The story
Sancho, a pizza-by-the-slice spot in Rome’s Prati neighborhood, has earned enthusiastic nods from local creators for its straightforward, nostalgic approach. Franchino Er Criminale, of *Cosa mangia MOMO e KIKA*, praised the Pizza Rossa, Patata e Porchetta, Insalata di Pollo, and Fettina Panata, noting the place “reminds me of my mom’s pizza.” The casual, takeout-friendly vibe makes it an easy neighborhood favorite.
Meanwhile, *Cosa mangiamo oggi?* called Sancho “highly recommended,” singling out the Pizza con Porchetta e Patate as “crunchy” and tasting “like the city itself.” A Pizza con Acciughe e Pomodorini also gets a thumbs up. No-fuss, Roman pizza by the slice that hits all the right notes.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 6 dish mentions say about the food
Sancho’s pizza rossa earns fervent praise as the standout, with reviewers celebrating its bold, rustic simplicity. The overall vibe is one of unpretentious warmth, making every bite feel like a heartfelt invitation.
“The pizza rossa is super crunchy, well-cooked, the tomato is well seasoned, it wraps your mouth. It's very good, but I think the dough could be a bit lighter, especially on the rossa where you feel it more. It reminds me a lot of my mom's pizza, so maybe my palate is biased after 20 years of eating hers.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Sancho. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale, Cosa mangiamo oggi?
A great pizza by the slice spot in Prati, Rome, with a nostalgic touch that reminds me of my mom's pizza.
Dishes mentioned
Pizza Rossa
The pizza rossa is super crunchy, well-cooked, the tomato is well seasoned, it wraps your mouth. It's very good, but I think the dough could be a bit lighter, especially on the rossa where you feel it more. It reminds me a lot of my mom's pizza, so maybe my palate is biased after 20 years of eating hers.
Patata e Porchetta
This is their signature dish. My mom also made sliced potatoes like that. But honestly, the porchetta inside looks a bit boiled to me.
Insalata di Pollo
I tried the chicken salad, it's good, it's good.
Fettina Panata
I don't like the breaded cutlet. I find it too ignorant, it leaves me a bit... no.
Sancho is a highly recommended pizza-by-the-slice spot in Rome, with a crunchy porchetta and potato pizza that tastes like the city itself.
Dishes mentioned
Pizza con Porchetta e Patate
This pizza is crunchy, with porchetta. It doesn't taste like pizza, it tastes like Rome. Good, guys.
Pizza con Acciughe e Pomodorini
It's good, but by its nature it pushes less than the one with potato and porchetta. But it's fine.
