How to choose and eat the best panettone

Soft, fluffy panettone is an Italian festive food tradition that’s well worth embracing. Whether you’re going for something traditional or want to up the flavour factor with a chocolate or nut-studded panettone, read our guide to how to eat panettone, this year's must-try flavours and irresistible recipe ideas to help you use up the leftovers. Plus, check out our behind-the-scenes video for a peek at how M&S panettone is made!

Senior Food Editor

Heather Taylor

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How to find the best panettone

At M&S, our panettone comes from the Di Gennaro family, based in Fossano, in the Italian Alps 60km from Turin. They’ve been making panettone according to a traditional recipe for two generations. The dough is made with a 65-year-old sourdough starter and traditionally hung upside-down – a process which takes three days.

From classic, fruit and citrus-flecked panettone to quattro chocolate, giftable mini panettones and moreish nut-topped flavour, we’ve got a panettone to suit everyone in the Foodhall this year. Keep reading for a few of our favourites. Find them in store from 1 October 2025.

Published 9.6.2025