Pizza al Taglio
Rome, Italy
Rectangular pizza baked in trays and sold by weight, cut with scissors and folded into paper.
Why locals eat it
A Roman invention of the 20th century that turned pizza into an all-day snack sold by the slice.
Local tip
Point at the size you want; you pay by weight, so a thin sliver is perfectly normal.
Typically made with
flour, tomato, mozzarella, olive oil. Recipes vary — always check with the vendor if you have allergies.