Jacopo Mercuro

Founder and soul of 180g Pizza Romana in Rome, he is the principal architect of the renaissance of the round Roman pizza style, which he successfully revolutionized and brought into contemporary haute gastronomie. A former lawyer who chose to abandon legal codes to follow his visceral passion for the white arts, he dismantled old clichés regarding "thin and crispy" (bassa e scrocchiarella) pizza by applying cutting-edge baking techniques, precise hydration levels, long maturation times, and a meticulous study of heat distribution to the Roman style.

Awarded the highest Three Spades (Tre Spicchi) recognition by Gambero Rosso’s Pizzerie d'Italia guide and regularly featured at the top of international rankings like 50 Top Pizza, he distinguishes himself through sophisticated toppings inspired by the great Roman culinary tradition and a flawless execution of signature fried items.