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...

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.

We were walking around Roma exploring the sights when we decided to check out the Jewish Ghetto - I…read morehad heard that this was a noteworthy spot in the city and since we w ere relatively close we only thought it was natural to make our way over. Boccione landed on my radar as a noteworthy bakery in the area, so we decided to check it out. The Jewish Ghetto contains several sights, restaurants, and shops - Boccione stood out at first glance due to the line that was formed outside into the street. Don't let that detract you, as the bakery itself is very small so only 3 or 4 people can be inside at a time. There's not much charm or decor inside - it's pretty to the point. They have a small selection of pastries to choose from, with the most noteworthy being the crostata di ricotta e visciole. This is a pie-like dessert that's filled with ricotta and currants. I saw this on several dessert menus throughout Italy but this is supposedly where it originated. They offered two flavors, currant and (I think) chocolate and we went with the former. The crostata was good - the ingredients tasted super fresh and it wasn't heavy at all. Service was efficient, and overall this was a real treat. I would definitely recommend Boccione if you find yourself in the area.

Delicious ricotta pie 5/5 Better to go Monday-Friday than…read moreweekends - the family owned shop has kind staff

Didn't know pizza in Italy could get this bad. Not a fan of the staff and not a fan of the…read morepizza.DONT GO

I had a class down the street and the locals recommended it. It's in a touristy area and the waiter…read moreassumed I knew nothing so he was rude about the menu. I got my wine and it's obviously been a bottle open for days, I said it turned he said no it's how it tastes I said I don't like it, he walked away. I spend 3 months a year in Italy and don't feel like I should be treated like a dumb American even though I only speak a little Italian and am learning in a class. The food came fast I had lasagna it was good but felt looked down on by this boy and was uncomfortable with that . Didn't feel at home at all like all the other Italians that welcome people Nov 14 24, 14:00

Ordered the wild strawberry tart (5/5) and lobster tail (3.5/5)…read more There are 2 separate lines: 1. The coffee bar with select pastries 2. The bakery A little overpriced. I would come back but only for the strawberry tart.

The maritozzi was divine and so creamy! We also ordered the cannoli and other pastries for take…read moreaway. They pack it neatly like a present. The line was long but did move fairly quick. You can order and pick up your pastries on the left side and then pick up coffee on the entrance on the right side.

Unbelievably inexpensive baked goods…read more Quality: 5 Value: 5 Service: 4 Ambience: N/A (take-away only) This place somehow survived the pandemic, while also not raising prices. You want a delicious croissant or eclair for only one or two euros? Stop in, they're open almost all day and night. Prodotti da forno incredibilmente economici. Qualità: 5 Valore: 5 Servizio: 4 Ambiente: N/A (solo da asporto) Questo posto in qualche modo è sopravvissuto alla pandemia, senza aumentare i prezzi. Volete un delizioso croissant o eclair a solo uno o due euro? Fermati, sono aperti quasi tutto il giorno e la notte.

Enjoyed my quick lunch. Gnocchi Bolognese was absolutely amazing! Would definitely recommend this…read morerestaurant.

Pompi was my favorite tiramisu spot in Rome for flavor, convenience, and price. This location is…read morenear the Spanish Steps, so convenient when visiting the area. The store wasn't busy, so the process was quick as well. First, you order and pay in the back counter. Then you'll get a ticket to claim your tiramisu at the display case. We got one Classic Tiramisu (€5), which was perfectly boxed up. I like that they sprinkled the pistachio one only when you order, so it keeps it fresh and crunchy. The coffee flavor is strong and creamy. Even days later, it tasted just as good too, especially with the flavor soaked into the ladyfingers. It's the perfect treat while exploring Rome or to take back to your place to enjoy afterwards.

The service was not the nicest! I tried to order in Italian and remain very respectful - the person…read morechecking me out did not seem enthused by me but the tiramisu was a nice treat! I much preferred two sizes but would come back here!

For €5 this is a steal! I had take away and had it for breakfast with some coffee. It is very well…read moreflavored and balanced. The pistachio flavor comes through which makes me sad that I didn't have time to try others. The portion is generous and can easily be shared. I've definitely bookmarked this and will come back when I'm in Italy again. If you're a tiramisu lover, this is a must try!

Delicious tiramisu! It was not as sweet as American desert (thank god). Reasonable portion size…read more Love the quick service. My fav part about it is that it's not dense.