The signature thin, crunchy pizza with a light red sauce and melted mozzarella. The crust is low-profile and well-cooked without burning. The toppings are restrained, allowing the dough technique to shine. Multiple expert sources specifically praise Pantera's crust quality as the distinguishing factor.
Tips from diners
Order this first. The thin, crispy crust is the signature and reason to visit.
The outer crust is crispy and crunchy from frying. Inside, the risotto is tender and bound together. Ragù and melted mozzarella create savory pockets. Pantera's supplì receive consistent praise from reviewers. The contrast between exterior crispness and interior softness is essential.
Tips from diners
Buy 2-3 supplì. They're small, cheap, and among Rome's best. A complete meal with 2 pizzas and 3 supplì costs €12.
Tripe is braised in tomato until tender and then placed on the pizza. The ginger adds warmth and a subtle Asian influence. Pecorino provides sharp contrast. This is a serious, traditional Roman dish applied to pizza al taglio format. Not for everyone, but expertly prepared.
Tips from diners
The tripe is completely tender — no chewy texture to worry about. The sauce and seasoning are excellent.
Coratella is a Roman specialty of mixed lamb organs — liver, heart, lung — stewed slowly with onions until tender. The result is savory, rich, and deeply flavored. Placed on the thin Pantera crust, it creates a refined version of traditional Roman street food. This showcases the kitchen's commitment to authentic Roman cooking.
Tips from diners
If you eat offal, this is an refined way to experience it. The slow-cooked onions are as good as the meat.
Fresh baby octopus (moscardini) is prepared simply with garlic, parsley, and a touch of lemon zest. Placed on the thin crust, it creates a seafood-forward pizza. The octopus is tender and the flavors are bright. A seafood option that shows ingredient quality.
Tips from diners
This is excellent if you enjoy seafood. The simplicity of preparation lets the octopus shine.
Opened September 2023 by Manuel and Nicolò Trecastelli in Rome's Garbatella neighborhood, Pantera specializes in pizza al taglio with a distinctly thin, crunchy, well-cooked style that evokes Roman pizza from the 1980s. Top-tier toppings emphasize farm-fresh ingredients and local suppliers. The operation quickly became a neighborhood point of reference and is mentioned by local pizza experts as a standout new entry into Rome's pizza al taglio scene.
Pantera opened in September 2023 and has already become a neighborhood favorite. Garbatella is an up-and-coming area with character — worth visiting beyond just this pizzeria.
Open Friday-Sunday only: Fri 6-10 PM, Sat 12-3 PM and 6-10 PM, Sun 6-10 PM. Closed Monday-Thursday. Plan accordingly.
There's outdoor seating along Circonvallazione Ostiense with benches and high tables. Eat standing up or perch on the tables and watch the neighborhood.
Pizza costs €2.50-4, supplì €1.50. A generous meal costs €8-12. This is excellent value for quality this high.
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