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November 10th, 2024, Sunday @ 12:33PM- There was a line to get in but it moved quickly. This is definitely a tourist trap with huge social media presence. Service was okay. We ordered crispy Roman artichoke appetizer, good flavor but it was cold. We shared 2 pastas - carbonara and amatriciana.... The carbonara is definitely pecorino dominate as it was gamey/barnyardy with the sheep-y taste than then 50/50 pecorino/parmesan I'm used to... understanding that pecorino is the most traditional choice, it was too gamey for me. The amatriciana was tasty but nothing to call home for. Just as I thought this was a complete flop we decided to order a couple tiramisus to finish the meal. They really redeemed themselves, the tiramisu was divine and oh so delicious. I still think about those tiramisus. Without the dessert this would have been a 2-3 stars place but I'd come back to give them another try with different dishes next time I'm in town. Seriously would just come back for the tiramisus.... It was that good.
Hubs wanted to try this cuz it was one of the oldest restaurants around and had 100k reviews on Google! Wow! Food good and hubs enjoyed his pizza with egg as a topping. The salad though was excellent! Fried artichoke is a must! Tried an Aperol Spritz cuz everyone was drinking them! Lol. It looks pretty but was just ok for me. Instead of Limoncello to end our meal with they gave us something called Neroni which they said was more herbal based and aided digestion. One of the bigger restaurants we had been too. Arnold our server that took over for our initial one was excellent! So positive, cheerful and on the ball. I've learned that restrooms are a premium lol. We sat inside and it was nice and cool. Loved that they decorated with some vintage pieces.
Have to agree with the other reviews. It's a Tourist trap. They were flipping tables quicker than the servers they were giving us. They're clearly was catering to us like Americans. The food was OK. It didn't feel like it was made with love. The Caprese salad was extremely disappointing. Overall not bad food but not what I was expecting for authentic Italian
Really loved the pasta here! It's really popular so wait can be a bit long. We came on a Tuesday at 9pm and it wasn't bad (waited around 20 minutes). You put your name down then wait around the area for them to call your name. Ordered the tonnarello Ametriciana which was so good! Loved the tomato flavor as well as how al dente and thick the noodles were - pasta texture felt very high quality. My husband ordered the Cacio e Pepe which he thought was good but wished there was a bit more of the black pepper taste. Food came out very fast! There's both indoor and outdoor seating. We opted for first available but if you can get outdoor seating to enjoy the view that seems nicer as indoor felt a bit cramped.
There are better places! Overhyped and lacking flavour. None of the dishes we ordered were good, sauce either lacked flavour or the dish was overly salty. I was rather disappointed since it was such a hyped restaurant! Service was decent but the whole restaurant was cramped and everyone always rushing you to finish. It was not the typical Italian 4 course dinner I was use to. It felt more American and our bill was given to us without asking for it. We felt like we were being kicked out and we hadn't finish our dessert yet. Most restaurants in Italy would also offer a grappa/liemcello or digestive at the end on the house, they just offer us a lollipop.
My group and I wanted to check out another place for aperitivo and since we walked a lot today, we wanted somewhere close by. We walked by this restaurant with a board stating €10 for 2 Aperol Spritz and some light bites - sounds fun! That was exactly what we got + a wine for my boyfriend. The drinks were much smaller than the other places we've been to which makes sense as it was only €5. But it was strong! My mom and I were immediately flushed, and she felt kind of tipsy. Maybe it was the lack of carbs we got but it was definitely much stronger than the previous restaurants we've been to. I also made a joke to our waitress that it was strong, and she definitely judged me quite hard for it LOL. We received a small board of the light bites that included French fries, flatbreads, and bruschetta. Everything was ok except the bruschetta, omg. That was AMAZING. The flavors of the bruschetta were probably one of the best I've ever had. It was a bummer that we only had two to share amongst the three of us but so so so good. I was thinking of ordering another drink but both me and my mom could barely finish one (lol, we're lightweights). We also ordered their Meatballs in Oxtail Sauce and Focaccia as our waitress recommended it with the sauce. The meatballs were delicious! It fell apart easily and wasn't gummy like some of the ones in America. There was some oxtail meat inside the meatball as well. The focaccia with the sauce was sooo good. It was a great recommendation even though there wasn't much sauce from the meatballs. We also really liked the chicory greens. Overall, an okay restaurant in my opinion. It is a little on the pricier side since I feel like it's more catered to tourists after a day at the Vatican City. We didn't get to try anything else besides the two things which probably annoyed our waitress but the pizzas and pastas looked good per Google! P.S. there is a mandatory 5% service charge included in the bill. Not a bad amount considering we did not need to pay for the water.
