I Dolci di Nonna Vincenza

Centro Storico


Bringing the sweet flavours of Sicily to Rome, this pastry shop is a delight. Browse the traditional cakes and tempting dolci (sweet pastries) arrayed in the old wooden dressers, before adjourning to the adjacent bar to tear into creamy, flaky, puffy pastries and ricotta-stuffed cannoli.


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