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    Crostata ricotta e visciole was divine!
    Edward K.

    My family was walking back from the Vatican to our hotel. I wanted to see the "Jewish Ghetto" section of Rome. Additionally, I wanted to try the crostata ricotta e visciole at a bakery that's been open since the 1800's. The bakery is small, at the time of day that I arrived, the selection was minimal. Thankfully they had the crostata I came for. The worker was professional but somewhat indifferent to me. I understood, as I don't speak any Italian. That said, I took my purchase outside and ate in a neighborhood that has been around for hundreds of years. The crostata was worth the walk. Pastry itself was tasty, ricotta was not overly sweet, and the sour cherry was delicious! Really glad I got a chance to try it!

    Tina G.

    What can I say.. addictive, scrumptious, authentic, burned to perfection pizza ebraica! Do not judge it by the looks! Just bite into it's chewy, crunchy , salty, sweet, bitter caramel" fruit cake that you don't wanna give away" like another reviewer said . Go there ! It's only in Rome, don't miss the opportunity! Thank me later! Ps . Do not eat at the restaurants nearby . Tourist traps . Buy as much you can carry at Boccione , get a bottle of Franciacorta sparkling wine and you have a date ( with or without another person)

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    Matthew L.

    L'Antico Forno Boccione is a Jewish-Italian pastry bakery that opened in Rome, Italy in approximately 1800. It was founded by the Limentani Family. It is located in the heart of Rome's Jewish Ghetto. At one time, the Jewish enclave had multiple bakeries. Today it is the only one left; a relic of a bygone era. They specialize in several Jewish-Italian baked goods including challah bread, pies, almond macaroons, ginetti with raisins, and cinnamon biscotti with almonds. Their signature pastry is 'Pizza Ebraica' ("Jewish Pizza", or more literally "Hebraic Pizza"). This 'pizza' is more of a cookie than pizza. That's because the word 'pizza' originally meant a baked good such as a 'pie' or 'cake'. Pizza Ebraica doesn't feature any dairy, eggs, nor leavening agents; it is completely vegan. It is chock full of raisins, almonds, pignoli, candied cherries and candied citron. The local Roman Jews described it as "like a fruitcake, except you don't want to give it away." The origins of the treat are cloudy, but the Limentanis suspect it developed from culinary ideas brought to Rome by Jews fleeing Spanish-ruled Sicily during the Spanish Inquisition. Traditionally, Jewish Pizza was made for celebrations like weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, or the Brit Milah (ritual circumcision) of a baby boy. Some even refer to it as 'Pizza de Berride' (Brit Milah Pizza). Nowadays, you can enjoy it whenever you want. My wife and I visited Boccione in July 2018 while we were on our honeymoon in Italy. The 'pasticceria' doesn't even have a sign, but you won't have trouble finding it. You'll see the line of people waiting outside and you'll smell the delicious baked goods. We ordered one Pizza Ebraica and noticed that it looked kind of burnt around the edges, but apparently that's the way it's supposed to look. We tried it and gobbled it up very quickly. We couldn't believe how good it tasted. We immediately ordered another one and gobbled that down too. We also ordered some cinnamon biscotti with almonds and ginetti with raisins to munch on. We had a very tasty experience at L'Antico Forno Boccione and we highly recommend stopping in if you're ever near Rome's Jewish Ghetto.

    Forno Boccione 01/13/2020
    Michael U.

    Forno Boccione is undoubtedly the Ghetto's most famous bakery, and despite a lack of signage the bustling corner store remains jammed from open to close for slices of their famous Cherry Cakes and Kosher classics. Also known as Pasticceria Boccione, and easy to miss given the simple storefront on Via del Portico d'Ottavia, the best way to locate this Bakery is by its nearly-constant line from 08h00 through 19h30 Sunday through Thursday, but only until 15h30 on Friday with workers appropriately off for a day of rest on Saturday. An area of tumultuous history, the Jewish Ghetto's formation by Pope Paul IV in 1555 segregating an entire community until its liberation in 1870, guests entering Boccione today will find little changed about the postage-stamp interior and even less altered as relates to the recipes. Still adherent to dietary laws, in addition to antiquated rules such as one that did not allow Jewish persons to sell Dairy, the collection lining two cases plus the front window largely consists of unleavened Biscuits and Cakes, the Coconut Macaroon one stand-out thanks to its chewiness beneath char while an unlabeled braid resembling Challah was far harder but an elegant mix of Fruit, Nuts and Honey. Not small in terms of portions, every item weighted to price, those seeking Rome's best Biscotti owe Boccione a look for their Chocolate-studded specimen, though not at the expense of forgoing Cakes stuffed with Cherries - the Almond version delectable but still not on the level of slices featuring unsweetened Ricotta that sell out quickly, just as they did when originally cooked under a near-burned top to disguise the Cheese and shun Papal edicts.

