Best Pastry Shops in Rome: 10 Must-try Spots!

As passionate foodies and proud locals, we at YouLocal love to share insider tips on where to enjoy the most delicious food in Rome.

This guide is dedicated to anyone with a sweet tooth, eager to discover the best pastry shops in Rome, from time-honored institutions to innovative patisseries.

So, pick your favorite and get ready to experience Rome’s patisserie scene at its very best!

 

 

1. REGOLI

Founded in 1916, Regoli is one of the oldest and most beloved pastry shops in Rome. Every local knows it, and for good reason—its wide assortment of pies and sweet treats is simply legendary.

Don’t miss the traditional maritozzo (a soft bun filled with whipped cream) and the irresistible scorzette d’arancia candite (candied orange peels coated in dark chocolate).

You can enjoy Regoli’s sweets to-go or savor them next door at their café, which also serves great coffee, cappuccino—and even gelato!

Gelato lovers, check out our best gelato in Rome for more.

• Address: Via dello Statuto 60 (Esquilino district)
• Website: www.pasticceriaregoli.com

 

 

2. NATALIZI

Located in the charming Salario district, just minutes from Rome’s historic center, Natalizi has been delighting Romans since 1921.

Since 1921 this family-run shop has baked some of the best cakes in Rome along with delicious pastries, biscotti da tè (tea time cookies), cornetti (the local take on croissant), pizzette (small two-bite pizzas, perfect choise for a classic Italian aperitif) and plenty of other food specialties.

A must-visit for any serious foodie!

• Address: Via Po 124/126 (Salario district)
• Website: www.natalizi.net

 

 

3. LE LEVAIN

Founded in 2014, Le Levain brings French flair to the heart of Trastevere with its cozy and inviting boulangerie-pâtisserie.

Here you’ll find an artful blend of French and Italian patisserie. Highlights include their crunchy cornetti (croissants filled with homemade custard, chocolate, or pistachio cream), bombe alla crema (fried dough filled with custard or jam), and an array of flavorful muffins.

Extra Tip: Le Levain is just steps from Piazza San Cosimato, home to one of Rome’s best food markets in Rome. Do not miss it for an authentic local experience!

• Addresses: Via Luigi Santini 22/23 (Trastevere district)
• Website: www.lelevainroma.it

 

 

4. BOCCIONE – L’ANTICO FORNO

Located in the heart of Rome’s Jewish Ghetto, Boccione is a tiny bakery known far and wide for its incredible crostata di ricotta e visciole, a traditional pie filled with sweetened ricotta cheese and sour cherries.

A true staple of Roman-Jewish cuisine, this is the perfect stop for those curious to discover authentic local flavors.

Want to explore more Roman-Jewish specialties ? Join our Rome Food Tour, tailored for foodies of all ages!

• Address: Via del Portico d’Ottavia 1 (Jewish district)
• Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057566533506&locale2=it_IT

 

 

5. BISCOTTIFICIO INNOCENTI

Tucked away in a charming alley in Trastevere, Innocenti is synonymous with artisan biscuits for generations of Romans.

This family-run biscuit shop dates back to the 40ies, when it started producing gallette (Italian crackers) for the army during World War II. Since then, four generations have continued the tradition.

Since then 4 generations of Innocenti have runned the biscuit factory where nowadays you can taste genuine pastries, pies and -needless to say!- freshly made biscuits of all kinds.

• Address: Via della Luce 21 (Trastevere district)
• Website: www.facebook.com/BiscottificioInnocenti

 

 

6. VALZANI 

Dating back to 1925, Valzani is a delightful old-school pastry shop just steps from Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere.

Here, you can try classic Roman treats like pangiallo, pampepato, and mostaccioli romani, sweets that are increasingly hard to find elsewhere.

They also offer high-quality chocolate creations, including pralines, truffles, cookies, and more.
Chocolate fan? Check out our guide to Rome’s best Chocolate Shops!

• Address: Via del Moro 37 A/B (Trastevere district)
• Website: www.pasticceriavalzani.it

 

 

7. BOMPIANI – WALTER MUSCO

More than just cakes, here you’ll find edible art. At Pasticceria Bompiani, Walter Musco, master pastry chef and visionary, creates pastries inspired by modern art.

Located in the Ardeatino district near Eur, this pastry lab produces show-stopping desserts, some of which are tributes to artists like Pollock, Fontana, and Burri.

Musco brings a contemporary twist to Italian pastry tradition, with extraordinary attention to aesthetics. Absolutely worth the 20-minute drive from the city center.

• Addresses: Largo Benedetto Bompiani 8/10 (Ardeatino district)
• Website: www.pasticceriawaltermusco.it

 

 

8. POMPI – IL REGNO DEL TIRAMISU’

Dating back to the early 19th century, with its cradle probably located in Veneto (North-East of Italy), the tiramisù has become one of the most beloved desserts across Italy.

Rome is no exception and you can find this specialty as home-made in countless restaurants, trattorias, pizzerias and bars.
For many locals, the best tiramisu in town is made by Pompi, an iconic pastry shop in the San Giovanni district.

Here you can taste the classic recipe (made with savoiardi -lady fingers- dunked in espresso coffee and layered with a mascarpone custard: all sprinkled with cocoa powder) along with plenty of creative interpretations. 

Since its foundation in the 60ies Pompi’s tiramisù kingdom has developed into a large chain with six stores scattered across Rome, including central venues in Via della Croce (Spanish Steps area) and Piazza Risorgimento (within walking distance of the Vatican Museums).

• Addresses and Website: www.barpompi.it

 

 

9. ANDREOTTI

Andreotti is unanimously considered one of the best pasticcerie in Rome since 1931.

Locals happily pop in the historic shop in the heart of the Ostiense district for multiple reasons: a quick coffee recharge, a light lunch, a delicious sweet treat or to pick some of the best cakes in Rome.

To us Andreotti’s profiterole deserves a special mention. Here the original Tuscan recipe is carried out to perfection by using only high-quality ingredients. Crispy pastry balls filled with custard then drizzled with chocolate. Does not it sound yummy?

• Addresses: Via Ostiense 54/56 (Ostiense district)
• Website: www.andreottiroma.it

 

 

10. CAVALLETTI

Known as Rome’s millefoglie temple, Cavalletti is the go-to place for this iconic pastry, made with ultra-thin layers of puff pastry and rich vanilla custard.

Locals swear by it, some say it’s the best millefoglie in all of Italy. And if that weren’t enough, they also offer a surprising Sachertorte.

• Address: Via Nemorense 179/181 (Trieste district)
• Website: cavalletti.ilmillefoglie

 

 

The Extra Tip: IL SORCHETTARO

Dar Sorchettaro (aka Pasticceria Lambiase in Via Cernaia 47, Termini Station area) is a true sanctuary for night owls in Rome. In fact this tiny bakery -that normally operates from 8 PM to 7 AM- is the perfect late-night or early-morning stop. The star here is her majesty “la sorchetta“, baked soft dough filled with custard and topped with cream and/or chocolate. A true caloric bomb of joy, and the perfect way to end a fun night out in the Eternal City.

 

 

Keep reading our blog to find the Best Gelato in Rome, Best Coffee in Rome, Best Delis in Rome, Best Rooftop Bars in Rome and plenty of tips to plan your Nightlife in Rome!

 

 

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