The night in Provence, Medellín has a special flavor. Between the lights, vibrant Town and the music that pours in through the streets, it is perceived an unmistakable aroma to pizza in the stone oven. In the midst of this festive atmosphere is Cala Roca, an Italian corner with heart paisa that has managed to fall in love with locals and visitors with its proposal artisanal and authentic. This year, Cala Roca prepares to shine in one of the culinary events most anticipated: Pizza Master 2025 from 22 to 28 September. Get ready for a history of taste, community, and a lot of pizza, told with a tone close and full of flavor.
Pizza Master 2025 comes to Medellin
The Pizza Master 2025 is more than a competition; it is a national holiday of the pizza. During a week, hundreds of pizza places in the main cities of Colombia compete amicably by the title of the best pizza of the year. Created by the influencer gastronomic Tulio Recommends this event invites the lovers of the pizza to make a culinary tour through the most emblematic places. In Medellín, more than 20 restaurants will add to the challenge, each one presenting a unique creation. Diners can visit the pizza participants, to test their proposals and vote for your favorite, choosing the next “pizza teacher” national.
This year the Pizza Master has a motto powerful: “The Resistance”. Tulio Zuloaga highlights the perseverance of the pizzeros colombian, stating that the pizza also “beats with accent own” in our country, with local ingredients and the passion of those who love what they do. The result? Pizza innovative feature stories in each bite. And the best thing: all the pizzas for the event are priced unified of $21,000 COP (medium size of ~25-30 cm) so that no one is left without testing them. Build your path pizzera, the adventure begins.
Cala Roca: pizza-flavored handcrafted in the heart of Provence
If we talk about authentic experiences in Medellín, Cala Roca is a compulsory stop. Located in Provence (The Village), one of the gastronomic areas most vibrant of the city, Cove Rock combines the mediterranean tradition with the warm touch of Antioquia. The restaurant is part of the boutique 23 hotel since it is surrounded by vegetation until its inviting terrace, everything invites you to enjoy with calm. Imagine getting after a stroll through the streets of Provence —maybe you take a cup of coffee in Coffee Clubs or browse music at Mad Radio— and you find yourself with the smell of dough, freshly baked in a wood oven, irresistible.
The value proposition of Cola Roca is felt in every detail: here, the pizzas are prepared with sourdough and is baked in stone, according to artisanal techniques that respect times, and traditional flavors. This sourdough slow fermentation gives it a texture and taste unique (crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and more digestible for many). In addition, all find their place on the menu-from vegetarian options are full of creativity up to a pizza gluten free no slouch. curious Fact: pizza dough gluten free Cala Roca is made with corn flour, chia, and orange juice, a combination delicious and suitable for coeliacs. In other words, Cala Roca achieves that no one is left with the win, regardless of their preferences or dietary needs.
If that weren’t enough, the atmosphere is one of those that invite you to stay for hours. The decor is inspired by the Italian coast, with warm tones, wooden and details that evoke the Mediterranean sea. On special nights there is live music – imagine enjoying your pizza with a background of jazz or bossa nova on the terrace, perfect plan. The team is friendly and passionate about: here make you feel at home, with the service paisa that greets you with a smile. It is not by chance that the customer will highlight the quality of the food and the unique atmosphere; many describe Cala Roca as “a little piece of Italy in The Village”.
Carbonara of Truffles: the star of Cala Roca in Pizza Master 2025
The Carbonara sauce of Truffles Cala Roca, a masterpiece of mother dough with sauce carbonara, creamy topping of nuts, bacon and a touch of truffle, ready to conquer palates in the Pizza Master 2025.
For the Pizza Master 2025, Cala Roca put all the meat on the grill (or better said, the pizza in the oven). His special creation, Carbonara sauce of Truffles, promises to steal the show. This pizza is a delicious ode to the Italian tradition combined with local innovation. Part of a base of sourdough measured with patience, which guarantees the taste and texture of exceptional. On top, instead of the typical tomato sauce, a sauce carbonara creamy prepared at home, that brings smoothness and character. Then comes the mozzarella gratin the perfect spot, merging with the rest of the ingredients. And what makes it unique to the Carbonara sauce of Truffles? Details: sprinkled with nuts and toasted almonds for the crunch unexpected, bits of bacon smoked (bacon Italian) that explode with flavor, slices of parmesan cheese to enhance the profile, and a drizzle of truffle oil to top the pizza with your alluring scent. Every bite tells a story: it’s like enjoying a spaghetti carbonara traditional, but in version pizza gourmet.
