The maritozzo has become a must for anyone living in Rome, as well as for tourists who want to taste the Dolce Vita. Indeed, Maritozzo Day is celebrated every December 1. For those who don’t know, a maritozzo is a long brioche, split in the middle and stuffed with cream. This typical dessert has evolved with different fillings, even salty ones, to be eaten at any time of the day. There are historic establishments like Regoli, that hew to tradition and offer only the classic maritozzo with cream and the Lenten one with raisins. Then there are establishments, like Maritozzo Rosso, that have fun creating new combinations. So where can you eat the best maritozzi in Rome? We chose seven places!
Maritozzi: when Whipped Cream Takes to Paradise
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We’ve tasted them all and have decided that these are the seven best in Rome. Classic, innovative, even savory. Why not try them all?
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Regoli
Regoli’s maritozzo is probably the best known in Rome and it’s located near Piazza Vittorio. Classic with cream, or the Lenten version with raisins: strictly according to tradition here. For most Romans, it’s practically the yardstick by which to measure all others.
Romoli dal 1952
The classics are offered here too, in a historic Roman pastry shop. They allow a bit of deviation from tradition here, and you can also find a savory maritozzo during aperitivo time. Don’t miss out.
Bompiani
This pastry shop is more French-inspired, but with some exceptions in honor of the city where it’s located. The most obvious is the maritozzo, made with a fresh French-style chantilly cream here, which is cream with only added sugar and lots of real vanilla, coming from actual pods. It’s ethereally ...
Bonci
The king of leavened pastries clearly had to try his hand with the most classic of all Roman sweets: the maritozzo. This version, which can be found both in the bakery near Trionfale and in the shop at the Central Market, follows traditions: classic with a perfectly elongated shape and a generous cr...
Café Merenda
For a few years now Chiara Caruso, already a food blogger specialized in sweets and other foods, has delighted the Marconi district from the breakfast hour to aperitifs. And if you manage to catch her maritozzi at the counter, you can consider yourself beyond lucky. She is incredibly good and manage...
Il Maritozzo Rosso
This Roman sweet was definitively consecrated when the “monothematic” shop dedicated exclusively to maritozzi finally opened in Trastevere. Sweet and savory, even gourmet, they go well with cocktails, and here at Maritozzo Rosso they’ve interpreted the philosophy of the maritozzo as a soft sandwich,...
Madre and Up Sunset Bar @ La Rinascente
Riccardo Di Giacinto was among the first to propose a savory maritozzo. The Michelin-starred chef of All’Oro offers gourmet maritozzi in both his gourmet pizzeria Madre, just a stone’s throw from Monti and at the Up Sunset Bar at La Rinascente department store. Here, the maritozzo has been renamed M...