It was the longest wait to get in here, but that's not why I gave it 4 stars. The food was good but nothing I ate Made me think omg amazing. We had pizza: one was with white sauce, mushrooms, and parsley, the hubs got normal pizza with mushrooms, olives, artichoke, and eggs. The hubs liked his pizza. My white sauce pizza was good but nothing amazing. I wish I had ordered a pizza w mortadella on it because we got the mortadella and Parmesan cheese plate and the mortadella was pretty good, the Parmesan was just shaved on it. The tiramisu is not traditional, I didn't like it, it was more like an espresso coffee cake. Service was good. read more

pristine atmosphere as well as ingredients it's impeccable One of, if not the finest meals I had in Rome to date. We are returning tonight to make sure it was not a dream. Started with a Spanish charcuterie plate featuring 40 month aged Iberico ham. Yes. It is "all that" and more. A lovely artichoke salad as well. Shared a roman style pizza prepared with top level ingredients. A thin and flavorful crust made it perfect. Finished with pasta carbonara. It was masterfully executed. Kudos Emma! And in flawless service. Carry on.... ...Mille Grazie. read more

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Not sure why everyone isn't giving this place higher reviews. We arrived right before they closed for the afternoon. Service was funny and relaxed. We were able to taste wine and our waiter helped us with our choices. The stuffed fried zucchini's were exactly what I was looking for. The pizza was delicious and no there is not better pizza in New York City. Yes perhaps in other parts of Rome and Italy the pizza may better or on par but not New York. Best competition is pizzeria brunetti in the west village. Maybe we were just starving and everything tastes amazing. The white pizza was the hands down favorite. Oh and the pizza tasted just as good cold a few hours later as it did when it came out of the oven. Also - beautiful space down stairs as well as a nice looking bathroom. read more

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We had a classic Margherita pizza- with a smattering of the freshest tomato paste, mozarella and cracker like crust. This was my first pizza in Rome, and I was impressed. The pizza is light enough if you can eat one by yourself, but why not share and sample a few? We also had a stewed escarole, that had olives and pine nuts- a flavor combination I never tried before, but yummy nevertheless. The waiters and owners are very friendly and speak English. Highly recommended. read more

Our family of 6 arrived at Emma's around 8:00 pm on a Tues evening and were seated inside in their very large dining room. Emma's had been recommended by friends and with good Yelp reviews we decided to gi be it a try. We had a friendly welcome, a lovely setting, but it was down hill from there. Very slow service during entire meal. Waiter continually walked past our table to serve others, and never looked to see if we needed anything. We had to wave our arms until noticed by the wait staff. Room was Very Noisy to a point where the evening was not relaxing for our last evening in Rome. Food was average, pizzas were much better at Pizza Florida takeout place a block away. Artichoke blossoms were very tasty however. If you go there, definitely sit outside for a relaxing evening, however space outside is limited. read more

Unreal. Simply unreal. Fantastic ingredients, great service, and a terrific value. The pizza came highly recommended and both pizzas that we tried were truly great - but the spaghetti carbonara was next level. The best pasta any of us have ever tried - and we've had a lot. This will be a must visit stop on any future trips to Rome. read more

Great lunch spot! I got the Margherita and ate it within minutes. Highly recommend. BF got the chorizo. read more

Emma Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

We were recommended this place for its pizza. While our two pizzas were pretty good (prosciutto and pork cheek), the waiter's lack of English thoroughly confused us as we were told the pork cheek pizza was supposed to have kale on it (by the menu), and when there was none, we thought that we had received the wrong pizza. The pork cheek pizza was a little oily, but otherwise, I feel like we could have chosen any on their vast menu and still ended up with something nice. Besides that, their carbonara was amazing, so I would recommend this place for pasta as well. However, this place gets super crowded at lunch time, so we had to wait a long time, even for a seat outside. read more

Summary: Food: 3/5 Service: 0/5 Ambience: 2/5 My wife and I came here on our first full day in Rome for lunch. We had just finished a three hour walking tour of the Colosseum, and were looking forward to trying Roman pizza at a restaurant that was highly acclaimed. When we arrived, we were told the wait would be about twenty minutes. Luckily, there were quite a few names on the list who no showed, so our wait time was closer to ten. The outside dining area was small but covered and looked romantic. The restaurant is small, and we were seated at the same time as a local couple, and our tables were very close together. The waiter who sat both of our tables immediately came to the other table and got their order. We needed a little more time to review so he said he would be back. We decided on an order of the suppli, a margherita pizza, and bufala e prosciutto pizza. However, the waiter did not come back to our table for approximately twenty minutes, during which time our companion table was served a bottle of wine, two salads and a pizza. When we were finally able to flag down our waiter and place our order, it took approximately five minutes for the suppli to arrive. The suppli was tasty, something neither of us had tried before, and we looked forward to the rest of the meal. However, the two pizzas took approximately 30-35 minutes to arrive. Both tasted fine. As reflected in the summary, the food was the best part of the meal. However, contrary to all of the other reviews about being "blown away", there was nothing in particular about the pizza that stood out. And though I rarely believe a restaurant's service should impact its rating, when the service is so bad that you have to wait more than 30 minutes for a pizza (after being ignored while trying to order) and you have to ask for the check three separate times over the course of 25 minutes, I can't in good conscience recommend putting up with dismal service for what amounts to mediocre to slightly above mediocre pizza. Maybe it was an off day, but this was an extremely off putting dining experience for such a highly rated restaurant. read more

