Welcome to Pizzeria Romana Lincoln

“ Disclaimer: I love Papa Gino's pizza. Not ironically. Not as some guilty pleasure I feel compelled to defend. I genuinely love it. The hand feel, the specific chew, the way the crust gives under your fingers. I could identify it just by touch, blindfolded in a lineup of a hundred pies. It's wired into me from countless visits over the last 30+ years, born in the taste of being young and hungry and not overthinking anything about quality, just taste and filling you up. So when I tell you that Pizzeria Romana, located right by the Lincoln Mall, is just like Papa Gino's dressed up for the prom, understand that I mean it as the highest compliment. This was a new stop this year on the RI FOOD FIGHTS Lord of the Pies circuit. We walked in with zero expectations. The space is warm without trying too hard. Black and white checkered tablecloths. Italian countryside murals on the walls. The staff greets you like they're happy you showed up, which is rarer than it should be. The cheese pizza is where this place reveals itself. Same Papa Gino's geometry: thin, sturdy, dependable. But elevated with ingredients that actually taste fantastic. The cheese blend brings provolone into the conversation, adding sharp, tangy notes that cut through the richness. Everything works. The crust holds its crispness on top, great chew in the middle, and just enough cornmeal texture underneath to remind you this thing came from a real oven. The pepperoni, though. It overwhelms. Too much salt, too much grease, too much of everything. It doesn't play well with others. It storms onto the plate and dominates, drowning out all those subtle cheese notes that made the plain slice sing. Stick with the cheese. Let the fundamentals do their work. What Pizzeria Romana understands, what Papa Gino's always understood, pizza doesn't need to reinvent itself to be good. It needs good ingredients, technique, and the restraint not to screw it up with unnecessary flourishes. This is a nice neighborhood spot where you can bring a date or grab a pie with friends without pretension. The best thing a pizza can do is remind you why you fell in love with it in the first place. Pizzeria Romana does exactly that. Just hold the pepperoni. ”

“ A very interesting small pizzeria was interesting atmosphere. Order at the counter from a large menu with many specialty pizzas and a varied lunch menu. Pizza is prepared in a open oven and was very good. I had a pepperoni pizza. The crust was paper thin and chewy, sauce was tasty, the cheese was plentiful and the pepperoni was mild. ”

“ This cozy little spot is fantastic! Parking is a breeze, and the staff is super friendly, delivering delicious food right to your table. Definitely one of the top picks for pizza in the area! ”

“ Stopped by RI Food Fights. Absolutely delicious Margarita & Pugliese pizza!! We’ll definitely be back again! Thank you! ”

“ I've eaten in before and it was pretty good. We got a couple sandwiches for take-out. They put toasted sandwiches in plastic containers, so by the time we got them home, not too good. Eggplant parm fresh out of the oven is the way to go. The plastic container ruined the meal. Great Eggplant fries though. I think there needs to be more separation between takeout and the dining area, but space is limited. ”

“ Literally amazing pizza and priced very reasonably. Grateful to RI food fights for introducing me to this place! ”

“ Their sausage pizza (corina) is very good and the ricotta goes very well with the sausage ”

“ They use Fresh Ingredients, the service was prompt, no complaints on my end pleasant staff I would make the trip back again easily Shown in the Pic is my Veggie Calzone ”