Pasticceria Boccione is a kosher bakery in the Roman Ghetto. Established in 1815 by the Limentani family, Boccione is best known for its sour cherry and ricotta tart[1] (Italian: crostata di ricotta e visciole) and pizza ebraica, a sweet bread filled with toasted almonds, candied ginger, marzipan, pine nuts, egg, maraschino cherries and raisins. A small, unmarked store on the area's main street, The New York Times described Boccione's crostata as the "best in Rome".[2] The pizza ebraica was reportedly Pope Benedict XVI's favorite dessert.[3]
| Pasticceria Boccione | |
|---|---|
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1815 |
| Owner(s) | Limentani Family |
| Food type | Kosher bakery |
| Street address | Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 1 |
| City | Rome |
| Country | Italy |
The Limentani family has operated Pasticceria Boccione since it was founded. Noted for its "grumpy" staff – Graziella Limentani, three of her granddaughters, and a niece in 2019 – it is the last remaining kosher bakery in the Ghetto.[4][5][6] An hours-long queue regularly begins to form prior to Pasticceria Boccione's morning opening.[7][4]
References
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- ^ Kilroy, Leanne (2009-09-29). "In Rome's Ghetto, a Bakery Stays Sweet". New York Times. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
- ^ "Pizza Like No Other". Saveur. 18 March 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
- ^ a b Kington, Tom (2012-09-13). "My top 10 restaurant meals in Italy". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
- ^ "Pasticceria il Boccione". Travel + Leisure. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
- ^ Sheraton, Mimi (2015-01-13). 1,000 foods to eat before you die : a food lover's life list. Alexander, Kelly. New York. ISBN 978-0-7611-8306-8. OCLC 899209096.
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