Many swear that Sforno is currently the best pizza in Rome. The only reason some people never make it there is its out of the way location, in the Tuscolana neighborhood. But if you are in Rome for the pizza, then hop on the metro or grab a taxi.
And I have to say, it took me quite a while to make the trek. But I’m glad I did, since I concur: it’s one of (if not the) best pizzeria in Rome.
Like many of the new generation of boutique pizzerias in Rome, Sforno’s crusts are on the thick and puffy side, more Neopolitan than Roman. Their extra-long rising ensures chewy, tender crusts, that are surprisingly light. The toppings, however, speak romanaccio in a big way.
I don’t think you’ll find Cacio e Pepe pizza anywhere else, and certainly not served like this. The pizza comes to the table, pre-cut into slices, with a pepper mill in the center for laying it on. How does the grated pecorino stay so fluffy on top? This particular pizza is cooked using ice to keep the cheese from melting completely.
One of their most famous pizzas is The Greenwich: mozzarella, stilton and a port reduction. But I also loved the more traditional pizzas, especially the Napoletana, covered with anchovies.
Pre-pizza make sure you order one of their famous fritti: potato crochettes, crunchy suppli’ and otherworldly baccala‘. (check out the blackboard inside for daily specials. And order one of each) And if you’re wondering why everyone is nibbling on potato chips, they are home made and addictive. And if this weren’t reason enough to go: onion rings. Great onion rings. Added bonus: great beer list.
Sforno
Via Statilio Ottato 114
06 715 46118
metro: Subagusta
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not sure about the heavily burned parts, which on your second photo seem to take up an unacceptably large part of the pizza!!
I love Sforno and I’m addicted to the perfect fried stuff they make!
Yes please! I will have one of each but I do agree with C.Elder, I don’t care for the heavily burned part either.
Oh.My.God. That does look good!
I added this to my list of places to hit this fall. It all looks good to me. I love the sound of the toppings.
I used to work out at Cinecitta, and I have friends in the neighborhood, so I`m lucky enough to have eaten at Sforno from when they first opened. I think he used to be partners or in some way involved with the guys from Gatta Mangiona, and I can remember long conversations about how old his lievito madre is.. It`s definitely my favorite Pizza in Rome, although I will have to say that I (and my friends in the neighborhood) don`t think its as good as it was when it first opened. Totally agree about the onion rings, and lots of their non pizza items are yummy.
C. Elder:
That’s the best part … I always order my pizzas well done