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Reviewers at Il Grottino a Testaccio rave about the Margherita bufala, praising its perfectly charred, chewy crust and creamy mozzarella. The overall vibe is one of rustic, unpretentious warmth, delivering classic Roman pizza at its finest.
“This is a Roman-style pizza, paper-thin and light, with air bubbles that show the dough rested enough. The crust is quite crunchy with a little char on the edges. It's very light, tasty, and delicious. Unlike Neapolitan pizza, this one uses olive oil in the dough, which gives it elasticity to be spread so thin. Paper-thin and crunchy perfection.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Il Grottino a Testaccio. Most active: Alex Mark Travel, Cucina con Ruben
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Il Grottino a Testaccio is a local favorite in Rome, renowned for its authentic, thin, and crispy Roman-style pizza, made in a traditional wood-fired oven.
Dishes mentioned
Carciofo alla Giudia
This deep-fried artichoke is a staple of Rome. The heart is very juicy and tasty, the petals are extremely crunchy, and there's a pleasant saltiness to it. The combination of the heart and the petals is amazing.
- Pizza Margherita
- Pizza Romana
This is my favorite restaurant in Rome — a historic spot in Testaccio where the food is always excellent, the service is warm, and you feel at home. I come here at least once or twice a week.
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Sporcata
This is our signature dish — a pizza scrocchiarella with tomato and a bit of oil. It's crunchy, well-cooked, and perfect as a starter. It really whets the appetite.
Bruschetta Mozzarella e Pomodoro
This bruschetta has bread baked in the oven with tomato sauce and mozzarella — it's soft in the center and crunchy on the edges. It's one of our signature dishes.
Bruschetta con Funghi
This bruschetta with mushrooms is my favorite — it's soft in the center, crunchy on the edges, with mushrooms on top. I don't like it as much at other places, but here it's really good.
Puntarelle con Salsa di Acciughe, Aglio e Aceto
These puntarelle are beautiful — juicy, with anchovy, garlic, and vinegar dressing. Everything is just right. I love them.
Supplì
These supplì are incredible — the secret is the pepper. We pepper the mozzarella inside, so the whole thing has a strong pepper flavor. The breading is crunchy like cornflakes and stays crunchy even after a few minutes. Honestly, I'd say they're among the top three supplì in Rome — maybe even the best.
