Pizza Profiles: It's Roman or Bust for Bocca della Verita

Kyle Mullin | Oct 8, 2015 4:30 pm | Add a comment | 2251 reads

In the run-up to the Beijinger's 2015 Pizza Cup, we are profiling some of the best pies in Beijing so that you, our faithful readers, can try as many as possible before we ask you to make your choice for the best.

Today we tell you about the pizzas on offer at Bocca della Verita (277 Dongzhimennei Daijie, at Guijie intersection), a newcomer to Beijing's pizza scene who will be taking part in our two-day pizza festival Oct 17-18 at Galaxy Soho. Former Rome resident Ye Zhijie, the restaurant's founder, tells us about what makes her pies special:

How long have you plied the trade?
We started this business in August 8 this year.

What's your style/pizza philosophy?
What we offer in the restaurant is authentic Roman home-style dishes, which are steeped in the tradition and culture of Italian family food. We have paid a lot of attention to the original flavor of the ingredients. You can enjoy fresh food at a reasonable price in our restaurant.

In a market crowded with over 100 different pizza shops, what do you do to stand out?
We are one of the few restaurants in Beijing to serve highly authentic Roman-style pizzas.

What would you say your style is?
Undoubtedly, it is traditional Roman style.

Thick vs Thin: What's your take?
We prefer thin.

What's the secret to your sauce?
The key to great sauce is using totally fresh ingredients.

What kind(s) of cheese do you use and why?
Mozzarella cheese is the best one for the pizza we make, because that is how it is in traditional Roman style.

Tell us about your standard pizza.
Name: Margherita
Thick or thin crust? The crust is very thin.
Type of sauce? Tomato sauce.
Type(s) of cheese? Mozzarella cheese.
What other things make it special? We have nothing special apart from that you can have a traditional and delicious meal at a very good price.
How many sizes does it come in? Our pizzas are only one size. They are 30cm across (RMB 48).

Tell us about your most unique pizza
Name: Home-made Salsiccia Pizza.
Thick or thin crust? It is still thin.
Type of sauce: Tomato sauce.
Type(s) of cheese: Mozzarella cheese.
What other things make it special? We top it with fresh home-made Italian salsiccia sausage, peppers, and Italian parsley (or rucola).
How many sizes does it come in? Our pizzas are only one size. They are 30cm across (RMB 58).