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Let's be honest. Italians tend to be very romantic people. They often make extravagant romantic gestures and adore the concept of being in love. La Festa di San Valentino (Saint Valentine’s Day) was present all around the city, from old ladies dressed up entirely in pink to the bouquets of flowers on the side of the road. Unfortunately, though, Italians tend not to have the best breakfast options for dates. Most of the time, people here will take a quick espresso standing up at the bar and then a cornetto (criossant) on the way to work. So, for Valentine's Day, I decided to treat my boyfriend to a not so Italian breakfast: Ladurée. Ladurée is a French bakery and bistro which was founded in Paris in 1862. They sell a variety of high-end sweets and pastries and have since opened shops in London, Miami, Tokyo, and Rome, as well as other big cities around the world. Ladurée was the birthplace of the macaron (different from macaroon). The French macaron derives from the word “ammaccare,” which means to crush in Italian, based on the main ingredient in macarons - almond flour. The macaron is composed of two cake-like coins with a melt-in-your-mouth candy coating. The two coins are then joined together with a creamy sweet filling. Ladurée makes macarons in an almost infinite variety of flavors, from rose to salted caramel to chocolate, raspberry, and pistachio. With such a history of high quality deliciousness, I thought Ladurée would be the perfect place to go for Valentine’s Day. I was even more impressed than I had expected to be. Upon entrance, I was greeted with the sweet smell of pastries even before the friendly host swiftly offered me a table. The interior was sleek, elegant, and adorable - purple plush couches, hints of pink in the white walls, and a pink rose on each table. For Valentine’s day, Ladurée offered many deals, all of which included a complimentary plate of chocolate covered strawberries. My favorite festivity was the hot pink, heart shaped, rose flavored macaron that came atop my ginger flavored drink. For my boyfriend, however, the French toast with raspberry coulis and Chantilly cream could not have been a more perfect meal. With all the pink, I feared that it might have been too "girly" for him, but the perfectly pillowy French toast made him forget all about it. In fact, I don't think the French toast was on his plate but two minutes before it was all gone! In the end, our bill was around fifty euros, which wasn't too bad. For one plate of French toast, five macarons, and two alcoholic beverages at a high end restaurant, I'd say it was quite the treat! If only I could afford this meal every day! Ladurée Roma is located on Via Borgognona, 4c, 00187 Roma, near the Spanish Steps.
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Monday: 2:30–7:30 p.m. Check out their website to find a location near you.
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Erika
2/26/2017 04:54:39 pm
What a gorgeous restaurant! Those macarons looks amazing!
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2/28/2017 11:45:24 am
It was just lovely!! Thanks for reading my blog, Yolanda.
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Priscilla
2/26/2017 07:52:19 pm
It looks wonderful. I would love to be able to go there one day.
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2/28/2017 11:45:54 am
Why thank you, Maryanne. You definitely should go next year for Valentine's :)
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Tereza
2/27/2017 10:54:04 am
This looks like such a wonderful date! I wish there was a Laduree in Birmingham, I'd love to go. You two are such a cute couple too!:) x
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2/28/2017 11:46:30 am
I wish there were more Laduree's everywhere! Thank you so much, Tereza.
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2/27/2017 03:27:10 pm
Ladurée is one of my favorite dessert places, I use to go all the time when I was living in New York City! The decor is super cute.
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2/28/2017 12:00:02 pm
I am afraid I would go here every day if I lived on the same street! Haha money well spent
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2/27/2017 03:33:14 pm
Wow! That all looks and sounds amazing! Seems they went to a lot of effort to make everything extra 'Valentinesy'. And, i never knew there was a difference between macarons and macaroons! I just assumed it was the way different countries spell it!
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2/27/2017 04:03:58 pm
This is the stuff that Valentine's memories are made of, pink and delicious looking! Good to hear your boyfriend also enjoyed his food, it would have been a great pity if he hadn't.
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2/28/2017 11:59:30 am
He is such a picky eater! I was relieved that he liked it :)
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2/28/2017 11:58:51 am
Thank you so much, Jenn! It was the perfect date.
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Wow, this lunch break looks totally awesome. Never thought of having a date at the Laduree because I worry about breaking my bank balance, but looking at this post and looking at the food on the photos (which have got my lips wet by the way), I am now thinking about trying this.
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2/28/2017 11:58:27 am
I suppose you could just go to get a macaron. Those things are just delectable!
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2/27/2017 08:09:16 pm
There is one in New York too. I had no idea they serve brunch, what a cute idea!
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2/28/2017 11:57:37 am
Yes! I was actually surprised that they served so much food, besides pastries, as well. Have you ever been to the one in NYC?
