Wonderful spot for Italian cuisine and most affordable of all the places we went to in the city. On average for two without alcoholic drinks plan to spend about $45 euros, strongly recommend the carbonara. read more

Favorite meal during our entire time in Italy! The staff were all very friendly and the environment is great. We opted to sit outside even though it was a bit chilly as many people had told us about the street musicians who often come around. They in fact did and made our dinner entertaining! I enjoyed delicious lasagna. We were disappointed we had a big lunch as some of the appetizers looked very good and I would've liked to try them as well. This is a must go to place if you find yourself in Rome! read more

Good food! Reasonable price and good service! Bryan is really attentive. Love Travestere area for dining options read more

Tonnarello - Sausage and mushrooms pizza, carbonara and spaghetti with red sauce (I forgot what it's called). - Desserts Near Me - Rome, RM

This place was definitely worth the hype and my 1.5 miles walk from my hotel. The pasta is delicious and not over priced. And the fried mix was absolutely delicious. Best restaurant we have tried in Roma! And the service was great even though it was very busy. read more

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Amazing service our server was super friendly! Food was delicious, the lamb and pasta! Definitely worth the hype. read more

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This place is a tourist trap! The line is super long and mostly filled with tourists. We had so many pasta during our month stay here and this was our most disappointing and expensive meal. The place was also super crowded that you can barely get to your seat and people are all smoking around you. Avoid at all cost and just go to a small local restaurant that locals eat at read more

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As visitors from the states, we were told to avoid restaurants immediately next to touristy areas. So, we ventured a few blocks away from the Vatican and stumbled upon Tonnarello. It didn't have any food display out in front. It didn't have someone trying to flag would-be patrons down, and the menu was strictly in Italian. Our waitress was very nice and accommodating, and the food was DELICIOUS! We were able to enjoy our family meal outside on their patio and enjoyed the beautiful afternoon breeze. read more

We had to wait about 50 minutes in a long line around the corner and it was absolutely worth it. This place had a lot of hype surrounding it and it lived up to it! Affordable, authentic. Very good all around. We had the carbonara and the cacio e Pepe and both were one the best we had in Italy. Big portions as well. We sat outside and it was great being in the hustle and bustle of Trastevere. Very Roman! Come here early or late to avoid the long lines but one of the best places in Rome! read more

Tonnarello - Cacio & carbonara Side note the hot focaccia on the left here was amazing! Get it with the mozzarella - Desserts Near Me - Rome, RM

I visited Tonnarello the second night in Rome after hearing a lot about it on social media - and it did not disappoint. We came during peak times (around 7:30) and since there were two of us were told to wait in a very long 2 person table line (there were additional lines for different table sizes). Surprisingly the waiter estimate was correct and we were seated inside in about 20-30 minutes. The inside of the restaurant was very cozy and cutely decorated. It definitely busy and a bit loud with lots of people and tables. The food was amazing and we found it to be pretty average/reasonable compared to other restaurants - about 65ish euros for two people (and we ordered a carafe of wine, and appetizer, and dessert). The trio bruchetta was good - favorite was the olive jam one with the others being more par of the course, the carbonara was very tasty and the oxtail meatballs were a surprisingly highlight. Of course the tiramisu was excellent. Overall we really enjoyed out time here - the food was excellent and we were full for the next day read more

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Looking for some no thrills, jam-packed flavored carbonara? Then Tonnarello is your place. Carbonara is served in a personal pan and even though the line is long, this place is huge! There is seating outdoors, upstairs, and it fills the space of at least two restaurants. Don't sweat the 15 minute or so wait, most good things in life come with patience. Dinner for two and a bottle of vino della casa will run you about €30. There is so much Carbonara in these personal sized pans and the quality is spot on. This handmade pasta is coated graciously in that tasty carbonara egg yolk batter that makes Romans and tourists alike go crazy. You can even buy some of their handmade pasta products; I saw there was some bags with prices displayed in the line to the restroom in the second story of the restaurant. I am still dreaming of the parmesan and pecorino doused carbonara of Tonnarello; tough to beat this flavor place in the Roman carbonara scene! read more

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Amazing place! Small but perfect! The service was great and the food was even better. The meatballs and artichoke were amazing!! I wish I could this everyday! read more

Food is excellent! Meatballs are really great, focaccia bread is next level, and big portions A must stop in this area of Italy read more