    Henry K.

    Our second trip to Rome, first trip to the Jewish Quarter. We stayed a few blocks from the Jewish quarter and loved it, we found Baccione by accident and how lucky. The first time there we bought an assortment of pastries had them every morning and evening. We bought a bag of pastries before we left to go home brought them on the plane . Try list place out , worth the trip.

    "Jewish pizza"
    Lilian K.

    4.5 An actual hole in the wall place. If you want to step away from the touristy spots, find this bakery in a corner within the Jewish Ghetto and try some "Jewish pizza." It's a small shop and it smells amazing. The pizza is sold by weight; a piece is around €3 and it's a good chunk of delicious, scone-like flavor. I never thought I would like the taste and crunch of the burned cranberries (?) on top. It's got almonds and pine nuts and other sweets jam packed throughout, and it tastes delicious. Definitely a unique sweet treat.

    It's like a Ricotta berry tart and it's SO good
    Dina M.

    No idea why Yelp is reporting Boccione closed, it's been there for more than 200 years and I was just there yesterday. Still amazing and such a cool story behind the ricotta cake!

    In the heart of the Jewish Ghetto, as they say.
    Alistair V.

    It's EVERYTHING they say it is. We've had an entire ricotta and cherry cake, the (fruit-and-almond-filled but not too sweet) Jewish-pizze and the sensible biscotti. ALL GREAT and eaten as breakfast over a number of days. EASILY recommended. For more of my thoughts see www.alistairavogan.com.

    Best Jewish Bakery in Rome!
    Spencer A.

    Rome's enduring Jewish community, is anchored by Forno Boccione- hands down the best Kosher Bakery in the world. Pictured here with the owner Sara.. Note the familial resemblance. The highlights include ricotta e cioccolato (ricotta and chocolate), ricotta e visciole (ricotta and wild cherry) and, a my new personal favorite, mandorla e visciole (almond paste and wild cherry). Buon appetito and tell em, Spencer sent you. #ghettoebraico #Roma #kosher

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    Il sogno. 9 years of craving this, went back, got chocolate ricotta sweets and pizze... Just heavenly. Grazie Mille, signore.

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    The most delicious "pizza" with dried fruit, nuts and other goodness that I can't identify. Loved it.

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    Roscioli Caffé Pasticceria - Coffee Maritozzo

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    4.5(90 reviews)
    0.2 kmCentro Storico
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    We had a 12:30 lunch reservation at Roscioli and arrived hungry a little before 12:15, hoping to be…read moreseated early. We were surprised to learn that the restaurant did not actually open until 12:30, and found ourselves with fifteen minutes to kill. Luckily, Roscioli Caffè Pasticceria was right next door. We got seated immediately, a relief given both our timeframe and our slight fatigue after a long walk from Vatican City. We got a small table on the cute little patio, and service was prompt and friendly. We told our waiter about our lunch reservation, and he made sure we were able to leave on schedule. We ordered cappuccinos, which were €3 apiece and delicious, thick with foam. I don't drink coffee at home, but after this one, I enjoyed cappuccinos every day in Italy. So cheap and tasty. The café also offers a robust food menu, and seems like a great place to get a Roscioli meal if you can't land a reservation at the popular (and amazing) salumeria. I'd recommend Roscioli Caffè Pasticceria whether or not you're also eating at the restaurant.

    If in Rome, you must eat here for breakfast, it Amazing!! I got a Cappuccino which was delicious!…read more Then a Coffee Maritozzo, it's a cream filled bun!!!! Soooo good! Then I got a Latte! We also got some toast with butter and preserves. Service was very friendly and fast. This is a must stop. We also ate at their other restaurant for dinner, look at my review on them, amazing! Ciao!

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