Handmade pastry shaped like ravioli and filled with berry jam. The pastry is tender and crispy, the filling is tart and sweet. Made fresh in small batches. Reviewers specifically call out the berry flavor as excellent—not overly sweet, with real fruit flavor. A signature item worth trying.
Tips from diners
These are made in limited quantities. Arrive before 2pm to ensure availability.
Novecentotredici serves proper hot chocolate—thick enough to coat the spoon, made from real melted chocolate, not powder mixed with hot water. Sweet but not cloying. Comes in a small cup and is meant to be sipped slowly. This is the kind Romans have been drinking since the 19th century.
Tips from diners
Order this with a cornetto for dipping. It's the traditional Roman breakfast pairing.
A Roman classic: a pillowy brioche-like bun filled with sweetened whipped cream. Novecentotredici's version uses quality cream and a light touch with sugar. Traditional Roman breakfast or afternoon snack. Best eaten immediately after purchase.
Tips from diners
Pair with coffee granita for the ultimate Roman breakfast combination.
Laminated butter croissant filled with rich pistachio cream. The pastry layers are delicate and crispy, the filling is nutty and not overly sweet. A modern take on the traditional cornetto that highlights quality ingredients. Popular as a breakfast item or midday snack.
Tips from diners
Croissants here are baked fresh daily. Morning hours (6am-9am) have the widest variety.
A Sicilian-inspired dessert popular year-round in Rome: semi-frozen coffee granita topped with a generous dollop of heavy whipped cream. The cold granita melts into the warm cream. Best enjoyed in summer as a breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up. Locals argue this is better than any espresso.
Tips from diners
This is a summer breakfast staple. Order it when you arrive early—it's even better on a hot morning.
Located on Via Leone IV near Vatican City, Novecentotredici replaced the 'Antica Cremeria Ottaviani' which operated since 1913. Fully renovated in 2015, it now serves as a coffee bar, bakery, and cocktail bar open around the clock. Known for genuine hot chocolate, handicraft pastries, and late-night desserts for visitors exploring Rome at odd hours.
Located near Metro A Ottaviano, very convenient for Vatican sightseeing. Open from 6am, perfect for early-morning coffee before the crowds.
Small interior with a few stools. Most customers buy and go. If you want to sit, arrive before 8am or after 4pm.
This is a proper Italian café, not a tourist trap. Standards are high, ingredients are fresh, and prices are fair for the area.
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