Walked up at 7 when they opened. Didn't have a reservation but they accommodated us as long as we were up by a certain time. Ordered focaccia to start. Simple but so flavorful. I love olive oil. For my entree I had the prosciutto pizza. It was so flavorful. I tried my friends Buffalo Margarita and I enjoyed my pizza better, which I was glad about. I will definitely be back, but plan to make reservations next time read more

Emma Pizzeria - Prosciutto pizza!!! - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

After a long day at the vatican we walked here (about 25 minutes in the mid july heat) and were dissapointed to see some construction work happening on the patio. Whyyyyyyyyyyy?!!? But we were so happy to find that the inside was open and bustling. While filled at lunch with mostly tourists, this place is still legit. Modern and cool design, awesome and inventive pizzas and appetizers, and the best ham in the world (pata negra!), I loved Emma! The service was a little slow, but the waiters were super nice and accommodating, and everyone was super happy with the food! The delicious sparking rose we drank probably helped our mood! read more

Emma Pizzeria - Some crazy but delicious egg and potato appetizer we shared. More for me please! - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

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Call ahead and make a reservation. There are several hot restaurants minutes away in the same area. One of the best pizzas I've had in Rome. When we have gone found mix of young locals, tourists and loyal customers. The place is loud, vibrant and service very professional. Great experience! read more

Great modern pizzeria in the center of the old city. Fantastic selection of hams, buffalo cheese and pizza. Many locals at lunch make it lively. read more

Emma Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

Our hotel concierge recommended this place as THE place to get both good pizza and pasta. For me this place was good.... But not amazing. My wife and I split a pizza and pasta. Their margherita pizza was tasty and their Cacio e pepe was also good. For me, the restaurant definitely had somewhat of a tourist trap feel. Lots of tourists, no locals. Not sure if it warrants all the hype and glowing review in the Times. read more

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As my namesake, I was very excited to eat at Emma pizzeria. The tomatoes in the appetizers were fresh and flavorful, the buratta creamy, and the main dishes delicious. I found the service impersonal but prompt and the outdoor seating was pleasantly covered when it was hot in May. I loved all of it and it's in a pleasant and interesting area for shopping and eating read more

Best pizza place on earth, in my search thus far. I still haven't tried Da Michele in Napoli, so we'll see...

The zuccini flower was perfect. The pizza was perfect. The waitors were a bit snob, unfriendly and reacted in dismay when we didn't finish our plates. read more

Best meal in Italy for sure! The pizza was unreal and the service was impeccable. Everything about this place was perfect. It was not be the highest class place in Rome, but it should be! Awesome wine list! GREAT GREAT EXPERIENCE! read more

I have to admit, I was pretty skeptical when I saw Emma's. It's more modern than traditional Roma restaurants, but the food, wine and service make for a very pleasant experience Emma's pizza is absolutely incredible. A must for any foodies visiting Rome. read more

This deconstructed cannoli is something I have dreamed about since I had the delight of eating it in 2016!! And the pizza was delicious as well. read more

Emma Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Rome, RM

We were glad we made a reservation. We were actually almost turned away as somehow the front of house didn't believe us that we had a resi. Anyway, we got over that fast. While it does seem to be a bit of a see and be seen spot, the service was excellent and everything we ordered (suppli, wine, pizza) was delicious, the high quality ingredients shine through. I think that the high number of tourists might be due to its location as well as the fact that many people smartly follow the guidance of Katie Parla, and she had recommended it, including divulging the Roscioli connection. That treasure of a woman has never led me astray when it comes to dining in Rome. In any event, there were more Italians than tourists when we were there, it is definitely not a tourist trap like so many places in Rome. Just made a reservation to go back... which says a lot considering we only have 4 nights in town this time. read more

Emma's was busy from the moment we walked up to when we left. Unfortunately, they were full for the night but offered us a table if we would be finished within 90 minutes. The pizza and carbonara were amazing! Service was decent at best. Just make sure you make a reservation, it is worth it. read more

A delight! Modern and busy with delicious pizza and pasta. Interesting wine list and prompt service. I am happy I took my friends recommendation! read more

The service was good! The diners next to me were not communicating very well and the waitress was incredibly patient. I ordered suppli, burrata bruschetta and carbonara. The texture of the suppli was perfect but it didn't have much flavor. On the other hand, the carbonara was way too salty for my taste. I've never had carbonara before so maybe that's how it's supposed to be? I was surprised at how large the portion was. Plenty to share if you want to try a few things. Loved the burrata! read more

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What a wonderful find. Thanks to our guide and the local knowledge. Best meal in Rome. We split a pasta dish and Margherita Pizza and washed in down with a bottle of Chianti. Great atmosphere and energy. read more

Definitely a glass is half full type of place... coffee is half full ... drinks are half full ... service is half full ....

