Where do you find the best pizza in Rome?
Modern day pizza’s origins are a little farther south in Naples, so to go roaming around Rome for the best pizza is a subjective challenge.
One thing to forget about is the quick-serve counters and windows you’re used to in the US cities. Sure, you can get take-out and there’s nothing wrong with that, but the best pizza in Rome, Italy, should be eaten at a table with plenty of friends and flanked by beer or a soft drink.
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Where do you find the best pizza in Rome?
Pizza is like taking a train ride: When it’s good, it’s great. When it’s not good, it’s still fast, easy, and affordable.
What kind of pizza is Rome known for?
There are only two words you need to know when it comes to the pizza Rome is known for: al taglio. It means “pizza by the cut” which is the Roman way. Baked in a rectangular shape and top-loaded with toppings, pizza al taglio deserves at least one of your mealtimes.
Where to find the cheapest pizza in Rome?
Rome can get pricey, especially near the ancient ruins and tourist attractions…which are everywhere. Look for restaurants with quick take-out options. A few cheap pizza places near Roma Termini are Pizzeria Del Secolo and Pizzeria Acqua & Farina.
Where to find Michelin-starred pizza in Rome?
You’d hope that the best pizza in Rome, Italy, would come with a Michelin star, but alas, we’re not seeing the world’s best Roman chefs slinging pies in any of the starry establishments. Mater Terrae has a Green Star and a crunchy focaccia, if that scratches your itch.
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Where to find the best pizza in Rome near the ruins
Use the metro to see the sights and taste the best pizza in Rome.
Trattoria Luzzi | Near Colosseum
Closest station: Colosseo
Even though its main menu is full of traditional Italian grub, Trattoria Luzzi’s pizzeria shells out a load of different pizza options. Fancy some focaccia with Nutella? A white pizza with frankfurters and French fries? The old standard with tomato and garlic? Trattoria Luzzi has you covered for great pizza near Rome’s Colosseum.
Pizzeria della Madonna dei Monti | Near Roman Forum
Closest station: Cavour
You were looking for the best fried pizza in Rome, right? Perfect. Madonna dei Monti has a hat trick of them for you, topped with stracciatella, confit tomato, and evo oil. Non-fried options are three-fold, championing names like the plum and bacon Eccentric, the Delicate with honey and walnuts, and a fresh Veggy.
Alice Pizza | Near Pantheon
Closest station: Colosseo
A light dough has made this pizza chain a favorite for Romans. Alice Pizza has a location near the Pantheon, giving you reason enough to pop in for a pizza al taglio of prosciutto and cheese. The flavorful fungi is a favorite of locals so don’t hesitate to ask for more mushrooms.
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Pizza in Trevi | Near Trevi Fountain
Closest station: Barberini
Pizza in Trevi is so close to the Trevi Fountain that you could make a wish and toss your coin right there. Does that make it a tourist trap? You be the judge. 30 different pizzas are each at a pricepoint not unlike the dough shows you’ve got near your own home. And our gluten-free friends weren’t forgotten, either. Four gluten-free pies mean you’ll be eating authentic pizza in Rome, not munching another salad.
San Marco | Near Villa Borghese
Closest station: Barberini
A little trendy, a little more refined, and a little more eat-it-with-a-fork-and-knife, the Pizzeria San Marco has the reds and whites you came to Rome for—wine and pizza. Handmade olive oil and the freshest tomatoes add extra flavor to this parlor near Villa Borghese.
Pizza Zizza | Near Vatican City
Closest station: Roma S. Pietro
We’d like to think that Pizza Zizza is where the Pope sneaks off to when he needs a late-night slice. The question is: what type of pizza would have the pontiff's seal of approval? Take your own guesses when you stop by and see how torn you’ll be between a pizza full of pecorino or porcini mushrooms.
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Header Image Credit: Getty Images, Vladimir Vladimirov. Image Location: Piazza della Rotonda, Rome