I was there yesterday (dinner) - food was great! Though the amount of meat in the "Meatball spaghetti" was hardly enough [you only get 1 meatball]. We also had lunch at Nannarella which had the Exact same menu - I think it's the same chain. Most likely same food. But without the whole queue that Tonnarello gets. Food was great at both places :) If you're in the city center of Rome, near the Pantheon - I strongly recommend "Mimi e Coco" - incredible food, especially the meatballs! Nice service and cozy atmosphere - authentic Italian restaurant. And it's right next to "Two Sizes" which is the best Tiramisu in Rome! (Try the pistachio one!) Second best tiramisu is Mr 100 Tiramisu (they're a bit more like cakes than authentic Tiramisu, loved them as well ofc). Whoever reads this and is on their way to Rome - enjoy :)
I went solo to this place & was pretty hesitant but the people there made me really comfortable. Amazing with recommendations and the pasta portion was just huge. Had it for diner as well. Love Italy ❤️
On top of spaghetti, all covered with cheese, I lost my poor meatball, when I had to sneeze. We're going to be in Trastevere in April, and we appreciate the review.
Great video! I went with my parents and was lucky to find a table really quick. We went on the second branch, I was not aware that there was the other one, only after we passed through. Also, I was not aware of the hype, so we went because of the good reviews but didn´t know it was such a historical place. The food was really awesome and they are super nice as well. It definitelly deserves the praise and fame.
I personally look for much smaller restaurants that aren’t on significant piazzi to eat. A small place on a lesser piazza or down a narrow street whose patrons are speaking Italian and whose menus are limited to a few items in each piatti is my set of criteria.
Another great post, thank you. Have to giggle at your complaint of only one meat ball with you saying you were so full and couldn't eat anymore. How could you have eaten a second one??!!!😅
Another great video! I've seen so many Italians saying spaghetti and meatballs it not an Italian thing. My grandmother immigrated to the US in the 1920s and she made spaghetti and meatballs. How could it not be Italian? It's not like she was watching Food Network, she obviously brought it with her, like so many other Italians did at that time.
Loving your content Italian Guy! We ate at the original Tonnarello in May. I ordered 2 meatballs, we found them so awful no one wanted to finish them. It was our second to worst meal in our 2 weeks in Italy. We are NY Italian American so we have an appreciation for the cuisine. My tip for tourists is don't go to any of the "tourist recommended" restaurants. Ask your concierge, tour guides, taxi drivers or any local you meet for a recommendation.
In Rome/Italy nobody would put meatballs in their pasta. I'm not saying that it does not taste good, but that is just not a roman/italian thing. Pasta is part of the first course of a meal (also called "primo"). Meat balls are "secondo" or second course. We eat them separately, never together...
Me and my partner went to tonnerello but the other one as this one was to full it was lovely especially the oxtail meatballs and lasagne, We will definitely go to this one next time
Does the appearance of spaghetti and meatballs prove it's touristy? I always heard that's an American thing. I really need to try those artichokes next trip! It's been nearly 4 yrs since I was in Rome but I think I remember walking by this place and its long line of folks waiting.
Almost ate here, then decided against it for some reason I can't remember. Walked a few minutes, saw a place in a smaller square filled with locals. Place was called Osteria Bacco. Had an excellent Sunday lunch there. Paid less than 20 euros for pasta and wine.
Unfortunately, they gave me a very bad experience while I was waiting in line. My two friends next to me went to the restroom, so they didn't let me get a table by myself. When I told them that they were coming with me and we could go to the table, they told me to wait. After waiting for half an hour, I realized that there was a queue at the door even though there were empty tables. The interior was also empty. When I told them it was a marketing strategy, the waiter insulted me by saying that you wait for a bus for an hour, you can wait here too. No meal is worth these insults. I do not recommend anyone to go to a business that humiliates its customers while making them wait in line.
I was under the impression spaghetti and meatballs is an Italian American invention . Looks good , but why didn't they give you a plate ? Eating out of a pan would be like balancing a ball on my nose for me.
