Oh, truffle season, you have my heart! I was so glad that Emma's seasonal menu was loaded with truffly goodness- the truffle burrata was possibly one of the very best things I ate while in Italy. Truly what dreams are made of. After that delectable starter, I ordered a white mushroom pizza off the fall menu and added ham, while my husband had another meaty creation with red sauce. Let me tell you, they take their meat seriously at Emma; there's no skimping here. As we sat I watched them take pizzas from the oven over to the meat counter where they were fully ladened with goodness. Amazing! We were so full from this pizza goodness and it was only lunchtime, so we opted to skip dessert, but if the appetizer and pizza are any indication, I'm sure that their sweets are also divine. Enjoy! read more

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Life is too short to have to deal with such impoliteness. I tried to ask for a table for 3 after getting there very early. The "gentleman" (irony intended) at the door did not even bother to check the register and told me that nothing would be available before 10pm (most tables were empty). I asked if it was possible to book for the night after or the coming days, and the "gentleman" - again without checking the register - told me that nothing ever would be available before 10pm on any day (without ever checking). And all of this in a rude, dismissive, and utterly unprofessional manner (I think the Italian term is "un vero cafone"). I will not call them "racist" or "xenophobic" as other reviewers did, but for sure I will never set foot there again - too rude to be true, really. read more

Great recommendation from our travel agent. Came here on our first night after landing in Rome and it was the perfect place to grab some Pizza and prosciutto. We had a lot of both. The pizza was what our server recommended and she was not wrong. We had the prosciutto pizza, the white pizza with mushrooms and a focaccia with 46 month aged prosciutto. As appetizers we had the rice balls, zucchini flowers, and a ball of mozzarella with prosciutto. Everything we had for apps and dinner was great, the 46 month aged prosciutto was a bit on the salty side, but that was to be expected. The highlight of the meal were the desserts!! Oh my, so good. We got the deconstructed cannoli and deconstructed millefogille(sp?). So just to give you an idea of how good these things were. My mom and dad were Adamant that they were stuffed and couldn't possibly eat anymore. The desserts came and the waitress gave all of us spoons so they each tried a spoonful. Before you know it they had each finished about a third of each dessert. They were both Sooo good and were the perfect ending to a spectacular first meal in Rome. One more huge selling point for this place, I tried to order one more item as an add-on before our mains came out, and our server forestalled me because she thought we had already ordered enough food. To me, that is great, honest service and a true sign of integrity, so I have to give a shout out to the staff for that. read more

Emma Pizzeria was recommended to me by many people, so I knew I had to give it a try. I came here for a light lunch, so I decided to ordered just 2 things. I ordered the Zucchini Flowers with Mozzarella (€4), and the Superbio pizza (€12). Both of the dishes were amazing! I especially liked the Fried Zucchini because they were freshly but lightly fried, and there was a flavor of anchovy in them that I really enjoyed. The Superbio pizza was perfect for a light lunch. The crust was thin and crunchy, and the ingredients tasted very fresh. The service is quick, and the restaurant is very large. Since it's very popular, it's recommended to make a reservation or else you may be waiting for a while! read more

Emma Pizzeria - Zucchini Flowers with Mozzarella (€4) and Superbio Pizza (€12) - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

Situated on a street in Rome that translates to 'flour mountains', one would expect nothing but well crafted pizzas and perfected dough from Emma Pizzeria. They've mastered the thin crust Roman style pizzas, and developed a robust menu of other tasty items as well. Emma is a sleek and modern looking restaurant in the centro storico part of town where the older aesthetic is more prominent, but Emma shows that the two can mingle quite comfortably. Place is large and gets packed by 8:30pm with loud and convivial groups, which made it somewhat difficult for our two-top of my husband and myself to get much service towards the end of the meal, but we weren't in a hurry. I was eating lightly that evening, and enjoyed a plate of lightly roasted asparagus and pizza with burrata and basil, occasionally sneaking bites of my husband's funghi pizza. The produce was market fresh, no doubt from the nearby daily market at Campo de'Fiori, and the dough is made by a Roscioli brother, whose name is to baked goods in Rome as Alice Waters is to seasonal cooking in the Bay Area. If you're in Rome, you should be eating pizza at least daily, and you could do a lot worse than a dinner at Emma to satisfy that need. So fresh and so thin that you'll be ready for more. read more

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We stopped in here for an early lunch due to rain after hearing about it on Cool Cousin. We ordered a Margherita pizza, two glasses, Burratta bruschetta, and a Croquette. I loved that they had small portions for good prices so that we could try different things. Everything was delicious and waitstaff was super kind! read more

