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Imagine walking into an elegant room or a hidden garden and finding yourself in front of a very long table: steaming tarts, filled cream puffs, pancakes smelling of maple syrup, chocolate flowing like a waterfall, and ice cream galore. No, it’s not a dream, but what you can get if you’re looking for an all you can eat dessert in Rome.
The capital, in fact, offers not only bars with aperitifs accompanied by endless appetizers, but also an incredible selection of hotels, restaurants, and clubs that have made the sweet buffet their signature. Breakfasts in luxury hotels, Sunday brunches, afternoon snacks or unlimited ice cream: the Eternal City knows how to win over sweet tooths.
Here’s the definitive guide to the city’s best addresses for a unique and unforgettable experience.
Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora
Those dreaming of a refined hotel breakfast cannot miss the terrace of the Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora. This hotel offers breakfast buffets for outsiders as well. Immaculate tablecloths, coffee served at the table and three buffet formulas:
- Full Buffet Breakfast (36€) with the entire dessert buffet included.
- Continental (24€) with full choice of all baked goods and dessert corner.
- Healthy (30€) with juices, cereal flakes, yogurt, choice of eggs, toasted whole wheat bread with honey and sugar-free jam.
The tarts always deserve an encore, especially the lemon and cream one. One of the best all you can eat breakfast experiences overlooking St. Peter’s and Villa Borghese.
Address: Via Vittorio Veneto, 191, 00187 Rome.
Flavors of the World
Inside the A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel, the Sapori dal Mondo restaurant combines a unique experience: buffet breakfast and SPA entrance. The package (€60) includes access to the spa and a buffet breakfast worthy of a dream. Spoon desserts, pastries mignon, cakes, chocolate fountain and even candy and popcorn. A true “toyland” for those seeking an unlimited buffet of sweets after a relaxing morning.
Address: Via Giorgio Zoega, 59, 00164 Rome.
Mama Shelter
Colorful, young and international, Mama Shelter Roma is the right address for an energetic brunch. Every Saturday and Sunday the buffet (39€) overflows with pizzas, flatbreads, chicken, burgers and an area entirely dedicated to desserts: tarts, cookies, chocolates and ice cream.
In winter, Mama Shelter also holds special sweet events such as hot chocolate snacks to customize with endless toppings and homemade cake buffets. Cost: last year it was 10€ per person, we will keep you updated on whether or not this very pleasant event will be repeated.
Address: Via Luigi Rizzo, 20, 00136 Rome.
Palazzo Dama
Buffet breakfast in a 5-star hotel in Rome, without having to stay in the facility? Here you go! At Palazzo Dama, breakfast is also open to outsiders (€25) and takes place in a refined atmosphere. The breakfast buffet offers croissants, yogurt with cereal, pancakes, avocado toast, French toast, granola bowl, fresh and dried fruit, and all the leavened items you want. But it’s the homemade desserts that make all the difference-from banana bread to chocolate cake. Of course, coffee, tea and orange juice are included. Perfect for both a breakfast and a rich, no-holds-barred brunch.
Address: Lungotevere Arnaldo da Brescia, 2, 00196 Rome.
La Dogana Food
Even in the classic AYCE restaurants, which are especially about sushi and Chinese cuisine, you can find an interesting selection of buffet desserts. We recommend Dogana Food: not only sushi or dumplings, here the all-you-can-eat menu also includes a corner dedicated to desserts. In fact, among live grilled meat and fish stations and Asian cuisine, a mouth-watering buffet of desserts, fresh fruit and… bubble tea, truly rare for this type of venue. With more than 60 dishes, prices start at €19.90 for lunch.
Address: Via del Porto Fluviale, 67/B, 00154 Rome.
Belloverde
Born from the dream of transforming a greenhouse into a tasteful space, Belloverde offers a brunch formula (28€) with a large buffet at a fixed price. The highlight? Of course, the sweet part! Apple pie, carrot cake, pancakes with maple syrup, cream puffs and tea cookies. The atmosphere, surrounded by greenery, makes for a unique and relaxing experience. One of the most original options for a brunch buffet in Rome that focuses on well-done simplicity.
Address: Via delle Vigne Nuove, 250, 00139 Rome.
Voia food, wine & cocktail bar
At Voia Restaurant, the weekend is synonymous with brunch (20€) with sweet and savory buffets, free entertainment for children and even events such as “Pilates and Brunch” (30€). Desserts include cream puffs, homemade cakes and freshly made pancakes. Gluten-free options are available, but there is no 100 percent guarantee of non-contamination since the preparation spaces are shared. Voia is definitely the place to be if you are looking for an unlimited dessert buffet in a lively atmosphere, with attention to families as well.
The date is Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children under 10 are free.
Address: Via Nomentana, 926, 00137 Rome.
Live – The Greenhouses
In the greenhouses of Villa Blumensthil, ViVi – Le Serre organizes unique events such as the Alice in Wonderland Tea Time, with no-limits sweet buffet from 4 to 6 p.m. Enchanted atmosphere, organic cakes and fairy-tale setting make this place a reference for those looking for a special snack in Rome. Last year they also organized Christmas TEATimes, which we hope will be repeated again this year, with a fantastic buffet of homemade &bio desserts. We’ll keep you posted!
Address: Via Decio Filipponi, 1, 00136 Rome.
Sweety Gelato Rome
If you think all you can eat only applies to brunch, you’re wrong: at the artisan ice cream shop Sweety Gelato Roma you can create your own self-service cup. It really is a do-it-yourself ice cream: you choose the flavors, add as many toppings as you want, and pay only by weight. From the classic crunchy cone to “old cream” ice cream with Gentilini cookies, to frozen yogurt: here the pleasure is limitless. One of the few all-you-can-eat ice cream experiences in Rome. Really fun and. delicious!
Address: Via Flaminia, 492, 00191 Rome.
Sweet King Café
In the African neighborhood, Sweet King Café is the ideal place for those who love sweets and want to experience them in a customizable version. In addition to being a super cute café, it in fact provides a room that can be reserved for events such as birthdays, christenings, baby showers and breakfasts or snacks among friends, with personalized sweet buffets . The offerings are wide and varied: fluffy pancakes with maple syrup, waffles with pistachio or chocolate creams, mini muffins, brownies and an ever-changing selection of artisan treats. Juices and American coffee are included, and it is possible to adapt the offerings according to food intolerances or preferences. The room is really cozy and the staff attentive and helpful.
Address: Via Asmara, 64, 00199 Rome.
