“Six o’clock bombs don’t hurt,” Venditti sang, and indeed what could be better than a fried bomb for breakfast? Bombs can now be found filled with cream, white and milk chocolate, and Nutella. There are many places in Rome where you can go (even at night) to eat a doughnut overflowing with cream…
Here’s where to go in the capital:
Spazio Niko Romito Bar and Kitchen Rome – Pinciano District
SPAZIO NIKO ROMITO Bar and Kitchen is the Italian-style bar designed by chef Niko Romito with catering. It is a mix between a classic Italian-style bar, a domestic tavern, a tea room, and an aperitif place. Here you find fluffy cream, chocolate or jam bombs.
Where: Giuseppe Verdi Square, 9/E, 00198 Rome.
When is it open? You will find it open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Pangoccio– Ostiense/ Ponte Milvio
Another place famous for hot bread filled with chocolate chips but baking hot bombs overflowing with chocolate or cream. You might also find them baked here. In addition, there are the classic fried doughnuts that are no match for the American ones, which have been very much in vogue in recent years.
Here is where the two stores are located:
- Via dei Magazzini Generali, 15 (Ostiense); open Tuesday through Saturday from 7 to 4.
- Via Torrita Tiberina, 10 (Ponte Milvio); open Wednesday and Thursday 4-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 4-24 p.m.
Cornetto Notte – Tuscolano
A well-known place is Cornetto Notte: it offers fried bombs and hot croissants at all hours. In fact, it is open every day h24. You can find it at 512 Tuscolana Street. Try it to believe.
Romoli – Trieste District
In addition to the maritozzi with cream, Romoli also offers delicious filled fried bombs. This neighborhood store, which has been in business since 1952, churns out lots of pastries every day: croissants, maritozzi, tarts, cakes and doughnuts.
Where: Eritrea Avenue, 142, 00199 Rome. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 6 to 2. Friday and Saturday from 6 to 3. Monday closed.
The Cornettone – Portuense
If you are from Rome, you definitely know him. It is a busy coffee shop/bakery in the evening, especially post-evening. Offers sweet and savory alternatives for a late-night snack. The cream bombs are very good, but the croissants are not bad either.
Where: Via Oderisi da Gubbio, 215/219, 00146 Rome. Hours: Tuesdays 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.