Pizzarium Bonci
Gabriele Bonci's famous pizza-by-the-slice shop, sold by weight with daily changing toppings, widely considered the gold standard of Roman pizza al taglio.
Located near the Vatican, this takeaway-only shop is considered the benchmark for Roman pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) and is Gabriele Bonci's most internationally renowned outlet. The dough undergoes a long fermentation process, and toppings change daily, often featuring combinations like fried eggplant and basil, or pickled fried onions with cooked ham, alongside beef stew croquettes (supplì). There is no seating and reservations are not possible; take a ticket upon entering and order when your number is called. It draws constant queues, with the widest selection available right at the midday opening. It is about a 15-minute walk from the Ottaviano metro station. Roman pizza al taglio typically costs around €2-4 per 100g, but it is not cheap here; some diners report spending around €40 for two people.
Opening hours
Mon-Sat approx. 12:00-22:00; closed Sun (subject to store announcements)
Nearby sights
- Vatican Museums
- St. Peter's Basilica
- Castel Sant'Angelo
- Janiculum Hill
- Spanish Steps
- Trastevere
- Campo de' Fiori
- Piazza Navona