Doce Doce is a great sweets spot 60 seconds from Campo de' Fiori on the Via dei Cappellari. Donuts…read moreand other pastries. Really good, and a great guy running the joint, he having spent some years living in the Philadelphia area. I hope he did not become an Eagles fan!

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 had a 12:30 lunch reservation at Roscioli and arrived hungry a little before 12:15, hoping to be…read moreseated early. We were surprised to learn that the restaurant did not actually open until 12:30, and found ourselves with fifteen minutes to kill. Luckily, Roscioli Caffè Pasticceria was right next door. We got seated immediately, a relief given both our timeframe and our slight fatigue after a long walk from Vatican City. We got a small table on the cute little patio, and service was prompt and friendly. We told our waiter about our lunch reservation, and he made sure we were able to leave on schedule. We ordered cappuccinos, which were €3 apiece and delicious, thick with foam. I don't drink coffee at home, but after this one, I enjoyed cappuccinos every day in Italy. So cheap and tasty. The café also offers a robust food menu, and seems like a great place to get a Roscioli meal if you can't land a reservation at the popular (and amazing) salumeria. I'd recommend Roscioli Caffè Pasticceria whether or not you're also eating at the restaurant.

If in Rome, you must eat here for breakfast, it Amazing!! I got a Cappuccino which was delicious!…read more Then a Coffee Maritozzo, it's a cream filled bun!!!! Soooo good! Then I got a Latte! We also got some toast with butter and preserves. Service was very friendly and fast. This is a must stop. We also ate at their other restaurant for dinner, look at my review on them, amazing! Ciao!

Food: delicious, ate a sandwich, pizza and game back the next day for a maritozzo - recommend all 3…read more Ambiance: deli vibe! Walk in, they ask behind the counter what you want, you pay and you collect Service: it may be pretty intimidating but they were super nice once they were locked in on you!

We enjoyed our bites here, Roscioli is a popular bakery in Rome and has a ton of options to choose…read morefrom. We came around 11 AM and it wasn't too busy, so we were able to easily put in our order. We ordered two slices of the potato pizza and a suppli. The potato pizza was tasty and if I had more room in my stomach, I would have tried other toppings as well! I also really enjoyed the suppli, which is a local snack made of rice and tomato sauce. Overall, it was worth checking out this bakery and I would certainly come back to try more of their food!

Focaccia!! This bakery has an old school feel to it, right…read moredown to nonna sitting at the cash register opposite to the bakery display counter. We had a spinach and ricotta slice, and a focaccia filled with mortadella and they were both delicious! There were plenty of other savories and tempting sweet treats on display in the cabinets - enough to please all tastes. Tjhis is a good value option for lunch!

A great place to grab a bite to eat , it was not full of tourists and they were nice as can be to…read moreus. The mortadella with pistachios on focaccia was delicious. They only had two tables but we were able to sit and eat and have some coffee as well. Definitely hit the spot.

My fiancé and I came to Roscioli because he had researched it as one of the must-visit spots in…read moreRome, and my friend who lives in the city also frequents it (she said it can be tough to get a reservation). We tried walking in first, but they were closing after lunch and shut down between lunch and dinner, so we booked a reservation for a couple days later. We visited in late February, and it felt a little less busy than usual, according to our waiter. We're from Los Angeles, and honestly, this ended up being one of our favorite meals in Rome. Everything we ate was delicious. We ordered the gnocchi with pork belly (the gnocchi was amazing). The pork belly was a bit too fatty for my personal taste, but my fiancé loved it. We also had a vegetable plate with a balsamic infusion that was so flavorful and beautifully done -- tomatoes, peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, eggplant, onions -- everything tasted fresh and intentional. And the bread was excellent too. Ambiance is super cute and cozy! Overall, the food, quality, and experience totally lived up to the hype. I would absolutely recommend Roscioli and would 100% come back.

