The world famous pizzaiolo, author and TV personality Gabriele Bonci opened La Pizza del Teatro, a pizza by the slice joint, just off Via dei Coronari in the former Gelateria del Teatro space. The gelateria moved next door to a new, larger location on the corner of Via dei Coronari and Via di San Simone six months ago.
The dough at La Pizza del Teatro is similar to that at Pizzarium’s, Bonci’s other famous place. The result is a slightly lower base, though no less fragrant, digestible or light. The toppings are more austere than what you might find at whimsical Pizzarium; I tried broccoli and sausage and another one with zucchini flowers. Others were cheese and mushrooms, cicoria and black olives or trevigiana salad and olices. La Pizza del Teatro also serves baked (not fried) supplì. I tried the mozzarella and pepper one, which would have greatly benefitted from a touch of acidity. The pizza I must say is really delicious, soft but crusty and perfectly digestable. What better break during a Saturday trip to the center o Rome?
La Pizza del Teatro Via di San Simone 70 – 00186 Rome (Via dei Coronari)