Welcome to Heaven: an Eternal Pizza Paradise

Nicole Arriaga

By , Local Expert, Rome
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Whoever said the best pizza can only be found in Naples, was certainly mistaken. Contrary to common belief, some of the Bel Paese's most scrumptious pizza can be indeed found in Rome. Whether you're looking for fast, quick and something to take with you on the go or a nice sit-down and frindly atmosphere, 10Best has the best of the best of Roman pizza covered for you right here.
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    Osteria Pizzeria Sanlollo

    Local Expert Tip: "If you're in the mood for something that's not pizza or pasta, you might opt for the cous-cous with vegetables or made with fish."

     
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    Da Remo Pizza

    Local Expert Tip: "Avoid coming here is at all possible around noon. That's when all of the local high school kids take over the place for lunch and you will be expected to wait a bit."

     
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    Il Gallo Rosso

    Local Expert Tip: "Make sure to order arrosticini (mini shish kabobs) for appetizers and their famous totem pole of their beer on tap. Delicious!"

     
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    Zucchero e Farina

    Local Expert Tip: "If all you're looking is for something to literally snack on, you might try ordering a striscetta (a small line) of pizza bianca (plain but salty pizza bread) or pizza margherita (cheese with tomato sauce)."

     
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    Panattoni

    Local Expert Tip: "While you wait for your pizza, make sure to order their famous fior di zucca (anchovy and mozzarella stuffed zucchini flowers) and olive ascolane (fried olive stuffed with meat)."

     
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    Dar Poeta

    Local Expert Tip: "Unlike most pizzerie in Rome, Dar Poeta also serves up wood-oven pizza for lunch and is open early for dinner."

     
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    Pizzeria San Marino

    Local Expert Tip: "If you don't feel like eating at the restaurant, San Marino will allow you to order the pizzas to go for take-out. Because they have a wood fire oven, fresh and tasty pizzas are whipped up in a jiffy."

     
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    Remo

    Local Expert Tip: "Keep it simple. The pizza margherita here is epic."

     
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    Recafé

    Local Expert Tip: "In the summer time, when outdoor seating is most popular, ReCafé is the place to see and be seen."

     
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    La Montecarlo

    Local Expert Tip: "If you don't feel like ordering pizza, Montecarlo also makes a mean Bucatini all'amatriciana pasta."