Le Levain Roma — Restaurant in Rome

In my ideal world, a real good morning starts every day at Le Levain backery. You'll find here a variety of exquisite products such as classic croissants, cinnamon buns, tartes, brioches and so on. Every product has a unique taste, is made with fresh and high quality ingredients and combines the right intensity of flavors for every palate and morning mood. The texture of the different doughs is so perfect and shows absolute mastery in baking. My favorites: the chocolate brioche + the apples & cream tarte. As to drinks they have a pretty decent machine that you can use self-service to make your own morning drink. Probably not the best option for people who are into coffee but I found it to be a very good and efficient solution given the small size of the bakery. Service is also impeccable, every worker is super polite, smiling and patient, despite the crowd and the hectic of their mornings (they also make deliveries, so it gets very busy all the time). Prices are absolutely fair, tbh lower than expected. We had a long list of Italian bars and bakeries that we wanted to visit in Rome during our two weeks stay but we had to drop them all and come back here every single day. Thank God we tried Le Levain on our second day! A decision we will never regret. I wished I had a Le Levain backery in front of my door wherever I'd wake up in the world. Very well done, Le Levain staff, you deserve a big success and the best awards for...

On our last full day in Rome we knew we had to visit the picturesque Trastevere neighborhood.

As we were walking around, my wife told me that it was a must to go visit this bakery. We made our way and entered the door.

Upon walking in, you will be greeted with a large modern display case that showcases all of their pastry options. The scent of their bread is welcoming and tempting to say the least.

After perusing the counter my wife and I ordered the following:

Cappuccino, Cheesecake Al Lampone, Chocolate Filled Brioche Doughnut, 3 Macaroons (Rosa E Lampone, Caramello E Burro Salto & Vaniglia, Ribes Nero E Ciliegia) & Plain Croissant

My wife enjoyed sipping her cappuccino while admiring how light and airy the plain croissant was. The layers were vastly prevalent and the taste definitely delivered.

She absolutely loved the Cheesecake Al Lampone. The cheesecake was quality throughout, with each bite containing the correct amount of crust & cheesecake.

The chocolate filled brioche doughnut was graciously filled. This chocolate was very dark and delivered rich & smooth notes - similar to a ganache.

Finally the 3 macarons were incredible (Rosa E Lampone, Caramello E Burro Salto & Vaniglia, Ribes Nero E Ciliegia). All 3 flavors delivered and were nice and soft. Please make note that these are fragile so make sure to handle with care!

This was a great Trastevere bakery to end on that summed up...

Le Levain is a charming French bakery that truly captures the essence of traditional French baking. From the moment you step inside the cozy shop, you are greeted by the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries.

The bakery specializes in breads made with natural levain, or sourdough, which gives their breads a unique and delicious flavor. The baguettes are crusty on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, and the croissants are flaky and buttery.

But the bakery's offerings don't stop at bread and pastries. They also have a range of quiches, sandwiches, and tarts, all made with fresh and high-quality ingredients. The savory quiches are rich and flavorful, and the sweet tarts are a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.

The attention to detail and dedication to quality is evident in every aspect of Le Levain. The shop is impeccably clean, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They are happy to answer any questions you may have about their products, and they take pride...