9030 Colomba

I have been at Amato's Patisserie in London and they specialise in Italian-style cakes. They are Italian, so if they do not bake the Colomba it would surprise me; however, they will be able to tell you who does it or whether it is impossible to find one. Look at this for their address, etc:

[url=http://www.urbanpath.com/london/cafes/amatos-patisserie.htm]Amato's Patisserie Café London (Soho)[/url]

Carluccio's is a chain of Italian cafes/ristorante/food shops who sell them. You can also buy online - [url=http://www.carluccios.com/products/search.asp?func=do]Carluccio's[/url]

That link throws up other things now. Type in Colomba is the search engine on the web site. Enjoy

Another thought is that since La Dolce Vita is before Easter this year, - [url=http://www.ladolcevitaevent.co.uk/]La Dolce Vita Event - Home[/url] then I'm sure there will be Easter goodies there, including Colomba cakes.

Wow. Thanks so much for your help. I will check them out. :) Great links!!

[url=http://www.limoncello.co.uk/latestletter.html]Limoncello delicatessen - Italian food online[/url]

[url=http://winefoodgifts.pricegrabber.co.uk/desserts-sweets/m/61279601/]Wine, Food & Gifts - Easter Colomba Cake, 750g - 750G[/url]

[url=http://winefoodgifts.pricegrabber.co.uk/desserts-sweets/p/4754/]Desserts & Sweets - PriceGrabber.com - UK[/url]

[url=http://www.guidetti.co.uk/news.html]Guidetti Fine Foods - Italian food wholesale supplier, London UK - News[/url] This one looks like the ones in Waitrose

Thank you Sally. I appreciate it. :)

Carly
If you get to WH Smiths, have a look at the Taste Italia magazine. Somewhere in the last pages, they always have a list of dozens of delis around the country and will no doubt have one near to where you live. Your average local Italian Deli will probably charge you lot less for colomba than most other suppliers. Having said that, if as Gala suggested, Amato's (or anyone else) make their own, that's got to be worth trying.

Thanks for the info :) I do have a WHSmiths near me and I will check out the magazine. I appreciate all the replies. Wow!! I wish I had joined this place sooner :)

I've "a friend" (ahem) who has found them in TX Maxx........

Doesn't surprise me ..... lol

I saw the Colomba in Carluccio's and it was priced at about £14.00. At the risk of sounding like Victor Meldrew.....

Yvonne

Blimey, that must be the most expensive Colomba in the world. (and should be sold at half price now). I was in Italy for Easter and bought a decent quality Colomba for 3.50 euros.

Yes but the ones at that price don't have the fancy packaging if you are giving it as a present.