15 Best Patisseries in Rome

Biscottificio Artigiano Innocenti is a family-run artisan biscuit shop on the quieter Via della Luce in Trastevere. The unassuming storefront gives way to the aroma of freshly made cookies, with varieties including sesame, chocolate chip, and hazelnut biscuits.

It is best approached as a specialist stop for stocking up on sweet treats rather than a conventional café. Every listed day is currently marked closed.

La Pasticciera is a dedicated pastry shop near Rome Termini with an impressive gluten-free range of sweet and savoury bakes. Cannoli, cream puffs, chocolate treats, savoury cakes and filled rolls make it particularly useful for breakfast, a takeaway snack or a dessert box for later.

Its daytime hours suit an early stop, while the focused assortment rewards anyone seeking more than a single pastry.

Pasticceria La Deliziosa is a dessert restaurant on Vicolo Savelli with a distinctly daytime rhythm, making it a natural address for breakfast or an early pastry stop in central Rome. The selection is suited to a relaxed start, with prices described as approachable and service that can feel welcoming.

Cannoli sit within a broader pastry offer rather than defining the entire visit.

Le Levain Roma in Via Luigi Santini focuses on French-style baking, naturally leavened bread, pastry and specialty coffee. Its croissants are properly laminated, crisp outside and soft within, making the bakery a strong choice for a carefully made breakfast rather than a quick generic pastry.

The café and deli format broadens the visit beyond sweets, while Sunday opening runs later than the weekday schedule.

Charlotte Pasticceria is a small dessert boutique on Via Vercelli, inspired by French tradition and focused on personal, seasonal creations. Fresh desserts, welcoming service and especially rich dark-chocolate macarons give it a romantic, playful feel that suits a special treat or gift.

It opens Saturdays from 10 am to 1:30 pm and 2:30 to 7:30 pm, so timing matters.

Pasticceria Leonardo Roma is a small dessert shop on Via di Santa Maria dell'Anima, well suited to repeat visits while spending time around central Rome. Cannoli lead the sweet selection, with maritozzo and tiramisu also worth considering.

The shop’s family-run character and notably friendly welcome add warmth to a quick pastry stop, while the covered gelato containers point to a careful, traditional presentation.

Antico Forno Roscioli is a bakery on Via dei Chiavari where a cannoli search can easily expand into a broader Roman food stop. Its counter combines baked goods, pizza by the slice and classic supplì, with portions cut to suit a quick bite or a larger appetite.

The generous range makes it especially useful for breakfast, takeaway grazing or an informal lunch in the historic centre.

Regoli Pasticceria is a classic pastry shop on Via dello Statuto, with a short opening schedule that gives it a distinctly specialist feel. The maritozzo is the signature pursuit, joined by sfogliatella, coffee and other traditional sweets.

It suits an intentional stop for familiar Roman pastry rather than an all-day café visit, and its reputation makes advance planning particularly important.

Bakery Roscioli Pietro, also presented as Forno Pietro Roscioli all'Esquilino, is a compact bakery at Via Buonarroti, 46/48, specialising in artisanal bakes alongside pizza and sandwiches. It is best suited to a focused daytime stop, with Saturday opening from 7:30 am to 3 pm and the remaining listed days closed.

The offer works well for a savoury lunch, a simple baked treat or provisions to take away.

Pasticceria Barberini on Via Marmorata is a compact pastry shop made for coffee, croissants, and a sweet start to the day. The pastry counter offers plenty to tempt anyone with a sweet tooth, while efficient service keeps the stop practical even when time is short.

Fresh pastries, excellent coffee, and long opening hours make it a dependable choice for breakfast or an afternoon treat.

La Cannoleria Siciliana - Re di Roma pairs Sicilian pastries with coffee and tea at Piazza dei Re di Roma. Its cannoli stand out for crisp shells and fresh creamy filling, while the welcoming setting works equally well for a morning coffee, a sweet break or a late-evening treat.

The menu also includes other desserts and an approachable atmosphere near the square.

Riccardo Taliani Banqueting is an early-opening espresso bar and pastry shop on V. Genova, useful for breakfast, coffee, and freshly made baked goods.

The offer includes gluten-free products, while catering and corporate aperitivo services extend its role beyond the morning counter. Quick service and friendly staff suit commuters and hotel guests, with pastries, sandwiches, and coffee available throughout a broad daily schedule.

Pasticceria Noel is a welcoming pastry shop on Via del Gazometro 11, well suited to an early breakfast or a relaxed sweet stop. The counter includes cream-filled choux and other pastries, with a warm, friendly service style that gives the small shop an inviting character.

It opens as early as 5am most days and remains open until 9pm, except Sunday and Wednesday, which have shorter hours.

Tiramisu' is a cake shop on V. Aurelia 428 with an early-opening schedule that suits breakfast, coffee breaks and evening dessert runs.

Its small pastries come fresh in a broad selection, including distinctive flavors alongside traditional Italian recipes, while savory bites and sandwiches add flexibility. Open daily from 6 am to 9 pm, it is a practical stop when you want both dolci and something savory.

Gelateria Pasticceria Caffetteria DI NOTO combines coffee, gelato and Sicilian pastry at P.za Colonna, making it a versatile stop from early morning through midnight. Its cassata is especially distinctive, with a pronounced almond character, while the café’s house coffee specialties pair naturally with gelato and desserts.

The broad daily schedule suits both an early espresso and a late sweet break in central Rome.