Craving the Italian Christmas bread? Here are some great spots where you can find some excellent panettone in Shanghai.
Panettone, the iconic Italian sweet bread, is a holiday staple celebrated for its rich, fluffy texture and delightful mix of candied fruits and raisins. Its popularity has increased in Shanghai in recent years — it’s a great house gift as well as a delicious treat — and it can be found at multiple bakeries and restaurants in Shanghai.
- What is Panettone?
- Best Panettone in Shanghai
- Bottega Group (made locally)
- Pastificio Momenti (Fiasconaro)
- DG CAFFÈ (Fiasconaro & branded gift boxes)
- Bella Vita (made locally)
- Alimentari (Chiostro di Saronno)
- Mi Shang Prada Rong Zhai (made locally, custom gift boxes)
- Pain Chaud (made locally)
- Starbucks Reserve (made locally)
- Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai (made locally)
- Borsh & Kompot *bonus* (Slavic kulich)
What is Panettone?
Panettone is not just a dessert; it’s a slice of Italian tradition and history.
Originally from Milan, panettone is a tall, dome-shaped sweet bread. Think of it as the love child of a cake and a brioche, with a personality as warm and inviting as an Italian nonna. Its hallmark texture is light and fluffy, yet rich , thanks to a long fermentation process that gives it its signature flavor — a subtle tang balanced by sweetness.
Historically, panettone’s origins are the stuff of legend, quite literally. One tale tells of a Milanese nobleman named Toni who disguised himself as a baker to woo his beloved and created this masterpiece of leavened dough. “Pane di Toni,” or Toni’s bread, supposedly became “panettone” over time. More likely, though, the dessert evolved as a luxury treat during the Renaissance, when sugar and dried fruits were rare indulgences. Either way, panettone has gone from being a regional specialty to a symbol of Italian Christmas, now enjoyed across the globe.
Traditionally, panettone is studded with candied citrus peels, raisins, and sometimes almonds, although modern versions have gotten creative with chocolate, nuts, or even exotic fruits. It’s sold as a whole dome or as wedges, best paired with a cup of coffee, hot chocolate, or sparkling wine. Sometimes, it is also served with a dollop of mascarpone or chocolate sauce.
Panettone in Shanghai is typically available from December, and some restaurants and cafés will usually carry them through New Year’s, while stocks last. It makes for a delicious treat or a thoughtful gift!
Here are a handful of places that have panettone, imported from Italy or made fresh locally. Some are also available by the slice in-store.
Best Panettone in Shanghai
Bottega Group
Bottega Group has a traditional panettone available for delivery nationwide. The Panettone is ¥168/750g, available while stocks last. Panettone is also available by the slice for ¥59 in-store during the festive period, served with fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce, and cream.
Scan to order via their mini-program. Also available in-store at any Bottega location (SH and BJ) or Capri by Bottega.
Bottega (KWAH)
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Bottega (Jing’an)
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Capri by Bottega
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Pastificio Momenti
Pastificio Momenti has a chocolate panettone for ¥228/750g from Fiasconaro, an artisanal pastry brand from Sicily. The chocolate panettone is also available in-store, whole with packaging or by the slice for ¥48, served with mascarpone cream. Limited quantity available, while stocks last.
Pick-up in-store or purchase via their mini-program; delivery fees apply.
Pastificio Momenti
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DG CAFFÈ
DG CAFFÈ has the Fiasconaro brand of panettone, available in flavors of tangerine (¥650/1kg), chocolate (¥650/1kg), apple and cinnamon (¥350/500g), double chocolate (¥350), Sicilian Citrus (¥350/500g or ¥200/100g).
All panettone are packaged in beautiful ornamental tin boxes, co-branded DOLCE&GABBANA, in case you’re looking for a fancy gift for a fancy friend. Available in-store from now until early January while stocks last.
DG CAFFÈ
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Bella Vita
Bella Vita makes their own panettone locally using imported ingredients. They have the original with raisins and candied orange for ¥138/450g and a mini version for ¥68/130g. You can also order it as a slice in-store (¥48), served with pistachio mascarpone cream and orange marmalade.
Their panettone is actually available all year round, and all come with nicely designed gift boxes. Large orders accepted.
Bella Vita
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Alimentari
Alimentari has an imported Chiostro di Saronno branded traditional panettone. It’s studded with a generous mix of dried fruit and candied orange peel. Whole panettone available in three sizes , 1kg (¥265), 750g (¥240), and 100g (¥48) with flavors of classic, pistacchio, and limoncello.
Available for purchase via Alimentari’s WeChat mini-program, delivery fees apply; or pick-up in-store. Available for dine-in by the slice for ¥42, served with vanilla sauce.
Alimentari Grande / Alimentari Grill / Alimentari Emporio / Alimentari Anfu Lu / Alimentari Mulino
Mi Shang Prada Rong Zhai
Mi Shang Prada Rong Zhai has a classic Milanese panettone made fresh by creative pastry director Diego Crosara. Three flavors available, classic (¥788/1kg) with raisins and candied fruit, chocolate (¥888/1kg), and candied chestnuts (¥888/1kg).
Options for leveling up the panettone are also available, including velvet gift boxes with silk inlays and artisanal decorations on the bread itself. The classic version is also available as a mini panettone (¥328/100g). Available for pre-order in-store.
Mi Shang Prada Rong Zhai
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Pain Chaud
French bakery Pain Chaud has two flavors of panettone, a classic (¥120/365g) and Pistachio Lava (¥158/450g), which come in gift pouch bags, available until the end of December. Their panettone is naturally fermented for 72 hours, resulting in a light fluffy crumb.
In addition, they have a panettone series, featuring the bread in all forms, including a latte, croissants, egg tarts, biscuits and more. Available at all Pain Chaud locations or via their mini-program. Delivery fees apply.
Pain Chaud
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Starbucks Reserve
Starbucks Reserve has their own classic panettone (¥298/1kg), made fresh locally with imported wheat flour, raisins, candied orange, honey, and imported butter. They also have a pistachio chocolate version, same price. And you can get them by the slice in-store, too. Available at until February 3, 2026 at Starbucks Reserve Roastery (Taikoo Hui) and Starbucks Reserve Bakery Cafe (Grand Gateway).
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Shanghai
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Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai
The Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai has a classic panettone for the season, made with orange peel, raisings, egg yolkds, and vanilla seeds. Two sizes, large for ¥788 and a mini version for ¥258, avialable until January 1, 2026.
The Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai
Address: 108 Shanxi Bei Lu 山西北路108弄
Tel: 36067788
Borsh & Kompot
Borsh & Kompot have their own Slavic version of festive bread, the kulich, which is traditionally reserved for Easter. One loaf is ¥68 for 340g, available until January 7, 2026. Pre-order three days in advance.
Borsh & Kompot
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