170 Grammi: Bringing Roman Pizza to Surry Hills
When 170 Grammi opened in Surry Hills, the vision was clear: introduce Sydney to Roman pizza as its own craft — distinct from Neapolitan tradition and defined by crisp texture, structured dough and balanced flavour.
From the beginning, the focus was on technique. High-hydration dough. Extended fermentation. Controlled baking. A round Roman format inspired by La Tonda Romana, combined with the open, airy structure associated with Scrocchiarella.
👉 What defines Roman pizza → What Is Roman Pizza? How La Tonda Romana Differs from Neapolitan Pizza
👉 Why Roman pizza feels lighter → Why Roman Pizza Is Crispier, Lighter and Easier to Digest
A Different Style of Pizza for Sydney
Sydney has long embraced Neapolitan pizza. Roman pizza, however, offers something structurally different:
- A thinner, crisp base
- A dry, clean bite
- Balanced toppings
Dough that feels lighter without sacrificing flavour
170 Grammi was created to showcase that distinction clearly — not as a trend, but as a deliberate Roman approach to pizza.
👉 How hydration shapes Roman texture → Why High-Hydration Dough Is Key to Roman Pizza
👉 The role of time in dough development → The Role of Long Fermentation in Roman Pizza
Media Features & Industry Recognition
Since opening, 170 Grammi has been recognised by leading Sydney food publications and dining guides.
The restaurant has been featured by:
- Broadsheet
- Time Out Sydney
- Concrete Playground
- Delicious Australia
- Urban List Sydney
- Eat Drink Play
- Not Quite Nigella
- Sitchu
- Drinks Digest
- Boss Hunting
- The Latch
Coverage has highlighted:
- Roman-style carbonara pizzas
- Crisp, structured dough
- Porchetta and classic Roman toppings
- Maritozzi and Italian desserts
- A relaxed Surry Hills atmosphere
These features reflect a broader recognition that Roman pizza deserves its own place in Sydney’s dining scene.
From Opening Buzz to Established Presence
While early reviews introduced 170 Grammi to Sydney audiences, the focus has always remained consistent:
- Precision in dough preparation
- Respect for Roman technique
- Balanced flavour combinations
- A dining experience built for sharing
Media attention helped spread the word, but the core remains unchanged — Roman pizza made with intention.
👉 Explore our Roman pizza menu → Explore Our Roman Pizza Menu
👉 Visit us in Surry Hills → Visit Us in Surry Hills
Roman Pizza as Craft, Not Trend
Roman pizza isn’t louder than other styles. It isn’t softer. It isn’t overloaded.
It’s structured.
That structure comes from hydration, fermentation and baking control — technical foundations that shape how the pizza feels as much as how it tastes.
170 Grammi continues to focus on that craft every day in Surry Hills.
👉 Visit us for Roman pizza in Sydney → Visit Us in Surry Hills