In the words of its creators, this pizza combines the patience of the mother dough… and the alluring aroma of the truffle oil”. And the aroma feels: just get out of the stone oven, the fragrance of truffle and bacon invades the local, making all present turn to look. We don’t be surprised if we see more of one reaching guided only by your sense of smell.
Comparative: Carbonara Truffle vs. other pizzas in the Pizza Master
Each pizza in the Pizza Master offers a unique recipe. To understand why the Carbonara sauce of Truffles Cala Roca stands out among the others, here is a comparison table with other pizzas, typical of the event:
| Pizza (Restaurant) | Description and style |
| Carbonara of Truffles – Cala Roca | Base sourdough artisan sauce carbonara creamy. Toppings gourmet: bacon, smoked, mix of nuts and almonds, parmesan cheese and aroma of truffle. Smoky flavor and creamy texture with crunch. |
| Carne al Fuoco – Vulcano | Sourdough ultra-thin fermented with white wine, pears and apples. Basis of reduction of Italian sausage (salsiccia), with guanciale (jowl), and pepperoni, plus rúgula and mozzarella cheese. A pump of meat flavour with a touch of gourmet fruit in the dough. |
| Hand di Napoli – Up Pizza Baby | Sourdough fermented 72h. Tomato San Marzano with mozzarella, covered salami and salsiccia in the oven. Finished with cream cheese, pepper, stewed onions, roasted, slices of prosciutto, sprouts, wasabi and butter trim on the edges. Combines neapolitan tradition with twists creative and spicy. |
What we see in the comparison? The Carbonara sauce of Truffles Cala Roca it is distinguished by its creamy texture and the aroma of truffle, providing an experience of comfort food refined. The Meat Fuoco Vulcan bet by the Italian cured meats in a traditional dough very thin and uniquely fermented (with fruit in the batter mother), and is ideal for a carnivorous curious. For its part, The Hand’s di Napoli Until The Pizza Baby that pays tribute to the pizza napoletana classic but elevating it with ingredients surprise as outbreaks of wasabi and butter to the edges, blending sweet, salty, and spicy in one bite. Without a doubt, Medellín enjoy proposals for all tastes in this Pizza Master.
Why visit Cala Roca in Provence?
If you still need reasons to go around Cala Roca, here are some key points that summarize your magic:
- Pizza craft the stone oven: Recipes prepared with sourdough fermentation, slow, fresh ingredients and baked in clay oven/stone, achieving that balance between the edge of crunchy and soft center. The quality is noticeable in every portion, by something several customers call it “the best pizza craft of the city”.
- Options for all tastes: vegan Menu and gluten free items are available, so that no one is left untouched. Your pizza gluten free, for example, is made with mass especially of maize, chia, and orange, just as rich and crunchy.
- Prime location in Medellin: In full Provence, The Village, surrounded by the best vibe dining. After your pizza, you can take a tour: take a coffee in Coffee Batons, pass by the supermarket Carulla close, or continue the party at Mad Radio. All few steps, anchoring to Cala Roca on the map foodie Medellin.
- Environment and unique experience: warm Decor inspired by the Mediterranean, outdoor terrace and live music some days . Perfect for a romantic dinner under the light of Provence as it is for an output with friends before exploring the nightlife of The Town. The experience is 360°: good food, good music and good company.
- Community and excellent reviews: Cala Roca has earned the affection of the community. With a rating close to 5 stars on platforms such as Google and TripAdvisor (4.9/5), the reviews praise its close service, authentic flavors and unforgettable atmosphere. Phrases like “a little piece of Italy in Medellin” is repeated often , reaffirming that here lives something special.
Come to Cala Roca and live the experience
Yes, now we just need your story in this experience. Come and try the Carbonara sauce of Truffles on Cala Roca for the Pizza Master 2025. We expect from the 22nd to the 28th of September with open arms and a well-heated oven. Enjoy one of the best pizzerias in Medellín in full swing, feel the energy of Provence, and I know part of this gastronomic feast.
Don’t forget to share your photos on social networks savoring your pizza – etiquétanos @cala.rock to the family of Cala Roca see your experience and refills. We want to celebrate with you. And if the pizza you stole the heart (which is not a doubt of it), leave your review on a Google or trip Advisor telling what was what you liked. Your review helps more people discover this treasure to sell pizza in The Town.
In summary, Cala Roca not only participates in Pizza Master 2025: live it, share it, and what he leads with his passion for pizza. A pizza sourdough, artisan and honestly, served in an idyllic setting in Medellin.
So you build your own combo of friends and family, or see it with that special person, and make Cala Roca your meeting point in this week’s Pizza Master. We will be waiting with a serving hot and a lot of joy in each table.
