Nannarella Photos
NANNARELLA ATMOSPHERE
Recommended Reviews - Nannarella
Start your review...
Reviews With Photos
Common spot in the Trastevere area with good Italian dishes. We came here for lunch and the line was already long at 12:30pm. Lots of room for seating inside. I think that this place has a lot of good dishes, but nothing stuck out to me. The carbonara was good but a little creamier than I would like it. The meatballs were good but had a cheese filling inside I wasn't expecting. It was good and a great stop for small parties to gather!
I wanted to like this place but the experience was kinda soured by our waiter. I was excited to travel out to this neighborhood because I heard all the food was so much better. I had seen a lot of hype and good reviews online about this restaurant as well. There's a huge crowd waiting to get in but thankfully we had no wait. We ordered the rice balls and the pesto. The pesto came out fast and my friend ordered a white wine and got a red instead. This wasn't a big issue but our waiter made us feel like we didn't order enough. Sadly I didn't like the pesto at all. The pasta was super al dente and too salty for me. Then when we asked about the rice balls - there was miscommunication about the fact that we ordered it. Didn't like the attitude and honestly from there the experience was soured. I also ordered the tiramisu and it was delicious so there could be other food items here that are actually worth it.
Super good food and friendly staff. Good value for the price. Trastevere is a beautiful area with good people and Nannarella is no exception. Can't recommend it enough. The original Nannarella was one of my favorite meals on the trip through Italy. Tried many Hugo spritz and these were the best as well.
Where to start, while doing our research on some of the must visit restaurants to go, we stumbled on Nannarella. Came here twice during our recent visit, the food was one of our trip highlights. The place is old school with hint of modern touch, service is on point. We tried different varieties of pasta and other things on the menu, everything was just delish. By far, one of the best pastas we have ever had...and coming to desserts, please just that tiramisu, even if you don't like Tiramisu, you will loving it. Solid and must place visit when in town!!
Perhaps our favorite dinner in Rome--we wanted the excitement of the city so we went out at 9 pm and enjoyed the bustling streets of Trastevere. We were not disappointed. After a 20 minute wait, we were seated inside--brighter and less romantic than outside, but we also had fun talking with the people in either side of us. We ate: --caprese--this was not as delicious as the other versions of this dish that we ate in Rome but it was still good. The mozzarella wasn't as fresh and tasty as other restaurants. I'd pass on this appetizer. --flat bread comes out hot and perfectly baked. Get this! --lasagna--perhaps the best, lightest lasagna on earth. Best in show! --pollo alla romana--so good. The pepper covering the chicken during slow roasting made this dish sing. The fried potatoes and rustic tomato sauce were fantastic! Get this and prepare to share it because it's a lot of food. Service was outstanding. It was crowded but not stressful or chaotic. The team moved efficiently, gracefully and with purpose. Absolutely professional and friendly. We paid a bit more here than other restaurants in the area, but it was worth it. Also, we had a blast. Highly recommend.
We went here based on the recommendation of our taxi driver. The restaurant seemed to be quite busy around 2:30 in the afternoon. However, our wait for a table for 2 was only about 10 minutes. We were seated outdoors, near the entrance under a tarp. After briefly reviewing the menu, my friend decided on pizza with a ginger ale and I chose the gorgo salad with water. It was a bed of arugula topped with smoked salmon, feta cheese, walnuts and orange slices. I guess it didn't come with salad dressing, however, for me this salad didn't really need dressing. The ambiance was chill and the weather was beautiful and sunny. It felt like a scene out of a book. Our Server was decent and there were no issues with our order. My friend did question whether or not her pork sausage was raw or cooked. I think was just a matter of appearance in cooking styles as we are accustomed to browning meat. Both meals were good. The total was 34 euros including 2 euros for water and 2 euros gratuity automatically added to the bill. I would dine there again and recommend dining here at least once.