Do you understand these restaurants are making pasta with meatballs for the american turists, right? There's no "fettuccine all'Afredo" in Italy, it's an italian-american thing but they know you expect it and so they offer it. I would recommend instead one of the countless typical roman dishes (amatriciana, carbonara, coda alla vaccinara, cacio e pepe to name a few)
Expensive? Man, Im from Serbia, not a rich country as anyone would guess, and I was at this restaurant in March 2023, with my brother and two friends. Four meals and four drinks (wine and beer) were 70 euros. My lasagna was 10 euros, really tasty and really nice portion. How is that expensive?
My wife and I ate here last night. It’s not that amazing. We had a much better meal at Mozzichi up the street. The meatball was the best part, but the pasta amatriciana lacked flavor and freshness - it tasted like it was from a jar. 😢
I’ll never understand the point of going to places following the recommendations or the judgements of a foreigner instead of a local! A Roman would never recommend to go and eat in Trastevere that has become a dump packed with tourists, quality lowered and prices raised. Delicious dish I hear… Well, and how many Romans are sitting there ? Lines, lines and lines of tourists due to social… Hrs of lining up to then post a selfie on social… Ridiculous!!! You guys go there, you deserve it since you all keep following social made by non locals, we go somewhere else
What makes you think that I don't watch videos by locals? Isn't the maker of this video Italian? I plan to ask the concierge at my hotel for restaurant recommendations and I sincerely hope that Trastevere isn't a dump. And I'm glad that you say that you will go somewhere else.
@ As usual, typical childish answer of average American tourist… Sure that “ Italy guy “ is synonymous of being Italian??? Yes sure, ask the concierge for “ their “……. Favorite restaurants. “ intelligent “ move…….. The ones happy of not going to Trastevere nowadays destroyed by barbarian hordes of cheap tourism are us locals so that you all there instead of understanding the real soul of Rome… Pls, do not forget to clap the cheap music in Trilussa Square and dance with other tourists but no Romans…, do not miss hrs of lines for restaurants made famous by foreigners on the social… I wish you a memorable holiday
I was hugely disappointed by some restaurants in Trastevere as a foreigner. I ate worst Italian food there than in my own country. I had a better experience with take-away street food.
I do not understand the hype. It was my very first lunch in Rome, and was fogetable, just ok. I didn't even remember the name of the restaurant, I watch your video and I realized that I've been there. Not planning coming back.
It is nothing special in my opinion. Not refined at all. Pasta is too salty, wine nothing to write home about, timarisu average. Disappointing given the high ratings and final bill, I was expecting something else.
WARNING: DO NOT WATCH ON EMPTY STOMACH! 🤣
Your Italian is really good, were you born in Italy?
I was there yesterday (dinner) - food was great! Though the amount of meat in the "Meatball spaghetti" was hardly enough [you only get 1 meatball]. We also had lunch at Nannarella which had the Exact same menu - I think it's the same chain. Most likely same food. But without the whole queue that Tonnarello gets. Food was great at both places :)
If you're in the city center of Rome, near the Pantheon - I strongly recommend "Mimi e Coco" - incredible food, especially the meatballs! Nice service and cozy atmosphere - authentic Italian restaurant. And it's right next to "Two Sizes" which is the best Tiramisu in Rome! (Try the pistachio one!) Second best tiramisu is Mr 100 Tiramisu (they're a bit more like cakes than authentic Tiramisu, loved them as well ofc).
Whoever reads this and is on their way to Rome - enjoy :)
Thank you so much for this!
I went solo to this place & was pretty hesitant but the people there made me really comfortable. Amazing with recommendations and the pasta portion was just huge. Had it for diner as well. Love Italy ❤️
On top of spaghetti, all covered with cheese, I lost my poor meatball, when I had to sneeze. We're going to be in Trastevere in April, and we appreciate the review.
