The story
Forno Val Melaina has quietly opened its doors in the Roman neighborhood of Val Melaina, and early impressions from local reviewer Franchino Er Criminale peg it as a decent but not showstopping addition to the area’s bakery scene. He notes that the red pizza (pizza rossa) stands as the best offering, earning the venue an overall score of “7 minus” — solid enough for a neighborhood spot, but not one that rewrites the rules.
The menu includes classic Roman bakery staples: pizza bianca, pizza rossa, pizzette sfoglia, and a pizza bianca con mortadella. For now, the consensus is that Forno Val Melaina delivers reliable, if not extraordinary, takeout-friendly fare. It’s worth a stop for the red pizza, but don’t expect fireworks.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Forno Val Melaina’s pizza rossa is the undisputed star, earning fervent praise for its simple, soulful perfection. The overall vibe is one of unpretentious, deeply satisfying Roman comfort food.
“This red pizza is better. If they had cooked it a bit more, it would have been an 8. It's not acidic like the puff pastry ones. It's good, good. A pity — one more minute of cooking.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Forno Val Melaina. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A new bakery in Val Melaina with decent products but not outstanding — the red pizza is the best, but overall it's a 7 minus.
Dishes mentioned
Pizzette Sfoglia
These puff pastry pizzas don't look bad, honestly. Maybe a bit undercooked. The tomato is a bit acidic and released too much water. But I've eaten worse. Sufficient — you can eat them.
Pizza Bianca
This white pizza looks good. It tears well. But it's not salted enough, a bit salty though. For a sufficient product. It's cooked well. They could do better on the dough itself.
Pizza Rossa
This red pizza is better. If they had cooked it a bit more, it would have been an 8. It's not acidic like the puff pastry ones. It's good, good. A pity — one more minute of cooking.