Came here with my husband the first day when we were in Italy. I'm not sure what's the hype about this place. It was mediocre in my opinion definitely not worth the weight and the cost. I didn't like how their pasta tasted! My husband got pasta, and I got the lasagna, which was better. Still not impressed with the food. I would not wait for this. I would go to another local place.
This place has earned some social media clout that has resulted in a LONG line on a nightly basis. Personally, I think there are so many better places that I would choose over this. We started with the focaccia. This was just ok. One piece has a good amount of olive oil, but the others were dry and largely flavorless. I had the cacio e pepe. I loved the tonnarelli noodles, but the flavor of the dish wasn't fantastic. Out of all the times we ordered cacio e pepe, this was my least favorite. My husband had the amatriciana which he said was good but not great. Additionally, just to forwarn you, the bathroom is tiny and disgusting. There is liquid (hopefully water...but probably not) everywhere and no toilet seats. Overall, this place is just overhyped. Are you probably going to have a decent meal? Sure! Is it going to be worth waiting for hours in line? Not in my mind.
Nannarella is a very busy spot for both locals and tourists. We arrived in Rome and stopped by for a late lunch/early dinner around 1500. We were seated quickly but be warned service is slow because they are busy. We flagged down a bus boy for menus after 5 minutes of sitting then ordered our food maybe 10 minutes later. We had a very nice server and all of our dishes came out together and on time. The calamari was delicious as was the tonnarello Nannarella dish. I ordered the cacio e pepe which was okay but I think I just don't like that dish in general. However my husband sweeped in and helped me finish the dish and loved it. I will say his dish was far more flavorful. Just don't order the cacio e pepe unless you only want pasta cheese pepper. Saw a lot of people order the meatballs, salads, and tiramisu.
After spending the day walking the streets of Rome, I found myself in Trastevera, exhausted and hungry. I stumbled into this unfamiliar restaurant kind of assuming I had settled since I hadn't done any research into restaurants on this side of town but in the end I was pleasantly surprised with incredible service, good wine and plate of lasagna I enjoyed deeply. The restaurant is simple and friendly with both indoor and outdoor seating. In the end I was happy to have stumbled upon this place.
Everything we had was outstanding! The carbonara was unlike anything we have in the United States aka it's the real deal. Incredibly rich so definitely good for sharing. The meatballs and garlic bread also were fantastic. The lasagne was some of the best we've ever had! Service was wonderful. I definitely would come back.
Dinner on Monday night. Still real busy part of town steady line all night but can still get in. Super friendly service with a huge menu. We had the luxury of dining with locals. Started with the fired mix, bruschetta and focaccia. The fried mix was like arancini. They had one with beef, rice and cheese and the other was a potato and cheese mix. Perfect fry and the cheese was perfectly melted throughout. The focaccia was wam and soft with no need for balsamic or olive oil since it was baked with the perfect amount of oil. Had the amatriciana for the main course. What a treat. The pasta was a perfect al dente and sauce had a great creamy texture with a right touch of heat. Guanciale added great flavor and the right amount of salt to the dish. Finally, "when in Rome" we had to share the tiramisu for dessert. Amazing, incredibly creamy and sweet, of course the crunch at the bottom was outstanding. Good meal and great start of the trip to Rome. read more
27 days ago
Nice dinner for a party of 7. The server told us we would run out of space for dishes and he was right. Everything was good and comes out fast except our tiramisu which was a wait at the end. Fried artichokes had a nice flavor. Pastas were good as was the pizza. Nice affordable selection of wine and drinks. Tiramisu is creamy and different. read more
