Ivo a Trastevere

A Trastevere institution since 1958, Ivo is the quintessential Roman thin-crust scrocchiarella pizzeria — paper-thin, wood-fired, charred at the edges, with a focus on restrained traditional toppings. Paper tablecloths, walls covered in photographs and football memorabilia, brisk service: a textbook Roman pizzeria experience. No reservations for groups under 10 — arrive before 7:30pm or after 9:30pm for shorter waits. The white pizza with spicy salami and the Margherita are the benchmarks. Fritti (supplì, zucchini flowers, fried cod) are strong starters. Dinner only; closed Tuesdays. One of the most genuine ways to understand what Roman pizza culture looked like before the gourmet wave.