Tonnarello ROME since 1876 Over 96K reviews sign me up We got : Hot focaccia Tonnarello CACIO E PEPE: everyone said this was best but I thought this was actually average for Italy standards Rigatoni al PESTO with Pinenuts cherry Tomatoes -Meatballs in OXTAIL SAUCE (BEST OF MY LIFE) -tiramisu (WORTH IT TO FLY TO ITALY) -gingerale -trastevere : tomatoes, zucchini, olives, corn , buffalo milk mozzarella. Salad. Service was great! It was super tight as I sat outdoors with heating, but it gave a cozy vibe. Definitely I recommend looking around what none tourists may be ordering , lol and try some other dishes not just pasta. I still love this place and there is so much on the menu I want to try in future.
Tonnarello has an insane social media presence - it's apparently commonly recommended all over tiktok and its popularity is also reflected in just how many locations there are around in Trastevere. I decided to stop in to see if it was worth the hype - and ultimately wasn't wowed. I think the food itself is solid, but I had a lot of better, more memorable dishes elsewhere around Trastevere in my two weeks staying in the area. The pros: service was very attentive, fast and nice. My waiter was excellent: he took my order quickly and cleared my plates quickly as well, despite how busy the restaurant was. I was very impressed by the speed. He also did an excellent job creating a welcoming environment and was fun to speak with. The vibe is also excellent - you have the option between indoors and outdoors and both atmospheres are warm and welcoming. The food itself was "meh". I ordered the tonnarelli carbonara and found the noodles a bit overcooked. I have no problem with pastas that are cooked a bit beyond al dente, but even I found this pasta way too mushy. The sauce itself was good, but the noodles really did detract from the food. It's possible they had an off-day, but overall, I found this more social media, designed to be photographed rather than excellent pasta.
This is a very popular restaurant in the Trastevere area in Rome. Established in 1876. 4.2 rating with 600 reviews on Yelp so this must be a good one so count me in. On another visit in Rome, line was very long for dinner. So we decided to skip it. But last December 2025, me and my friend got lucky to get seated right away at 2pm. They have a lot of seats downstairs and upstairs but they still get packed. True enough in one of the reviews, their bathroom has limited stalls so line gets long. On our visit last December, it took our server a bit to approach us and instead she went to another table that was seated after us. But hey, I am having a great time with my friend so I was distracted. Food was not served quickly as well. Our orders were as follow: Tonnarello Carbonara - egg, bacon, cheese and pepper) - too salty for me Tonnarello Nonne Nadia - eggplants, olives, capers and tomatoes Hot Focaccia - was really good Sprite and Coke We're not Italian so we went straight to order main course. Recommendations?! If you want to try it be prepared to line up and wait. Patience is necessary. On the restaurant's end - go easy on the salt as food tends to be too salty. I can still say to try it when in Rome but for personal choice, not coming back. February 2026
2 years ago
If you are staying in Rome/Trastevere, this restaurant is a must! The food and atomosphere is incredible. The line starts to pick up around 5:30pm but there are lots of seats so the queue doesn't take long. I had the carbonara and it was to die for. Not to mention everything on the menu is pretty inexpensive for what you get. read more
This place was recommended to us on tiktok as the must tries in Rome, Italy. Making a reservation was easy, we made it the day before or you can just come before 6 pm and there is no wait. Around 8-9 pm there's a long line. Seating is very tight and close to one another. My husband and I sat at a table for you, less than a foot away from the two table on either side of us and we were on a tilt. Our table was wobbly. Once the food came out, you can look past all of this, trust me. The servers were all so kind and energetic. Here's what my husband and I ordered: A bottle of white wine (they bring a bucket of ice and place it next to your table), a bottle of still water, caprese salad (buffalo mozzarella), carbonara pasta, and red sauce with meatball pasta. Caprese salad: 5/5 They bring a bottle of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic to your table as well as salt and pepper. This salad made me and my husband obsessed with caprese salad. I love that they had lettuce at the bottom as well too. Carbonara: 5/5 A MUST have and always a hit at any pasta restaurant in Rome. So creamy and flavorful, prefect amount of salt and pepper. I love the pieces of bacon included, great balance of fat. I could eat this all day, every single day! Red sauce with meatball: 4/5 I will start with I am not a big fan of red sauce. I thought there was nothing special about the red sauce. The meatballs.... AMAZING. It was flavorful, moist, and delicious with the pasta and sauce. It all goes well together. This place lived up to the TikTok hype, I highly recommend. read more
1 year ago
Everything was PERFECT! You will eat exceptionally well for an incredibly reasonable price. We had the coto e buffala app, carbonara (very generous portion and mine was GF), aperol spritz it's mix well), chocolate salami and espressos at the end. Tucked away in a walkable part of the tratesvere area in Rome, this quaint restaurant with marvelous outdoor seating serves splendid Roman fares that you simply cannot miss when in Rome. Can't recommend this place enough!!! read more