There were two lines - one for a table for two and another line for bigger tables. We were happy to get an outside table, but my husband's chair was at an angle so he spent lunch trying to keep his butt from sliding off. The waiter asked if we would like bread. It costs extra and there was a lot. Good rosemary flavor. I got the Carbonara and my husband got spaghetti with meatballs. Both came served in metal pans - no plates. My carbonara has nice, thick, round noodles but the flavor was highly salty and to be honest, it was my worst meal in Rome. The spaghetti had a nice, fresh tasting sauce but my husband thought "he had better" meatballs which was surprising. The tiramisu was more creamy, like a pudding. I am glad we got to try the famous Nannarella, but next time we are in the neighborhood, I will try somewhere els read more
3 months ago
Common spot in the Trastevere area with good Italian dishes. We came here for lunch and the line was already long at 12:30pm. Lots of room for seating inside. I think that this place has a lot of good dishes, but nothing stuck out to me. The carbonara was good but a little creamier than I would like it. The meatballs were good but had a cheese filling inside I wasn't expecting. It was good and a great stop for small parties to gather! read more
1 month ago
The food is simple Italian classics. Service is quick no frills. The ambiance is classic Italian Osteria. There is even a lady hand rolling pasta all day. read more
I wanted to like this place but the experience was kinda soured by our waiter. I was excited to travel out to this neighborhood because I heard all the food was so much better. I had seen a lot of hype and good reviews online about this restaurant as well. There's a huge crowd waiting to get in but thankfully we had no wait. We ordered the rice balls and the pesto. The pesto came out fast and my friend ordered a white wine and got a red instead. This wasn't a big issue but our waiter made us feel like we didn't order enough. Sadly I didn't like the pesto at all. The pasta was super al dente and too salty for me. Then when we asked about the rice balls - there was miscommunication about the fact that we ordered it. Didn't like the attitude and honestly from there the experience was soured. I also ordered the tiramisu and it was delicious so there could be other food items here that are actually worth it. read more
1 month ago
Super good food and friendly staff. Good value for the price. Trastevere is a beautiful area with good people and Nannarella is no exception. Can't recommend it enough. The original Nannarella was one of my favorite meals on the trip through Italy. Tried many Hugo spritz and these were the best as well. read more
1 month ago
Where to start, while doing our research on some of the must visit restaurants to go, we stumbled on Nannarella. Came here twice during our recent visit, the food was one of our trip highlights. The place is old school with hint of modern touch, service is on point. We tried different varieties of pasta and other things on the menu, everything was just delish. By far, one of the best pastas we have ever had...and coming to desserts, please just that tiramisu, even if you don't like Tiramisu, you will loving it. Solid and must place visit when in town!! read more
Perhaps our favorite dinner in Rome--we wanted the excitement of the city so we went out at 9 pm and enjoyed the bustling streets of Trastevere. We were not disappointed. After a 20 minute wait, we were seated inside--brighter and less romantic than outside, but we also had fun talking with the people in either side of us. We ate: --caprese--this was not as delicious as the other versions of this dish that we ate in Rome but it was still good. The mozzarella wasn't as fresh and tasty as other restaurants. I'd pass on this appetizer. --flat bread comes out hot and perfectly baked. Get this! --lasagna--perhaps the best, lightest lasagna on earth. Best in show! --pollo alla romana--so good. The pepper covering the chicken during slow roasting made this dish sing. The fried potatoes and rustic tomato sauce were fantastic! Get this and prepare to share it because it's a lot of food. Service was outstanding. It was crowded but not stressful or chaotic. The team moved efficiently, gracefully and with purpose. Absolutely professional and friendly. We paid a bit more here than other restaurants in the area, but it was worth it. Also, we had a blast. Highly recommend. read more
16 days ago
1 year ago
