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Reviewers at Pizza Chef Roma rave about the pizza marinara, praising its perfectly charred, chewy crust and simple, bold tomato sauce. The overall vibe is one of authentic, no-frills Neapolitan excellence.
“This classic marinara is my favorite. The crust is beautifully crunchy, a bit thicker than the super thin ones you find in some bakeries — reminds me of Roscioli's in Rome, a bit drier. Great balance between crunchiness at the base, dryness, and the tomato is cooked a bit drier too. The garlic, parsley, and raw oil on top is pure childhood for me.”
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Pizza Chef is a small, family-run pizzeria in Rome praised for its high-quality pizza al taglio and fried starters, with a focus on fresh ingredients and careful preparation.
Dishes mentioned
- Supplí al Gorgonzola
Supplí Cacio e Pepe
This supplì has a really crunchy breading, quite thick and a bit coarse — maybe they use some breadcrumbs. It's extremely creamy inside, with a strong peppery kick, and I can see little bits of lime zest that add a fresh acidic note. The rice is cooked perfectly, each grain intact. A great start.
Quadrotto di Zucca, Castagne, Funghi Cardoncelli e Parmigiano
This fried pasta square smells amazing — mushrooms, pumpkin, autumn in every bite. The cardoncelli mushrooms are my absolute favorite, and the sweet pumpkin pairs perfectly. They managed to keep the pasta slightly al dente, which is super rare for fried pasta. I love fried pasta dishes, and this one is wonderful, super creamy, and when you get a piece of mushroom it's heaven.
- Pizza Margherita
Pizza con Lardo, Patate, Crema di Castagne e Rosmarino
This pizza has lardo that melted on top, releasing its fats, plus chestnut cream and thinly sliced potatoes — some soft, some crunchy. The lardo gives a savory, superficial note that pairs perfectly with the creamy chestnut cream. You can tell the quality of the lardo right away. It's a bit more cooked, but they didn't let it burn — dark brown but not burnt. I love everything about it.
