Made the extra trip here from the Vatican just to try cannoli because I love cannoli and I heard…read moregood things about this place. Everything was amazing! Delicious and creamy filling with crispy shells. So so good! Love the large size too. Chocolate Chip Cannoli was the best thing here! Balance of the chocolate chips and the ricotta filling with the shell was perfect. The mini ones were perfect for trying out different flavors. Husband tried the classic, chocolate chips and pistachio. Also got the Pistachio Lover. I think this was a bit too sweet. It had a white chocolate with starsheo coating around the shell, pistachio filling on the inside and more chopped pistachios on top. So I think overall it just got too sweet. Sister also ordered the Arancini and it was nice. Crispy and warm and quite big as well!

I came here EVERY DAY for a taste of their delicious gelato, which is the one daily indulgence I…read morepartook in when I was in Rome. Beautiful cafe very close to my hotel. They had a good, large selection of gelato for me to choose from. The service here was quite prompt and friendly, so I didn't have long to wait even though there was a language barrier and I was concerned about being snubbed when I first came here. So I was much relieved when THAT didn't happen. Very good, refreshing gelato. My favorite was definitely the hazel and tiramisu flavors. I also really those adorable little mousse cakes. Light, fluffy, airy, these desserts are not like the massive bombs of sugar you get in the States. It reminded me of a Kinder Bueno candy bar...but in a mousse cake form.

There is simply no way to overstate the incredible experience we had last night at Caffe Ciampini…read more Located just to the left at the top of the Spanish Steps is an incredible, family owned gem. Food was fantastic from the mushroom Fettuccine to the seafood risoto. Francesca and Sam(ah) were great as our servers while the owner Marco and his son shared the restaurant's history with us. We left feeling like famiglia! Thank you all!

Great place above the Spanish Steps with nice views. Food has been very good. Pizza is…read moreoutstanding. Guessing they don't pay to be on mapping sites as they are hard to find. Worth the walk

Absolutely outstanding bakery in Rome. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed by a warm and…read moreinviting atmosphere that instantly makes you want to stay. Their breakfast selection is incredible -- a wide variety of fresh, beautifully crafted pastries that taste just as good as they look. The cappuccinos are perfectly made, rich and balanced, exactly what you'd expect in Italy. What makes this place even more special is that it's not just for mornings. In the afternoon, it transforms into the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxed aperitivo in a lovely, cozy setting. The service truly stands out -- the staff is incredibly friendly, attentive, and always smiling, which makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. A must-visit if you're in Rome -- whether it's for breakfast, a coffee break, or a laid-back afternoon drink.

Il GIANFORNAIO is a large bakery, con caffe, con pizza, in the Prati neighborhood of Rome. A jack…read moreof all trades, Il Gianfornaio, does everything just okay. I was disappointed with the bread and cookies we purchased. It's difficult to do everything well. Perhaps narrowing on one specialty is best, but I'm old school. I miss the days of the fruit store, the formaggi shop, the wine merchant, etc. Everyone was lovely at Il Gianfornaio, and reminded me of how my American education was lacking. I can only speak English and a smattering of French. The merchants at Il Gianfornaio spoke English better than me. That was embarrassing.

Honestly if I could give this place 10 stars I would. We had gone to the Jewish Quarter for the…read morebakery, but I saw people leaving this small shop with delicious looking pizza rosa so we decided to give it a try. I'm so glad we did. For 3 euros we had probably the best pizza I've had in Italy. It was amazing. You have to grab a number when you enter but the line goes pretty quickly. We did have to wait for more pizza rosa (about 15 minutes) but it was worth it. We also tried the pizza bianca and that was delicious too but the show stopped was the pizza rosa. Do yourself a favor and come here. Trust me. You won't regret it.

What an amazing gem in the center of the Jewish ghetto of Rome! The pizza they make here is…read moreamazing: they bake long pieces of flatbread, covered generously with olive oil or garlic olive oil, add some kosher salt, and perhaps a few veggies (or even with none it's amazing), sometimes with tomato sauce, and then you simply tell them how much of the long masterpiece to cut off and package for you. During their busiest hours they are constantly baking and serving these massive pizzas. Get there early in the day, as the line gets unruly and overwhelming during meal hours. Of course, you have to balance this with the fact that you normal (devour as fresh as possible!). There is a numbered ticket machine, but the place is small and the locals love to crowd it. Being able to speak Italian is a plus, as you can get details on what's on the pizza (sometimes the green is kale, sometimes it spinach or broccoli), and it makes it much easier to get multiple slices and different kinds (I had to make up a great deal of hand gestures). Another tip: ordering is one room, paying is in a smaller room to the right of the main entrance. Finally, considering the quality of what you get, the price is amazing. Do check it out: if you enjoy pizza, you will probably keep finding excuses to return to the ghetto!

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.

The food is averagely great. It wasn't special, but it was good. The only disappointment was the…read moregelato. It in itself was great and authentic, the was just not enough flavors to choose from, and the flavors you can get you can get anywhere else, it just wasn't that unique as I anticipated. The service was good. It wasn't too loud or busy etheir.

I have been around the world and to Rome several times and I have stayed in this neighborhood. I…read morehave gone back to this café three times and never once has the service been friendly. I speak some Italian and I try my best. They are so rude to foreigners/Americans as soon as somebody walks in that is an Italian they completely ignore youand they go and smile and help the Italian. Don't waste your time. There's so many amazing cafés and nice people and way better pastries.

Really impressed with this place. It's tiny with not a lot of seating, but we had the place to…read moreourselves. We got a pumpkin and cheese ravioli and it was so good we went back to the counter and ordered bread just to dip into the sauce and eat it with. This place is nothing fancy, just delicious. We also got an appetizer made from chickpea flour, goat cheese, and prosciutto. The chickpea part reminded me of an omelette, but it came with a large quantity of prosciutto that I enjoyed eating. I wouldn't get this again, but there were many other things I wanted to try on the menu.

One of the few places you can get food to go in Italy, which was necessary when my travel partner…read moregot sick and I was on my own for dinner. Had the spinach and ricotta ravioli, which were tasty. A pretty generous serving size for 8.50 euro. The ravioli were well cooked, saucy, cheesy. Would recommend if you want some tasty ravioli.

Back in Testaccio which means back to Linari for a few times the past few days. Came here for the…read moreMaritozzo and Bombolone of course and tried some new pastries. Unfortunately on this trip, we're always coming in after 10:30 am so most of my favorites are gone. I did ask the first time if they still have Maritozzo, and they made me one.

Latte here was the best Ive had since arriving to Rome. It was the perfect espresso to milk ratio…read moreand the espresso had smooth flavor without the bitterness. The pastries all looked amazing but had to try the maritozzo. The cream was light a d fluffy. Surprisingly it wasn't overly sweet and the bread was nice and soft but not soggy. Great coffee shop to set it and enjoy your treats.