The Pizza Project

At lunch Christine and I discussed a new project about creating a list of all the different kinds of pizza toppings in Roma! I will keep adding to list as I come across new ones. Feel free to add some too!

Bianca

Rossa

Mozzarella

Patate

Zucchine

Funghi

Crostino

Pomodori

Fiori di Zucca

Melanzane

Caprese

Patate Fritte

Cipolle

Along with a list of different types of pizza, here are my favorite pizzerias by location:

Trastevere:

Pizzeria Dar Poeta: What would life be without Bufola Pizza at Dar Poeta? Unimaginable. When my friend comes to Roma for the weekend, I am taking her to this pizzeria. It has authenticity and charm, something hard to come by these days. The pizzas range from 6-8 Euro, but it is the perfect portion for one person. I would recommend the Bufola or Dar Poeta pizza. After dinner, you must try the nutella and ricotta calzone. It is warm gooey nutella and ricotta perfectly blended together with a chewy bread shell that makes it sinfully delicious. Just to warn you give yourself time to find it and expect to wait thirty minutes. It is situated on a side street of Trastevere that is a little tricky to find, but don’t give up! It is well worth it.

Pizzeria Da Ivo: The first pizzeria I went to in Rome and it set the standard high. A block away from the tram stop, it is perfect place to sit down with friends and enjoy a pizza. The portions are large and the food is delicious. There are many different varieties of pizza and pasta and they range from 6-9 Euro. If you are not in the mood for pizza I would recommend the house pasta with seafood.

Campo Di Fiori:

“Il Forno Campo De’ Fiori” In my opinion one of the best pizzerias in the Campo area. You can’t sit inside and eat, but you can find a place to sit in Campo by the statue Bruno. It is a well known and respected establishment and for good reason. Their Bianca pizza is incredible. It is also the best pizza Rossa I have tasted in Rome. Don’t forget to try one of their delicious looking pastries!

Monteverde:

“Pizzeria da Simone”- The best Fiori di Zucca! (Zucchini flower). It is a small pizzeria that offers daily variety at great prices. It is not a little out of the way if you are only in Rome for a few days. However, if you have an afternoon to explore a more residential area, you can take the 75 or the 44 bus to Via Carini and it drops you right in front of it.

“Pizza Oriani”- A local favorite among the residents of Monteverde. I had the best melanzane (eggplant) pizza here. You can sit down to eat here, but the seating is limited. I would recommend it for a quick lunch and porta via. Many young kids come here for a quick and delicious snack. The pizza comes by the piece or tondo (round individual pizza).