The Best Pizza in Rome

Michael Jones, Leaf Group

When you think about pizza, you think about Italy. And when you think about Italy, you think about Rome. So where else in the world would you go to find the best pizza possible? Pizza in Rome is known for its thin-crust, flavorful dough, fresh, organic ingredients and original toppings. It's not unusual to find white-whine or edible flowers topped on your pizza. And if you didn't know, pizzerias in Rome are never open for lunch. You're going to have to go for dinner.

Pizzeria da Bafetto

Bafetto is a cultural icon sitting in the middle of Old-Rome. Make sure you arrive early, or expect to wait in line because this place is a hot destination for travelers, tourists and locals alike. Soccer stars, Hollywood celebrities and famous musicians all flock to the doors, so finding the spot shouldn't be too hard. It can be a little cramped inside and you may have to sit with strangers, but the Roman atmosphere will definitely make up for it. It's also a bargain--you won't spend much. Pizzeria da Bafetto Via del Governo Vecchio 114 Rome, Italy


This may be the best pizza in Rome. And if you're planning a day of sightseeing at the Vatican Museum, make sure you stop by the Pizzarium to eat lunch. The dough is set to rise for 72 hours and is sold by its weight. The fresh and organic toppings make their pizzas a one of kind tasty treat. If you eat pizza anywhere in Rome, this better be the place. It's not sit-down place, but you must try it. Pizzarium Via della Meloria 43 Rome, Italy

La Gatta Mangiona

The owner, Giancarlo Casa, describes himself as a pizza engineer and the original ingredients at La Gatta Mangiona justify his title. Smoked mackerel and edible flowers are just some of the toppings you may run across when reading the menu. The outside crust is crispy, and the inside is always light and fluffy. La Gatta Mangiona 30 Via Federico Ozanam Monteverde Nuovo Rome, Italy 00152

Ristorante da Vittorio

This small pizzeria is always packed and happens to be one of the nicest spots in Rome, booking tables is advised. Customers will love da Vittorio because they can choose the shape, size and type of their pizza, and the choices are endless. Since the restaurant prides itself on original specialties, the Vittorio pizza is a good choice when stopping by. Ristorante da Vittorio Via Mario Musco, 29 00147 Roma (Latium), Italy

La Gallina Bianca

Their location right down the street from Termini station and a short walk from Santa Maria Maggiore square makes it the perfect place to try your first piece of Roman pizza. They have a classic indoor setting which they describe as country but also give you the option to eat outdoors. They offer classic thin-crust pizza, which is out of this world, and they recommend a perfect wine to complement every meal. La Gallina Bianca Via A. Rosmini 5 Esquilino, Rome




About the Author

Michael Jones reported campus news stories for The University of Southern California's student newspaper, "The Daily Trojan," for four years before graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in journalism. He has since gone on to write for several publications both in America and abroad and has an idiosyncratic knack for translating the most intricate tasks into layman speak.

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