Pizza ai Funghi in Borgo Pio

Why Pizza ai Funghi Is So Popular in Rome

Wood-fired mushroom pizza is a traditional Italian dish that is enjoyed all over the ancient city of Rome in Roman pizzerias. Pizza ai Funghi is a favorite among Romans due to the sweetness of ripe tomatoes and the creaminess of the cheese which are both added to the dough and then baked, while the mushrooms added to the mixture, are freshly prepared, giving the dish a rich, umami flavor.

The key to a true Pizza ai Funghi is attention to the moisture and blistering hot stone baking. As opposed to turning mushrooms watery, our pizzaiolo slices them paper-thin, and lightly roasts them over intense heat, allowing the natural juices to caramelize into the melting Fior di Latte mozzarella. Every slice of Pizza ai Funghi is a perfect balance of crisp crust, savory chew and rich woodland aroma, infused with wild Mediterranean oregano and cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil.

Pizza ai Funghi offers authentic and fulfilling sustenance for visitors who want to enjoy an authentic hot pizza after visiting the Vatican Museums near Borgo Pio. It represents our artistry as a foremost Pizza Restaurant of the area, a pizza place that will leave you with an indelible memory of genuine Roman local cuisine, Borgo Pio Pizza Rome is renowned for.

Traditional Italian Ingredients

• Artisanal Slow-Fermented Dough which is naturally rested for 48 hours, producing an airy, digestible and crispy Roman crust
• Hand-sliced Champignons and earthy woodland mushrooms, roasted to capture the flavour of umami.
• San Marzano Tomatoes DOP: Sweet, crushed Italian plum tomatoes with sea salt.
• Creamy, fresh cow’s milk mozzarella melted to golden perfection: Fior di Latte Mozzarella.
• Wild Herbs & EVOO: A blend of fragrant dried wild oregano, fresh Italian parsley and a spoonful of 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil.

Sommelier’s Drink Pairing

An elegant earthy Italian red or structured white wine is our sommelier’s tip to pair with the savory umami and roasted aromatics of our wood-fired Pizza ai Funghi. The ruby-colored Pinot Nero dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC or the Soave Classico DOC which is more mineral and crisp, can be compared to the mushroom notes, cutting through the melted cheese. A homey romantic evening in Borgo Pio is created by enjoying a hot Pizza ai Funghi and our local wines. For those who prefer a chilled craft beer, a pour of an artisanal Baladin Nazionale blonde ale will reward you with a definite balance of citrus and malt notes, and will complete the truly authentic local dining experience at our truly authentic local Italian restaurant near Vatican City.

Dietary & Allergen Information

• Dietary: 100% Vegetarian | Nut-Free
• Includes: Dairy (Fior di Latte Mozzarella), Gluten (Wheat Flour)