The story
Situated in Testaccio, Forno Ritorno revives traditional Roman bakery craft with a modern edge. Local creator Franchino Er Criminale, in his segment “Forni criminali il ritorno agli anni 90,” gave the spot a strong 9– rating, noting that “the sweets are outstanding, but the savory items and prices could be better.”
The bakery’s pastry lineup earns the praise: Ciavattone Romano alla Crema, Veneziana, and Maritozzo con Panna all get thumbs-up nods. While savory options like the Panino con Lingua e Salsa Verde and Tramezzino con Insalata di Pollo show ambition, the sweets—along with classics like the Cornetto Semplice—are the clear draw. A warm, casual spot for morning coffee and a pastry in Rome’s historic district.
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AI summary of what 8 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the pillowy, airy Veneziana, calling it a transcendent pastry. The overall vibe is one of rustic, soul-warming comfort that feels like a true Italian embrace.
“This veneziana reminds me of my childhood. It has a little cream inside, as tradition says. The dough melts in your mouth, the cream is spectacular. Pure spectacle.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Forno Ritorno. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A new forno in Testaccio that brings back traditional Roman bakery products. The sweets are outstanding, but the savory items and prices could be better. Overall rating 9-.
Dishes mentioned
Pizza Bianca con Mortadella
The mortadella is very good, artisan. The pizza bianca is a bit cold and should be heated on the spot. It's crunchy. Good, but not worth €4.50.
Panino con Lingua e Salsa Verde
The bread is high quality, well baked. The tongue is good, the salsa verde is good, the celeriac goes well. It's a well-made sandwich that gives great feelings. But still €6.50 is a bit steep.
Tramezzino con Insalata Russa
Excellent. Big vegetables that crunch under the tooth. A nice colored mayonnaise, not industrial white. The bread is like a cloud. It's a proper tramezzino, though a bit bland. I'd give it 8.5/9 at €3. At €3.50 it's still good.
Tramezzino con Insalata di Pollo
The chicken salad is good, but the filling is too light. You can see it's sparse. For €3.50 it should be more generous.
Ciavattone Romano alla Crema
Excellent. The cream is good, tastes strongly of egg. The pastry is incredible, one of the best I've ever eaten. The sugar coating goes well. It's so good I'd pay the price.
