Tonnarello Restaurant in Trastevere Rome: Is It Overhyped?

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The Italy Guy

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@ItalyGuy Жыл бұрын

WARNING: DO NOT WATCH ON EMPTY STOMACH! 🤣

@hhefner9659 Жыл бұрын

Your Italian is really good, were you born in Italy?

@nickmotion 7 ай бұрын

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 :)

@RMillan7 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this!

@perinatitewari Жыл бұрын

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 ❤️

@pedrooswald Жыл бұрын

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.

@ItalyGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing brother!

@pudnbug 11 ай бұрын

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.

@JodyOwen-we6oo Жыл бұрын

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.

@ItalyGuy Жыл бұрын

Yep, that's a good strategy!

@paolomacedone453 7 ай бұрын

Go to Dino in via dei Banchi Nuovi

@bigreddallas2742 Жыл бұрын

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??!!!😅

@ItalyGuy Жыл бұрын

Good point;)

@AppasKitchen-1234 7 ай бұрын

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.

@frank1fm634 11 ай бұрын

You did a real good video.Thanks.

@robertcooper1640 Жыл бұрын

Eccellente, grazie!

@Alex_Rome Жыл бұрын

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...

@ItalyGuy Жыл бұрын

Never claimed otherwise :)

@Lady-BriChanel Жыл бұрын

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.

@Kim-ss5bb 8 ай бұрын

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

@1billwill 11 ай бұрын

THANK YOU GREAT VIDEO.

@jyc313 Жыл бұрын

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.

@danstoye3902 11 ай бұрын

100 year old restaurant with great reviews.......you choose to wear a t-shirt that has seen better days......class!

@BobSullivanAKABuffy Жыл бұрын

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.

@ItalyGuy Жыл бұрын

Of course it's touristy. But it's also very tasty!

@Kim-ss5bb 8 ай бұрын

This one is the one the Italians love

@benstevens3220 Жыл бұрын

We stuck with Trattoria Vecchia Roma on our recent trip. Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, what else is there!

@jeboccuzzi10 Жыл бұрын

Two for sure.

@DANIELJRAINEY Жыл бұрын

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?

@ItalyGuy Жыл бұрын

Not that I'm aware of.

@dido6702 4 ай бұрын

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.

@EvaRavnbol-y5n 2 ай бұрын

100 years old? Until a few years aago, this place was La Tana de Noantri - a whole different thing

@charlesjoseph730 9 ай бұрын

Get their cacio e Pepe or carbonara. That’s one of my favorite restaurants in Rome.

@oldsnwbrdr 10 ай бұрын

The artichokes… do you eat the entire thing?

@ItalyGuy 10 ай бұрын

Yes!

@stefano-xe8yy Жыл бұрын

no one in Rome eat pasta with meat ball in this way. you can find baked pasta with meat ball...not in restaurant...

@clementsjohnson Жыл бұрын

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. 😢

@ItalyGuy Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that! I'll try Mozzichi next time

@agotahorvath Жыл бұрын

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.

@mommi1979 8 ай бұрын

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)

@yemuppet8102 Жыл бұрын

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?

@Kim-ss5bb 8 ай бұрын

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

@billymonroe9574 Жыл бұрын

Mejor solo Que mal acompańado 😁🤝

@taniabourgoin711 Жыл бұрын

Why would you choose to have Fried Artichoke when it is not in season?!?

@ItalyGuy Жыл бұрын

I plead guilty, hang me!

@KathrynMueller-d8x 3 ай бұрын

I'm confused. How can Fried Artichokes be available on the menu if it is not in season?

@markeschen 10 ай бұрын

According to their website, they don't take reservations.

@samrizzardo Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing as soon as i saw it, ONE MEATBALL????? LOL

@alpinestar5496 Жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. I see Tonnarello is catering to American tourists as spaghetti and meatballs is an Italian American invention

@jjsmith4829 9 ай бұрын

i thought the pasta dish had too much sauce

@paponeable 6 ай бұрын

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

@KathrynMueller-d8x 3 ай бұрын

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.

@paponeable 3 ай бұрын

@ 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

@Charles-pm4so 3 ай бұрын

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.

@jonc3903 10 ай бұрын

As soon as I saw spaghetti and meatballs, I'm out.

@Charles-pm4so 3 ай бұрын

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.

@nynja64 11 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s overhyped, I’m from Rome I would never recommend Tonnarello to no one

@Charles-pm4so 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, went there and I don't understand the high ratings. It's average at best.

@nynja64 2 ай бұрын

@@Charles-pm4soyeah many people do ads about them but it’s pretty average

@PedrovskyMr Жыл бұрын

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.

@Kim-ss5bb 8 ай бұрын

Everyone has different tastes me and my partner loved it