Eat · Pantheon and Piazza Navona
Pizzeria Da Baffetto
Thin, wood-fired Roman pizza near Piazza Navona; expect a queue at 20:00–21:30, so go early or late.
- Thin Roman pizza
- Queue at 20:00 to 21:30
- Cash backup
- Order: Roman pizza and beer
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: 12:00–13:30
- Vegetarian options
- Menu with prices on Voykit
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Evening service into the night; lunch may be limited; confirm the day's hours
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
12:00–13:30
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Bring cash
Per person
€15–25 (≈ US$18–30)2026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
Tip
Format
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Your first order
- MargheritamargheritaThe measure of a Roman pizza.€8–12≈ US$10–14
- SupplìsupplìFried rice ball.€2–4≈ US$3–5
Menus and prices change; the board on the day wins.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
How to order
- Ask for a table at the door; the staff will give a time.
Tipping
A small fixed amount, not a US-style percentage.
Allergies and diets
- YesVegetarian · Cheese, tomato and vegetable pizzas. · say: “Sono vegetariano/a.”
- AskVegan · Marinara is usually vegan; ask about the dough.
- AskHalal · No pork if you choose Margherita or vegetable pizzas; alcohol is served.
- NoGluten-free · Not a coeliac-safe kitchen (check). · say: “Ho la celiachia.”
- AskNut allergy · Nuts are uncommon; confirm.
- Not on fileAllergy · Show a written card; the kitchen is busy. · say: “Ho un'allergia a ___.”
Paying
Bring cash
- Pay at the table; the check comes when you ask.
- Prices on the menu are final; a service charge may be added (check).
- Cash is easiest; cards accepted in most cases (check).
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Note
- Treat as walk-in unless the venue confirms otherwise.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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How to order here, in full
How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1Ask for a table at the door; the staff will give a time.
No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| Good morning | Buongiorno | bwon-jor-no |
| Good evening | Buonasera | bwo-na-say-ra |
| How much is it? | Quanto costa? | kwan-to kos-ta |
| The bill, please | Il conto, per favore | eel kon-to per fa-vo-reh |
| Thank you | Grazie | grat-see-eh |
Portions and sharing
- One pizza per person; pizzas are large and thin.
- Bianca with rosemary: Share as a starter.
Extras, condiments and what costs extra
- Say 'senza coperto' only if you do not want extras; a cover charge of about €1.50 to €2 (≈ US$2–3) may apply.
- Coperto: €1.50–2 (≈ US$2–3) per person — Check the menu; it is normal, not a scam.
- Bottled water: €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) — Ask for 'acqua del rubinetto' (tap water) only if you prefer; some places refuse.
- Ask for tap water: Rome's water is safe and free at public fountains (nasoni).
Paying and tipping
A small fixed amount, not a US-style percentage.
- Pay at the table; the check comes when you ask.
- Prices on the menu are final; a service charge may be added (check).
- Cash is easiest; cards accepted in most cases (check).
- Coperto is a cover charge, not a tip; a service charge may also be added (check the bill).
At the table
- Lunch from 12:30 and dinner from 19:30 or 20:00; a table is yours for the evening. Ask for the bill (il conto); it does not arrive on its own.Lunch from 12:30 PM and dinner from 7:30 PM or 8:00 PM; a table is yours for the evening. Ask for the bill (il conto); it does not arrive on its own.
- Eat where Italians eat: a short menu on a chalkboard beats a laminated photo menu.
- A coffee at the bar costs about a third of a coffee at a table: stand at the bar.
- Reserve dinner at popular trattorias a few days ahead; walk-ins after 21:30 usually find a table.Reserve dinner at popular trattorias a few days ahead; walk-ins after 9:30 PM usually find a table.
- Lunch specials and pizza al taglio are the cheap meals; dinner with wine is €30–55 (≈ US$35–65).
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) per person for a pizza and a drink (2026 estimate)
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
Always accepted; the safe choice at small counters.
Cards and contactless at most places (check at the till).
No transit-card payment.
Apple Pay and Google Pay work with contactless terminals.
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianyes
Cheese, tomato and vegetable pizzas.
Show: Sono vegetariano/a.
- Veganask
Marinara is usually vegan; ask about the dough.
- Halalask
No pork if you choose Margherita or vegetable pizzas; alcohol is served.
- Gluten-freeno
Not a coeliac-safe kitchen (check).