This was a beautiful restaurant with rave reviews, but the food on our visit fell short. The roman artichokes had a peculiar oil taste reminiscent of pet food, and the waiter whisked the plate away before I could dip the piece in my hand into the surrounding sauce. The arancini were nothing special (as we would find after sampling arancina all the way down the coast into Sicily), and were quite small. I was very excited about the mushroom and hazelnut pizza, as it's a combination I'm not familiar with, but they burnt the crust. However, the toppings were delicious. read more

Not my kind of pizza. Crust is like a flatbread cracker. Not enough bulk to give a chewy end to those bites. Light on sauce with the Margherita and one leaf of basil. Not enough to make me happy on any level. Pizza is better all around this Campo de' Fiori section of Rome. Didn't give it another chance on this trip. We will try again, but will stay away from the pizza. Can you say "Roscioli," even? Better pizza and lots of dolce, too. I had heard about Emma for years, too, and just got around to trying it. read more

As mentioned in a previous review, the restaurant is beautiful. Great layout, cool art. The main dining area feels kind of like an upscale deli, with lots of natural light from above. Unfortunately for me too the food fell a bit short. Ordered pizza- the dough was good but overall I found the pizza a bit too oily in the sauce and also a bit plain in the flavours. Maybe I didn't order the right pizza for a first timer. I got one with buffalo mozarella and anchovies (which I usually like). Either that or I was expecting too much. Service was good and fast but a bit brusque. I will give Emma another try when I'm back in Rome. read more

NY Times, and other websites all have this as the go-to place for pizza in Rome. So we came in with high expectations. We were a table for 5 and ordered 3 various pies for the table. Along with some appetizers and salads. Unfortunately the meal just didn't live up to the hype of the write ups we read. We ordered what the waited had suggested, the ones the articles suggested and the one I wanted (of course they didn't have that one that day). Anyways long story short, I would urge you to try a different one on the lists. Come to NY for better pizza, or Lucca Italy (my favorite in Italy). read more

Solid restaurant with excellent thin Roman style pizza...the crust was perfectly cooked and charred on the bottom. Also came back for a rigatoni amitriciana that was good but the pizza was great. Very unique and outstanding tiramisu for dessert. Very good Barolo by the glass. Call ahead for reservations as this is a popular place--and for good reason. read more

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I had a calzone and it was just ok, unfortunately. The crust was paper thin, and the ham and mushrooms were thrown in it with absolutely no seasonings or flavor. This restaurant was recommended to me with great reviews, but my food wasn't worth the walk and venture I went on to get it. The waiter was absolutely a capital A in ahole. The waiters and wait staff were awful at bringing your food or your drinks. They were too busy to listen to your order. It was definitely a hardship to tell you anything about the food, they couldn't be bothered to take our drink order. If they do, they won't bring it to you. I accidentally knocked my class over and broke it. They didn't even clean it up. I had to clean the class up and they left big pieces of glass on the floor and walked on it. There were other customers around me complaining as well, or getting up and hunting their waiters down to get food they ordered. It was the worst service I ever received and the food just wasn't worth it. read more

I feel like Emma was very hyped up to us and was really just ok- maybe a little less than okay. We sat inside and honestly our server was pretty uninterested in us (I might say he was kind of a jerk) and the food was just good at best. The lights flickered from very bright to dim off and on the whole time which was kind of weird and distracting. We had suppli (delicious) and the focaccia with buffalo mozzarella and tomato (just okay). The aperol spritz was heavy on the aperol. The vibe was just kinda snooty. We had a very early reservation on purpose, but were absolutely rushed at the end by the manager to make sure we left by 8, which we were on track to do (he came over not to say hi but more as a silent reminder at 7:40 to keep an eye on the time). I think it was to ensure we didn't order a pizza because it would have taken us past 8- we did not care to! We would probably not return unless persuaded and would not recommend after our own experience, although our friends who both have visited here and who live here have enjoyed Emma in the past. Maybe we had an off night with an off server! read more

A stone's throw from Campo dei Fiore, we managed to find Emma's 'pizzeria con cucina' and grab a table on the outside terrace. I think nearly every restaurant we went to in Rome offered the possibility of burrata as an appetizer. And we ordered it every time! I'm not sure how I'd compare them, because they all tasted absolutely delicious to us. My Caccio y Pepe (cheese and pepper) pasta was delicious. Ah, that fresh pasta in Italy. The simplicity of flavours. And how rich the food, with all that yummy olive oil and cheese. Sadly, while I was really looking forward to my traditional meatballs, I found them dry and not so tasty. It looked good, but didn't live up to the promise. Still, it's a popular restaurant, with great reviews. So perhaps I didn't order quite right. And the Italian wine we had was, as usual, delicious. read more