Holy smokes! This place is divine. Not only are the staff helpful and the service prompt, but the food! And let's face it, it's all about the food - the food is AMAZING. If you're ever in Rome, a visit (or, in our case, two visits) to Tonnarello is a must. This trip was mostly spent on a cruise so not a lot of restaurants to review but it says a lot that despite a limited time in Rome before and after the cruise, AND a desire to try as many places as possible, we came to this place at the beginning and now the end of our trip. The American version of Italian food is not the same as Italy's and at first, one may be underwhelmed when the food is first delivered. If one removes prior concepts, however, to take the first bite with an open mind, one will NOT be disappointed. Simple ingredients without the flair but so much flavor! Forgot to include a pic of the lasagna. High recommend. Again, simple ingredients yet so tasty. Flatter than back home but this is more yummy and and filling but without the "bloated" feels later. read more
2 years ago
Mob scene! Go before 5:30 if you want a quick seating. Two outside seating areas and pretty indoor too. In the labyrinth of Trastevere - a line an hour long! We had fun and good food too. read more
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3 years ago
We passed up our later dinner reservation at another restaurant in Trastevere, and were able to walk right into Tonnarello to enjoy a nice dinner. I couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed that it was a very touristy restaurant (perhaps the volume of English speaking Americans), but nonetheless all enjoyed tasty dishes! We started with a bottle of house white wine, artichokes and yummy bread (an extra cost here). I enjoyed a salad with smoked salmon, and other members of our family had chicken with peppers and two orders of carbonara! The carbonara came in a cute metal pan and was a very generous portion, that neither could finish. We sat inside (seemed like outside was more popular) in an attempt to get some AC during the Italian heat wave, but it was still quite hot inside which can make dinner a bit harder to enjoy. Nevertheless the experienced a great meal and service! read more
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This amazing restaurant has inside and outside dining with friendly service. The food was the best we had in Italy and I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Rome. The portions are large and everything was reasonably priced. I still dream about this meal. read more
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We had an excellent experience here. We ordered the Caprese, Mussels, Artichoke, Pinsa, Cacio Pepe, Pinsa Capricciosa & finished off with Tiramisu. I did not get pictures of everything because we were enjoying it so much! 10 stars if I could. As we wrapped up, we saw a looong line of people waiting to be seated. With good reason. read more
3 years ago
The food was excellent, my favorite was the mussels bucket and fried calamari. It was a long wait but worth it. Don't expect the service to be good. They're efficient but not necessarily polite. It was packed to the gills so it was loud but lively. A good choice for kids, if they have the patience to wait for seating. They don't take reservations so you have to wait in line. read more
4 years ago
We set out looking for Gratzie and Grazilla. After searching and asking we came to the realization that it is no longer in business. The entire square was now owned by Tonnarello There was a huge line up (two actually). One for people with one or two in their party and one for parties of three or more. If you don't want to wait don't come right when they open. We waited a bit longer to get an inside table because you run the risk of everyone around you smoking while you eat if you eat outside. We ordered the croquettes four ways which were delicious We ordered the pesto rigatoni and the carbonara pasta. It was too much for us but delicious. I enjoyed the pesto one in particular. So if you don't mind waiting it is good read more
3 years ago
Good food, and also got it delivery which made it convenient and avoided the wait that this place is sure to have (no reservations). The lasagna was so so good. The noodles were so soft I almost couldn't tell it apart from the cheese. The sauce is also great. Partner got the amatriciana and still loved it. Got the fettuccine which was a different noodle than usual. The appetizer of buffalo and parm was meh. The mozzarella tasted so firm and not soft. The parm was nice but so salty without the cheese to complement. read more
1 year ago
We arrived here at about 13:00 and were asked to wait behind a line near the entrance. Although the line was kinda long, it went by super fast. The food here was so good. We got the focaccia, cacio e pepe, and pesto. The servings filled us up and the flavor was phenomenal. The atmosphere of the restaurant was perfect. read more
3 years ago
It was very busy. We stayed in line for good 30 minutes, but the line goes fast. Food was amazing. We ordered pasta with mussels and meatball in oxtail sauce. Both were good but meatball was amazing. One of the best meatballs that I've had experienced before. Environment was really good as well. read more
3 years ago
This location has shorter queue and I was so happy to try out Tonnarello when visiting Rome. The menu is the same to the original location. The food was amazing. I would like to come back to try other options. Our server was really nice. Service was amazing. This is also my first time trying out Italian style oxtails, which was more than my expectation. The tiramisu was the best tiramisu i ever had read more
1 year ago
