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Events, Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Pizza Night with Greece and Italy at Allegrìo on Via Veneto, Rome

Some dinners stand out not just for the food, but for the story they tell, and “Allegrìo’s Friends – Greece & Italy” was one of those nights—a vibrant meeting of Mediterranean traditions hosted at Allegrìo on Rome’s iconic Via Veneto. On November 20, 2025, three acclaimed pizza masters came together for a one-evening collaboration: Giovangiuseppe Aiello and Daniele Cretì, Allegrìo’s Master Pizzaiolo and Executive Chef, … Continue reading Pizza Night with Greece and Italy at Allegrìo on Via Veneto, Rome

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

A Table in Testaccio: Discovering Rome at Romeo

In the most genuine of Rome’s neighborhoods, Testaccio, where daily life unfolds between market stalls, neighborhood bars, and the hum of local conversation, Romeo, founded by Massimo Scordino, opened its doors this past March. The restaurant fits naturally into the area’s rhythm — a place that doesn’t chase trends or reinterpret tradition, but simply honors it. It celebrates true Roman identity through honest cooking, convivial … Continue reading A Table in Testaccio: Discovering Rome at Romeo

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

A Butcher’s Cut and a Baker’s Craft: Royalbeef x Splendori Pizza Redefines Ostia’s Dining Scene

In Ostia, where the scent of the sea fills the air and seafood reigns supreme, Royalbeef has boldly flipped the script, proving that meat deserves its own spotlight on the coast. Founded by Giuseppe Domenico Larosa, whose Sicilian heritage is deeply woven into the restaurant’s philosophy, Royalbeef has become a destination for meat enthusiasts, sourcing top-quality cuts from sustainable farms in Campania and Puglia, as … Continue reading A Butcher’s Cut and a Baker’s Craft: Royalbeef x Splendori Pizza Redefines Ostia’s Dining Scene

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Gregorio, a Vibrant All-Day Bistrot in the San Pietro District of Rome

Just a few months after the opening of Casa Vidaschi, a restaurant with an all-day format in the Monteverde district of Rome, Simone Pellegrino, who co-owns it, opened another one of its kind in the San Pietro district of the capital. While Casa Vidaschi has a warm and charming floral atmosphere, Gregorio – Venite in Pace (which means Come in Peace) decidedly has its own … Continue reading Gregorio, a Vibrant All-Day Bistrot in the San Pietro District of Rome

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

The Gourmet Pizza of Amalia Costantini at Mater is Worth the Extra Kilometer From Rome

Amalia Costantini is a pizza chef who has opened a pizzeria in 2015 called Mater, together with her husband Fabio, in the town of Fiano Romano, about 30 kilometers from the northernmost part of Rome. Opening a place in the lesser known town instead of the capital had been a gamble but her faith in Fiano Romano is strong because she grew up in that … Continue reading The Gourmet Pizza of Amalia Costantini at Mater is Worth the Extra Kilometer From Rome

Rowena Dumlao
Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Casa Mazzucchelli in Bologna: Pizza and Contemporary Cuisine on One Plate

There’s a change of look and a change of format for the Mazzucchelli family in Sasso Marconi, a small town that’s around 15 km from Bologna. After the pandemic, a reshuffling of ideas with more focus have come about in the family’s interest. Casa Mazzucchelli is born, an audacious concept that combines two distinct realities: Marconi Restaurant and Il Mollica, both owned and run by … Continue reading Casa Mazzucchelli in Bologna: Pizza and Contemporary Cuisine on One Plate

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Restaurants in Rome

Straforno in Rome: Focaccia, Pizza and Burgers

Matteo Pavani and his family aimed for a different approach to pizza making when they opened Straforno in November of 2014. The pizzeria is a joint effort of Matteo, his father Alessandro, his uncle Gianluca, the technicians of the dough, and his aunt Laura, dubbed as the queen of the pastries which is strictly homemade. Straforno offers three methods of cooking pizzas: the traditional cooking … Continue reading Straforno in Rome: Focaccia, Pizza and Burgers

Rowena Dumlao
Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Chef Apreda’s Wednesday Night of Pizza and Champagne at Divinity Restaurant

Immediately after the opening of Idylio Restaurant on the ground floor of the five-star Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel of the Tridente Collection Group, Chef Francesco Apreda further extends his talent to developing pizzas at Divinity Restaurant on the top floor indoor and outdoor areas of the hotel. Following his Neapolitan origin, Apreda includes very interesting proposals of pizzas called Spezial Pizzas alongside the main Divinity … Continue reading Chef Apreda’s Wednesday Night of Pizza and Champagne at Divinity Restaurant

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Following The Romans at Favilla Pizzeria in Rome, Italy

Undeniably, pizza is one of the most loved food in Italy. Whether you are a local or just visiting the country, those smoky round pizzas topped with the essential classic toppings or the more venturesome combinations. Rome is dotted with pizzerias but finding a good one with good digestibility and uses quality ingredients doesn’t come around often. In the district of San Giovanni of Rome, … Continue reading Following The Romans at Favilla Pizzeria in Rome, Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Marinella, Pizza su Misura in Rome, Italy

When the pizza dough is made with a mixture of selected flours, has risen for 96 hours and retains a high level of hydration, as supervised and consulted by one of Rome’s most important master pizza chef, Angelo Iezzi, the finished product comes out highly digestible and light. Rome can be dotted with pizzerias but it’s not easy to find one that serves pizzas with … Continue reading Marinella, Pizza su Misura in Rome, Italy

Rowena Dumlao