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Cute and modern place (like others have said). Service was on point and attentive. We were there right when they opened for lunch. We had: -burrata and sun-dried tomatoes: MUST HAVE. best burrata and sun-dried tomatoes i've EVER had - flavio pizza; cant remember name but it was some bacon one: did NOT like it. The cheese was bland and it was just very underwhelming - margherita pizza: eh, it was ok. we've had better I think this is a nice place. Great service, decent food. read more

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My husband and I went here after hearing rave reviews from some other travelers we met along the way. It was a very good, solid meal, but felt a bit Americanized. Definitely make a reservation because it fills up! The restaurant is much larger then it looks outside and has a nice modern yet warm interior. Service was great- very friendly. Food: The Burrata and tomatoe starter was fantastic- a must order! We split the last white pizza on the menue and the cacio e Pepe. Both were good, but not the best we had in Rome. read more

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Can't eat here without a reservation. They don't take walk ins. Also, it is located in a tiny street that is difficult to get to. Half empty restaurant and the said they would not seat because no reservation. read more

If i could give this zero stars I would. The pizza was terrible, wine was below average, waiters were angry and cold the whole time. The margherita pizza was the most disappointing pizza I've ever had in my life. Was recommended this place by two tour guides and I have absolutely no idea why anybody would eat here. Absolutely terrible experience, would not eat here if I got paid to. read more

Really really good pizza, a little overpriced. A beer was 6 euros. But best pizza we had in Rome! read more

Emma Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

Beautiful restaurant, friendly service, delicious food. Definitely start with the suppli!!! I don't know how Italians get the fried but not greasy texture, but Americans should take note. The pasta amatriciana was one of the best dishes I tried during my 10-day trip. We also ordered the buffalo mozzarella margherita pizza. I liked it, but I think I prefer pizza by the slice when I'm in Rome. They have many red pies and white pies. Emma is definitely a must-try, and it was fairly simple to make a lunch reservation the day before. read more

My God, this is just brilliant... Indoor / outdoor seating.. Nice decor, nice ambience... But it's all about... THE FOOD. I mean.. Incredible. Everything I've ordered, everything I've tried. I've already been back... And i downloaded this app again solely to write a review! So delicious! read more

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Meh, this is the one meal I had in Rome that was really unimpressive. We were sat right in front of the meat and cheese counter so it was cool to watch the chef at work, but pizza-wise, this was a real bummer. It was somehow incredibly thin but also soggy? I wish I had just gone to Dar Poeta a second time instead! read more

This place was one of our top 3 favorite meals during our Italian honeymoon and our #1 in Rome! It was suggested to us by a food blogger from LA, California, as well as, by our hotel. Emma has hands down the best pasta Carbonara I've ever tasted! The perfectly al dente chewy noodles, with a creamy peppery sauce was just amazing! We also had a pear salad with shaved pecorino and walnuts with a bottle of Cote de Rhone suggested by our server. It was a simple meal but one of the most flavorful ones from our trip. Also note worthy was the service and management. They were probably one of the most friendly and accommodating restaurants from our 2 week Italian experience. read more

Food and service were great. Had a little bit of a wait (15 min) on a Tuesday evening around 9:00pm. Order the fried zucchini blossoms! Pizza was great, pasta was just OK. It's a very lively place, the noise level was pretty high. Seemed to be a large number of locals eating with us, so that's usually a good sign too. Indoors is air conditioned. read more

This was our best meal in Rome!! The pizza, pasta, and service was great. I recommend trying one of their homemade egg pastas!

Delicious pizza spot. They have a wide variety of pizzas with a thin airy crust. Great lunch spot. It's huge inside so don't get deterred if it looks busy they probably have a table inside. The menu is extensive so if pizzas isn't what you desire they surely have something that sounds just right! read more

Fabulous!! Best pizza we had in Rome. We would highly recommend this place. Saw it on the Pizza Show on TV but went there thru the recommendation of the concierge at the St Regis. You would never just stumble upon it. Filled with a lot of locals and businessmen and women. It is so deceiving from the outside and then you go inside to this fabulous environment. A place to not be missed read more

Zucchini flowers had no flavor other than a general "fried" flavor. Burrata salad was ok but bland. Margherita pizza had no basil and was also quite bland. Service was horrendously slow. Came here on the recommendation of our italy guide book and wished we hadn't. Very pricy, bland food, and extremely slow service. read more

I thought the food was excellent! We started with the Buffalo Mozzarella pizza. Perfect for sharing and tasted great! We then ordered the Ravioli, meatballs, and Carbonara. It was fantastic. The Ravioli was the star of the 3. We then got the Tiramisu which has been the best in Rome so far. You must make a Reservation. You might get lucky for a party of 2 when they open but don't chance it. read more

