La Focaccia

Very good food, very friendly service. Vegetarian friendly, lovely selection of vegetarian dishes. The restaurant is only slightly off the beaten track but it makes all of the difference. I would eat here again.

I really wanted to like this place because the service was exceptional. But, it was nowhere near the quality I have come to expect in Rome. I wanted the octopus carpaccio but they were out, so I got the mixed seafood appetizer (octopus, calamari, shrimp). Disappointingly unseasoned. I will admit it might not have been the best choice at a mainly pizza joint, but I wanted something light. At least the seafood itself was extremely fresh. My friend got a margherita pizza with anchovies and it was average. The weirdest part of the menu was that there was no wine by the glass section. The only wine I could find by the glass was awful, to put it bluntly. I would normally give a place like this 3 stars, but again, the service was so unbelievably friendly that it deserved one more star.

Nice and professional staff. Great location near crowded Piazza Navona, but in a quiet alley. Very tasty pizza and prices are good (margherita 9 euros, 0,5 l house wine 5 euros). Surely come back :)

Excellent tiramisu, the Saltimbocca Neapolitana is my favorite pizza version I had in Rome. And the fettuccine with porcini, absolutely delicious.

HANDS DOWN one of the best meals I ate in Rome! My Gahd! The starters; cocktails...not to mention the views (it’s juxtaposed next to Santa Maria dell’Anima)...EPIC! It’s a hidden gem, for sure, but for the price, it’s worth the walk and hunt. I would definitely recommend.

I've been to this place a number of times and I love it. It's just a few blocks away from the tourist traps around Piazza Navona and you get some good food at a good price. The portions are also generous. The atmosphere is warm. They can accommodate large groups. They've even allowed the children to put their pizzas in the brick oven.

Pasta was fresh and delicious. Service was very smiley and nice. Sat outside in the sun admiring the church and locals. Prices were all reasonable, the carafe of house red was below average on taste- but cheap so I suppose you get what you pay for. Otherwise was a lovely meal.

Suggested by our Airbnb host and it did not disappoint. It's just off the main square and very peaceful. The locals say not to eat around squares or monuments because those places are definitely tourist traps and extremely over-priced. My wife and I ordered a bottle of wine and 3 pizzas (communication error on our part, but it makes for a great story). We had extra pizza and they offered a box to-go. The bill came to 48€, but note we ordered an 18€ bottle of wine (mid-range). Absolutely delicious; great experience; highly recommend!

I loved this pizza place and was a must stop whenever I was in Rome, though it seems to be closed now.

After a week in Italy, La Focaccia had the best pasta carbonara. We tried a few places and this place was recommended by a friend who studied abroad here for a few months. Great Rec. Will be back!

Right on Via Della Pace, in front of the beautiful Bramante's Cloister, and just two blocks from Piazza Navona, you can find this little pizzeria that, despite its central location, is not a tourist trap but rather serves very good food. There are a few tables outside, especially for the warm Summer days, and three rooms on a basement level downstairs. Pizza is good also for people with digestion or food-tolerance issues, and is prepared in the wood oven just in front of people, as a guaranty of how things are done and what ingredients are used. Also recommended the suppli (deep fried rice balls), which are home made and very tasty. Service is polite and prices honest.

This is a true authentic Italian Restaurant, one of the best pizza places we've been to on our current trip. The food was really good. My husband loved his pizza which was the Quattro fromagio and I had the Diavola. He rated his meal a 5/5 and mine a 4/5 because mine barely had any cheese on it. The tiramisu was fine but not great (Nothing spectacular) . My husband said service was mediocre; they did their job but they did not go out of their way. Overall we enjoyed the experience.

Thanks to yelp I found this great place! The lady in the front is very sweet, the food is outstanding ( we had 3 different pizzas , ravioli and cheese bread appetizer) everything was great. Best meal in Italy!

Love this restaurant! My family of 8 went here last night for pizza, pasta, and salads. The food was all delicious, and they had great beer on tap. I'd especially recommend the lasagna, pizza diavola, and the spaghetti carbonara. The pizza is baked in a nice wood-fired oven. It's on a quiet little side street, next to a gorgeous building which my kids all thought looks like Gringott's Bank from Harry Potter. Highly recommended!

Great restaurant, good price! The staff is very friendly. The food is very good. The starters are fresh and delicious. The pizza is a prefect Italian pizza straight from the oven, one can see at the entrance. During our 4 day trip we visited the place 2 times, repeating the great experience! It is in a central place next to Piazza Navona and you can see a beautiful church right in front of the restaurant. Don't miss it!

Good pizza and wine, quiter street to eat outside under the umbrellas. Service was good.

I've eaten here a few times over the years and it is simply THE BEST PIZZA I'VE EVER HAD. And I know my pizzas... This place is amazing; their dough is magical for and their Quattro Forrmaggi is to die for. Location is also awesome, great atmosphere (sig outside!)!