My family dined inside Jun 19, 2023. The place filled up quickly by 630 pm on a Monday evening. It was located in a small narrow street that was lined with other eateries. The menu was in English with a wide variety of dishes. Our group ordered Margarita Pizza, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Amatriciana, Carbonara. All of the plates were a hit. We also shared the Tiramisu, to die for. Shout out to our waiter Ronaldo, he was friendly, accurate and helped us with directions to catch a taxi in Plaza Benni. A very enjoyable experience for my family.... read more

We decided to give this place a try given the hundreds and thousands of reviews it has on Yelp and Google, respectively. The long line was discouraging but the wait wasn't too bad; we waited about 45 min before we were seated. We had the carbonara since we saw that it was such a popular dish as we made our way to our table. We also had the spaghetti with mussels and potato with meatballs. For apps, we had the mussels, fried calamari, and fried risotto balls. We weren't crazy about the fried risotto balls and meatballs; the texture was a little mushier than what we would have preferred. But everything else was really good; you can taste the freshness of the noodles and the mussels/calamari. The staff were friendly and prices reasonable. read more

Tonnarello - Spaghetti with mussels, carbonara, potato with meatballs - Desserts Near Me - Rome, RM

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Food was not impressive at all. The fried artichokes were terrible. It was decent, but definitely overhyped on this app. Beautiful restaurant in (i think) a safe area. Waiters were nice but service was slow. read more

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Best way to explain this restaurant is as a tourist trap. Do not trust the tik toks or any 5 star reviews. Within 5-6 min of us ordering we received our food which was semi cold and stiff. I can only imagine that they have a huge pot of popular dishes already cooked and plate them as orders come in. On a good note the line to get seated moved kind of fast (25 min) and the service was really friendly. read more

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This place always has a wait, but it went surprisingly fast for how many people were in front of the restaurant. This is the ultimate Italian experience- the atmosphere is loud, waiters are running around, and the dishes are perfect. I ordered the Jewish artichoke (which is fried). It had like a salty, crunchy taste that I don't think I would get again. But, hey, some people really enjoy it! Next up, for pasta I ordered the Cacio e Pepe (a Roman classic) and my boyfriend got the meatballs. They have English menus, so remember to ask for it! Both really delicious. I got the cacio e pepe dish about three times while I was in Rome, and I think this was my favorite. Just the right amount of spice and creaminess. read more

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I only have one thing to say, and that's wow... This place is one of the best Italian restaurants I've had. The meal was tasty with good flavors. I also felt that as English speakers, my family had one the easiest experiences here, as compared to other places. Additionally, the price is adorable, and the environment is cozy. All the dishes were great. Bravo read more

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Great restaurant, calamari is huge. Get the oxtail, lamb was a little dry. Pasta was solid. read more

Tonnarello - Oxtail - Desserts Near Me - Rome, RM

Very tasty! Spoke English, and very nice service Nice ambiance ate the whole thing! read more

Tonnarello - Pizza - Desserts Near Me - Rome, RM

Very good noodles. The sauce was a little greasy and the mashed potatoes were slimy. Overall good experience, ur going to need to wait, service is nice, not exceptional though. Definitely overhyped but the food was enjoyable read more

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As you all know, this place is tik tok famous. We walked almost 45 minutes to try this restaurant. The area that it is in is so cute- it felt like we were in an Italian film! The hostess was incredibly kind as were the wait staff. We had an early dinner around 5:15 and were immediately seated as a party of two. We started off with the fried artichoke.... Not great? It was plain- not even salt! Could've used a dipping sauce. The pasta was perfectly Al dente however I felt the sauce lacked flavor. The piane was just okay... nothing special at all. The star of the show was the tiramisu! It was traditional and you could taste the egg yolk in the recipe. Americans beware, this is not the overly sweet tiramisu we have at home, in the best way possible! Overall, this place is cute if you're looking for ambience and good service. Not sure that the food is that amazing, we definitely ate better in Rome! Maybe come for some dessert and espresso just to enjoy the vibe ? read more