Great video! I went with my parents and was lucky to find a table really quick. We went on the second branch, I was not aware that there was the other one, only after we passed through. Also, I was not aware of the hype, so we went because of the good reviews but didn´t know it was such a historical place. The food was really awesome and they are super nice as well. It definitelly deserves the praise and fame.
Thanks for sharing brother!
I personally look for much smaller restaurants that aren’t on significant piazzi to eat.
A small place on a lesser piazza or down a narrow street whose patrons are speaking Italian and whose menus are limited to a few items in each piatti is my set of criteria.
Yep, that's a good strategy!
Go to Dino in via dei Banchi Nuovi
Another great post, thank you. Have to giggle at your complaint of only one meat ball with you saying you were so full and couldn't eat anymore. How could you have eaten a second one??!!!😅
Good point;)
Another great video! I've seen so many Italians saying spaghetti and meatballs it not an Italian thing. My grandmother immigrated to the US in the 1920s and she made spaghetti and meatballs. How could it not be Italian? It's not like she was watching Food Network, she obviously brought it with her, like so many other Italians did at that time.
Loving your content Italian Guy! We ate at the original Tonnarello in May. I ordered 2 meatballs, we found them so awful no one wanted to finish them. It was our second to worst meal in our 2 weeks in Italy. We are NY Italian American so we have an appreciation for the cuisine. My tip for tourists is don't go to any of the "tourist recommended" restaurants. Ask your concierge, tour guides, taxi drivers or any local you meet for a recommendation.
You did a real good video.Thanks.
In Rome/Italy nobody would put meatballs in their pasta. I'm not saying that it does not taste good, but that is just not a roman/italian thing. Pasta is part of the first course of a meal (also called "primo"). Meat balls are "secondo" or second course. We eat them separately, never together...
Never claimed otherwise :)
Me and my partner went to tonnerello but the other one as this one was to full it was lovely especially the oxtail meatballs and lasagne, We will definitely go to this one next time
Eccellente, grazie!
Does the appearance of spaghetti and meatballs prove it's touristy? I always heard that's an American thing. I really need to try those artichokes next trip! It's been nearly 4 yrs since I was in Rome but I think I remember walking by this place and its long line of folks waiting.
Of course it's touristy. But it's also very tasty!
This one is the one the Italians love
THANK YOU GREAT VIDEO.
Almost ate here, then decided against it for some reason I can't remember. Walked a few minutes, saw a place in a smaller square filled with locals. Place was called Osteria Bacco. Had an excellent Sunday lunch there. Paid less than 20 euros for pasta and wine.
We stuck with Trattoria Vecchia Roma on our recent trip. Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, what else is there!
Was in trastevere last year. Had a good fixed menu somewhere. An Italian told me to be careful in Trastevere next time. Is there crime?
Not that I'm aware of.
Unfortunately, they gave me a very bad experience while I was waiting in line. My two friends next to me went to the restroom, so they didn't let me get a table by myself. When I told them that they were coming with me and we could go to the table, they told me to wait. After waiting for half an hour, I realized that there was a queue at the door even though there were empty tables. The interior was also empty. When I told them it was a marketing strategy, the waiter insulted me by saying that you wait for a bus for an hour, you can wait here too. No meal is worth these insults. I do not recommend anyone to go to a business that humiliates its customers while making them wait in line.
The artichokes… do you eat the entire thing?
Yes!
100 years old? Until a few years aago, this place was La Tana de Noantri - a whole different thing
Two for sure.
Get their cacio e Pepe or carbonara. That’s one of my favorite restaurants in Rome.
no one in Rome eat pasta with meat ball in this way. you can find baked pasta with meat ball...not in restaurant...
Why would you choose to have Fried Artichoke when it is not in season?!?
I plead guilty, hang me!
I'm confused. How can Fried Artichokes be available on the menu if it is not in season?
I was under the impression spaghetti and meatballs is an Italian American invention . Looks good , but why didn't they give you a plate ? Eating out of a pan would be like balancing a ball on my nose for me.
