Tata Pizzeria Griglieria has a laid-back neighborhood-spot feel, with a simple exterior that blends…read moreinto Rome's residential streets (we almost missed finding it multiple times, as it's hidden in the side of a museum-like building). Inside, the space is casual, modern, and unfussy, with straightforward seating and a welcoming, family-style atmosphere. The vibe is relaxed and local - we were one of the only tourist groups in the dining room. At around 7pm on a Thursday night, the restaurant was about ¾ full, and our party of five was immediately seated.
The menu is extensive, with everything from antipasti to over three different styles of pizza (each with 10+ flavor options) to pasta to full entrees. You may order each pizza as "Napoletano" or "Romano"; the former is softer, chewier, and airier, whereas the latter is thinner and crispier; as we were in Rome, most of us opted for the Romano option, and we appreciated the crunchy texture and slight drizzle of olive oil in the crust. There's plenty of creative topping combinations, with options for everyone. One member of our party ordered their Margherita (€10) with tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil; it was a simple classic done right, and she appreciated the high-quality ingredients.
Their Cafona (€13) is a unique white-base pizza with mozzarella, smoked provola cheese, savory sausage, crispy potatoes, and EVOO; something that would be hard to find in the States, but a delectable combination. The La Norma (€13) is a red-base with fried aubergine, salted ricotta, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and EVOO; think of it as a margherita pizza's sophisticated cousin. The Tartufata (€13.5) comes with tomato sauce, truffle salsiccia (sausage), cherry tomatoes, basil, EVOO, and an indulgent ball of burrata; my friend highly enjoyed it, though found it a bit unwieldy to eat.
Lastly, I opted for their Fru Fru Porchetta (€16) - this was a huge pizza sectioned into three: margherita, mushroom/provolone, and porchetta with potatoes. It was a thicker crust, with a pillowy interior. I loved that I could sample three flavors at a time, though I will say I think my pizza had too much cheese, especially as compared to the other pizzas.
Their dessert menu was extensive and looked absolutely delectable, but we were so stuffed that we couldn't fathom ordering any more food. Price-wise, Tata is quite affordable for the portio -sizes; with tasty food, a plethora of options, and friendly service, making it a great everyday dining option without tourist-level pricing.
