From Italy with Love: Bombolone Unwraps a Christmas Collection Worth Celebrating

London in December carries its own kind of magic. Lights glisten above Regent Street, crowds press into shops with a mix of excitement and exhaustion, and somewhere between it all, Piccadilly’s most beloved Italian doughnut cafe quietly turns Christmas into an art form. Bombolone, the premium brioche bakery that has captured the city’s sweet tooth, now invites Londoners to discover its 2025 festive collection, a line up that feels like a love letter from Italy wrapped in sugar, cream and unmistakable festive charm.

Bombolone has always done things differently. Their doughnuts are soft, golden and unmistakably indulgent, the kind of treat that feels crafted rather than made. This season, the team has created six limited edition flavours, each with its own personality and each promising to brighten even the coldest winter morning.

Nutcracker Story leads the collection with a rich hazelnut praline centre resting under a smooth layer of white chocolate. It is comfort in its most luxurious form, a flavour that rewards every bite with velvet sweetness. Snowflake Creme continues the theme with a nod to Kinder favourites, offering a silky cream and white chocolate filling dusted with festive sparkle. Light, playful and nostalgic, it is the kind of doughnut that reminds Londoners why winter can be wonderful.

Then comes the warming embrace of Mr Ginger Nice, a combination of cinnamon, caramel and Lotus cream that tastes like Christmas markets and evenings spent by the fire. Black Forrest brings something moodier and more indulgent, pairing dark chocolate with deep cherry notes. Glossy on the outside and rich within, it stands as the collection’s most decadent offering. Jingle Berry lifts the tempo again through tangy raspberry balanced with creamy white chocolate, while Pretzel the Reindeer plays with sweet and salty tones, crowned with pretzel antlers that make it almost too charming to eat.

For those who prefer something savoury, Bombolone’s brioche sandwiches return to the spotlight. The festive Turkey and Emmental offers a familiar seasonal comfort, while the Falafel Hummus provides a plant based option that still feels satisfying and indulgent. For lovers of classic Italian simplicity, the Mozzarella Classica delivers creamy mozzarella with tomato, basil and balsamico, a reminder that sometimes the most memorable flavours are also the cleanest.

No visit is complete without one of Bombolone’s signature hot chocolates. This year’s line up ranges from a seventy two per cent single origin dark hot chocolate that feels intense and elegant to a White Pistachio version that borders on dessert in its own right. Thick, velvety and warming, each cup embodies the richness that defines an Italian winter.

With this Christmas collection, Bombolone is offering more than festive flavours. It is offering a moment of calm in the bustle of the season. A place to pause with friends, share something delicious or simply enjoy the scent of warm brioche drifting through the cafe as Piccadilly rushes by.

This December, step into Bombolone and experience London with an Italian twist. Sweet, comforting and full of spirit, it is a taste of La Dolce Vita exactly when the city needs it most. Buon Natale.