Ceralli Forno A Legna In Frascati

Really qualified staff (in practice Andrea)

We didn't meet the owner, but we found him very kind and professional. The products we tasted were of exceptional quality, making the trip from Teramo worth it. We'll be back as soon as possible.

The history of Antico Forno Ceralli is proof that it is possible to resist time (and war) and, after more than 100 years, continue to delight the palates of generations. A story began in 1920 that continues to smell of warm bread and tradition, and since it opened its doors, it has never closed them, not even when history, the history of wars, has tried to stop it. During the Second World War, a bombing destroyed much of Frascati, but the Ceralli bakery survived, withstanding the war as only things made with passion and deep roots can. The winning choice? Not giving in to the lure of innovation with the then electric ovens, but remaining anchored to the tradition of the magnificent aroma of bread from a wood-fired oven. A courageous, unconventional choice that today more than ever proves successful. Because that aroma, the real one, the one that envelops you when you pass by the oven and almost forces you to stop, you can't get that with a button. That comes from burning wood, from patience, from the wisdom of those who know fire and know how to wait for the right timing. Even today, Ceralli still bakes its wood-fired delicacies, just as they did back then; we're not just talking about bread, there's the incredibly fragrant pizza by the slice, the mini pizzas in various flavors, the ones that make you want to try them all when you see them on display... and then there are the traditional desserts, the shortcrust pastry ones, and the wine-filled donuts. Donuts that speak to the tradition of the bakeries of yesteryear. Today, when I had a classic tomato pizza, it took me back to school snack time. It was like crossing a threshold of time, finding myself a child for a moment, snack in hand and the whole afternoon ahead of me. This, like some of my other reviews, aims to recognize those who make family tradition and "ancient history" a value to be protected and shared. Places where generations have preserved knowledge, where the wood-fired oven isn't a nostalgic whim but a choice of quality, where every product tells a story that begins in 1920 and continues to this day. The Antico Forno Ceralli is more than just a bakery. It's a piece of Frascati history, a testament to the fact that quality and tradition can withstand time and fashion, the smell of Sunday mornings when you went to buy warm bread as a child. It's one of those places that must be protected, valued, and passed down. If you're passing through Frascati, treat yourself: stop, breathe in the aroma of the wood-fired oven, order a pizza or a wine-flavored donut, and take a journey back in time. It's worth it, believe me.

Excellent red pizza, average white pizza

Friendly, kind, and very polite staff! Regarding quality, I'd say that looking at social media, expectations are high, but we know that's not always the case! Tastes are subjective, it's true, but the quality of the products is not! At Cerààà, people don't know how to eat and don't understand a thing about what's being eaten... You know the job well, but forget about the ammonia, the powdered eggs, and above all, change your approach to the oil! I'm giving you three stars because you're still nice and a man of history!

From Piedmont Carrù in the homeland of the fat ox a cry spreads beyond the Langhe Ceralli you are great... well done congratulations keep it up 👋👋

I'm from Abruzzo, and I ordered this panettone. I have to say, it's truly worth it, guys. I've received compliments from everyone...spectacular. Great Eugè.

There's no need to write reviews here... It's one of the best bakeries in Rome and the surrounding area. The products offered are excellent, the friendly staff are at home, and whenever possible they immerse you in the stories of the history of this historic bakery, and this is warming, almost like the oven itself. 😜How can I go there with pleasure, even on a scooter braving the cold. 🥶 You can warm up with the red pizza, the flagship of this place.

But can't you give six, seven, or eight stars? For locals who always have access to these products, it goes unnoticed, but for someone like me who's lived in exile in the north for 28 years, returning here is always a joy, and the products are incomparable to the industrial ones we're now offered everywhere.

On Sunday, I finally tried the bakery in Frascati. The place was packed, so you have to be patient to get served. I had the red pizza (they're constantly churning it out) and wood-fired bread. The ingredients were good, but I didn't find them exceptional, especially the bread, which was a bit dry. Comparisons are always difficult, but I find Roscioli's products in Rome to be better (in my opinion, obviously).