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New York Roman · Al Taglio South Philadelphia · ~$30–35/person · September 2026

Pizzata

This might be the best pizza place we've been to. The crust is perfect — crispy bottom, not soggy, stays crispy even with wet toppings. Beddia has competition.

Group Score
8.6
out of 10
GA
8.7
MW
7.8
MA
9.3

"Order the Fungi. Then order it again."

The crust, explained: Pizzas are served on a pan with small raised bumps that keep the bottom off the surface — the result is a crust that stays fully crispy all the way through, even under wet toppings like hot honey. It's a simple technical solution that makes a real difference. They also serve Roman-style Al Taglio slices alongside the round pies.

Pizzas Tried

1. Fungi ⭐ Best of the night

Outstanding. You can smell the truffle before you even pick up the slice — and unlike so many truffle pizzas, you can actually taste it too. The mushrooms are deeply umami and earthy, layered and complex. The green chives are the perfect counterpoint: fresh, sharp, cutting through the richness without overpowering it. An exceptional pizza by any measure.

GA"Wow wow. This one is outstanding. You can feel the truffle — it's actually there. Impressive."—
MW"It's legit. The truffle oil hits you as soon as the plate lands. The mushrooms are deeply savory — complex in a way you don't expect from a pizza topping. I would give this one a 9 by itself."—
MA"This one is very special. You can smell the truffle — your eyes are eating it before you do. The texture is amazing. You can taste the flavors of the mushroom, super umami and earthy. The green chives are the perfect balance, complementing the earthy mushrooms. Impressive."—
Fungi pizza at Pizzata Philadelphia
2. Salciccia

The fennel in the sausage and its natural sweetness are perfectly balanced. Hot honey and pepperoni work together well — and crucially, the crust stays crispy despite the honey, which is a technical feat. The ricotta dots round out the flavors without overwhelming. MW found it just ok; GA was more enthusiastic. A split verdict, but nobody left unsatisfied.

GA"The fennel and the sweetness of the sausage are in perfect balance. The hot honey and the pepperoni are delicious. The ricotta is a nice complement. And the pizza stays crispy — even with the hot honey. Really good."—
MW"The Salciccia was just ok, not incredible. Not bad — just not at the level of the Fungi."—
MA"The crust holds up perfectly under the toppings. The sausage and hot honey combination works. The ricotta is a nice touch."—
Salciccia pizza at Pizzata Philadelphia
3. Philly Meets NY — Roman Al Taglio (3 slices)
We tried three different Roman-style slices

We had to try the thick crust to see how it compared. Three varieties in one order: a cheese slice (fine, missing seasoning — oregano from the shaker fixed it), a pepperoni slice (a touch salty, but the crust is excellent), and a tomato pie (the best of the three — oregano already on top, well balanced). The Roman crust is genuinely impressive; it's just a different experience from the round pies.

GA"Good, but not something I would choose over the round pies. The tomato pie is the pick. The cheese one needs the oregano shaker."—
MW"The Roman style slices were also good. The crust is great — just a bit filling compared to the regular pies."—
MA"The crust is impressive here too — for both the traditional and the Roman ones. The tomato pie is the one to get."—
Roman Al Taglio slices at Pizzata Philadelphia

Pizza Scoring

CriterionWeightScoreWeighted
Dough25%
9.0
2.25
Sauce20%
9.0
1.80
Cheese20%
8.0
1.60
Bake15%
9.5
1.43
Overall Balance20%
8.5
1.70
Pizza Score8.78

The bake score is the highest we've given. The bumpy pan is doing real work.

The Verdict

Pizzata is the best crust we've encountered on this project, and it's not particularly close. The bumpy pan that keeps the bottom off the surface is a detail that changes the entire eating experience — the pizza is crispy from first bite to last, even under hot honey. That's hard to do and most places don't do it.

The Fungi is exceptional: truffle you can actually taste, mushrooms that are genuinely complex and earthy, chives that balance rather than crowd. MW would score it a 9 in isolation. The Salciccia divides the panel slightly — the components work, but it doesn't reach the heights of the Fungi. The Roman Al Taglio slices are solid, with the tomato pie being the pick of the three.

This place and Beddia are the top two on this list by a distance. Beddia still has the edge on individual pizza quality at its best; Pizzata is more consistent across the whole meal, and the crust gives it an argument for the top spot.

"Order the Fungi. The Salciccia if you want a second. Come back for the Roman tomato pie."

Individual Scores

GA"The Salciccia and the Fungi were really good. The plain Roman ones were good — not something I would choose for a pizza, but impressive for what they are."8.7
MW"The Fungi was amazing — I would give that one a 9 by itself. The Salciccia was just ok, not incredible. The Roman style slices were also good."7.8
MA"This pizza is really special. The crust is impressive, for both the traditional and the Roman ones. The sauce is perfectly seasoned and balanced — right amount of tomato sweetness. I highly recommend."9.3
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