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2/27/2017 09:05:59 pm
What a great idea - Valentines Day breakfast! I don;t know why I always go for dinners, even with my husband of 8 years.
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2/27/2017 09:17:55 pm
You little cuties, so glad that you had a good Valentines day and those macaroons look rather lovely. I really like the pink theme too x
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2/28/2017 11:57:00 am
Thank you, Ana! There was so much pink!! It was absolutely amazing.
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2/27/2017 09:49:27 pm
It sounds like the perfect breakfast for Valentine's! I love all the pink details and everything looks delicious. I would love to have that French toast for breakfast. I think your boyfriend loved it too. :)
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2/27/2017 11:18:53 pm
It looks wonderful. Would love to try it with my loved one.
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2/27/2017 11:21:33 pm
What a great place! Loving the food and the photos are gorgeous x
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2/27/2017 11:38:27 pm
I lived in Italy for a year. I didn't spend as much time in Rome as I would have liked. But I do remember a romantic weekend away to Rome. We stayed in a colleagues residence near the Colleseum. I'm returning to Italy this year to see my BFF near Tuscany and I can't wait!!!!!
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2/28/2017 11:56:28 am
That is so cool, Jacqueline! Where in Italy did you live? I hope you have a wonderful trip!!!!
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2/27/2017 11:50:58 pm
Love the restuarant, it is so cute! The macaron looks really awesome and tasty. For 50 euros, this is actually a pretty great price!
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2/28/2017 01:45:17 am
Omg the interior looks adorable, definitely adding this to my travel list! I tried their macarons when I went to Hong Kong and they were really good. They don't have a location here in Toronto, but I'll be visiting the location in Vancouver soon haha!
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Ali Rost
2/28/2017 01:51:40 am
Awww .. you guys are super cute. The restaurant looks lovely .. as do the macaroons ( I have a thing for macaroons .. they're the best! )
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2/28/2017 11:55:49 am
Aww, thank you, Ali! The restaurant is fabulous. And the macarons are to die for!!
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2/28/2017 02:33:13 am
Such a cute little spot, perfect for a romantic Valentine's Day :)
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2/28/2017 11:55:18 am
Laduree is awesome! Thank you for reading, Kristina.
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Elizabeth O.
2/28/2017 03:25:04 am
Laduree is a staple and you cannot miss it when you're in Italy! Looks like you picked the perfect spot for your Valentine's Day date! Your food looks so lovely!
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2/28/2017 11:54:36 am
I would love to visit the original one in France someday. Thanks for reading Elizabeth!
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Lindsey
2/28/2017 08:39:55 am
I absolutely love Laduree such a delightful treat and a perfect place for a desert date.
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2/28/2017 11:50:24 am
Thank you for reading, Lindsey! Laduree is so delicious!
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2/28/2017 11:54:01 am
Thank you, Chei! You should definitely visit one of their locations.
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2/28/2017 11:47:14 am
I would have been sad too! I can't believe it closed... do you know what happened?
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2/28/2017 12:39:43 pm
I need to visit Laduree. And pink is my fav color, so I loved the post and pictures! It sounds like it was a memorable adventure. Jealous of your experience.
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2/28/2017 02:27:30 pm
You guys look so sweet with each other and the whole scenario is so cool.
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alittlechinwag
2/28/2017 04:00:00 pm
My mouth was watering as I scrolled down the page and saw what you guys ate! What a unique and cute way to celebrate Valentine's day - looked very romantic. :)
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2/28/2017 09:42:56 pm
That is a nice way to spend Valentine's day! I love the pictures!
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3/1/2017 12:33:25 am
I'm dating an Italian right now and he was very romantic for V day! It looks like you had a beautiful day, in a beautiful place with beautiful food! Can't beat that <3
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suchi
3/1/2017 01:17:51 am
loved the pics and those macaroons look divine!! I have heard of Ladurée from my friends.. i so wish i knew this place when i went to Italy..
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3/1/2017 01:44:45 am
This place looks really nice. I thought the French toast was a piece of cake. Wow that looks so yummie.
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chichi
3/1/2017 09:36:16 am
omg whenever i see their pics on social media my mouth starts salivating and after this post its another level!!!!
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Freya Farrington
3/1/2017 02:54:49 pm
I love how girly and feminine this post is and those Macroons are to die for! Absolutely delicious!
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3/1/2017 03:30:34 pm
I LOVE Laduree! The perfect spot for an afternoon tea and delicious macarons! Hope you enjoyed the day!!
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3/1/2017 03:39:29 pm
Rome is such a romantic place. I've been there many times and enjoyed each day I was there. The restaurant you went to looks so lovely for a brunch date.