Tonnarello is an absolute institution in Trastevere. It seems like they've absorbed 3 or 4 different restaurants at the street intersection that now run under the same operation. As a result, they have a TON of seating. When I got there, there was a line of 20 people waiting at the corner, but the wait was less than 10min. These guys move extremely fast. Once seated, you are presented with a bountiful menu of options. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the pasta options. We ordered the lasagna and the pasta Amatriciana, both of which were incredible! We also ordered the saltimbocca since we knew it was a popular Roman dish. I'd definitely skip the saltimbocca next time. The pizza and pasta here is the way to go!! read more
2 years ago
Best pasta & meatballs in Rome IMO! We went at an earlier dinner time to avoid the rush and for right in. The meatballs in oxtail sauce were excellent and large enough to split or have as a meal. The pasta has delicious mussels and spices and was cooked perfectly al dente. I think the quality and portions of the food matched the price & the service was fast and pleasant! read more
3 years ago
If you are in Rome for even one day put this place on your list RUGHT NOW. My wife and I have been twice already during our 6 day stay and I could not say enough good things about this establishment. The food absolutely some of the best we have had anywhere in Italy and it is in a beautiful location in Trastavere. The service is not lacking either, each of our servers was fantastic! read more
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3 years ago
We went here because the neighborhood in Travestere was lively and Tonnarello had great reviews. The food was really generic and seemed like some pasta I could have made at home with a jar of sauce. The waitstaff was friendly and the service was great. I wouldn't go back for the food - especially with the wait. My friends felt the same about their meals with the exception of the fried artichoke. read more
It appears as though this a chain and there are two of them in Trastevere. The place is awesome. What you see on instagram is real. The lines are long but only for outside. We were sat right away. Artichoke, Focaccia, Meatballs with potatoes and a vegetable and of course carbonara with one cocktail and still waters. 61 Euros. Unbelievable. A must.. read more
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Stopped by for lunch while checking out the area - food was delicious, plenty of indoor/outdoor seating options and generous portion sizes. I'm sure it's really pretty at night. I deducted 1 star for the extremely slow service and lack of much interaction with the waiter. I'm referring to very general basic conversation when you dine at a restaurant. There was no checking in to see if I needed anything, how's the food, etc. after placing my order and paying for my meal before leaving. It was busy at the time, I get it, but customers still shouldn't have to wait 15 mins for a glass of water after being seated then another 10 mins to actually take your order. Especially after standing outside in line in 90 degree sun. I'd return but not when it's that busy. Maybe the waiter I had was having a rough day but I left feeling like I would've gotten better service elsewhere. read more
4 years ago
Visited Tonnarello while on our family trip to Rome last week from Los Angeles. Read a lot of great reviews but a few negative ones that left me feeling iffy. We still gave it a chance for our "Thanksgiving" dinner & everyone LOVED it! At first the host was kinda rude saying it was IMPOSSIBLE to seat a table of 8...lol but after talking to him the staff made it possible to sit us in 15 minutes even though there was a HUGE line. (Thanks SO MUCH!!) food was great and service was as well! Our server was Walid and he was very sweet. All the young guys working there were very polite as well! Definitely a must try when visiting Rome! read more
7 years ago
This pasta place was one of my favorites! There are tons of places to try in Trastevere and this is worth a stop. The pasta with mussels and pecorino was delicious! The noodles were al dente and mussels went very well with the cheese. I also got a cappuccino which was excellent! Tutto bene! read more
2 years ago
Letting you in on a little secret: after traveling across Italy for 10 days, their off-the-menu pomodoro pasta with basil was the best meal we had. I cannot believe it's not on the menu. You have to request it, and they'll make it for youZ Their simple, rich, sweet, zesty sauce coupled with thick, al dente, just-made pasta (unlike the carbonara, which isn't made to order since everyone gets it) is BRILLIANT. Get the pomodoro. Then, get the carbonara, of course, which is just a tad behind the pomodoro. Come earlier, around 12pm, to ensure you have a table. What a meal. 5 stars!!!!!!! read more
3 years ago
Dinner, June 7 2023. Arrived at 6 PM. 10 minutes in the line. Seated outside. Receipt for dinner attached. 'Fiasco Rosso" is the Chianti which was actually very good and went well with the flavorsome Carbonara. We had done lunch there previously and had the mussels. Every thing was excellent. Service was excellent. Was going to get the tiramisu, but waiter said his favorite was the gelato with strawberries. Because they were fresh. This was an excellent recommendation as the strawberries were fantastic Well organized place obviously prepared too handle the every flowing crowd. read more
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Via della Paglia 1
00153 Rome
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Trastevere
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