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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.
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BakeryMaritozzi, sweet and savouryTrastevereWalk-in only
Il Maritozzo Rosso in Rome's Trastevere is the maritozzo specialist counter with 18 daily versions including porchetta, mortadella and vegan plus the classic.
Worth the queueMaritozzo with porchetta
TipThe savoury porchetta maritozzo is the lunch order; the cream version is the dessert pick.
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BakerySourdough loaves, pizza biancaPratiWalk-in only
Gabriele Bonci's Panificio in Rome's Prati district sells Rome's most-discussed sourdough loaves, with daily pane sciapo (saltless Roman bread).
Worth the queuePane sciapo, pizza bianca
TipOpen 07:30; the saltless Roman loaf sells out by 10:30. The 18:00 batch is the second drop.