The story
Just a few steps from the famed Bonci, Gli Eroi della Pizza stakes its own claim as a worthy contender in Rome’s pizza al taglio scene. As creator Sentieri Golosi observes, it’s “a valid alternative to Bonci,” serving a classic, crunchy slice at a great price. The no-frills spot on Piazzale degli Eroi has earned a 4.7-star reputation for delivering straightforward, satisfying pizza by the cut.
The menu here keeps things focused: the Pizza Rossa—a simple, tangy tomato slab—and the hearty Pizza con Salsiccia e Patate both earn enthusiastic thumbs-up. It’s a casual, local-friendly stop for takeout or a quick bite, proof that you don’t need fuss to get a great Roman slice.
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AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Sentieri Golosi praises the pizza rossa for its intense, balanced flavor, capturing the restaurant's warm, rustic charm that feels both authentic and inviting.
“The dough is lower than Bonci's and really crunchy. You can see and hear the crunch. The dough is well-cooked, a bit more savory maybe, slightly saltier. The tomato on top is just right. I always miss that oiliness of the red pizza you find in Maremma. But it's good, I could eat a ton of this.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Gli Eroi della Pizza. Most active: Sentieri Golosi
Gli Eroi della Pizza is a valid alternative to Bonci just a few steps away, offering a classic, crunchy pizza al taglio at a great price.
Dishes mentioned
Pizza Rossa
The dough is lower than Bonci's and really crunchy. You can see and hear the crunch. The dough is well-cooked, a bit more savory maybe, slightly saltier. The tomato on top is just right. I always miss that oiliness of the red pizza you find in Maremma. But it's good, I could eat a ton of this.
Pizza con Salsiccia e Patate
The potatoes on top look like roasted potatoes. The cheese is very good, the sausage is very good. This pizza is not crunchy, slightly taller, but very flavorful, I'd say indulgent. Very cheesy, there's quite a bit of mozzarella. Compared to the previous one, this is a completely different type of pizza — that was more gourmet, this is more classic. Good.
