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Upon arriving the first thing you notice is the line across the street in the alleyway. It was about a half an hour wait for us to get in, but I felt like it was worth it. The pizza is so fresh and so delicious and the quality of the ingredients were unmatched. The staff were also really friendly, impatient and helpful with ordering. It's a bit cramped on the inside, but I really enjoyed the pizza here and would definitely come back.
Don't make the same mistake we did! We arrived early because Piccolo Buco doesn't take reservations or offer take out. Since we got there early and we didn't see a line, we decided to check out Trevi Fountain a block away. It was under unannounced maintenance, something a lot of people are upset about (including us), but we still had to see it with our own eyes. After a few photos we headed back to the restaurant. We saw only 1 family in front of the restaurant so we thought we lucked out! Well the restaurant was full and the staff told us the line started in the alley across front the restaurant. Darn it, we are third in line now and the wait time was about 45 minutes. We waited it out in the rain because they are known to have the best pizza in Rome, if not Italy. Definitely regretted going to a dry fountain first and not getting first seating. Since we had a lot of time to kill, I Google Translated the menu to decide what to order. Mink decided on what she wanted based on posted photos. After careful consideration and through a process of elimination, Mink decided on the Carpocollo ham, burrata cheese and roasted tomato. I ordered a Caprese and Burrata Margarita. When we finally entered, we realized the front dining area is cozy and they have an additional room in the back for more diners. Menus were already next to our table but we knew what we wanted and ordered as soon as we could. The wine and Caprese came out in a jiffy. Their Caprese was out of this world good! After finishing it, we only had to wait a few more minutes before the pizza came out. They looked and smelled amazing when they arrived at the table! Also, they were quite large so Mink definitely couldn't finish it all. Good thing they give boxes for left overs. The pizzas were better than I could have imagined with all the fresh quality ingredients they use. It was probably one of the best pizzas I've ever had. They are definitely worthy of all their awards and are 100% worth the wait to dine there.
I just don't get it. The line was long and I am sure people like the pizzas here.. but it was just not for me. The flavor is lacking and the cold burrata really threw me off. I ended up eating a soggy cold pizza that has no flavor. Maybe I just don't understand what good pizzas are here in Rome. To me, this was quite possibly the worst pizza I have ever had. We also ordered a bottle of wine and it sucked (young and quite tart) .. sorry, this was a no for me.
WAIT ON THE LINE. The line will start across the street but it will move quickly. The make the pizza fresh and they keep it moving quickly. There are no reservations. The pizza is made right in front of you, you see as the ingredients are added, and it's magic. I ordered the margherita and it was the best I had. This is a very thin pizza with a large crust but thin and airy! You will eat the pizza in one sitting for sure. The place is really small and has one bathroom but the service is amazing. I highly recommend if you have the time, pop in you won't be disappointed.
Located by the Trevi Fountain, there is always a long line but it is worth the wait. The pizza was to die for - its crust was light and chewy and I tasted the freshness of the ingredients. Coming from the States, it is very different from the pizza I am used to but I definitely appreciated the simplicity yet depth in flavor.
Deliciousssss! This pizza place is near the Trevi Fountain and we planned to have lunch here at the end of our walking tour. We heard they had good pizza but what we didn't know was how popular they are! Thank goodness we got in line just after 12pm and only had to wait an hour to get in. Yessss, it was so worth it! If you're wondering what their name means in English, it means small hole. And when we got inside, that's just what it was- a very small space. The wait staff was very attentive and gave us recommendations. This is not authentic traditional Italian pizza. It's a modern spin for sure. The crust is thin and I would describe the bite as just enough density and not crispy or chewy.The ingredients are fresh and the flavors and combinations that they put together appealed to my eyes and stomach. The pizzas are absolutely big enough to share and come fresh to order.
The best pizza I've had in my ENTIRE life. I drool just thinking about it. No reservations and there is a really long line out the door. It's totally worth the wait. I'd go back to Rome strictly for this pizza. Fresh ingredients, perfectly crisp yet fluffy crust. If you go anywhere in Rome, this is the place to go.
