rushed, not simplified. At Bombolone, every handmade doughnut in London is made from scratch every morning. No frozen dough. No shortcuts. Gone when they’re gone.
Curious where it comes from? Here’s what a bombolone really is — the origin, the dough, and why it’s different.
Why Londoners Chose Bombolone as Their #1 Doughnut
Often described as the best doughnuts in London, Bombolone is built on one principle: make it properly or don't make it at all. One bakery and café. One kitchen. One recipe, developed over six months and never compromised.
- THE DOUGH IS DIFFERENT
Grade A Madagascan Bourbon Vanilla Beans split open by hand. Callebaut Belgian chocolate — trusted by professional chocolatiers worldwide. Piedmont I.G.P. gianduja cream, made with Tonda Gentile Trilobata hazelnuts. Fresh Italian mascarpone. Italian pistachio cream. You taste the difference in the first bite.
- MADE BEFORE SUNRISE — EVERY SINGLE MORNING
Our bakers start before sunrise, every morning. Mix the dough from scratch, prove it, shape it, fry it, fill it by hand, glaze it — all before the bakery opens. No overnight batch. No doughnuts from yesterday. Most flavours sell out by mid-afternoon. We recommend coming early — or ordering a box so you don’t miss out.
- THE INGREDIENTS ARE THE POINT
Grade A Madagascan Bourbon Vanilla Beans split open by hand. Callebaut Belgian chocolate — trusted by professional chocolatiers worldwide. Fresh Italian mascarpone. Italian pistachio cream. You taste the difference in the first bite.
- ONE BAKERY AND CAFÉ. ONE TEAM
Sonia and Paweł first tasted a bombolone in Tuscany and decided London deserved the same. Within the first month of opening, Bombolone became the #1 bakery in London on TripAdvisor. That didn’t happen by accident. There is one kitchen, one team, and zero compromise. The warmth of a family-run Italian pasticceria, right in the middle of Central London.
Italian Doughnuts in London — The Bombolone Difference
A bombolone comes from the Italian pasticceria tradition. The dough is enriched with eggs and butter, proved until it reaches the right texture, and filled generously by hand after frying. The result is lighter, richer, and more complex than anything a standard doughnut recipe produces.
At Bombolone, that tradition isn’t a marketing angle — it’s the founding reason the place exists. Sonia and Paweł brought the recipe back from Tuscany. The Italian brioche-style dough was refined over six months before a single doughnut was ever served. The fillings — Italian pistachio cream, fresh mascarpone, Madagascan vanilla custard — are chosen because they’re what a serious Italian pasticceria would use. Not because they’re on trend.
What Londoners are discovering is that artisan doughnuts in London don’t have to mean a premium price tag with a mediocre product. At Bombolone, artisan means one thing: made properly, from scratch, every single morning. Nothing more, nothing less.
If you’re looking for Italian doughnuts in London made the Italian way — this is it. Browse our custard doughnut, tiramisu doughnut, and pistachio doughnut pages for the full story on each flavour.
How Bombolone Doughnuts Are Made
Every handmade doughnut from Bombolone is made from scratch that morning — no overnight prep, nothing reheated, nothing bought in.
Most flavours sell out by mid-afternoon. If you’re planning a visit, earlier is better. If you want to guarantee your favourites — order a box for collection or delivery.
- Dough mixed from scratch — flour, eggs, butter, starter. Before sunrise, every morning.
- Dough proved — proved until it reaches the right texture. This is where the flavour comes from. You can’t rush it.
- Hand shaping — each doughnut shaped individually. No moulds, no cutters, no conveyor belt.
- Fried until golden — in clean oil, at the right temperature. The crust is delicate, not greasy. Getting this right takes practice.
- Filled by hand — each doughnut piped individually with the day’s fillings. Generous, not cautious.
- Finished with glaze and toppings — the signature ‘B’ in Callebaut orange white chocolate, fruit decoration, roasted pistachios, or cocoa dusting. Ready to go.
From first mix to finished doughnut: four hours. Every morning. That's what fresh doughnuts in London should mean.
The Ingredients Behind London's Best Doughnuts
Every ingredient is chosen for one reason:
it makes the doughnut better.
it makes the doughnut better.
Grade A Madagascan Bourbon Vanilla Beans — Vanillissimo
Split open by hand. Thousands of seeds infuse the in-house crema pasticcera. Not extract, not flavouring. The black specks in the filling are real.