We enjoyed our late lunch at La Focaccia. It was a lovely afternoon, just perfect for sitting at one of their little tables outside. The beautiful view of Santa Maria della Pace church made our experience all the more atmospheric. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. He provided helpful suggestions regarding wine and food and had a pleasant manner. We started our meal with various "fritti" or fried foods. We ordered the incredibly delicious "fiori di zucca", which are mozzarella and anchovy stuffed zucchini flowers in a light golden coating; the traditional Roman "supplì", tasty rice balls filled with hot, gooey mozzarella; and the "zeppole ripiene con carciofi", mini fried dough focaccia filled with yummy chunks of artichoke. Each portion came with two pieces, which was just right to whet our appetites, but not completely fill us up. Next, we tried homemade pasta all'amatriciana, which was scrumptious, except that it had too much fat from the pancetta in the sauce and sat a little too heavily in our stomachs afterward. The pasta, however, was fresh and cooked "al dente", which was just right. We also had an Ischia salad, which was mainly rocket salad, with some endive, tomatoes and avocado. It was enjoyable, but I wouldn't have minded more avocado and larger chunks of endive, instead of shaved. We drank Satrico white wine with our meal, which was a good accompaniment, as it was light and fruity, but not too sweet. Last, we finished off with a lovely strawberry and lemon millefoglie, which was delectable. I would recommend this restaurant next time you're looking for a charming and authentic restaurant near Piazza Navona in Rome.

This is A fantastic pizzeria--not too much sauce or salt. We also had bresaola salami appetizer & wild boar fettuccine which was terrific. Great wine list and reasonable prices. Service is quick and friendly. No cover charge. Outside dining area is no frills.

Extremely delicious dinner. Highly recommended. Great food, cool interior, and friendly service. I got the sausage and buffalo mozzarella pizza and my girlfriend got the four cheese (bianca) pizza. Both were large, inexpensive, and two of the best pizzas I've ever tasted. 1/2 liter of house wine was good and was only 5.5 euros.

A coworker had recommended this place and I am so glad we looked for it. We almost walked right by them as they were in the process of having renovations done but the food was SO good. Our daughters claimed this was the best restaurant we are at in Rome. I ordered the ravioli with pesto sauce and both my daughters ended up eating most of it. The salad was delicious as was the pizza. 'Whenever' we are lucky enough to return to rome, we will definitely come back here.

This small spot tucked away in the ally is perfect for anyone trying to get away from the crowd...and to top it off the food is fantastic!!!!!! Would definitely recommend and staff was great!

Great pizza, thin crust, fresh herbs and cheeses. Authentic Italia pizza. Coming back again before I leave

My favorite pizza I had in Rome. Very saucy and not too thin like many pizza places. No frills dining, but the outdoor seating is spacious and offers nice views of really old buildings.

Pizza here is great. I love the melanzane.

Good food and great service! Very enjoyable. We had pasta and pizza. Great for lunch!

Great location. Food was decent. Great service until our order was wrong. At which point we simply asked to fix the dish. The waiter comes very agitated stating that he has to pay to remake the dish. Sad to see how quickly the service breaks down.

Get the pizza!!! It is so good! And the service was great despite the girl being short handed. She was running all over the place! It was like seeing Diner Dash come to life. Definitely coming back!

First Yelp fail! I'll start with the positives. The view was great. There was no wait. And the pizza crust was great. Unfortunately, it was mainly downhill from there. The mushroom pizza was bland, though the crust was nice. The swordfish steak was thin, fishy, and dry. And the lasagna was straight up chef boyardee. Truly mushy and tasted like it came out of a can. The house red was interesting. Kind of sweet and fizzy. My husband found it hilariously delicious. I would never return and wish I would have gone back to De Francesco's for the third time in three days.

Most amazing meal in Italy, highly recommend! Didn't look very nice from outside, but the food were fabulous. Most of the Italian food were kind of too salty for us, but here the dishes were just right. I tried pizza with Gorgonzola, mozzarella, pear and walnut, looked weird but turned out to be the best pizza I ever had. It was fresh and tasty, the crust chewy. My friends had chicken breast, spaghetti and salad, all enjoyed the dishes very much. Friendly and helpful staff. A good ending to our trip around France and Italy!

The most boring pizza in whole of Italy. Hardly any toppings, flavourless, dry. Lazy staff. Dessert was ok at best. Skip this place

I came here based on the reviews. This place had bad service, took forever to get our orders in and to actually pay for the food. My friends and I ordered a ravioli and meat lasagna. I dont recommend those out of the menu. Now I'm no food critic but those were some salty foods. First restaurant that I was shockingly disappointed by. Guess not everywhere is decent. BEWARE!

Great pizza, very big (you will definitely be full with just the pizza). Great view of the Santa Maria Della Pace. Would recommend to anyone in the area. Prices were around others in the area as well. Thumbs up.

Great pizza, great price. Came to to this restaurant during a short visit to Rome, great casual place.

Best place we ate at in Rome. Reasonable prices, good service, awesome Pizza Bianca. Give it a try.

Wonderful location, in a quite street, unfortunately spoiled by a really awful service.

This pizzeria is very unassuming but worth a visit. The only seating on the entry level is outside. Otherwise, you have to go down stairs. For me, this is unquestionably the best pizza in the centro.

Good Big Pizzas about 10 EUR. Good wine from 15 to 20 EUR the bottle. Dont order the housewine. The pasta was Not really good. No authentic Italien Food!