Bonci Pizzarium

Top choice in Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

Gabriele Bonci's acclaimed pizzeria a taglio serves Rome's best pizza by the slice, bar none. Scissor-cut squares of soft, springy base are topped with original combinations of seasonal ingredients and served for immediate consumption. Often jammed, there are only a couple of benches and stools for the tourist hordes; head across to the plaza at the metro station for a seat.

Also worth trying are the freshly fried supplì (risotto balls). Bonci's equally popular bakery and deli, Panificio Bonci, is nearby, selling a wide range of splendid takeaway fare, including pizza slices and panini.