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3/1/2017 03:55:37 pm
beautiful. i hope i can visit Italy and eat at this french restaurant too someday
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3/2/2017 02:03:13 am
Omg gurl! I love Laduree! Been hooked since I brunched there 2 summers ago
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3/2/2017 01:29:08 pm
Aw, that's such a sweet treat to your love one! Laduree looks as a romantic place, and the macaroons look delicious and lovely, too.
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3/2/2017 10:59:23 pm
This looks like a perfect place for lunch! Would love to visit sometime.
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3/3/2017 01:51:43 am
What's really cool about this is..I'm going to be in Rome w/ my spouse this summer! One of my FAVORITE things about Paris was the Macaroons, and for some reason, I didn't think I'd see them in Rome. Now, I am super excited to visit! And I do appreciate the address..I'll look this up when we go hopefully :)
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3/3/2017 07:52:41 am
The flowers looked so beautiful. Having a brunch date in such a beautiful place must have made the date even more romantic. The colourful macroons and the desserts were mouth watering and lovely at the same time.
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Jess
3/3/2017 11:00:32 pm
Omg the french toast just gave me some serious cravings!! This is such a cute place to spend Valentine's Day.
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Kate
3/4/2017 01:47:09 am
Looks great- love those macaroons
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3/4/2017 07:07:21 am
Aww what a romantic and delicious brunch date! I just love the macarons from Laduree, especially the rose and pistachio ones. Never had the french toast though but they look so good.
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3/4/2017 11:17:50 am
What a beautiful place to celebrate valentine's Day. Couldn't be more perfect! Love it to the max.
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3/4/2017 11:43:53 am
I love the idea of a Valentines breakfast! Very romantic :)
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3/4/2017 01:36:25 pm
Looks like the perfect little Brunch date!! I love all the pink and pastel colours so beautiful!!!
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Bonnie
3/4/2017 02:45:40 pm
Looks so pretty! What a nice Valentine's Day
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3/4/2017 05:03:26 pm
All of those desserts look amazing!! I'm getting hungry looking at this!
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3/5/2017 12:16:05 am
Yum! I absolutely love macarons! They're so expensive... but so delicious! Awwww, that was a really nice Valentine's Day date. And you're such a cute couple! Thanks for sharing.
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3/5/2017 06:26:11 am
This place looks absolutely gorgeous! All that pink is making my heart swoon 😍What a perfect way to spend Valentine's Day!
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3/5/2017 09:17:34 am
Ooh this looks lovely! I'd definitely go to Ladurée, Im a big fan of macarons. And all the pink is so cute!
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3/6/2017 05:15:48 am
I recently visited Laduree in NYC. Rome is definitely on my to-do list!
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3/6/2017 05:55:45 pm
This may be the cutest little place ever! I love how everything is so pink! I would seriously visit once a week if I lived there haha
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3/6/2017 10:47:21 pm
oh wow, how I miss Italy and the beauty of it all - including the cafe's available. I am so happy to read that you had a wonderful time, blessings!
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3/7/2017 04:51:43 am
I agree with your boyfriend. That French Toast looks amazing and wouldn't last long for me either!
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3/7/2017 06:53:46 am
Sounds like an idyllic Parisian cafe! I love macarons and that heart shaped one is adorable.
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3/8/2017 09:42:21 am
All those photos are so sweet and fabulous!! Lovely captures, amazing views!
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3/10/2017 06:04:50 pm
I love brunch. This post really makes me want to plan that trip to Italy. It looks amazing. I am so adding this to my list of places to go when I visit Europe.
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3/12/2017 02:10:59 pm
I adore Laduree and the macrons are to die for. A new Laduree shop has opened up in Dublin where I live. The colours etc are so enticing . I must give it a visit soon.
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3/13/2017 02:56:09 pm
What a fantastic treat for your boyfriend and you! Everything looks so perfect! I must bookmark this place for when we're there next. Although I'm not sure how the boys will like it! Who cares, the girls and I will certainly enjoy all that glamour!
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Fatima
3/14/2017 10:41:29 pm
Laudree can never disappoint you and their macarons especially are fantastic! Great photos
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3/14/2017 11:01:03 pm
I love everything italian - food, scenery and the culture. If i was in a relationship, I would have loved this sort of romantic holiday :)
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3/15/2017 12:54:33 am
Brunch date, Rome, Laduree - I mean this is how real romance looks like! For me living the life means eating macarons every day!
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sandy nasif
3/29/2017 10:59:32 pm
everything looks delicious! I loved everything I had in Italy!
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