We went here based on the recommendation of our taxi driver. The restaurant seemed to be quite busy around 2:30 in the afternoon. However, our wait for a table for 2 was only about 10 minutes. We were seated outdoors, near the entrance under a tarp. After briefly reviewing the menu, my friend decided on pizza with a ginger ale and I chose the gorgo salad with water. It was a bed of arugula topped with smoked salmon, feta cheese, walnuts and orange slices. I guess it didn't come with salad dressing, however, for me this salad didn't really need dressing. The ambiance was chill and the weather was beautiful and sunny. It felt like a scene out of a book. Our Server was decent and there were no issues with our order. My friend did question whether or not her pork sausage was raw or cooked. I think was just a matter of appearance in cooking styles as we are accustomed to browning meat. Both meals were good. The total was 34 euros including 2 euros for water and 2 euros gratuity automatically added to the bill. I would dine there again and recommend dining here at least once. read more
1 month ago
Came here with my husband the first day when we were in Italy. I'm not sure what's the hype about this place. It was mediocre in my opinion definitely not worth the weight and the cost. I didn't like how their pasta tasted! My husband got pasta, and I got the lasagna, which was better. Still not impressed with the food. I would not wait for this. I would go to another local place. read more
This place has earned some social media clout that has resulted in a LONG line on a nightly basis. Personally, I think there are so many better places that I would choose over this. We started with the focaccia. This was just ok. One piece has a good amount of olive oil, but the others were dry and largely flavorless. I had the cacio e pepe. I loved the tonnarelli noodles, but the flavor of the dish wasn't fantastic. Out of all the times we ordered cacio e pepe, this was my least favorite. My husband had the amatriciana which he said was good but not great. Additionally, just to forwarn you, the bathroom is tiny and disgusting. There is liquid (hopefully water...but probably not) everywhere and no toilet seats. Overall, this place is just overhyped. Are you probably going to have a decent meal? Sure! Is it going to be worth waiting for hours in line? Not in my mind. read more
Nannarella is a very busy spot for both locals and tourists. We arrived in Rome and stopped by for a late lunch/early dinner around 1500. We were seated quickly but be warned service is slow because they are busy. We flagged down a bus boy for menus after 5 minutes of sitting then ordered our food maybe 10 minutes later. We had a very nice server and all of our dishes came out together and on time. The calamari was delicious as was the tonnarello Nannarella dish. I ordered the cacio e pepe which was okay but I think I just don't like that dish in general. However my husband sweeped in and helped me finish the dish and loved it. I will say his dish was far more flavorful. Just don't order the cacio e pepe unless you only want pasta cheese pepper. Saw a lot of people order the meatballs, salads, and tiramisu. read more
9 months ago
First time in Trasteverste and wow this place was amazing! Great vibes, ate outside, 12/10 food (lasagna is my final meal if I had the choice), & good service. Other than charging for water we loved it lol read more
11 months ago
After spending the day walking the streets of Rome, I found myself in Trastevera, exhausted and hungry. I stumbled into this unfamiliar restaurant kind of assuming I had settled since I hadn't done any research into restaurants on this side of town but in the end I was pleasantly surprised with incredible service, good wine and plate of lasagna I enjoyed deeply. The restaurant is simple and friendly with both indoor and outdoor seating. In the end I was happy to have stumbled upon this place. read more
Everything we had was outstanding! The carbonara was unlike anything we have in the United States aka it's the real deal. Incredibly rich so definitely good for sharing. The meatballs and garlic bread also were fantastic. The lasagne was some of the best we've ever had! Service was wonderful. I definitely would come back. read more
3 months ago
Love love love this restaurant! I went to Italy to visit my sister who is studying abroad & and she raved about this place. Everyone was so nice and welcoming and even though it was busy we got seated super fast! The food was 10/10 I was obsessed! read more
6 months ago