Show: Ho la celiachia.
- Nut allergyask
Nuts are uncommon; confirm.
- Allergynot on file
Show a written card; the kitchen is busy.
Show: Ho un'allergia a ___.
What is in the dishes
- Marinaramarinaradairy
Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- Treat as walk-in; ask for a table at the door and wait.
- How far ahead
- Not needed; go at 18:30 or after 21:45Not needed; go at 6:30 PM or after 9:45 PM
- No-show / cancel fee
- Not applicable
- Dress code
- None.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Some weekdays | check before you go | Hours vary; the venue may close one day a week. |
| 15 Aug and Christmas | check before you go | Many Roman restaurants close around Ferragosto and 25 Dec. |
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Hour by hour, with queue times
Quietest listed hour: 18:00 (light).
- 18:00lightlittle or no wait
- 19:00busya short wait is possible
- 20:00heavyexpect a lineQueue at the door
- 21:00packedexpect a long linePeak
- 22:00packedexpect a long line
- 23:00heavyexpect a line
Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends and holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- kids' menu: no · stroller: caution · Pizza suits children; eat before the 20:00 rush
- Access
- step-free: check · A busy, small room; ask about a step at the door
Hygiene
- Wood-oven kitchen; standards are typical for a busy Rome pizzeria.
- Wash hands before eating at the table if you have touched cash and coins.
Facts
- Reservations
- Not on file — Treat as walk-in unless the venue confirms otherwise.
- Capabilities
- food
- Getting there
- Via del Governo Vecchio, near Piazza Navona · ~4 min walk
Cons
- Queues at dinner.
- Tables are close together; cash may be preferred.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Pizza tonda (pizza tonda romana) | The thin, crisp Roman round. | Ask for 'una margherita' and nothing more. |
| Coperto | Cover charge per person. | Expected at table service; not a tip. |
| Supplì | Fried rice ball with mozzarella. | Order one to share. |
| Birra alla spina | Draught beer. | Ask 'piccola' or 'media'. |
Price check
- locals pay
- About €8–14 (≈ US$10–17) for a pizza (2026 estimate).
- tourist price
- Drinks and cover charge add up: €3–6 (≈ US$4–7) more per person.
- rule
- Prices on the menu are final; a service charge may be added (check).
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Coperto | €1.50–2 (≈ US$2–3) per person | Check the menu; it is normal, not a scam. |
| Bottled water | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) | Ask for 'acqua del rubinetto' (tap water) only if you prefer; some places refuse. |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is Da Baffetto worth the queue?
Go at 18:30 or after 21:45 and it is a good, cheap, quick dinner.Go at 6:30 PM or after 9:45 PM and it is a good, cheap, quick dinner.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Do they take reservations?
Treat it as walk-in unless the venue confirms otherwise.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Do I need to reserve Da Baffetto?
Usually no: it is walk-in. Queue at the door; go at 18:30 or after 21:45 to skip the longest wait.Usually no: it is walk-in. Queue at the door; go at 6:30 PM or after 9:45 PM to skip the longest wait.
What is the pizza like?
Thin and crisp with a blistered edge, Roman style.
Is there a cover charge?
Often yes, about €1.50 to €2 (≈ US$2–3) per person (check the menu).
Can I pay by card?
Usually, but bring cash as a backup.
Is it good for vegetarians?
Yes: Margherita, Marinara and vegetable pizzas.
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Giolitti10 min walkGelato after pizza.
- Armando al Pantheon10 min walkBook ahead for a classic dinner instead.Reserve ahead
- Sant'Eustachio Il Caffè6 min walkRome's classic espresso bar behind the Pantheon: stand at the bar, say 'amaro' for no sugar, and go before 10:00.Rome's classic espresso bar behind the Pantheon: stand at the bar, say 'amaro' for no sugar, and go before 10:00 AM.
Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h (3 mph)3 mph (5 km/h).
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Sources
- officialRoma Capitale tourism (official)
- secondaryWikivoyage — Rome
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Written from desk research. Not yet compared with the official source.
Prices are 2026 estimates from the menu or the price line on file. Check on the day.
Source: Opening hours
Source: Best time
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Written from desk research. Not yet compared with the official source.
No official source is recorded for this figure.
The easiest walk-in window or the quietest hour in this guide. Crowd levels are desk estimates, not counts.