The Margherita here is the baseline test of any Roman pizzeria. The dough is stretched thin, wood-fired until the edges blister and char, and dressed simply. The tomato sauce is sweet, the cheese melts into the crust, and basil is added after the oven.
Tips from diners
This is classic Roman pizza — nothing fancy, nothing wrong. Order it as your first dish.
The fried baby artichokes are the reason locals keep coming back. Each one is fried until the leaves are crispy and the heart is tender. They arrive hot, dusted with salt, and there's no oil or bitterness — just the earthy, delicate flavor of young artichoke.
Tips from diners
Order this as an appetizer, but be warned: one serving won't be enough. The locals order 2-3 plates.
Eat them immediately while they're hot. The olive oil on your tongue cuts any richness.
Supplì is Roman street food — a hollow ball of rice and ragù, fried golden, with mozzarella in the middle that stretches like a phone cord when you pull it apart (hence 'telefono'). Alle Carette's version is crispy on the outside, creamy inside, and the ragù is rich and meaty.
Tips from diners
This is a perfect 'first bite' before ordering pizza. It's cheap, quick, and hits the spot.
The lasagna here is made fresh daily. The meat ragù is simmered for hours, the béchamel is smooth, and the pasta sheets are folded in carefully. The top browns in the oven, creating a crust of crispy béchamel and cheese. It's comfort food done right.
Tips from diners
Order this if you've been walking all day and need something warm and filling.
A single order comes with 3-4 different pizza squares so you can sample range without committing. Toppings rotate seasonally but might include zucchini, potato and rosemary, spicy salami, or seasonal vegetables. Each slice is thin-crust Roman style.
Tips from diners
Ask the staff which 4 squares they'd recommend today. The menu changes with what's in season.
Alle Carette has been serving thin, crispy Roman pizza and suppli since the 1980s in the Monti neighborhood, just steps from the Roman Forum and Colosseum. The copper walls are burnished from decades of wood-fired heat. Pizza is the main draw — a handful of toppings on a thin, charred crust — but the fried carciofini (baby artichokes) are what locals come back for.
Expect to pay €10-20 per person for a full meal with pizza and sides. It's the best value in the tourist area near the Forum.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) is faster if you're in a hurry. Order at the counter and eat standing up or take to the nearby park.
Share plates of fried carciofini and order individual pizzas. The wood oven runs constantly, so pizza arrives fast.
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