Pizza Places You Shouldn’t Miss in Rome

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The jury’s still out on which city can claim the best pizza in the world, but we’d argue that Rome is a top contender. Pizza is an Italian dish, and although its birthplace is believed to be Naples, Rome has no shortage of pizzerias that could give even the best Neapolitan pizza shops a run for their money. Whether it’s competition, pride, or respect for tradition that motivates these restaurants to make pizza so well, we’re not entirely sure, but we do know that they’re definitely worth a visit for anyone who finds themselves in The Eternal City.

Trieste Pizza

Trieste is a family-owned pizza restaurant with several locations all around Italy, best known for the miniature pizzas, or pizzette, that they’ve been making since the 1950s. Head to their branch on Via Urbana in Rome to enjoy pizzas made with organic dough, fresh vegetables, and local cheeses.

La Boccaccia

Sometimes it’s the little hole-in-the-wall places that make the best food, and La Boccaccia is a testament to that. This pizzeria on Via di Santa Dorotea sells pizza by the slice, though exactly what constitutes a slice is up to you, as they charge by weight. Their pizzas are all made with local, fresh ingredients in classic and innovative combinations such as pumpkin gorgonzola.

Sbanco

Sbanco on Via Siria offers a more inclusive dining experience with appetizers and craft beer to enjoy alongside their pizza in a modern, industrial-style space. They use simple ingredients to create both classic and creative pies on light and fluffy crusts wood-fired to perfection.