Pizza
Pizza in Rome lets you experience the iconic dish the way Italians do. Indeed, you will be able to taste their passion for making it with every bite you take. Never mind it is not the pizza capital of the world, Rome has its distinct style. Hence, you will want to eat as much pizza as you can while you are on vacation in the Eternal City.
Roman pizza is thin. It comes with a fair portion of tomatoes and cheese. Its flavor levels up after it is done baking in a wood-burning oven. A word of advice when eating pizza in Rome, first, it is alright not to share your pie. In fact, it is expected. Second you can walk around while eating pizza but it is illegal to sit by the church steps or a fountain while doing so. Third, burning your tongue on a pizza Bianca is worth the risk. It is the best way to enjoy it. Last, but not the least, Roman pizza only goes with beer not wine. |
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.Main Ingredients
Pizza dough, cheese, fresh or sundried tomatoes, your choice of toppings (meats, zucchini flower, fungi porcini, anchovies, sautéed onions, herbs, and more)
Pizza dough, cheese, fresh or sundried tomatoes, your choice of toppings (meats, zucchini flower, fungi porcini, anchovies, sautéed onions, herbs, and more)
Recommended Places to Eat
Pizzeria Baffetto |
Just a short distance away from Piazza Navona is one of the iconic pizza stores in Rome - Pizzeria Baffetto. This is the place to be if you’re looking for delicious and authentic Roman pizza. This dining spot has a wide range of clientele ranging from famous soccer players, to political figures, to celebrities and to locals in the neighborhood. What draws the crowd in? Inside this white-tiled restaurant, flavorful and dangerously tempting thin-crust pizzas are presented abundantly. Each pizza embodies the traditional Roman flavors - strong tomato zing, rich olive oil flavor and just the right amount of cheese. This top pizzeria in Rome opens from 6 PM to 1 AM. The line is always long and you could wait for quite a while to have your turn - don't fret though because it's worth it.
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Basic information
Via del Governo Vecchio, 114, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
$-$$
Everyday 12pm - 3.30pm & 6.30pm - 1am
Lepanto Station
(25 minutes walk)
(25 minutes walk)
Pizza Florida |
At first glance, there’s nothing spectacular with Pizza Florida - the place is small and the seats are limited. But beyond its cramped location - one you can easily find along the way to the Colosseum - is a pizza haven for those on a budget. For a cheap price, you can taste their famous pizza creations such as Mozzarella e Pomodoro, Bianca, Olive and Mozzarella pizza as well as anchovies and mozzarella pizza. Some of the other non-pizza dishes to try include pepperoni and potato sausages, prosciutto and mozzarella dish as well as blue cheese and sausages. Staff here are friendly and can communicate well in English.
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Basic information
Via Florida, 25, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
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Monday - Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Colosseo Station
(18 minutes walk)
(18 minutes walk)
Zizzi Pizza |
Despite its small spaces, Zizzi Pizza remains a hit to both locals and tourists. It’s a quaint, simple pizzeria which features big servings of mouthwatering flavors. Zizzi Pizza’s staff give you a traditional Roman welcome filled with smiles and huge gestures. The place makes pizza all day long - a factor that can prove that the pizza served here is always fresh. Management is comprised of family members - the head among all are the kind mama and papa who always make sure the friendly vibe doesn’t get lost. Pizza here is always served piping hot - you just can't miss the cheesy goodness that oozes out every slice.
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Basic information
Piazza di S. Martino Ai Monti, 5, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
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From Monday to Saturday: 11.00am - 11.00pm
Home hours
7.00pm - 10.30pm
Home hours
7.00pm - 10.30pm
Cavour Station (5 minutes walk)