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A Slice of Rome by Il pizzaiolo

161 Darebin Rd, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

Recommended by 45 people

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161 Darebin Rd, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

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+61 3 9484 8558
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About A Slice of Rome by Il pizzaiolo

Thornbury regulars know this Darebin Road spot for Roman-style rectangular slab pizza with a crackling bottom and airy crumb. Forget round Neapolitan pies—here it is pizza al taglio by the slice, topped with crisp friarelli, prosciutto, or potato. Frank hosts the room like Sunday lunch with family, pouring house limoncello and pulling golden slabs from the oven. Tables fill quickly on Friday dine-in evenings before ending on cold squares of tiramisu.

  • Crispy Roman slab pizza: Rectangular slab pizza baked with a light, pillowy crumb, crisp bottom, and toppings like friarelli or prosciutto.
  • Warm trattoria hospitality: Owner Frank runs the dining room personally, sharing dough craft and treating diners like extended family.
  • Friday dine-in schedule: Dine-in service opens weekly on Friday nights alongside ready-to-bake home packages.
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Why Diners Choose A Slice of Rome

Why diners seek out Thornbury's authentic Roman pizza al taglio and trattoria hospitality

  • Crispy, No-Flop Roman Crust

    Frank's authentic Roman square pizza al taglio features a light, airy crumb with a crunchy base that maintains zero flop under generous toppings.

    light, fluffy, crispy, no flop perfection

    Rory

  • Flavourful Roman Slices on Par with Rome

    The rectangular slabs evoke genuine memories of Italian street food, crafted with pillowy dough and flavourful ingredients right to the edges.

    Great flavour combos with soft and pillowy dough plus a solid crunch at the base.

    Kiel Ezra Mitra

  • Welcomed Like Family at the Table

    Owner Frank takes time to chat with guests and explain his dough craft, creating an intimate trattoria atmosphere where diners feel like family.

    made me feel truly at home and like I was having dinner with my extended family at Christmas or Easter

    Samuel Samouris

  • Heartfelt Personal Generosity

    Even when closed for private events or during busy services, the hosts go out of their way to share food and ensure guests feel cared for.

    it was like being served food from the family dinner table

    Northern Psychology Centre

  • An Anticipated Weekly Dine-In Destination

    The restaurant opens its doors for dine-in seating on Fridays, turning dinner into an exclusive, highly anticipated weekly reunion.

    The only negative thing to say about the place is that you can only visit once a week, as they are only open Fridays.

    Angela De Francesco

  • Celebrated Milestones and Shared Gatherings

    Generous hospitality and warm service make the trattoria a beloved venue for bringing generations together over classic Italian dishes.

    From the moment we stepped in, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of heart.

    James Lynas

Authentic Roman-style pizza al taglio and take-home catering specialties

  • Friarelli

    Absolutely love the Roman style pizza, especially the Friarelli.

    Fruity Language

  • Prepared pizzas ready for the oven

    You can get now prepared pizzas ready for the oven, they take 6-7 minutes in the oven and taste mint!!

    Kieren

  • Giardino

    We ordered three pizzas, a Giardino, Classico prosciutto & Friarelli (pictured), all were amazing

    Samuel Samouris

  • Classico prosciutto

    We ordered three pizzas, a Giardino, Classico prosciutto & Friarelli (pictured), all were amazing

    Samuel Samouris

Beyond the menu

Personal, above-and-beyond hospitality details that make dining at A Slice of Rome feel like an extended family gathering.

  • Personal Dough Craft Masterclasses at the Table

    Owner Frank takes the time to sit table-side with diners, walking through his artisan dough-making methods and custom Roman baking techniques.

  • Fresh Crust Tastings with Herbed Butter

    Guests are welcomed with samples of freshly baked bases paired with house-made herbed butter before their orders arrive.

  • Family Table Hospitality for Drop-Ins

    Even during closed private functions, the hosts welcome walk-ins with freshly poured beers and slices prepared for their own family table.

  • Complete Equipment and Instructions for Home Gatherings

    Full-service home catering packages arrive with heating gear and clear instructions, crisped in minutes for effortless milestone hosting.

Before you head over

Practical advice on scheduling, reservations, and slice ordering

  • Plan for Friday Dine-In

    Dine-in is strictly limited to Fridays, so plan your visit around their single-day operating schedule.

  • Book Ahead

    Seats fill up rapidly during Friday service; reserve ahead to secure a table in the dining room.

  • Expect Roman Slab Slices

    Unlike standard circular Neapolitan pies, pizzas arrive as crisp Roman rectangular slabs served by the slice.

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