Local Tips for the Best Chocolate Shops in Rome

Craving the best chocolate in Rome? You’re in the right place!

We at YouLocal have selected some of the very best chocolate shops in Rome -perfect for a sweet treat or a special gift.

Enjoy!

 

1. MORIONDO E GARIGLIO

Tucked away in a cozy alley near the Pantheon, Moriondo e Gariglio is one of the oldest and most iconic chocolate shops in Rome.

Here, chocolate is still handcrafted using a traditional 19th-century technique, passed down through generations. They use no glucose, sorbitol, or freezing methods—only time-honored ingredients and recipes.

The shop offers around 80 different kinds of handmade bonbons. In short, a paradise for chocolate lovers!

• Address: Via di Piè di Marmo 21-22 (Pantheon)
• Website: www.moriondoegariglio.com

 

 

2. GREZZO RAW CHOCOLATE

Located on the charming Via Urbana in Monti, Grezzo is a pioneer in raw vegan pastry.

Their desserts are made exclusively with vegan, organic, gluten-free, and lactose-free ingredients—mainly dried and fresh fruit—processed below 42°C to preserve nutritional value and natural flavor. In fact, Grezzo’s sweets are never cooked!

The result? Nutritious, antioxidant-rich treats with extraordinary flavor.

A second shop recently opened in the heart of the Jewish Ghetto.

• Addresses: Via Urbana 130 (Monti district) – Piazza Mattei 14 (Jewish district)
• Website: www.grezzorawchocolate.com

 

 

3. QUETZALCOATL

Just a short walk from the Spanish Steps, Quetzalcoatl is a hidden gem for chocolate connoisseurs.

Inside its cozy interior, you’ll find an impressive selection of pralines, macarons, tartufi, and other mouth-watering creations.

Be adventurous—flavors like sage, vinegar, and more unexpected pairings await. You won’t regret it!

• Address: Via delle Carrozze 26 (Spanish Steps)
• Website: https://linktr.ee/quetzalcoatl_chocolatier

 

 

4. SAID – ANTICA FABBRICA DEL CIOCCOLATO

A one-of-a-kind spot in Rome, SAID founded in 1923—is both a historic chocolate factory and a gourmet restaurant in the lively San Lorenzo district.

Here you can grab something sweet to go, enjoy a relaxing dessert on site, or even have a full Roman meal paired with seasonal specialties and decadent chocolate-based creations: cakes, pralines, bars, cookies, and more.

Local Tip: SAID serves one of the best hot chocolates in Rome. Don’t miss it!

• Address: Via Tiburtina 135 (San Lorenzo district)
• Website: www.said.it/en/

 

 

5. VENCHI

Venchi is synonymous with fine chocolate (and gelato)—not only in Rome, but worldwide.

Founded in Turin in 1878, Venchi now boasts over 150 shops across the globe.

In Rome, you’ll find several elegant boutiques in the historic center, including Via degli Orfani (Pantheon), Via della Croce (Spanish Steps), and Via del Corso, home to a spectacular chocolate waterfall that kids especially love!

• Addresses and Website: https://it.venchi.com/

 

 

6. GAY-ODIN

Founded in Naples in 1894, Gay-Odin is a historic chocolate brand that eventually opened a beautiful boutique in Rome’s Parioli district, now one of the most beloved chocolate shops in the city.

Their signature creation is the Foresta, a dark chocolate bar with a bark-like texture.

Don’t miss their cremini, tartufini, and gianduiotti, all handmade and exquisite!

• Address: Via Stoppani 9 (Parioli district)
• Website: www.gay-odin.it

 

 

7. GIULIANI

Giuliani is a true hidden gem in the Prati district.

This family-run shop has been crafting fine chocolate, fruit jellies, and marrons glacés since 1949.

Everything is made with exceptional care and a passion for artisanal quality you won’t find anywhere else.

Their refined packaging also makes Giuliani’s treats perfect for a special gift.

• Address: Via Paolo Emilio 67/A (Prati district)
• Website: www.marronglaces.it/?lang=en

 

 

8. LEONIDAS

Tucked away in a quiet alley near the Pantheon, Leonidas offers a little slice of Belgium in Rome.

This cozy shop is packed with Belgian chocolate delights: bars, pralines, candied fruit, marzipan, and more.

The pralines, filled with luscious creams and liquors, are especially tempting.

Chocolate lovers, this is a must-visit!

• Address: Via dei Redentoristi 16 (Pantheon)
• Website: www.leonidas.com/gb_en

 

 

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