Bakery counters in Rome worth queuing for: levain breads, laminated pastry, regional bakes and the morning ritual.

Where to queue for bread and pastry

Forno Campo de' Fiori ★ 4.6

centro-storicoMon-Sat 07:30-14:30 and 16:45-20:00, closed SundayWalk-in onlyPizza bianca, Roman bread

Forno Campo de' Fiori in Rome's Centro Storico has baked the pizza bianca that defines the city since 1924, with the Roscioli family owning the brand since 1972.

Tip: The pizza bianca with mortadella eaten standing up is the working-quarter ritual. Cash only.

Worth the queue: Pizza bianca with mortadella

Vicolo del Gallo 14, 00186 Roma

Pasticceria Regoli ★ 4.7

esquilinoWed-Mon 06:45-19:30, closed TuesdayWalk-in onlyMaritozzo con la panna, classic Roman pastries

Pasticceria Regoli in Rome's Esquilino has baked the city's defining maritozzo con la panna since 1916, with the fluffy bun split and stuffed with whipped cream to order.

Tip: Open from 06:45; the maritozzo sells out by 11:00 on Saturdays. Cash and card; standing room only.

Worth the queue: Maritozzo con la panna

Via dello Statuto 60, 00185 Roma

Pasticceria Boccione ★ 4.6

jewish-ghettoSun-Thu 08:00-19:30, Fri 08:00-15:30, closed SaturdayWalk-in onlyRoman-Jewish cherry and ricotta tarts

Pasticceria Boccione in Rome's Jewish Ghetto has baked the cucina giudaico-romanesca pastry canon since 1815, with the crostata di visciole e ricotta the unmissable order.

Tip: No sign on the door; look for the queue. Cash only; closed Saturday (Shabbat).

Worth the queue: Crostata di visciole e ricotta

Via del Portico d'Ottavia 1, 00186 Roma

Pasticceria Innocenti ★ 4.4

trastevereDaily 06:30-21:00Walk-in onlyRoman pastries, biscotti

Pasticceria Innocenti in Rome's Trastevere has baked classic Roman pastries since 1973, with the late-night maritozzo counter open until 21:00 and a long display of regional biscotti.

Tip: The 19:00 maritozzo restock is the freshest of the day; bun-and-cream sells for 4 euros each.

Worth the queue: Maritozzo con la panna

Via della Luce 21, 00153 Roma

Il Maritozzo Rosso ★ 4.3

trastevereWed-Mon 09:00-20:00, closed TuesdayWalk-in onlyMaritozzi, sweet and savoury

Il Maritozzo Rosso in Rome's Trastevere is the maritozzo specialist counter with 18 daily versions including porchetta, mortadella and vegan plus the classic cream version.

Tip: The savoury porchetta maritozzo is the lunch order; the cream version is the dessert pick.

Worth the queue: Maritozzo with porchetta

Via di San Francesco a Ripa 16, 00153 Roma

Panificio Bonci ★ 4.6

pratiMon-Sat 07:30-20:00, closed SundayWalk-in onlySourdough loaves, pizza bianca

Gabriele Bonci's Panificio in Rome's Prati district sells Rome's most-discussed sourdough loaves, with daily pane sciapo (saltless Roman bread), pizza bianca and pizza rossa by weight.

Tip: Open 07:30; the saltless Roman loaf sells out by 10:30. The 18:00 batch is the second drop.

Worth the queue: Pane sciapo, pizza bianca

Via Trionfale 36, 00195 Roma

Antico Forno Cordella ★ 4.2

centro-storicoMon-Sat 07:30-20:00, closed SundayWalk-in onlyPizza bianca, focaccia, biscotti

Antico Forno Cordella in Rome's Centro Storico is the hidden alley bakery near Piazza Navona, with pizza bianca, pizza rossa and the city's quietest queue for the morning batch.

Tip: Open 07:30; the alley location keeps it quiet vs Campo de' Fiori. Cash only. Closed Sunday.

Worth the queue: Pizza bianca

Piazza Costaguti 30, 00186 Roma

Pasticceria De Bellis ★ 4.5

centro-storicoTue-Sun 09:00-20:00, closed MondayWalk-in onlyModern Italian pastry, signature cakes

Pasticceria De Bellis in Rome's Centro Storico is Andrea De Bellis's modern-Italian pastry counter, with eclairs, the signature Setteveli chocolate cake and weekly seasonal tarts.

Tip: The €5 individual Setteveli is the order; whole cakes book three days ahead. Closed Monday.

Worth the queue: Setteveli, eclair

Piazza del Paradiso 56/57, 00186 Roma

Panificio Passi ★ 4.2

centro-storicoMon-Sat 07:00-19:30, closed SundayWalk-in onlyPizza bianca, sourdough bread

Panificio Passi in Rome's Centro Storico runs a 1916 family bakery near the Spanish Steps, with pizza bianca by weight, sourdough loaves and a long focaccia carte at lunchtime.

Tip: Open from 07:00. The pizza bianca lunch counter heats up at 12:00; arrive before then for the freshest batch.

Worth the queue: Pizza bianca

Via Mastro Giorgio 87, 00153 Roma

Pasticceria Cinque Lune ★ 4.3

centro-storicoDaily 07:00-20:00Walk-in onlyRoman pastries, biscotti, cornetto

Pasticceria Cinque Lune in Rome's Centro Storico has baked Roman classic pastries since 1880, with cornetto sfogliato, sfogliatella and a long display of regional biscotti.

Tip: The cornetto-and-cappuccino breakfast set is 3 euros at the counter; standing room only.

Worth the queue: Cornetto sfogliato

Corso del Rinascimento 89, 00186 Roma

Forno Monteforte ★ 4.2

montiMon-Sat 07:00-20:00, closed SundayWalk-in onlySourdough, pizza al taglio

Forno Monteforte in Rome's Monti district is the family-run wood-fire bakery with daily sourdough, pizza bianca by weight and a long focaccia carte rolling out from 11:00.

Tip: Open 07:00; the casareccio sourdough loaf sells out by 13:00. Cash and card.

Worth the queue: Pane casareccio

Via del Pellegrino 129, 00186 Roma

Andreotti Pasticceria ★ 4.2

ostienseDaily 07:00-21:00Walk-in onlyRoman classic pastries

Andreotti Pasticceria in Rome's Ostiense district has run since 1931 as the working-quarter cornetto-and-cappuccino bar, with a long counter of Roman classic pastries.

Tip: Open 07:00; the morning cornetto sfogliato is the breakfast steal at 1.50 euros.

Worth the queue: Cornetto, sfogliatella

Via Ostiense 54, 00154 Roma

Panificio Mosca ★ 4.1

trastevereMon-Sat 07:00-15:00 and 17:00-20:00, closed SundayWalk-in onlyPizza bianca, focaccia

Panificio Mosca in Rome's Trastevere is the family-run bakery serving pizza bianca by weight, sourdough loaves and a long focaccia counter at lunchtime since 1930.

Tip: Cash only. Open 07:00; the pizza bianca lunch counter heats up at 12:00. Closed Sunday.

Worth the queue: Pizza bianca

Via Candia 16, 00192 Roma

Bakeries in Rome, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Rome?

Peak food season in Rome is year-round.

What time do people eat in Rome?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Rome?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Rome?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Rome rewards trust.

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