The story
Tucked away on Via Sante di Cola in Rome, SPQR is a historic old-school Roman pizza al taglio spot that earned a perfect 5-star rating from the community. Creator Franchino Er Criminale, in his *Pizza a taglio criminale IL RITORNO* review, gave the place an 8.5 out of 10, calling it a classic of the genre. He praised the Margherita as perfect, though noted that the stuffed versions had a slightly elastic dough.
Among the standout dishes, alongside that flawless Margherita, are the Pizza Ripiena con Salsiccia e Mozzarella and the Pizza Ripiena con Broccoletti e Provola. Franchino’s only quibble was the dough’s texture on those stuffed slices, but the overall verdict is clear: SPQR remains a beloved local spot for traditional, street-friendly pizza in Rome.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
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AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
The pizza margherita earns unanimous praise for its blistered, chewy crust and bright tomato sauce, while the overall vibe is one of rustic, unpretentious warmth that makes every meal feel like a cozy neighborhood feast.
“The Margherita has an old-school dough, really low and crunchy, friable. It's like a lasagna sheet, very good. The baking is perfect.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered SPQR. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A historic old-school Roman pizza al taglio, 8.5 out of 10, with a perfect Margherita but slightly elastic dough on the stuffed ones.
Dishes mentioned
Pizza Margherita
The Margherita has an old-school dough, really low and crunchy, friable. It's like a lasagna sheet, very good. The baking is perfect.
Pizza Ripiena con Salsiccia e Mozzarella
The stuffed pizza with sausage and mozzarella is good, the filling is amazing, but the dough gets a bit elastic and spongy when it cools down. Still, an 8.5.
Pizza Ripiena con Broccoletti e Provola
The one with broccoli and provola is great, the broccoli really punches through. It reminds me of the Montecucco episode. The dough is a bit elastic but the filling is incredible. 8.5.