Fresh Italian Mascarpone — Mama Mia Tiramisu
A luxurious cream cheese from Northern Italy. Combined with real espresso and cocoa — the authentic tiramisu filling that put Bombolone on the map.
Nocciola piemonte I.G.P. — Choco hazel bacio
Made from hazelnuts grown under Italy’s strictest geographical protection. The same Tonda Gentile Trilobata variety prized by pastry chefs across Piedmont.
Italian Pistachio Cream — Pistachio Amore
No artificial flavouring. The filling that made the Pistachio Amore London’s most-loved doughnut from day one.
In-House Italian Meringue — Lemon Fantastico
Made fresh in the kitchen. Light, glossy, over bright lemon curd. Finished with lemon zest.
Italian Brioche-Style Dough — every doughnut
Six months of recipe development. Proved until it reaches the right texture. Shaped by hand every morning. The foundation everything else rests on.
Callebaut belgian chocolate — Every doughnut
Still roasts its own cacao beans inside the shell to preserve delicate aromas. The same chocolate used by professional chocolatiers worldwide.
La dolce vita, in every bite
Doughnut Boxes & Catering in London
The best handmade doughnuts in London don't have to stay in the bakery.
Bombolone boxes are available for collection and delivery across London — birthdays, office treats, weddings, branded events. Every order is made fresh the morning it’s needed.
For events and corporate orders, we go further:
- Doughnut towers — a centrepiece for weddings, parties, and launches that people actually eat
- Branded doughnuts with edible logo toppers — custom orders for product launches, corporate events, and client gifting
- Hampers with handwritten cards — for the gift that doesn’t feel like an afterthought
- Same-day delivery available — feel free to get in touch for availability
- Office treats and coffee breaks — regular orders for teams who know what their colleagues actually want
What happens when you get in touch?
Come Taste Them on Whitcomb Street
Some things you can’t describe — you just have to taste.
We’re at 21 Whitcomb Street, two minutes from Trafalgar Square. No booking, no minimum, no queue system. Just walk in. Come early at the weekend — the favourites go fast.
Come say ciao.
Everything You Want to Know About Bombolone
What is a bombolone doughnut?
A bombolone is a traditional Italian filled doughnut made with Italian brioche-style dough, deep-fried until golden and generously filled with cream or custard. The name comes from the Italian word bomba — a reference to how generously it’s filled. Lighter, softer, and richer than a standard doughnut. The dough is proved until it reaches the right texture, not made from a simple cake mix.
Where can I find the best doughnuts in Central London?
Bombolone is at 21 Whitcomb Street, London WC2H 7HA — two minutes from Trafalgar Square, directly behind the National Gallery. Rated #1 of 703 bakeries in London on TripAdvisor with a 5.0 score from over 120 verified reviews. Walk-ins always welcome.
What time does Bombolone open?
Bombolone is open Monday to Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 10am–8pm, and Sunday 10am–6pm. Doughnuts are made fresh every morning and available until sold out — most flavours sell out by mid-afternoon, so we recommend visiting early.
Can I order a doughnut box for delivery or collection?
Yes. Bombolone doughnut boxes are available for collection from 21 Whitcomb Street and delivery across London, with same-day delivery available for orders placed before Mon – Fri: 9AM – 6PM, Sat: 10AM – 8PM, Sun: 10AM – 6PM. Boxes are filled with freshly made doughnuts on the day of your order. See the full range of box options on the menu.
Are Bombolone doughnuts made fresh daily?
Yes — every donut is made from scratch each morning. Our bakers start before sunrise, prove the Italian brioche-style dough until it reaches the right texture, shape it, fry it, fill it by hand, and glaze it — all before the bakery opens. No overnight batch, no reheating, no frozen dough. When they’re gone, they’re gone.
What is the difference between a bombolone and a donut?
A bombolone uses Italian brioche-style dough — proved until it reaches the right texture, enriched with butter and eggs — rather than the simpler cake dough used in most standard donuts. Lighter, richer, more complex. Filled by hand after frying, not injected by machine. The tradition is Italian. The result is something most London donut shops aren’t making.
Do you offer corporate doughnut catering in London?
Yes — Bombolone provides doughnut catering for offices, corporate events, weddings, branded product launches, and team celebrations across London. Options include doughnut towers, edible logo toppers, hampers with handwritten cards, and same-day delivery. No complicated setup — we handle everything. Get in touch and we reply within 24 hours.
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