At the end of 2025, Da Vittorio Café was inaugurated in Rome, located in the splendid setting of Piazza della Minerva 69 (inside the luxurious Orient Express La Minerva hotel).
The Cerea family is a pillar of international gastronomic excellence, a success story that began over fifty years ago thanks to the vision of founder Vittorio and is now consolidated by three Michelin stars. Under the guidance of Mrs. Bruna and her five children, the group has been able to evolve its culinary tradition through cutting-edge techniques and a meticulous search for the best raw ingredients. Each member of the family plays a strategic role in preserving this brand.
“Breakfast at Vittorio’s” in Rome
Da Vittorio Café is a high-end pastry shop and bar that brings the excellence of the Cerea family to the capital. The menu includes à la carte or counter breakfasts. You can find the legendary Cerea leavened products, such as panettone (available year-round in various sizes), mignon, perfectly flaky croissants, and Veneziane.
There is no shortage of gourmet sandwiches (famous for the quality of the bread and fillings, such as those with cooked ham or salmon) and hot dishes. Prices are those of a luxury café. A croissant or filled pastry costs around €3-5, while gourmet sandwiches cost €10-12 (but you can easily share them if you don’t have much appetite).
Is it worth spending €3 on a croissant?
Considering that in Rome the average price of a croissant at the counter now ranges between €1.20 and €1.50, spending €3 on a Da Vittorio product is a choice that, in our opinion, makes sense. A leavened product of this type requires high-quality butter and careful preparation.
Reviews speak of “excellent croissant dough” and flavors that “explode on the palate.”
What’s more, you are in Piazza della Minerva, inside an Orient Express hotel. The surcharge also covers the refined setting and prestige of the brand.
If you’re looking for a quick and casual breakfast, €3 may seem like a lot. But if you’re a pastry lover or want to try out the Cerea universe without spending the kind of money you would at a Michelin-starred restaurant, it’s a recommended gastronomic investment.