How much does this slice weigh?
PE-sa — two syllables, stress on first. FET-ta — two syllables, double 't'.
At a Roman 'pizza al taglio' shop where pizza is sold by weight. You need to ask or estimate the weight to know the price.
'Pizza al taglio' (pizza by the cut) is sold by weight in Rome. You point to the slice you want, the vendor cuts it, weighs it, and you pay by the gram. Knowing how to interact with this system is essential in Rome.
Mi dà un pezzo di quella bianca.
Can you give me a piece of that white pizza?
'Pizza bianca' (white pizza) = no tomato — a Roman street food staple
Quant'è al etto?
How much is it per 100 grams?
'Etto' = 100 grams — the standard unit for pizza al taglio pricing
Un po' di più, per favore.
A little more, please.
After the vendor cuts, you can ask for a larger portion
Roman pizza al taglio is one of the great Italian street food traditions. Sold from counters or through shop windows, it is bought by weight ('al peso' or 'a peso') and eaten standing on the pavement. The variety of toppings — potato, zucchini flowers, anchovies — is extraordinary.