Horrible management staff. After the hostess put our name down on the wait list, this woman refused to seat us. We waited 25 mins and when I saw her seating parties (same size), I walked up to ask how long our wait time would be. The hostess was afraid to ask the woman and said that the lady (pictured) is the one who decides who sits and that the people she was taking weren't on a reservation list. The lady was simply not choosing to seat us. When she walked up and I asked her directly how long it might be to seat us, she told me to leave. Got in my face, and kept saying "Ciao" over and over again. I asked for her name and she refused to tell me and told the hostess not to tell me either. Awful. read more
2 years ago
A beautiful awesome day amazing people of the world. Today we have another segment of eff around and find out in different cities of the world. Which brings us to Rome, Italy. What's a trip to Rome without some pasta right? Welcome to Nannarella, somewhat of a popular joint in the Trastevere area. When we arrived and there was quite the line outside the door. We still snagged a seat none the less. First is the Abbacchio, roasted lamb with potatoes. I adore the lamb, it's perfectly seasoned and it's fall of the bone tender. The greens and the potatoes are a great match. 7.8/10 Second we have the Carciofo, which is the fried artichokes. Everything is crispy, perfect amount of salt on the veg. I highly recommend this dish if you've never had it before. 8.9/10 Third is a Caccio e Peppe. The simplest of the pasta dishes. Which translates to cheese and pepper. That's it, nothing more, nothing less. This plate can get a 9/10 Last but not the least is the Meatballs Caccio e Peppe. The meatballs are excellent. Seasoned very well and smothered with a caccio e peppe sauce was pretty effing good. 8.4 out of 10. The ambiance is family style. It's a bit rustic, but the food speaks volume. If you're ever in Rome, do give this spot a go at it and let me know what you think. If you like discovering new places to smash, hit that follow button. Share this review with a smash mode buddy and thank you so much for watching! I love you! Mwah! read more
11 months ago
Great spot for a quick, tasty bite! We tried the lasagna, meatballs, and salad - all were delicious and hit the spot. It was busy when we visited, so service was a little slow, but the food made up for it. We'd definitely come back for another quick and satisfying meal! read more
8 months ago
Food was great Price was normal for a touristy area Same line The place was packed. Indoor and outdoor seating Overall the food tasted great read more
9 months ago
This restaurant was only a short walk from where I was staying so decided to go there on a Sunday when I was tired out from an excursion into Rome. It was pretty crowded but I got a table. The seating is a little tight, but typical for an Italian restaurant. I had the lasagna which was very good. Also I read some of the reviews here and also ordered the focaccia bread and I'm glad I did. I couldn't eat it all though and took some back to my place (the bread, that is). My server recommended the tiramisu but I was full, but I lingered a bit, sipping my wine and finally ordered the tiramisu. It was very good! I normally don't eat dessert, but this was really worth it. Not overwhelming or large. They serve it in a cappuccino cup which was just about enough for me. Great meal and good service. read more
10 months ago
So nice we went there twice! The best carbonara we had in Rome, and their cacio e pepe meatballs are perfect. First time the service was mid (admittedly it was an odd time), but our second visit our waiter Andrea was top notch! read more
134 reviews and 4.5 star rating as of the writing of this review and it's well deserved!! While abroad pulled up my trusty yelp app and quickly found this place. Thanks to Yelp community the reviews, pics showed this place as a winner...ding, ding.. Got seated quickly as it was still a bit early. Our waiter was kind, attentive, and quick. The food was delivered timely and the experience was just excellent. Would definitely come back during my stay in Roma.. read more
6 months ago
3 years ago
We came at 11:30am and were seated right away. Our server was really nice and friendly. We got suppli (10,00), amatriciana (12,00), cacio e pepe (10,00), artichoke (8,50) and tiramisu (7,00). This was a lot of food for 2 people but we wanted to try everything. The wine is a bit expensive but we had to get wine to accompany our meal. The suppli was so good. It comes with 3 different types. We loved the one that had extra tomato sauce flavour inside. The cheese inside was the perfect touch. The artichoke was okay. Very crispy on the outside and moist on the inside also very soft on the inside but I wouldn't order it again The amatriciana and the cacio e pepe were served in the cutest pans. This pasta was the first pasta we had in Italy so we were floored by the flavour and the texture. It wasn't overly salty and the portion was huge. We couldn't finish everything since we had already eaten artichokes and 3 suppli balls each so they offered us to go boxes for the leftover pasta. We also got tiramisu - it was strong on the alcohol flavour but not on the coffee flavour. I would definitely come back to have more suppli and pasta read more
