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Biscottificio Artigiano Innocenti

4.8 (1,095)$ · Budget-friendly

Biscottificio Artigiano Innocenti sits on a quiet side street off Via della Luce in Trastevere, so unassuming it has no visible sign, yet it holds a 4.8 rating from over 1,000 reviewers who found it worth the search. The tradition here is an assorted box of cookies, with the staff at the counter handpicking a personalized selection so customers can sample the full variety. It's a genuine hidden gem for travelers who enjoy discovering small, unmarked local businesses rather than following the obvious tourist trail.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Family-run since 1920, now in its fourth generation with founder Sesto Innocenti's descendants Stefania and Michela still baking today.
  • 2Cookies are baked in a custom-built tunnel oven roughly 14-16 meters long, dating from the 1950s-60s.
  • 3The shop makes around 60 varieties of cookies and savory treats, all handpicked into an assorted box at the counter.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Ask for an assorted box and let the staff pick a variety for you, exactly what regulars recommend
  • 2look carefully, as the shop has no prominent signage
  • 3located in Trastevere, worth seeking out deliberately.

⏱️ Typical visit

20 min

🕰️ Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

Via della Luce, 21, 00153 Roma RM, Italy · RomaGoogleApple
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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"It was a surprising stop by as the store weren’t obvious on the main street, it was located on a rather quiet street and doesn’t have a sign board. Once you enter the smell of the cookies will definitely lures you in. Tried the sesame, chocolate chips, hazelnut cookies, cream puffs. Must try the Hazelnut Cookies, though it was towards the sweeter end, it has a really good taste with it. The pricing were reasonable as well. And the Italian granny, was the sweetest overall. It seemed to be a rather local store, as most of the people dropping by seemed to be regular customers. They spent a few minutes talking to the lady in Italian as well, sadly we only spoke English. Expect a little wait, as she enjoyed the personal touch with each of the customers. There are a variety of choices in the store, there are cakes, powdered sugar cookies, cream, puffs, moist cakes, tiny, cookies, medium, cookies, large cookies, the selection would overwhelm you. It is a great place to stop by especially after a heavy meal."

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