Amazing amazing amazing ! This is one of those must try's if you are in Rome. Known to be one of the best and it is well worth the wait. There will usually always be a on out front but seeing the expressions on everyone's face while eating is great to see. Very small and humble place but the Pizza speaks for itself.
If your in the area and close by, come by and have Piccolo Buco pizza... it's delicious. Although the wait can be anywhere between 15 minutos to an hour, it's well worth the wait. You wait in an alley across the door. You won't miss the line since this place is always packed. Be prepared to wait. Once inside, it's a cozy small place with no music in the background, so be mindful and speak in your inside voice. Authentic, fresh delicious pizza. You can taste the flavors in every bite. The sauce, cheese and meats are incredible. The pizza does not come cut up in slices, which is a different experience, you use your own utensils to make your own slices. We tried a total of 4 pizzas. The yellow sauce with spicy salami which was phenomenal. Although it says spicy, the pizza itself wasn't that spicy, it's mild to say the least. Creamy, delicious ricotta cheese on different parts of the pizza just added to every delicious bite. Classic Margherita was exactly that, it was classic deliciousness with every portion. Favorite 1 out of the 4 was the pizza the Parma Ham búfalo yellow and pesto, it had Pesto, Mozzarella, sun dried yellow tomato, and prosciutto prosciutto, so many flavors exploding with every bite, makes you want to yell - Mamma Mia ! Will definitely come again when visiting. Fresh pizza with fresh ingredients. After eating, it was so filling, and you didn't feel the need want to go to sleep afterwards from carb overload. Night and day pizza in Rome vs America !
Hands down best pizza in my life! My bf and I both agree and loved the walking distance from the trevi fountain. The line is long of course, but so worth it and they make it go by pretty quickly given how small the place is the turn around is pretty good! Very small and tables are pretty close together I had to squeeze between people to sit on the inside table and I'm pretty small.
24 days ago
The pizza here is SO amazing!! We ordered the margherita with burrata as our server mentioned that was the most popular and it did not disappoint. The burrata cheese melted in so well with the pizza and created a nice creamy feel with the tomato sauce. Also got the yellow sauce pizza with spicy salami as he also mentioned that to be a popular item. It was unique although I liked the margherita pizza the best!! read more
This was probably the only real good pizza I had while in Rome. There is a line when you arrive which was only a 25 minute wait to be seated. I had the Traditional Margherita pizza which was delicious. Service was fast and the waiter was very helpful and to the point when explaining the differences between each Margherita pizza. read more
We got two of the Margherita pizzas, one with burrata. The flavor was great and the crust was cooked perfectly. I, a cheese lover, found the burrata pizza had too much cheese! Though the pizza was really solid, we waited in line for about an hour, and given that there's a fabulous pizza restaurant on nearly every corner in Rome, I don't think we'd choose to wait in the line again. read more
5 months ago
Upon arriving the first thing you notice is the line across the street in the alleyway. It was about a half an hour wait for us to get in, but I felt like it was worth it. The pizza is so fresh and so delicious and the quality of the ingredients were unmatched. The staff were also really friendly, impatient and helpful with ordering. It's a bit cramped on the inside, but I really enjoyed the pizza here and would definitely come back. read more
Don't make the same mistake we did! We arrived early because Piccolo Buco doesn't take reservations or offer take out. Since we got there early and we didn't see a line, we decided to check out Trevi Fountain a block away. It was under unannounced maintenance, something a lot of people are upset about (including us), but we still had to see it with our own eyes. After a few photos we headed back to the restaurant. We saw only 1 family in front of the restaurant so we thought we lucked out! Well the restaurant was full and the staff told us the line started in the alley across front the restaurant. Darn it, we are third in line now and the wait time was about 45 minutes. We waited it out in the rain because they are known to have the best pizza in Rome, if not Italy. Definitely regretted going to a dry fountain first and not getting first seating. Since we had a lot of time to kill, I Google Translated the menu to decide what to order. Mink decided on what she wanted based on posted photos. After careful consideration and through a process of elimination, Mink decided on the Carpocollo ham, burrata cheese and roasted