8 months ago
1 year ago
Waiting was pretty quick, especially being in a party of 4. I guess they have separate lines for tables of twos and that takes a bit longer. The food here was absolutely delicious. Big portions, reasonably priced and great service. We got calamari and focaccia bread to start. Both were nice and hot and fresh. I got the oxtail in tomato sauce, so tender!! You can tell they know how to cook. The pastas were unreal too! No one in my party managed to finish their meal. I would definitely recommend coming to this place! read more
8 months ago
I had the most amazing meal of carbonara and a tuna salad for 20€. I was so full and could have gone with just the pasta, but wanted some veggies as well. The service was just okay, but I didn't mind. The pasta was to die for at this price. Would highly recommend. I went in at 5pm on a Monday and was able to get a table for myself immediately. When I left there was a line to get a table. Definitely a popular spot. read more
A line at the door...understandable... Inside is super small, quaint, and honestly what I'd imagine an old Italian kitchen would look like-warm lights and lots of cool cookware. This spot really has a knack at making AMAZING pasta and other Anti-pasta. The service is not super stellar, but our waiter, Lucca, was nice and pleasant. Really the food is the main star here. All of it was super DELICIOUS-artichoke antipasta, Nannarella pasta, Cacio Pepe, and Carbonara. ALSO the focaccia bread!! read more
1 year ago
I was so excited to make it to Nannarella after reading rave reviews and seeing instagram posts on it and was sadly disappointed. Super cute and quaint covered patio. The staff and servers were very welcoming and service was fast (for Italy). The noodles in the pasta were thick and yummy, as was the sauce... but the fried artichoke was bland, literally tasted like the deep fryer had old oil in it and the guanciale in the Amatriciana was mostly fatty and not cooked crispy at all. Our pan had huge pieces of fat left in it. $8.50 Peronis ...Pasta prices were comparable to other places but other menu items like drinks and bread were very pricey compared to other places nearby. Maybe we didn't order correctly but there are many other restaurants to choose from in Trastavere and I think I'd do that next time. Maybe we didn't order correctly but I was underwhelmed and wished we'd gone elsewhere read more
2 years ago
I came here last year on holiday and returned again this year. The pasta was so delicious I had to return! Homemade pasta, lovely atmosphere, great neighborhood, specialty family recipes, like the pasta nannarella (think puttenesca without anchovies and black olives, but eggplant and green olives instead, producing a much less bitter and more creamy sweet and delicious dish!). Very delicious! This year we also tried the cod balls and potatoes and chickory, all so delicious! I also appreciate how the staff is able to do line control for the line that collects outside the restaurant. They allow you to select inside or outside when it's your turn. read more
Page 1 of 5
More info about Nannarella
Piazza di San Calisto 7A
00153 Rome
Italy
Trastevere
Directions
06 5815378
Call Now
Hours
Food & Alcohol
Indoor Amenities
Outdoor Amenities
Other Amenities
Nannarella Reviews in Other Languages
Review Highlights - Nannarella
Why does Yelp recommend reviews?
5 reviews that are not currently recommended
The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.
1 year ago
1 year ago
3 years ago
3 years ago
8 years ago
Nannarella - italian - Updated July 2026
Browse Brands
Browse Articles
People who viewed Nannarella also viewed
Osteria del Sostegno
137 reviews
Centro Storico
€€
Alle Fratte di Trastevere
150 reviews
Trastevere
€€
Dilla
148 reviews
Centro Storico
€€
La Vecchia Locanda
201 reviews
Centro Storico
€€
Trattoria della Stampa
26 reviews
Centro Storico
Iari The Vino
136 reviews
Monti
€€
Diadema
64 reviews
Monti
€€
Antica Boheme
83 reviews
Centro Storico
€€
La Taverna Dei Monti
80 reviews
Monti, Centro Storico
€€
Su e Giu Cucina Romana
233 reviews
Prati
€€