Our first stop of the day, was to have some pasta for lunch. My daughter recommended this place due to TikTok and we were not disappointed. I can't say you will wait in line to get your seat but if you go after 11:30 AM they'll city right away so the wait time is not too long but worth it. The customer service was friendly and attentive, the pasta dishes very fresh and delicious. This place does serve a lot of pasta for one serving had to take it home, and I think my waiter was worried if I liked it or not because I didn't eat the whole thing, so just remember to have courtesy and take whatever you don't eat home, I suggest try anything on the menu it's really good. I had a great dining experience outside and very good glass of wine. And if you're lucky enough, you'll get the free entertainment. Nice Italian man singing Italian music with his guitar. read more

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There is a line down the street for a reason - but don't worry! There were about 30 people ahead of us and we were inside in 8 min. This place was recommended by our tour guide for the Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere, and is adjacent to Basilica de Santa Maria in Trastevere. The service was nothing special, but the food was SO GOOD! *Everything* was delicious. I still have dreams about the spaghetti carbonara, and my wife ordered an amazing pizza with potato, rosemary, and sausage that we are going to try to recreate. It was stellar. Remembering the meatballs in oxtail sauce (with chicory and lovely roasted potatoes) is making me salivate as I write this. It was fun looking at the plates of the other patrons ... everything we saw looked beautiful, tempting, and delicious. And it was quite affordable. HIGHLY recommended. read more

If you have a severe nut allergy do not come here. They are not knowledgeable about what a nut allergy is or what it entails. The food isn't even that good, so definitely not worth risking your life for it. read more

Very good food, and even better price. The ambience is more pub-like in general rather than a restaurant, which may be relevant to the relatively crude service. Still a good experience overall. read more

Went here our first night in Rome. It was a great introduction to Roman food! The line for the wait was long but went by quickly, we probably only waited about 10-15 min. The ambiance out in the middle of the little square was so nice and the service was quick and kind. We got the cacio e pepe, the rosemary focaccia and one of the beef dishes and everything was amazing but HUGE portions. So much that we couldn't finish! Would highly recommend Tonnarello if you're staying in Trastevere! read more

Tonnarello - Cacio e pepe - Desserts Near Me - Rome, RM

The line to get a table at this place was a little intimidating but it does go fast! Everything we tried was delicious. The calamari and the tiramisu were my favorite. read more

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If you come here which you should, just hope to God the wait line isn't so long. I got lucky to only wait for about 12-15 minutes until we were ushered in. Our server, Giancuce, was very helpful in describing the menu choices we made. He was cheerful and very responsive when needed (just gotta keep your eyes out for him because it's a very busy restaurant). The food tasted fresh and delicious! The presentation is one you don't get everywhere and can appreciate, especially when you're served pasta in a pan and you're coming from the US. The ambiance is good vibes all the way, kept simple with a touch of class for a nice dinner date or group lunch. And oh yes, they do play classic English songs that might surprise you and find yourself singing along. read more

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We must have gotten really lucky as we walked right in and got a table outside for lunch- upon departing the line was probably 25 people deep. Really efficient but also nice waitstaff who reminded us to be careful of our bags while eating. Was bummed that they were sold out of the fried artichokes, but we loved our meal here. Really delicious pizza and pasta and I can after that the amatriciana might have been the best pasta of my two weeks in Italy. Loved the Travestere neighborhood as well! read more

Definitely overrated. The food was okay. Service was rude. My daughter had the carbonara which was very bland and I had the rigatoni pesto which was unremarkable. Pasta dishes are served in sauté pans which might be a cute idea but handles made it rather difficult to eat. Our server (who had a very strong accent... maybe South African?) started out trying to be funny, I guess. Asked where we were from and proceeded to say he was from New York? Then he back peddled and said he'd like to visit New York. I tried to order a bottle of Sangiovese which they were out of and he suggested a Merlot which was not at all similar. The server then regaled us with all the different languages he speaks, which prompted the local next to us (who had been ogling my daughter) to chime in saying we really should learn other languages. Listen Mr. Pretentious, I am visiting your country and have no use for the Italian language in California. If I was moving here, of course I would learn the language. I did learn a few words/phrases to use while traveling, but I don't plan on learning every language of the countries I plan to visit. Hmmm, wonder why he was eating alone. When our food came, a different server who thought he was funny announced that my entree was different than what I had ordered. Haha? The tables are extremely close so don't expect to have a private conversation. The ground is very uneven, so be prepared for your table to wobble. They obviously seat locals first since we noticed parties of two who had come after us were seated before us and they don't take reservations. Their "waiting area" is some filthy steps in front of a graffiti filled building. Really the only positive was the gelato place across the courtyard. Don't believe the hype on this place. read more