tomato. I ordered a Caprese and Burrata Margarita. When we finally entered, we realized the front dining area is cozy and they have an additional room in the back for more diners. Menus were already next to our table but we knew what we wanted and ordered as soon as we could. The wine and Caprese came out in a jiffy. Their Caprese was out of this world good! After finishing it, we only had to wait a few more minutes before the pizza came out. They looked and smelled amazing when they arrived at the table! Also, they were quite large so Mink definitely couldn't finish it all. Good thing they give boxes for left overs. The pizzas were better than I could have imagined with all the fresh quality ingredients they use. It was probably one of the best pizzas I've ever had. They are definitely worthy of all their awards and are 100% worth the wait to dine there. read more
9 months ago
Had to compare to Leggenda in Miami Beach - pretty close. Lovely Yellow sauce and sausage option but def have all of the classics read more
9 months ago
This place had the best pizza ever! The crust was so fluffy and all the ingredients were delicious! The waiters were wonderful and spoke great English! Don't let the line discourage you - they love people in pretty quickly! read more
9 months ago
4 months ago
Came back 2 days in a row because the pizza was so good that we had to try more. All 4 pizzas were 10/10 but the Sausage, smoked cheese, fried zucchini was one of the best pizzas ive ever had. Id suggest getting there right when they open or be prepared to wait, but its well worth it read more
I just don't get it. The line was long and I am sure people like the pizzas here.. but it was just not for me. The flavor is lacking and the cold burrata really threw me off. I ended up eating a soggy cold pizza that has no flavor. Maybe I just don't understand what good pizzas are here in Rome. To me, this was quite possibly the worst pizza I have ever had. We also ordered a bottle of wine and it sucked (young and quite tart) .. sorry, this was a no for me. read more
WAIT ON THE LINE. The line will start across the street but it will move quickly. The make the pizza fresh and they keep it moving quickly. There are no reservations. The pizza is made right in front of you, you see as the ingredients are added, and it's magic. I ordered the margherita and it was the best I had. This is a very thin pizza with a large crust but thin and airy! You will eat the pizza in one sitting for sure. The place is really small and has one bathroom but the service is amazing. I highly recommend if you have the time, pop in you won't be disappointed. read more
2 years ago
Located by the Trevi Fountain, there is always a long line but it is worth the wait. The pizza was to die for - its crust was light and chewy and I tasted the freshness of the ingredients. Coming from the States, it is very different from the pizza I am used to but I definitely appreciated the simplicity yet depth in flavor. read more
8 months ago
Deliciousssss! This pizza place is near the Trevi Fountain and we planned to have lunch here at the end of our walking tour. We heard they had good pizza but what we didn't know was how popular they are! Thank goodness we got in line just after 12pm and only had to wait an hour to get in. Yessss, it was so worth it! If you're wondering what their name means in English, it means small hole. And when we got inside, that's just what it was- a very small space. The wait staff was very attentive and gave us recommendations. This is not authentic traditional Italian pizza. It's a modern spin for sure. The crust is thin and I would describe the bite as just enough density and not crispy or chewy.The ingredients are fresh and the flavors and combinations that they put together appealed to my eyes and stomach. The pizzas are absolutely big enough to share and come fresh to order. read more
The best pizza I've had in my ENTIRE life. I drool just thinking about it. No reservations and there is a really long line out the door. It's totally worth the wait. I'd go back to Rome strictly for this pizza. Fresh ingredients, perfectly crisp yet fluffy crust. If you go anywhere in Rome, this is the place to go. read more
8 months ago
Amazing amazing amazing ! This is one of those must try's if you are in Rome. Known to be one of the best and it is well worth the wait. There will usually always be a on out front but seeing the expressions on everyone's face while eating is great to see. Very small and humble place but the Pizza speaks for itself. read more
