Whilst there are other younger pizza operations in central Gdynia, each of which have their own loyal followings, Andiamo a Roma on ul. Staromiejski is an Italian family business and, quite frankly, the real deal!
Firstly, it is important to note that this is not just Italian cuisine, but specifically Roman cuisine, and the way the pizzas are prepared here are very much done in that way. Most notably, the base is a thicker crust, which would normally mean dense and bloating, but these are bubbly like Turkish bread yet still idyllically crunchy. This particular Andiamo a Roma only serves pizza cut into pieces with scissors! but it’s a lot more fun to order a mix of slices from out front and share them with a friend. We enjoyed the richer Prosciutto/Artichoke/Mushroom as well as the Cztery Sery, what the Italians would rhyme as Quattro Formaggio (Four Cheeses), and the latter featured a generous dollop of blue cheese! On the lighter side of things, when you bite into a slice of 'Vegetariana', you can tell the ingredients are fresh and perfectly grilled. Likewise, the Mushrooms/Mozzarella/Fennel is another example of how all the ingredients perfectly balance each other and are distinguishable on your tastebuds. Last but not least, we must mention coffee here: While many pizzerias have an espresso set-up but never anyone trained up enough to use it correctly, Andiamo produce amazing cappuccinos that surpass most cafés on ul. Swiętojańska! Strong, silky froth and just the right temperature.
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