Celino's NEW Pizza Al Taglio Cheese & Tomato serves 1 The first pizza al taglio was baked in Rome in the late 1950s, when it was topped with olive oil and tomato sauce. Today, the dish is one of the most loved street food items both in Rome and in most of Italy. When making pizza al taglio, it is important to let the dough rise and ferment for a longer period of time.