Pizza Roma was founded in 2000 by two high school friends, Ed and Rick, who both grew up near the Woodstock area. Ed - who loves to eat, and Rick - who loves to cook, wanted to bring their passions together to open a restaurant that would offer Portlanders high-quality, gourmet-style pizza that was both affordable and convenient. The two wanted to not only cater to the “pizza aficionado” but also provide a great neighborhood place for families. In 2005, Roma Coliseum was born after the record store that occupied the other half of the building closed shop. The expansion allowed Pizza Roma to offer a full service sports bar combined with the incredible culinary delights of the pizza restaurant.