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Castagnole and frappe in the capital: here are the best ones
Throughout Italy during the Carnival period, traditional sweets are eaten. In Rome, the windows of pastry shops are adorned with castagnole and fried frappe. All specialties we can also encounter in other cities, for example in Milan there are chiacchiere (frappe).
Let’s see where we can enjoy these delicious treats in the city. Here are seven places to try in Rome:
Antico Forno Roscioli
We have already told you about this ancient bakery in Rome and its legendary red Roman pizza. Soon the group will also open a store in New York. Yes, Roman specialties can be eaten in the Big Apple as well. Antico Forno Roscioli, however, does not only churn out pizza. During the month of February you can find plain castagnole, stuffed with ricotta or cream, and frappe! The quality is not in question.
Where: via dei Chiavari 34, Rome.
Pasticceria De Quintili
This historic pastry shop and bakery in Rome is best known for its doughnut, offered in different versions such as Pan di Stelle. The Quadraro pastry shop, however, also churns out frappe and castagnole galore. The latter you can find them baked filled with pistachio, vanilla, chocolate, and alchermes. You can also buy the classic rum version.
Where: largo de1 Quintili, 21B.
Romoli Patisserie
At the famous Romoli pastry shop, also known in Japan through a TV report on maritozzo, you find classic Carnival sweets. Fried frappe and castagnole are a must. It is located in the Trieste neighborhood.
Where: Viale Eritrea, 142, 00199 Rome.
Sorelle Giordano
Sorelle Giordano is a well-known bakery in South Rome, in the Appio Claudio neighborhood (generally on Sunday mornings there is a line to get in). Here you will find lots of carnival sweets: baked and fried castagnole and frappe, plain or with dark chocolate.
Where: Viale Giulio Agricola 129.
Cavalletti Pastry Shop
The pastry shop famous for its millefoglie is also worth trying for its legendary castagnole and frappe! In Rome you can find it at Via Nemorense 179-181, Via di Vigna Stelluti 204 and Largo dei Colli Albani, 36.
Biscottificio Innocenti
Castagnole and frappe fritte galore at this ancient cookie factory in Trastevere, where time seems to stand still. If you find yourself in the historic rione, why not try them?
Where: via della Luce 21, Rome.
Pasticceria Grué
In the Parioli area we find this elegant café and pastry shop that offers artisanal chocolate, ice cream and sweets for different occasions. You can’t miss the custard-filled castagnole and the crumbly frappe (you can also find them in chocolate). We recommend spending an afternoon for an in-house snack.
Where: Viale Regina Margherita, 95, 00198 Rome.
Flour Facts
This Bakery, which is open from breakfast to dinner, has several outlets scattered around the city: Via Galeazzo Alessi 245, Casilina 372, Tor Pignattara 15, Quintilio Varo 103, Collatina 69, Calpurnio Fiamma 11, Dei Castani 205 and Via Appia Nuova 543.
Pastry shop De Santis Santa Croce
Good frappe, but even better when covered in pistachio cream. There’s a place in Rome that becomes a glutton’s paradise at carnival. Between glazed frappe and stuffed castagnole, there’s a novelty you’ll definitely want to try: frappe al cartoccio. The De Santis Santa Croce pastry shop repurposes the classic frappe in a street food version, plain or garnished with sweet creams.
Where: Via di S. Croce in Gerusalemme, 17/21
La Drogheria Veg
Vegans fear not! La Drogheria Veg saves carnival for all those who have been giving up frappe for years because of butter and eggs, offering an alternative that is free of animal products and just as tasty. Crunchy and covered with plenty of powdered sugar, these frappe are a must try!
Where: Via Umberto Giordano 68/a Rome