If your in the area and close by, come by and have Piccolo Buco pizza... it's delicious. Although the wait can be anywhere between 15 minutos to an hour, it's well worth the wait. You wait in an alley across the door. You won't miss the line since this place is always packed. Be prepared to wait. Once inside, it's a cozy small place with no music in the background, so be mindful and speak in your inside voice. Authentic, fresh delicious pizza. You can taste the flavors in every bite. The sauce, cheese and meats are incredible. The pizza does not come cut up in slices, which is a different experience, you use your own utensils to make your own slices. We tried a total of 4 pizzas. The yellow sauce with spicy salami which was phenomenal. Although it says spicy, the pizza itself wasn't that spicy, it's mild to say the least. Creamy, delicious ricotta cheese on different parts of the pizza just added to every delicious bite. Classic Margherita was exactly that, it was classic deliciousness with every portion. Favorite 1 out of the 4 was the pizza the Parma Ham búfalo yellow and pesto, it had Pesto, Mozzarella, sun dried yellow tomato, and prosciutto prosciutto, so many flavors exploding with every bite, makes you want to yell - Mamma Mia ! Will definitely come again when visiting. Fresh pizza with fresh ingredients. After eating, it was so filling, and you didn't feel the need want to go to sleep afterwards from carb overload. Night and day pizza in Rome vs America ! read more
1 year ago
Hands down best pizza in my life! My bf and I both agree and loved the walking distance from the trevi fountain. The line is long of course, but so worth it and they make it go by pretty quickly given how small the place is the turn around is pretty good! Very small and tables are pretty close together I had to squeeze between people to sit on the inside table and I'm pretty small. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
My husband visited Piccolo Buco location in Chicago and ever since has been raving about the place and the food. So visiting Rome and staying close to The Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum this was in our bucket list. The place is small and usually there is a waiting line on the street right across but it is sooo worth the wait. It was 4 of us and we each ordered a pizza so we could try all. Each one was heavenly delicious! The service was amazing and they were very happy to hear about their location in USA. I highly recommend it. read more
2 years ago
Left a lot to be desired. We have had some great pizza throughout Italy and this just seems to be a spot that people see a line so they wait in it. We showed up at 5:45 (says opens at 6). We were 5th in line. No movement for 30 minutes but would see people come out. We saw that reviews say the line moves fast, but it certainly does not. 45 minutes later we were finally sat. Didn't appear to have any speed in moving the line. Service was ok, obviously everyone in there is just quickly going through the paces to turn tables quickly. Felt bad even asking one question. They were nice though. Food came out quick, dough definitely needed just a little longer. Pizza was ok, not bad, but 100% not worth waiting more than 10 minutes in line. We've sat right down at restaurants and have had far better. We've been lucky to have some great food throughout Italy and this place we walked out going, "one of our least memorable spots. " read more
Hands down the best pizza we've had in Italy, and second best tiramisu. The crust is very puffy and light, and the inside is very thin and slightly chewy. Definitely the dough tastes like it is freshly made. The ingredients are also so simple yet so high quality. We got one yellow pizza and one red pizza - hopefully the names will come back to mind when we're back again! Service is great but you might have to wait about an hour or more to get a seat. read more
10 months ago
3 years ago
Crust made from clouds. Wow this pizza was so good. We got in-line 10 mins before they opened and we're glad we did. We were seated as soon as the doors opened. The place is small, a front room with a handful of tables and a back room. The staff is efficient and got to work as soon as we filed in the front door. We ordered within 5 mins and were eating 15 mins or so later. We got a margherita and a yellow sauced spicy salami. Both were dreamy. The crust was incredible and the yellow sauce was so so good. I also made sure to "do as the Roman's" and have an Italian sprite with my pizza. Delish. After licking our plates clean we walked off our lunch sightseeing. In summation don't let the line scare you. It's totally worth the wait. But getting there early is the best strategy. (Note we were there in January, off season) read more
11 months ago
Long line to get in but it's well worth the wait. The pizzas just melts in your mouth, so good! read more
2 years ago
Wow this place exceeded my expectations. Had the best food and a very good waiter!! I highly recommend doing a sampler platter of pizza options. Pick the minis so you can try what sounds good. The ambiance is amazing! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Don't let looks the looks full you. Defiantly looks better than it tasted. I got the burrata margarita and pepper olives and Tusten. Pizza was not crispy, to thin just fell apart in the middle making it a soupy mess. As a pizza shop owner myself I appreciate the nice fluff of the crust which is definitely a hard technique todo but that's all this pizza place had going for its self not worth an hour wait and made my stomach hurt after. read more
