Traditional and fried pizzas
A wide selection of pizzas baked in an electric oven, alongside fried pizzas, an expression of Campanian and Calabrian gastronomic tradition.
Dining · Paola (CS)
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Pizzeria and restaurant with traditional Calabrian cuisine in the heart of Paola
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2025–2026
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The place
Pizzeria Corso Roma di Francesco Progresso is a landmark of traditional dining in Paola. Located in the heart of the city, along Corso Roma, this family-run pizzeria offers a wide-ranging menu spanning traditional and fried pizzas to dishes of Calabrian cuisine. The restaurant has outdoor seating overlooking the corso.
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Pizzeria Corso Roma di Francesco Progresso is a family-run restaurant in the heart of Paola, along the city's main thoroughfare.

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PIZZERIA CORSO ROMA di Francesco Progresso is a member of the Eccellenze Italiane network. The mark is registered in Italy and abroad: every certified business has a unique identifier, which can be checked at any time.
Location
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Services and features
A wide selection of pizzas baked in an electric oven, alongside fried pizzas, an expression of Campanian and Calabrian gastronomic tradition.
House specialties, prepared according to traditional recipes, at the heart of the local dishes on offer.
A local product served grilled, accompanied by grilled vegetables that complete the dish.
A traditional preparation that showcases fresh pasta within the restaurant's offering.
Side dishes and vegetable preparations cooked on the grill, served alongside the meat specialties.
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What visitors say
«Attentive and kind owner...Excellent food...served in record time»
«Highly recommended, truly welcoming owners, kind, and impeccable service. Dishes from pizza to local products are truly delicious, and prices are fair.»
«Had dinner for 3 late at night, after midnight, with excellent meat and eggplant polpette, a well-filled sandwich, grilled local sausage, and grilled vegetables. Everything was excellent.»
«Most excellent meal. Meatballs were superb, Gnocchi was very flavorful and extremely filling. Grilled chicken was tender and delightful.»
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