Piccolo Buco

Rome is known for some of the best pizza in the world! But with so many options to choose from, it can get a bit overwhelming. In this guide I will do all the planning for you and share TOP pizza places in the Eternal City. So, all that's left for you to do is enjoy!

Fascinating places in Rome - a little bit of this, a little bit of that, mixing classics with some unpopular, hidden gems! Where to eat/drink (including a bunch of beautiful rooftops), where to shop (outlets, bespoke & made in Italy - brands you rarely find outside this country) and what to visit around (gorgeous sights included, so be sure to check them out and take lots of pictures). Highlights: 🛵 Vespa - is an Italian luxury brand of scooters and mopeds manufactured by Piaggio. The name means wasp in Italian. An Italian icon since 1946. You’ll see many of these all over the city. 🍕 Roman style Pizza - we encounter "pizza al taglio," which means "by the cut". The scizzas, which are a type of scissors, are used to cut this pizza into square-shaped slices. This helps to maintain the structure of both the toppings and the crust. There is also “pizza bassa”, with a thin base. Roman pizza is practically the opposite to Neapolitan pizza: it is crispy and they are not afraid of toppings. A classic on all menus in Rome is the Capricciosa: topped with ham, mushrooms, olives, artichoke, an egg and tomato. Oil is added to the dough and there is much less water than the Naples version. 🥯 The maritozzo - is a classic sweet pastry, traditionally packed full of whipped cream, which has satisfied Romans for centuries. The dough-based bun is typically eaten in Rome for breakfast but can also be eaten as a hefty snack, or dessert, throughout the day. ☕️ Ristretto - is Italian for "short shots", and that's exactly what this shot of espresso brings to the table. Its main difference is that it takes a shorter extraction time, and uses less water therefore the flavor is rich and bold, and very intense. 🍧 La Grattachecca Romana - a favourite icy drink with fruity flavor; for the Romans, the grattachecca is sacred - strictly prepared by hand in the historical kiosks of the Rioni Trastevere, Testaccio and Prati, in the lively Ponte Milvio area and Trieste and Trionfale districts. Grattachecca derives, in fact, from the action with which the “ghiacciata" (ice) is produced: with a special tool, the ice is scraped off a block, called the "checca" in Roman dialect. 🛍️ When it comes to shopping, Rome can be quite the haven for designer brands, but there is no other fashion house more Roman than Valentino Garavani. The brand’s design (its famous studs) has its origins in the Renaissance architecture of Rome - the “bugnato” technique of the ancient Roman buildings. The largest Valentino store (in the world) lies here, in Rome, on the famous Piazza di Spagna site.

Note: The guide itslef is made to maximise the time off-screen by providing immediate use through symbols and key information. Please make the most out of it! Intro: Since I was a kid (born and raised in Rome) I heard of Romans barely eating around City Centre. We were raised with the idea that is pricy and quality is just average. With this guide I want to lead you in the narrow roads of the City to find hidden gems, as well as "locals-approved" touristic locations. How to Use: Each location will have the following information: a. In the title: - Local / Historic (☆☆☆☆☆) - Touristic, yet good (☆) - Super cheap (€) - Luxury (€€€€€) - Restaurant (R) | Take away (TA) | At the counter (C) | Ethnic (E) | Vegan (V) b. In the description: - The specialty of the house (highlighted in the first picture) - Nearby monument / museum / famous area - Must know information All historic locations have undergone Nonna's approval :) The guide also includes well known restaurants coming from the culinary tradition of: - Persia, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Mexico, Argentina, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Syria, Lebanon, Greece, Austria.