We all know that in Rome, maritozzo is an institution, but there’s something new that is driving the sweet tooth crazy: at Grué Pasticceria you can find a maritozzo in perfect Christmas style!
It is not only beautiful to look at, it is literally delicious. If you want to have this unique experience, you have to go there before this special edition ends, which will happen very soon!
Why Grué’s Christmas Maritozzo is the gastronomic “case” of the year in Rome
Grué’s Christmas maritozzois a challenge to gravity and an invitation to enjoy these holidays in joy: it has the same fresh, airy cream that made the classic version famous, but it comes in a very sweet Christmas version.
The amazing thing? No one else in Rome makes it. It is a limited edition that challenges the classic panettone and pandoro, becoming the object of desire for every Roman foodie.
But there is a “pact” to be respected: you have to wait until the weekend to taste it . It is made, in fact, only on Saturdays and Sundays.
What makes this dessert so special (and why finding it is a challenge)
If you love discovering new places and gastronomic gems in Rome’s neighborhoods, Grué on Viale Regina Margherita is your ideal destination.
The beauty of this maritozzo, besides being aesthetic, is also in its exclusivity. Being an artisanal production of the highest level, the master pastry chefs dedicate their weekends to this special creation to ensure its freshness.
It is not just a “sandwich with cream”: it is the result of very long leavening and research on raw materials that has led Felice Venanzi to triumph in national competitions even in 2025 .
The result is a dessert that doesn’t weigh you down, perfect for a regal breakfast or a snack that will make your followers envious on Instagram.
The cream is whipped to perfection , firm but light, and goes perfectly with the aromatic notes typical of Christmas that you will only find in this “special edition” version.
Grué: an amazing pastry shop and now a must stop between Parioli and the Trieste district
Grué is not just any pastry shop, but a true temple of taste. The owners, Marta Boccanera and Felice Venanzi, are a talented couple who have climbed several international pastry peaks.
Just think that they were awarded Italy’s Best Emerging Pastry Chefs by the Gambero Rosso guide in 2017, and in 2021 and 2023 they were awarded Best Pastry Chefs in the World by Iginio Massari.
When you walk in here, you’re not just buying a dessert, you’re buying a little piece of certified excellence.
The weekend maritozzo initiative is designed for those who want to experience Christmas at a slow pace, enjoying a moment of pure pleasure.
It is the gourmet alternative to the usual croissant, a way to celebrate the holidays with an icon of Romanity revisited in a starry key.
Practical info for trying Rome’s only Christmas Maritozzo.
We made you want to bite into it, didn’t we? Here’s how not to go empty-handed (because by Sunday afternoon they’re often already gone!):
- Where to find it: Pasticceria Grué, Viale Regina Margherita, 95 – Rome.
- Days of availability: exclusively onSaturdays and Sundays during the Christmas season.
- Hours: the pastry shop is open daily from 07:30 to 21:00.
- How to get there: you can use the streetcar (lines 3 or 19) or Metro B (Policlinico stop). If you are driving, the area offers several parking lots in the neighboring streets between Parioli and Via Nomentana.