Holy Italian cioccolato! So before I left for Rome, I did some research on where to buy chocolate…read morebecause, well, I seek out the best chocolate everywhere that I go. Now, I had forgotten about this place until (happily), I came across it quite by accident while strolling around Monti. So of course, I stopped in. I was greeted by the store clerk who I first thought was a little mean-looking. However. She was a delightful woman who spoke to me in French and took the time to tell me about the different flavors, pricing etc. she was very helpful and didn't rush me as I decided which flavors I wanted. Great service. I selected a handful of flavors - about ten pieces of chocolate, and these cost 8€. Let me tell you one very important thing: this chocolate is totally worth the price. Thus far, I've tried the orange slice dipped in dark chocolate, and the lemon peel (also dipped in dark chocolate) and I can confirm that we are looking at quality. Fantastic flavors! The chocolatier makes each piece right there so you know it's authentic and fresh. Interestingly, the chocolatier is the son of the man who owns the very well known Moriondo è Gariglio, who happens to be Rome's oldest chocolate shop - so he learned from the best. If you're in Monti, these guys are worth the detour.

This Aladdin's cave of chocolates and sweets is tempting all year round, although the window…read moredisplays really pop at Easter and Christmas with themed goodies. If you're just expecting top quality handmade chocolates, you won't be disappointed; but this store has plenty more to offer as well. Jams, teas and infusions, jellies, biscuits, sugared almonds and chocolate spreads and crèmes make it tough for even the most self-disciplined shopper to leave empty-handed. They also serve an excellent hot chocolate, to drink inside or take away. The service is friendly and attentive, and although the handmade chocolates are quite pricey, you won't be disappointed with the quality. Remember, chocolate is made from a bean so technically it's a vegetable! ;) Eat your veggies! Yum!

Ran into this wonderful friendly neighborhood cafe restaurant when my family needed a break and…read morefood from visiting Vatican City. People.are wonderful and food were wonderful, tried their set lunch, desserts & caffe. Wonderful & peaceful restaurant.

An amazing, out of the way bakery that supplies some of Rome's best restaurants with baked goods…read more In addition to their substantial baking operations, they operate a small walk in shop at the front of their bakery. I found out about Palmieri when they delivered several cakes and pastries to a local restaurant my group was visiting. I jotted down the bakery name, and we made it a point to seek them out. They are located very close to the Vatican metro stop, in the interior courtyard of a building. Look for a small bronze plate with their name on the outside. Pasticceria Palmieri bakes some of the best Italian classics that I've had the pleasure to try from them. So far I've sampled their cannoli, tiramisu, and a phyllo custard pastry. All three were amazing! On top of the sweet stuff, they also make breakfast breads such as croissants, and savory flatbread/pizza like items. If you are in Rome, make it a point to seek this place out. If you are near the Vatican, you have no choice. I'll be dreaming about that cannoli until I return.

We stayed in a bnb nearby the shop, and our host graciously brought some pastries as welcoming…read moresnacks. We like them so much, we have been visiting the shops daily. They have array of selections, from cannolis to sandwiches to cakes. The mini pastries were placed onto a paper tray, and sold by the weight. Since it far away from all the tourists traps, the price is very reasonable! I personally like their mini cannolis and mini cream puffs (chocolates delicious pistachio favor). We have been getting their sandwiches for breakfast as well. The staffs are very friendly and hard working. It's opened around 6am and closed around midnight. Customers comes and go with their array of snacks. If you happen to be in this area, I'd recommend checking out this cute neighborhood store!

Came across this place on Yelp. Was looking for a place near by where I was staying and I could get…read moresome bake sweets. The area is nice. They had a great large selection, prices reasonable and the customer service was lovely (despite the language barrier). I really enjoyed all the little sweets, great taste and fresh. Unfortunately they don't serve coffee and any other drinks are limited. There is only one little table to sit down at and it was occupied so I took my sweets to go to a near by cafe.

We ended up here after visiting the Centrale Montemartini museum. I had a little bit of trouble…read moreordering, but considering I was wearing a mask and speaking English, that's understandable. The prices are cheaper here than the main tourist area, and we took a bus to this area, so it's not hard to get to. I asked the employee to recommend 2 pastries, but I am happy that he talked me into trying 3 because they were all good. I think the most interesting was the powder-dusted pastry, which I think was called sfogliatella. The pastry itself was surprisingly crunchy, which was really fun! I'm sure the filling was something traditional, but my blasphemous American taste buds think the filling would've been better if flavored with some jam/fruit. I definitely recommend trying one though!

Renovated in 2007, but minimally changed in terms of recipes dating to 1931, Andreotti remains an…read moreiconic Patisserie in the Gambero Rosso section of Rome, even finding itself on the list of "Shops of Historical Interest" as published by the Eternal City's Capital Administration. Open from 07h30 until 24h00 daily, an elegant space at Via Ostiense 54 turning from Pasticceria to Bar as the day marches on, guests arriving early can expect to find shelves lined with Desserts, Cakes and Pastries currently produced under the guidance of Marco Andreotti. Dating to Grandparents Bruno and Ada Andreotti, whose traditions can be seen in pictures throughout the Eatery, it is after lengthy perusal that guests must make choices, a situation made easier by sized-down Tarts so that a wider variety can be tasted. Also offering limited savories and Ice Cream, it was in exchange for €9.40 that a Lobster Tail, four Tarts and an equal number of Castagnole were carried to a table, the fried Dough so light it could have very well been baked around the ethereal white Crema. Next sampling Andreotti's Aragosta, a Pastry Cream filling with lots of Sugar quickly flooding the palate, it was with more subtlety that Torta della Nonna stood out thanks to lemony Egg Yolk Custard and a few grams of Pine Nuts. Replacing Pinoli with Grapes and Melon to make a Fruit Tart, with other items featuring Kiwi or Berries, it was thanks to thick Jam that a Apricot and Amarena Cherry Tart performed well, though the same Crust filled with Ricotta Cheese and Chestnuts mostly stole the spotlight.

Really yummy tiramisu. Again the same lining system we've been seeing...pay at the counter, show…read morereceipt to get your goods. Quicky and easier than usual as it's more just pay, grab, and go. It's very rich, so I felt one order was good to share with a friend.

Went here during my last night in Rome! Being right next to the Spanish Steps, this is a fantastic…read morelocation with a vibrant crowd, and you can just feel the radiating energy around here! Also, coincidentally, my friend and I had just gone to Pompei earlier that day, and I thought it was cool the name of this place was similar =) Pompi's great because it has a large variety of goodies outside of traditional gelato on a cone. They have some yummy looking pastries and also have tiramisu cakes as well. However, decided to be safe and stuck with the pistachio and noccioloto flavors on a peanut-covered, chocolate-coated waffle cone. Cone was fresh and crunchy, and the ice cream was very rich - absolutely delicious! Furthermore, loved the service because they busted out the pistachio jar after I asked for extra nuts on my ice cream =) Awesome place to come back to!

The most amazing pastry, sweets and cakes! If you are in the Salario area this is where you want to…read morevisit! The Perfiterol cake is a killer!!!! This is where the Romans buy pastry!

A great Sicilian sweet shop in the residential Casal Palocco area. Ice creams, granite, cassate,…read morecannoli, cakes (the sette veli is simply amazing!) and much more. Sweet tooth paradise! There's also a next door rosticceria, under the same management, where you can try arancine and rustici, together with all other typical Sicilian goodies.