Really liked Emma Pizzeria. It's a nice place, tucked down a side road, and has very friendly staff. Some of the best pizza I've had in Rome! read more

My wife and I went to Emma for lunch in our recent trip to Rome. We were there right at 12:30 and it was not hard to get a table. The pizza here was pretty good but I am not sure if I only liked it because of the insanely delicious 30 month aged Parmesan cheese on it. The crust was thin and a tad crispy. I didn't get much flavor from the sauce but this is partially because the cheese flavor overwhelmed it. My wife's pasta was ok but nothing to write home about. She got a pasta in tomato sauce but the pasta was just above average. The service as really good, yet the ambiance was fairly relaxed. It is a comfortable place to get a pretty good meal. The outside was really nice area to eat. I had a spritz on a summer day which seemed perfect for the location. The restaurant is bigger than you expect on the inside which is nice. read more

Our B&B host said this was his favorite pizzeria in Rome so we had to check it out. Were not disappointed. Great food. Great service. Great ambiance. Spoke English. One complaint was that the house wine was only by the glass and 7 euro each plus they upsold us on a pizza from 10-12 euro to 17 euro without explanation. Overall would still recommend! read more

Emma is part of the Roscioli empire. Did not disappoint. Everything fantastic. White truffle with burrata was reasonably priced and out of this world. Pizza was Roman style and top notch. Nice wines. Roscioli just kills it on all fronts.... almost forgot... the Amatriciana... Iwould say sexy in a dirty way. read more

The basil and tomato pasta was the best pasta I have ever had in my life! The pizza was also amazing! Would definitely go back!!

So delicious! Pizza and pasta were beyond delicious! Our waiter was helpful and recommended entrees and wine. A fabulous meal in a beautiful setting. Highly recommend! read more

This restaurant was recommended to us by a waiter at a bar in Campo di Fiori. We were expecting a small pizzaria, but were surprised to see that it looked like an upscale restaurant with an excellent wine list with an extensive menu at affordable prices. The food was the best we had eaten in Rome. The ingredients were incredibly fresh and all the dishes were delicate, light, and bursting with flavor. I didn't think tomatoes could taste like that! We cannot recommend this place enough and would come back to Rome just to eat here again. read more

We went here on our first day in Rome. Food was good, Suppli was amazing and we wished we ordered more! I got a Margherita pizza which was good, but I wasn't blown away. My husband got the assorted meat tray and didn't realize how much meat would be on it so he didn't finish. He said the meats were good but also not blown away. Would recommend however. The servers were attentive and friendly. read more

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Good: no reservation but we're offered a table outside quickly. Outside tables had heaters so it was still warm outside. Zucchini flowers were delicious. Bad: Pizza was okay at best. Waiter seemed annoyed we were there, and frankly was not in the least bit friendly. Friends raved about this place but we weren't so impressed. We felt more like a nuisance then a paying customer. read more

I made a reservation from the USA at the beginning of December for December 27 for a party of 6. We had several emails back and forth regarding this reservation. We arrived a little early for our reservation and were told we would have to wait outside, as they opened at 7:00 pm. When the restaurant opened, we were shown to a dining room downstairs. This is a very modern and austere restaurant. This is a not a pizzeria but a restaurant that happens to sell pizzas. They sat us at a far corner table that was very cramped with no ambiance. I asked if they could move us and was told, "No." From the time we arrived until we left, which was after 8 pm, there were many open tables. They certainly could have accommodated our request for a better table. I had asked in my email if they could do separate checks by couple and was told, "Yes." When we asked Abdul, our server, he told us "No." He told us we could separate the check ourselves. We were off to a very rocky start and it did not improve from there. I would have left right then and there; but, our friends were leaving in the morning and had an early flight. Now, all we wanted to do was eat and get out of this restaurant. The wine we chose was not available. They pushed a slightly more expensive bottle on us. We felt that the servers were constantly hovering over us and not in a good way. They pushed us to order and were disappointed when we did not order more food and drink. My husband and I ordered a Bruschetta with Burrata and sun dried tomatoes, another couple ordered a Bruschetta with tomatoes - they served both appetizers on one plate. Who does that? We had to take theirs and place it on another plate so they could eat it. My husband and I shared the Cacio e Pepe pasta; the others in our group had one suppli, two Margherita pizzas and one Mushroom pizza. The only part of the evening that we enjoyed was the food. Our friends had 3 vodkas and 2 beers and one bottle of water. The cost of this meal for everyone was €111. We loved the food and hated the restaurant. read more

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Best free matches ever! Also I had a delicious pizza on my last night in Roma. Best summer ever