November 11, 2024 3PM…read more Highly anticipated restaurant. I only pre-booked here and Incantum before arriving in Rome. Kept seeing this restaurant pop up with local Italian chefs' recommendations. Feeling a bit tourist trappy but their food was oh-so-delightful. We started with the bread basket and a bottle of Chianti. Appetizers - Maialino del Chianti - slow cooked pulled pork with olives and pickled vegetables. It's a cold dish but the meat was tender and flavorful. Trippa della Tradizione Romana - Roman tripe stew. This was so tender and succulent, definitely a little tripe scenty for those who don't eat innards. Pastas - Tagliatella - tagliatelle tossed with hare ragu, dried porcini mushrooms and saffron. My first bunny dish ever. Amatriciana - traditional Roman dish but with gnocchi. We booked dining in the basement which worked out as the restroom was also in the basement/wine cellar. Highly recommend to give them a try. Great service as well!

Coffee and bakery items were delicious! Opened early and was walking distance from where we were…read morestaying!

If you're in Lido di Ostia and you like trying regional specialties, I highly recommend stopping by…read morethis little cafe selling Krapfen! I love fried dough. Sweet, savory, I'm in. These were fried yeast dough puffs covered in granulated sugar and with a squirt of filling in the top middle of the dough. It's not exactly a donut by American standards, but it's not far off. We tried the chocolate and the pistachio flavor filled ones, though they had a vanilla cream flavor and one or two others. The flavored fillings were almost like a wet pudding consistency and the sugar on the outside of the dough gave it it's sweetness. Bottom line: Glad I tried Krapfen! If for no other reason then it's fun to say.

As someone who visits McDonald's frequently, this particular location is one of my favorites. We…read morerandomly stumbled into here for a quick bite without realizing it is the viral fancy McDonald's. First you walk through a hallway of Roman statues and plaques, which take you into a spacious dining hall. They have a full bakery section and plenty of seating. I got to try a few Italy speciality items like the Spinach & Parmigiano Croquettes (3 for €2.69) and Tiramisu (€2.90). When in Europe, you can always order a beer at McDonald's too, which is a treat for adults. The best of all, I was able to score the viral beach towel from here while it's been sold out everywhere else!

I was in town for the Rome Marathon. As a fan of international McDonald's where the quality of the…read morefood is almost always better than in the States, I just had to make a stop here at the first McDonald's location in Italy. Unfortunately, when I first came here on Friday, it was closed for a special event. Thankfully, they were open to the public when I returned the following day. If you had to go to only one McDonald's in Rome, you definitely need to come to this location! Just like any McDonald's in Rome, they're all very easy to find as they had signs throughout the city directing you to the closest one. This place is just south of the Spagna Metro station, very close to the Spanish Steps and embassy. The design of this location was very unique. It was very modern with a little bit of ancient Rome. Ordering was very easy while using one of the kiosks. It was very spacious with plenty of seating. The service was quick, the food was good, and the dining area was kept clean.

Finding breakfast in Rome usually means ending up at a cafe and eating some kind of a pastry (or at…read moreleast this has been my experience). We ended up driving here this morning for a quick bite to eat before heading downtown. This place had plenty of pastry and sweet treat options available for breakfast and since I was unable to get the chocolate filled pastry I wanted (the people I was with took the last 2) so I ended up getting what I can only describe is a XL donut. This donut was massive was pretty good for what it was. It was kind of like injecting large amounts of sugar into my mouth along with some dough (I am not saying this is a bad thing). Overall, this was a decent little shop that fed us and had us on our way. This is a solid place to go for a quick bite, but you should probably look elsewhere for a full meal.

I've been coming for breakfast for the last 4 days and even though I don't speak very good Italian,…read moreI can get around with what I want. Not here. They serve quickly and whatever they want, not really making an effort to try to understand what you want. Por service. On the other hand, the pastry is delicious and the barista really knows his stuff.