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BakeryRoman classic pastriesOstienseWalk-in only
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.
Worth the queueCornetto, sfogliatella
TipOpen 07:00; the morning cornetto sfogliato is the breakfast steal at 1.50 euros.
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BakeryPizza bianca, focacciaTrastevereWalk-in only
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.
Worth the queuePizza bianca
TipCash only. Open 07:00; the pizza bianca lunch counter heats up at 12:00. Closed Sunday.
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BakeryPizza bianca, Roman breadCentro StoricoWalk-in only
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.
Worth the queuePizza bianca with mortadella
TipThe pizza bianca with mortadella eaten standing up is the working-quarter ritual. Cash only.
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BakeryMaritozzo con la panna, classic Roman pastriesEsquilinoWalk-in only
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.
Worth the queueMaritozzo con la panna
TipOpen from 06:45; the maritozzo sells out by 11:00 on Saturdays. Cash and card; standing room only.
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BakeryRoman-Jewish cherry and ricotta tartsJewish GhettoWalk-in only
Pasticceria Boccione in Rome's Jewish Ghetto has baked the cucina giudaico-romanesca pastry canon since 1815, with the crostata di visciole e ricotta.
Worth the queueCrostata di visciole e ricotta
TipNo sign on the door; look for the queue. Cash only; closed Saturday (Shabbat).
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BakeryRoman pastries, biscottiTrastevereWalk-in only
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.
Worth the queueMaritozzo con la panna
TipThe 19:00 maritozzo restock is the freshest of the day; bun-and-cream sells for 4 euros.