If there’s one thing we’ve learned from watching Franchino er Criminale‘s food videos, it’s that “fuffa” (nonsense) has no chance. But when Alessandro Bologna (the food blogger’s real name) arrives at Nonna Pia’s counter, the tone changes.
Here is a portrait of what many consider not only a pizzeria, but a true sanctuary of Roman culture.
Nonna Pia’s Pizza: when “popular” becomes excellence
In the beating heart of Rome’s neighborhoods, where the scent of flour mingles with the air of home, Nonna Pia’s pizza represents the antithesis of passing fads. If Franchino has “awarded” it a “9+,” it is because here the sacred triad of honesty, quality, and tradition is respected.
The Verdict of the “Criminale”
Why did Franchino fall in love with this place? The answer lies in the extreme simplicity that hides the work that has gone into it. The red pizza is good, described as “biscuity,” and the tomatoes are of high quality. According to the food blogger, however, it would be incorrect to call it the best in Rome, but it is certainly among the best. As for the red pizzas, the quality of the dough is what stands out at the first bite.
The savory maritozzo with chicken cacciatore is worth trying. Also worth trying are the pizza with potatoes (well cooked), the white pizza (the best in the capital?), the lingotto with carbonara, the chicken salad sandwich, and the supplì.
No sour tomatoes or plastic mozzarella. Here, the toppings taste like they’ve been carefully selected. Nonna Pia remains faithful to the neighborhood’s ethos. It’s food for everyone, not just a select few.
It’s not “Instagrammable” pizza; it’s pizza made to be eaten hot, standing up or on the sidewalk, getting your fingers dirty.
Where: Piazza Epiro, 17A, BOX, 29 and 30, 00183 – Rome. For info: 3791709344.