There are countless Italian dishes, but few that have been the subject of an iconic movie line. "Leave the gun; take the cannoli" from "The Godfather" is one of the more memorable bits of dialogue in film history. It's also indicative of the importance and universality of cannoli in Italian and Italian-American cuisine. There might not be a more recognizable Italian dessert in the world.

There are countless Italian dishes, but few that have been the subject of an iconic movie line. "Leave the gun; take the cannoli" from "The Godfather" is one of the more memorable bits of dialogue in film history. It's also indicative of the importance and universality of cannoli in Italian and Italian-American cuisine. There might not be a more recognizable Italian dessert in the world.