Do you understand these restaurants are making pasta with meatballs for the american turists, right? There's no "fettuccine all'Afredo" in Italy, it's an italian-american thing but they know you expect it and so they offer it. I would recommend instead one of the countless typical roman dishes (amatriciana, carbonara, coda alla vaccinara, cacio e pepe to name a few)
100 year old restaurant with great reviews.......you choose to wear a t-shirt that has seen better days......class!
Expensive? Man, Im from Serbia, not a rich country as anyone would guess, and I was at this restaurant in March 2023, with my brother and two friends. Four meals and four drinks (wine and beer) were 70 euros. My lasagna was 10 euros, really tasty and really nice portion.
How is that expensive?
I think its good value you want good food in Rome you pay the price, Me and my partner stayed in Rome for 5 nights and made 300 euros for food last us
Great video as usual. I see Tonnarello is catering to American tourists as spaghetti and meatballs is an Italian American invention
My wife and I ate here last night. It’s not that amazing. We had a much better meal at Mozzichi up the street. The meatball was the best part, but the pasta amatriciana lacked flavor and freshness - it tasted like it was from a jar. 😢
Sorry to hear that! I'll try Mozzichi next time
According to their website, they don't take reservations.
i thought the pasta dish had too much sauce
Mejor solo Que mal acompańado 😁🤝
As soon as I saw spaghetti and meatballs, I'm out.
I thought the same thing as soon as i saw it, ONE MEATBALL????? LOL
dude you only need to mention the single meatball once - holy cow we get it only 1 meatball
I’ll never understand the point of going to places following the recommendations or the judgements of a foreigner instead of a local!
A Roman would never recommend to go and eat in Trastevere that has become a dump packed with tourists, quality lowered and prices raised.
Delicious dish I hear… Well, and how many Romans are sitting there ?
Lines, lines and lines of tourists due to social… Hrs of lining up to then post a selfie on social…
Ridiculous!!!
You guys go there, you deserve it since you all keep following social made by non locals, we go somewhere else
What makes you think that I don't watch videos by locals? Isn't the maker of this video Italian? I plan to ask the concierge at my hotel for restaurant recommendations and I sincerely hope that Trastevere isn't a dump. And I'm glad that you say that you will go somewhere else.
@ As usual, typical childish answer of average American tourist…
Sure that “ Italy guy “ is synonymous of being Italian???
Yes sure, ask the concierge for “ their “……. Favorite restaurants. “ intelligent “ move……..
The ones happy of not going to Trastevere nowadays destroyed by barbarian hordes of cheap tourism are us locals so that you all there instead of understanding the real soul of Rome…
Pls, do not forget to clap the cheap music in Trilussa Square and dance with other tourists but no Romans…, do not miss hrs of lines for restaurants made famous by foreigners on the social…
I wish you a memorable holiday
I was hugely disappointed by some restaurants in Trastevere as a foreigner. I ate worst Italian food there than in my own country. I had a better experience with take-away street food.
this make my stomach go m m mmmm
Too much sauce on the pasta. Looks American!
Yes I thought it looked horrible.
@@penelopepitstop762too bad that Is not the cra@ you eat in USA though. 👍
Fai sorridere....nn c'è paragone
I do not understand the hype. It was my very first lunch in Rome, and was fogetable, just ok. I didn't even remember the name of the restaurant, I watch your video and I realized that I've been there. Not planning coming back.
Everyone has different tastes me and my partner loved it
Yeah it’s overhyped, I’m from Rome I would never recommend Tonnarello to no one
Thanks, went there and I don't understand the high ratings. It's average at best.
@@Charles-pm4soyeah many people do ads about them but it’s pretty average
It is nothing special in my opinion. Not refined at all. Pasta is too salty, wine nothing to write home about, timarisu average.
Disappointing given the high ratings and final bill, I was expecting something else.
Are you married 😊
Oh man just a video of you talking, just show the food
Dirty graffiti everywhere on the walk over
Food looks good
Sorry