The benchmark pizza romana—a thin, crispy base barely charred, topped with just tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and a basil leaf. Da Remo's version is what Roman pizza should be: simple, balanced, and perfectly executed without any fussiness.
Tips from diners
Arrive early or be prepared to queue—this place doesn't take reservations and fills up fast after 8pm.
Available by the slice (al taglio), this variation comes as a thicker piece. The cheese and pepper flavors are pronounced against the more substantial dough base compared to the thinner pizzas. It's a different take on the iconic Roman dish.
Tips from diners
If the pizza oven line is too long, grab a slice of the cacio e pepe from the counter—it's still hot and fresh.
The Roman white pizza—just dough, olive oil, coarse salt, and rosemary, baked until lightly crispy. It's the simplest pizza on the menu, yet its success depends entirely on dough quality and timing. Da Remo's is a benchmark in restraint.
Tips from diners
Order this if you want to taste the dough. It's proof that good pizza doesn't need a lot.
A light, crispy fried starter—delicate zucchini blossoms filled with fresh mozzarella and anchovy. The batter is thin enough to taste the flower, not heavy or greasy. A classic Roman fried starter that shows the kitchen's skill.
Tips from diners
Order fried starters first when you arrive—they come fastest and you can snack while waiting for the pizza.
Fresh salt cod fried in a thin, crispy batter that shatters when you bite it. The inside stays moist and flaky. It's served plain without any sauce, letting the quality of the fish and the technique shine.
Tips from diners
This is how fried cod should taste—crispy outside, tender inside, no grease. Ask for extra if you're still hungry.
Since the 1960s, Da Remo has been Rome's go-to spot for authentic Roman pizza (pizza romana). Located in the heart of Testaccio at Piazza Santa Maria Liberatrice, this no-frills pizzeria is a neighbourhood anchor—no reservations, no tablecloths, just order, wait in line, and eat some of the city's best thin-crust pizza.
Come between 7-8pm to beat the worst of the crowds. After 9pm expect 30-45 minute waits. Sunday is closed.
You'll need to give your name and wait outside. The staff will call you when a table is ready. Bring a book or friend to chat with.
Budget €15–20 per person with wine. This is fast food pricing for wood-fired pizza. Testaccio location is cheaper than tourist-area pizzerias.
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