Very nice local bakery in Garbatella. They also serve coffee and have a few tables outside the…read morebakery for guests. The shop is very popular with lots of people coming for a quick coffee and to buy pastries.

Great local spot for an espresso, cappuccino and some pastries. Staff are friendly and there is a…read morewide assortmentment of pastries and biscotti. They also serve lunch and sandwiches. Outdoor and indoor seating available.

I loved it. This is a God's food, everything from the focaccias croissants sweet and salted, the…read morefirst courses swcond courses, the cofee is awsome, clean and wonderful welcoming, eveeytime i go i get all the croissants left and bring them home to share with my dears, grazie Angelo he always trats me well, you feel special there. If you are in the area please stop. Its woth it, this place should be packed cause the Quality is so high and the prices fair. In christmas different panettone, Omg what else. Ciao Arrivederci, Grazie

Pure and unadulterated pleasure…read more Whatever you have been working towards, You have now encountered Life's Rewards. * * * The leprechauns were confused when they thought the Pot of Gold At The End Of The Rainbow was in Ireland. The pot of gold is not in Ireland. It is in Rome at the Pasticceria Barberini. * * * Pasticceria Barberini is an old school 1920's pastry shop. Yeah yeah yeah, they play Italian rap on the sound system. But the tile on the floor, the decoration on the walls, the marble, the benches and the tables, these are all old school Roma from before the war. I wish they played Neapolitan tenors of 1925 from when the bakery was founded and not Sferra Ebbasta's and Capo Plaza's hits from last week. But for THESE pastries, they can play whomever they like, whenever they like. * * * The pastry selection is vast and massively massively tempting. Prudence limited me to two pleasures. Those pleasures were epiphany, nirvana, and the concluding moment of passion all in one. The first item was a chocolate bigli. (That is a cream puff or beignet - but in an Italian shape.) This. Is. The. Little. Kid. Chocolate. Dessert. Of. Your. Dreams. A sudden Niagara of chocolate happiness. The pastry is small. But you could not take any more happiness in one dose. * * * The chocolate bigli was the second best pastry I had. Yes, you heard that right. Second best. * * * The first best pastry was more of an adult pleasure. Not so much chocolate storming around you in every direction. But a subtle mix of complex tastes with as many flavor-colors and striations as a pillar of the finest Italian marble. I am referring to what they modestly call their carrot cake. Carrots are what merely held the cake together. Inside was a kaleidoscope of different savory touches and ribbons of taste. Orange was a regular accent. Hazelnut was a regular accent. Almond weaved in and out of the proceedings. The longer I tasted, the more I found. I could have studied that carrot cake for an hour Eating three slices but taking twenty minutes on each one. (I only had one slice but I wish I could have had three slices.) Each new forkful pulled out a different accent I had not noticed before. A flavor I thought was one thing turned out to be something completely different entirely. That cake was a crossword puzzle and an atlas of the world and a great big history of art book all in one. I could have gone over the details for ages and ages and ages. Each new detail made me happier and happier. * * * Just for the record, Barberini's was originally a milk store. (Yes, in the 1920's Italy had milk stores. Supermarkets were rare and city people did not have a cow. So you went to a milk store to get your daily milk.) The milk store evolved into a gelateria. They added the pastry and became famous for the pastry. The rest is history. Out of a sense of tradition, they do keep a stock of their own gelato on hand. For all I know that gelato could be wonderful. * * * 3/4 of their glass case however is devoted to pastry. With pastries like this, you can easily see why. Someone someday should let me know if the gelato is any good. But it would take the Chains of Prometheus to keep me from ordering a whole plate of pastries the next time that I return here.

Great pastry and coffee shop. The customer service is awesome even though I didnt speak any…read moreItalian, the employees were very welcoming and helpful. The pastries are mini which is great because then you can try more. Had a latte with soy and it was perfect.

This bakery, caffe, pasticceria, everything is great for so many occasions. A quick coffee on the…read moreway to work. A leisurely cornetto or cannolo in the morning. Picking up a couple little dessert treats on the way home. A fruit tart for a big gathering. It's all done so well that I can't help but go back again and again. The coffee bar is always crowded in the morning but it's one of the great, fun experiences of the neighborhood, if not the city, to elbow your way up to the counter to make your order. I'm an American living in Monteverde for several months and Dolci Desideri is one of my favorite things about Rome. The coffee and daily pastries are pretty affordable, like you would find all over Rome, for a euro or less. The bigger tarts and cakes and so forth can get a bit pricey, but I think they're generally worth it.

From the owner: tutte le specialità di pasticceria,dolce e salato sono il connubio perfetto per colazioni ed…read moreaperitivi,ottima l'offerta di gelati nella stagione estiva.qualsiasi tipo di torta,oltre che le nostre numerose specialità, è realizzabile,per forma e gusto.

My entire trip to Italy revolved around this place. I miss it every single day…read more I tried 20 different maritozzi during my visit and this is the best of the best. Best coffee also.

This was walking distance from my hotel on my first day in Italy…read more My mom and I LOVED this place. It was our first Glimpse into how amazing the coffee was going to be on this trip and we loved the pastry options and sitting outside people watching So good.

Le Levain was such a great find in Rome. It's a tiny spot and definitely a bit tight inside, so we…read morefelt lucky to grab a small table. The whole place has that cozy, neighborhood bakery feel the second you walk in. Super warm, inviting, and just a really good energy overall. The coffee was excellent, one of my favorite cappuccinos I had in the area. The staff was also amazing, really kind and attentive and made the experience even better. We tried the quiche which was delicious, but the standout for me was the caramello. So good. Honestly, this place completely exceeded my expectations and is absolutely worth stopping by.

Excellent French bakery with croissants, tarts, and desserts. The ham and cheese croissant is…read moreespecially good. I almost wanted to get two, until I got distracted with their large display case of colorful desserts. P.S. I did end up getting dessert for breakfast...