Restaurants in Rome

Pizza in Rome

Buonasera! Stasera andiamo in pizzeria, vieni anche tu?

Going out for a pizza in Rome is an experience. Everybody gets their own pizza. There are two "sit-down" versions: Roman and Naples style. For Romans, Romana (slightly thinner and crunchier) is traditional, and to be had at your local neighborhood place, which is chaotic, fast paced and usually takes no reservations. But the most praised pizza comes from Naples, where it was invented sometime in the 1800s. Napoletana is chewy, with a thicker, (some say better) sourdough crust to be had with tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella and basil. In Rome you can find both versions.

If you are very hungry, when at a pizzeria get some typical antipasti. My favorites are suppli (breaded, deep fried risotto ball with tomato sauce and a little mozzarella) fiori di zucca (a deep-fried, battered, zucchini flower stuffed with melted mozzarella and a hint of anchovy) or a classic bruschetta al pomodoro (toasted or grilled bread with garlic, fresh tomatoes, basil, salt, extra virgin olive oil).

For a light (and vegan) pizza, order a marinara (tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, extra virgin olive oil) with a vegetable if you want.

For a classic, go with the margherita which is tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.

As a novelty, get a capricciosa: tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, mushrooms, artichokes, some olives and a half hard boiled egg on top.


2017 list of pizzerias and pizza establishments

Considered are establishments that meet all or most of the following requirements: high quality food, tradition, ambiance, friendliness or professionalism of staff, and consistency. 

Romana

Pizzeria Ai Marmi Viale di Trastevere, 53 (Trastevere)
Dar Poeta Vicolo del Bologna, 45 (Trastevere)
Alle Carrette Via della Madonna dei Monti, 95 (Monti-Collosseum)
Li Rioni Via S. Quattro, 24  (Monti-Collosseum)
Nuovo Mondo Via Amerigo Vespucci, 9 (Testaccio)
Pizzeria Remo Piazza di Santa Maria Liberatrice 44 (Testaccio) 
Grazie a Dio e Venerdi Via dei Capocci, 1 (Monti)
Pizzeria da Baffetto Via del Governo Vecchio 114 (Piazza Navona)
Baffetto 2 Piazza del Teatro di Pompeo, 18  (Campo de Fiori)
La Montecarlo Vicolo Savelli, 13 (Piazza Navona-Campo de Fiori)
Pizzeria Emma Via del Monte della Farina 28 (Campo de Fiori)


Napoletana

La Gatta Mangiona Via Federico Ozanam, 30 (Monteverde)
Bir & Fud Via Benedetta, 23 (Trastevere)
Porto Fluviale Via di Porto Fluviale, 22 (Ostiense)
Al Grottino Via Orvieto, 6. (San Giovanni)
Tonda Via Valle Corteno, 31 (Nomentana)
Sforno Via Statilio Ottato 110 (Cinecitta')
In Fucina Via Giuseppe Lunati, 25 (Portuense)
72 ore Viale Marco Fulvio Nobiliore, 88 (Tuscolana)
Pro Loco Pinciano Via Bergamo 18 (Piazza Fiume) 
Ristorante Pizzeria i Fratelli Via degli Umbri, 14 (San Lorenzo)


Al Taglio 

If you can't wait till dinner to have pizza, consider getting some pizza al taglio (by the slice which is sold by the weight.) 

Some of my favorites:

Forno Campo de Fiori
Forno Roscioli
La Boccaccia
Alice Pizza

Mercato Centrale (Termini)
Bonci Pizzarium



 

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