Antico Forno Roscioli

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"Though not technically a sit-down restaurant, you could certainly make a meal out of the outstanding pizza and artisanal bread at this bakery in the heart of Rome’s historic center — and also now in New York. Nowadays, the Roscioli name is legendary, but it all started with this bakery originally opened in 1824 thanks to a papal edict to provide affordable bread. Handed down for four generations, it’s a favorite of locals, who line up outside the bakery for panettone at Christmas. Try a slice of the pizza bianca (a sort of focaccia made with olive oil and salt), the pizza rossa (topped with tomato sauce), or any other pizzas available." - Laura Itzkowitz