How Rob Cervoni Built Taglio Pizza Into a Must-Visit Slice Shop

In this episode, we sit down with Rob Cervoni of Taglio Pizza, a Roman-style pizza maker who’s not afraid to break tradition, challenge the industry, and share the hard truths about running a pizzeria. From putting buffalo chicken on Roman pizza to displaying premium ingredients proudly, Rob’s approach is bold, passionate, and unapologetic. He talks about the struggle between making the absolute best pizza and running a thriving business, and why sometimes, the key to happiness is lowering expectations. 🍕 Follow Rob: https://www.taglioromanpizza.com/ Chapters: 00:00 – Why High Expectations Can Ruin Pizza 00:22 – Buffalo Chicken on Roman Pizza?! 01:36 – Using the Best Ingredients (and Showing Them Off) 02:21 – Rob’s Favorite Slice: Mortadella Magic 02:57 – Breaking Pizza Rules and Mixing Traditions 03:33 – Baking Fresh All Day, Every Day 04:17 – Setbacks in the Kitchen (and How to Handle Them) 05:12 – Why Sauce Goes on Top 05:32 – Mixing Tomato Brands for the Perfect Flavor 05:44 – Passion, Ego, and Helping the Industry Grow 06:27 – Balancing Pizza Quality and Business Growth 07:09 – The Harsh Reality: No One Cares as Much as You 07:47 – What Really Makes Pizza Different 09:13 – The Joy of Surprising First-Time Customers 09:35 – Why Lowering Expectations Leads to Better Experiences 10:12 – Where to Find Taglio Pizza (and Rob’s New Location) 📣 Drop your questions or pizza shop city in the comments! 👍 Like + Subscribe for more in-depth pizza business convos every week! More From The Slice Community: The Sauce: https://slice.com/community Facebook: https://fb.com/slicepizzaapp Owners Group:   / pizzashopownersforum   Slice believes that local pizzerias deserve all the advantages of big chains without compromising their independence. Slice puts technology, marketing, buying power, and support to work for these shops, empowering owners to build profitable businesses and remain at the heart of our communities. Learn more at slice.com.