Full disclosure. Coming from a robust Northeast US pizza background, it pains me to admit that this is likely the best pizza I have ever had in my life. Each pie is made fresh to order. The ingredients are phenomenally delicious. They unfortunately do not serve pasta anymore and have focused on the pizza aspect of their menu, which is in my opinion worth the 40ish minute wait in the small side street across from the shop during the 5-6pm early dinner rush. We were in Rome for 3 nights and went twice. The pizza pie has a delicious chewy delightfulness crust, with just a bit of crunch. We ordered pies with buffalo mozzarella because you simply cannot get mozzarella like this in the states. It's a knife and fork pizza (kinda soggy, it's not the pick up with your hands and fold it type, like NY pizza) so be prepared to use utensils. You would think that being steps from the Trevi fountain that this place is a complete tourist trap. But it's not. If you're into pizza, check this place out. You will not regret it. read more
2 years ago
We arrived 30 minutes before opening and we were able to be seated right at opening. They do not take reservations or takeout, but it was definitely worth the wait. If this is your first time in Rome, this place is definitely a restaurant to tryout. The restaurant was clean, modern and the air conditioning was well received on a hot day. The wait staff was polite and helpful with ordering from the menu and the service was very quick. Overall, our experience was very pleasant and I definitely recommend. read more
3 years ago
Sooo freaking good! The place is super busy since the moment they open till they close. You will always find a line outside across the door but it's worth it in my opinion. I recommend going their 20-25 mins before they open are 12pm to make sure you get a sit when they open. No take outs are allowed. The space is big but from the front you can only see the front space which makes you believe they only have like 4 tables available in the space.. but no.. they have a big space in the back... so don't get discouraged to wait. It was a great taste and before going in.. we had no idea this place has already 2 Michelin stars. Pretty cool! read more
Is the line worth the wait? Probably not, but the pizza is fantastic, the setting is quintessential Italian, the service is friendly. But wasting 2 hours abroad waiting in line.......not for me. As mentioned the pizza is good with the crust being especially tasty. I don't regret waiting in line, but I wouldn't recommend it for everyone. Comparable pizzas can be had for less time. read more
3 years ago
Stumbled across this place as we were walking around and saw the line across the restaurant and decided to wait in it. Basically the restaurants opens its doors at 12 and they have about 10-12 tables of 4. At around 11/11:30 people start lining up. We decided to stand in line at around 12:15 and were seated by 1:30. After we had our first bite, we deemed the wait well worth it and agreed the pizza was the best on our trip (and maybe life). I will say the line only starts moving after the first wave is done, so there will be a stand still for close to the first 45 minutes. The crust was so fluffy and soft and the tomato sauce was SO unique. The white pizza was also amazing and packed a TON of flavor. We will definitely be coming back!!! read more
3 years ago
There will be a line, but like other reviewers mention, it will be worth it. We waited about 35min to be seated and were welcomed and served promptly. The interior of the restaurant is small and it was pretty warm. There was a quiet anticipation from everyone already seated, I wouldn't describe it as a chatty eatery. There's one bathroom - close quarters for sure. We got the burrata margherita pizza and cherry pesto red pizza. Both were delicious. The crust was very good flavor as was the sauce and cheese. The olive oil is AMAZING. It's a fork and knife pizza. My only complaint would be that I wish my pizza would stay warmer longer. Better eat fast! Overall excellent food. Would recommend and visit again. Also, our waiter fixed our uneven table leg to make it stop rocking and I thought that was great customer service. Hopefully they can expand and hire more people, but people are obviously willing to wait in line for this delicious pizza and rightfully so. read more
1 year ago
The burrata margarita pizza was so good. Best pizza I've had in Italy and I tried many. The line was long but the service was spectacular. It is worth the wait. Cute restaurant. read more
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