Milan H.

Best carbonara I had in Italy, 9/10. Granted I didn't have many. Pizza was okay, 6/10. Sauce didn't have any flavor, crust was a bit thicker than I would have liked. Service was quick. It was a bit crampy inside but that's just how most restaurants in Italy are, especially the popular ones

May L.

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.

Sara C.

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.

Krista H.

Service was great. My lasagna had 2 bits of foil in it and tasted a little off.Good atmosphere.

Twee W.

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

Shannon Z.

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.

Laura T.

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.

Amanda G.

Great service, fast seating. We sat inside but I think there's usually a wait to eat outside. The food was fast and decent I would rate it about a 6, 6.5 it's a little salty for my liking but it's all perspective.

Jessica S.

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.

Lucy W.

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.

Anna S.

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.

Mr Sharon O.

Considered one of trasteveres and Rome's best restaurants....no reservations accepted and the lines are.... but when God smiles...you get lucky....Only reason for tge 4 star is our server....

Holly S.

Great service, we had such wonderful and friendly service. The food arrived hot and fresh and the aperol spritz was a must!