The pizza here was great. It was a pretty nice restaurant, I know that sounds bad but it was between a fancy place and a hole in the wall place, however the food was amazing. The stuffed zucchini flowers were crazy good and the pizza was amazing too. The chocolate dessert and tiramisu were also delicious. I would go again for sure. read more

Went to Emma pizzeria after reading about It in some travel blog. Quite good food. We didn't have pizza but had burrata and prosciutto for for starter, chicken fillet and ravioli for main. I had tiramisu for dessert. Tiramisu was amazing and had very rich distinct coffee flavour. My boyfriend ordered cheesecake made of ricotta cheese. It was really good as well. Overall very good place, nice atmosphere and attentive staff. read more

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Very yummy appetizers. Get the suppli! Service is incredible. Pizza was tasty, but almost cracker thin (you could break it just by setting your knife on it). Line is very long early on -- make a reservation. The restaurant is very aesthetically pleasing and it is nice to see many of the cooking and preparation in plain view. read more

Had a reservation and two couples without reservations were seated ahead. Good food but terrible service - much better places to spend your time at in Rome. read more

Greeeeeeaaaatttt pizza, fast service and wonderful staff. Limited bar service but amazing wine selections. We were ready for s pizza fix and received it, plus the fresh deli, shaved meats and cheeses are a major contribution to the freshness of the food read more

We were seated right away and welcome by a handful of smiling Italians with "Buona sera". Waiter was attentive to us at all times. Food was great. Will be coming back again. read more

This place has delicious food and wonderful atmosphere. We will definitely be back next time we are in Rome.

I cant say enough good things about Emma's. Probably the most powerful thing is that this was the only place in our 2 weeks in italy that we went to twice. We went the first time at the recommendation of our concierge and ended up having a three hour dining experience that left us blown away. Great pasta, great pizza, great wine (chosen by the owner) and an overabundance of desserts! Our second time was a lunch with our local guide who said he was taking us someplace special. Back to Emma's and a quick lunch turned into another three hour affair. Love this place. read more

Just wonderful. Service nice and pleasant but the food FRESH and amazing. Not the cheapest lunch or pizza but WELL worth the extra cost. Will be back for sure. Tomato's so fresh they picked them then squeezed them on pizza dough and baked it!!! read more

NOT WORTH THE WAIT. 2-3 stars for the food 0 star for service I usually never write reviews but I want to save a trip for any tourists who visit this place based on ridiculously highly rated reviews. We waited ~15 min to get into the restaurant. Another ~25 min to order (we had to chase down a waiter to even take our order). Almost 30 min to get our pizza (how does a pizza restaurant take that long to make two pizzas). Then another ~20 min to just pay (and this was after we asked for our check THREE times). I think we could've walked out without paying and they wouldn't have even noticed. THE WORST SERVICE EXPERIENCE EVER. Worst of all: was the food worth it?! HECK NO. Honestly pizza was not bad but you could get that kind of pizza anywhere else in Italy. There's nothing special or amazing about their pizza so don't get fooled by the 5 star reviews. Recommended for people who prefer touristy restaurant with a larger and cleaner space but if you want to experience authentic Italian this is def not it. read more

One of our favorite meals in Rome. Recommended by the owner of our Air BnB. We had a pizza, capressee salad and cacio e Pepe and even ordered a second pizza because it was so good. Service was fantastic, staff spoke plenty of English to understand what we were trying to communicate (we speak no Italian). All wonderful. Also the best apple pie I've had. Definitely recommend! read more

5 stars--that's for sure. First of all, the name of the restaurant is simply beautiful. No one ever thinks about a restaurants name, but it's very important. And this restaurant has a real good one. . Food is pretty good. Pizza is hard to mess up but this restaurant for sure does not mess it up. The crust is thinner than the line between love and hate. It's the Italian way. The cheese is fresh as heck but I have a slight ~dairy intolerance~ so I was cautious about my pizza intake. read more

I think I agree with most of the Italian reviewers here. This place is tasty but I found it nothing special -- nothing to make sense of the glowing review in the Times. Perhaps this was my fault -- I ordered a simple calzone -- but for me the best food in Italy was often the simplest. My girlfriend ordered the four seasons pizza and she liked it a lot, maybe if she were writing this she'd give a 4? But for me, a 3. read more

Very nice place. Pizza was fresh and tasty. Service was prompt.prices were reasonable - for Rome.