I've been meaning to write this review for a year, as I've kept their card in my wallet just that…read morelong! Now that I'm returning to Rome soon from New York City, I feel to share. Everyday, they make the pastries fresh. The cornetti are delicious. The owner I recall is from Frascati, so he is a really authentic Roman and for someone like myself, who studied there during college, a pleasure to get to know. Mixing the best of an authentic Roman experience with a sort of hip Brooklynish neighborhood vibe, it doesn't get much better. I hope to stop in again.

This is not just the best bakery in rome, I guess it is the best one I've ever tried in all the…read morecountries I have lived in. Highly suggested! Cakes are incredibly satisfying and light (probably they're not but they seem to be) at the same time. You never get sick or nauseated by Romoli's dessert.

Wow. I bought 5 pastries here- big ones- 16.9 euro. They were all supremely good. I bought 2…read more cannoli, a cream puff, tiramisu (has a butterfly on top made of chocolate) and a small cake with fondant on top topped with a cherry and filled with rum flavored custard. So delicious. I love the way they wrap them too- it ends up wrapped like a present (see pictures). We also had coffee here at the bar- there's also a cafe in the back. You pay for coffee up front at the register- cappuccino is 1.20, marrucchino is 3 and there are lots more choices! Order your pastries and then they give you a receipt to take to the register, unless you know what you want- then you can pay first and take the receipt to the pastry counter. People seemed to leave 10 cent tips on their receipt for coffee- so since there were 2 of us I left 20 cents. They also have candy and cookies here. Haven't tried those yet but they looked great too. This is a great place. Go here. It's easy to find.

Settimo Gelo is an interesting gelateria a bit away from historic center of Rome but well worth a…read morevisit. The owners Mirella and Pier Paolo make the point of only using natural ingredients and not ready pastas and powders. As a result, their gelato indeed tastes quite differently from the one found in vast majority of other gelaterias across Italy. That said, I would not say that I am impressed or convinced by the taste or texture of Settimo Gelo`s gelato. Natural, yes, but not particularly tasty, and I would even say sometimes bland. Prices are also quite high (19 euro/kg in spring 2008). On the plus side, the place is not touristy at all, proprietors are very friendly and one can sample some unconventional flavours like Crema Barolo, Cardamone, Yougurt with Honey Bergamote and similar. Customers are mostly locals. Settimo Gelo definitely deserves a visit to try something new, but I am not their regular customer.

As with every gelateria, Al Settimo Gelo isn't the best for every flavor of gelato. (I like…read morepistachio and coconut best elsewhere.) At Settimo Gelo the fruit flavors are stand-outs: intense, seasonal, 100% natural, not too much sugar. This gelateria is not going to be everyone's favorite; the flavors tend to be less sweet & creamy and much more tart (or bitter, in the case of coffee) & lumpy (speckled with bits of the key flavor ingredient). I have been to Settimo Gelo a number of times. You find unusual flavors at Al Settimo Gelo that you cannot find elsewhere (see other review), but truthfully, the couple of exotic flavors I tried didn't appeal to me. My favorite flavors were pear (in early autumn), banana, wild berries, and almond. The small serving costs 2 euros, a bit pricier than the average gelateria.

Seriously amazing! I wish I had found this place sooner. I visited Pasticceria de Bellis on my 2nd…read moreto last day in Rome, where I had the best croissant I've ever had. The sugar coated croissant is a must try, while the regular one is just as good. Extremely flaky, buttery, and light. HIGHLY recommend. I actually came back the morning of my last day to purchase more for my road trip to Sorrento. Wish I could've tried more delicious desserts from this place!

Not far from Campo de' Fiori, Pasticceria De Bellis looks a little bit French upon entry, and…read morebetween time studying alongside Ferran Adrià as well as Jordi Roca the Pastries from Chef Andrea De Bellis set a high standard despite Rome's generally underwhelming Dessert scene. Closed Monday, but otherwise open from 09h00 to 20h00 daily, it is at Piazza del Paradiso 56 that guests will find the small shop, a lone server on this particular date expediting orders including Cakes, Panini and Coffee. Offering limited seating, though most Italian patrons seem to take De Bellis' to-go with Coffee, it was after perusing a small collection that three items were selected, the Espresso stronger than most but finishing smooth and well-suited to sip with crumbly Ricotta Cake with Apples. More inviting than the likes of Roscioli Caffè, relaxing even, it was seated at a wooden table that forks pierced the shell of De Bellis' Cannoli, the Chocolate-lining something of a textural compromise though filling is unparalleled while a "Bronte Cake" with Pistachio Cream and Raspberry is delicate, beautiful and delicious.