My two friends and I were visiting Rome and we went to Tonnarello Scala in Trastevere. We are three white women and our waiter came over and was joking with us about him and another waiter being husbands. We were laughing along about an innocent joke and then our waiter said "I love everyone except (n words)." This made us incredibly uncomfortable. Being from the states, we are aware of the gravity of this word. The food was very good but the overall vibe of the dinner was ruined. After he said that, he moved away and was obviously aware he had said something offensive and was worried about our reaction. The rest of the meal was very uncomfortable. We told the manager and she did not seem to understand why it bothered us. She said it was just a joke. Our waiter was from South America and she said maybe that was why he said it. Maybe there is a lack of cultural understanding about the level of offensiveness of that word but she was very quick to defend the waiter. Overall left with a deep feeling of discomfort of the use of a racial slur in a professional setting even if cultural understanding of the word is lacking. read more

The food and service here were incredible. We did have to wait in a long line outside the building for about an hour but it was worth it. Our server Giustina was super funny and attentive. We had a few appetizers, pizza, pasta, tiramisu, and red wine. All was fantastic and I wish I had time to go back here again. read more

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The service was great, starting the hostesses. They were ON top of things finding people seats and really knocking out the line as fast as possible. I believe my group of four was seated within 10 mins of waiting regardless of 2 decent sized lines. The wait staff was awesome. Super friendly, immediate response when asked any question or asked for anything. The food, I shot for the lasagna and shared it with everyone at my tables... by far thee best or some of the best lasagna I've ever had. I heard they were renowned for their carbonara so all 4 of us ordered it. However unfortunately it wasn't exactly what we thought it would be.. BUT that's not to say it's bad. Italy just makes theirs different which I can appreciate and still enjoyed very much. (Difference being I don't believe they use garlic, cream, and milk in the sauce) but I could be wrong. Us westerners are just used to a different version I believe but we all finished our plates regardless ^_^ We tried the pizza and just wow. I wanted to order a whole other pie it was that good couldn't believe it. Overall, what an amazing last dinner thank you so much!! read more

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Fantastic pasta. The weather was amazing and we walked up and were seated immediately. I didn't realize there were two entrances and I didn't notice there was an enormous line to get in at the other entrance. I would not have waited in line had I seen it but I'm glad we got to eat here. The ambiance is exactly what you think of when you think of eating pasta in Italy. Ironically, I didn't know this place was a big deal on social media. We literally just walked up and it worked out. read more

Really enjoyed this restaurant! It was about 3 pm and we had a 30 min wait. We were seated outside opposite the front of the restaurant. We shared the fried artichoke...I suggest you pass on this. My wife had lasagna and I had the cacio e Pepe and both dishes were outstanding! Service was also attentive. A weird guy with an uncombed blond wig and a small guitar stood nearby poorly singing and playing. After his "performance" he went table to table holding out his hand asking for tips. He even finished a glass of wine that a nearby table had left. We decided we would like to tip him to leave...lol. A great choice on a restaurant! We love Trastevere! read more

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Holy smokes! This place is outstanding! We had a feast for a late lunch one day, not one thing we tried was disappointing! Pizza, Pasta, Wine were all amazing. One of the best meals we had in Rome! Don't hesitate to stop in here for a meal. A++ read more

We were on a tour in Trastevere, and had lunch on us, so I proceeded by myself to Tonnarello, which I had spied on YouTube. While in a short line, I happened onto four other friends on tour, and all of us were really happy with the food, service, and reasonable cost. I had carbonara for lunch, and it was the best I have ever had! My wife makes it but this was creamier and on spot. Some others put cream or peas in it, this one was by the book! Would love to go back some day and show my wife. read more

Great place and eating experience. Nice view and excellent service. I went with my 9 and 15 years old children they enjoyed the pizza. read more

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Whoah! This place was amazing! The reviews don't even do it enough justice. We can here two days in a row and waiting for 45-60min each time. Even the wait was worth it. The pesto pasta was amazing! Wine was amazing! Service top notch! The outdoor seating was absolutely perfect. Anytime I'm in rome this will be a place I go to! read more

Tonnarello - Pesto Pasta - Desserts Near Me - Rome, RM