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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.
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.
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!
We loved this spot! It's busy on a beautiful Friday night! We waited about 15 minutes to have an outside table. We loved being able to hear the music from the band nextdoor. (Or they may have been street performers) our server was very friendly and recommended the carbonara pasta and a pizza. We also ordered the house red wine, which was absolutely delicious. At the end of our meal, we ordered the tiramisu, which came as a deconstructed Tiramisu, but we loved it! This is a great place to eat!!! read more
3 years ago
Decent food and service. Carbonara was a slightly too salty, artichoke was not great, tiramisu was just ok. Was seated and served very quickly, nice staff. Bathrooms were a mess. 91 degrees in July and only fans, no A/C. read more
2 years ago
Great casual spot. The food was really good. Cacio E Pepe and the Lasagna Bolognese were phenomenal. Everything on the menu is very affordable. read more
This restaurant is constantly busy, and for a good reason. The food here is very good. Hubby had the Napoli pizza, and I had the pasta with mussels. We also shared the fried calamari, which was absolutely amazing: some of the best we've had. The service wasn't great, but it was probably because they were so busy. They are located on a busy piazza, and there is often a line waiting for seating. But the turnover is pretty quick because they had a lot of seating. Recommend, but be prepared to wait. read more
10 months 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
8 months ago
2 years ago
Fantastic food with great service. We had a great server name Afsaneh. Would highly recommend this restaurant. read more
It's my own fault I sat down to eat at 5:30pm in the middle of summer. But I was wandering through Trastevere in the 95 degree heat, saw the already burgeoning line at Tonnarello down the block and said, Jeff, if you wanna try some of this famous Trastevere pasta, it's now or never! I started with a too-quickly melting-in-the-sun Aperol Spritz (a little cloying) and crispy Jerusalem artichokes (lovely, exploding into pieces like shrapnel off my plate). The sun was growing somehow hotter and angrier still, but I bravely soldiered onto the tonnarelli con polpette cuz I hadn't yet polpetted in Rome. At this point, the manager inexplicably has his staff remove the awning - the only thing shielding us intrepid patio diners from the blazing rays of hell. I had to ask to move to another table because I couldn't bear the heat anymore. As I left to find relief in the cooling form of some local gelato, a waiter offered me a parting shot of amaretto. It felt like the perfect capstone to an overly heavy experience as I waddled off to cooler regions across the Tiber. read more
11 months ago
Came around 19:30 and waited about 15-20min to get seated. Not a long wait since they have a dedicated line just for one or two people. We ordered the lasagna and mussel pasta. The lasagna is simple and good. I can say it's much better than the Costco one since that's the only one I have ate. The mussel one is somehow too salty that destroys the whole dish. The pasta is well cooked but the flavor is just over salty. read more
3 years ago
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4 years ago
Florence, how could you offer us such a poor experience of authentic Italian food!!! We waited in line for 30 minutes to eat here since it had great reviews on Google and tourists alike. Plus, I thought there were many locals here, but they could be from another city in Italy and wanted to see what all the hype was about. We were duped and I 200% would never eat here again even if someone paid me to do so. Now, they get one staff for service because staff is very nice and accommodating and service comes with a smile. Also, we sat outside in the fresh yet smoky air so we could enjoy the sights at night and people watch. They gave us bread while we waited. I don't remember if we got appetizers. If we did they were unremarkable. Now, we ordered items on the menu that we all could share and get a taste each other's entrees. Yuck, yuck, and yuck! We ordered the Cacio e Pepe, which is a favorite of mine, but their version is quite heavy with the butter, too much (yes too much) parmesan cheese, and hardly any pepper. I like a nice bit of shaved truffle of mine but a las it wasn't an option. It should have been deliciously simple, but I wanted to spit it in my napkin. Since I'm a lady I just swallowed a little bit of Coca Cola after that bite. Grosssssssssss. We all agreed it was pretty bad. We also ordered lasagna because it is iconic Italian dish. I am not lying or exaggerating when I say I have had better lasagna from the microwaveable Trader Joes lasagna. They should just order Trader Joes lasagna and sell that with extra cheese or sauce on it because theirs is dis-gus-ting! We all took a bite and our faces couldn't hide our disgust. Not to mention it was lukewarm some parts. Gross! We also ordered Italian style oxtail in a red sauce over mashed potatoes and veggies. Of course us Caribbean girls love oxtail! I have learned, however, to only eat the Caribbean version. They were over salted, not seasoned well, not fall off the bone, and some parts were luke warm others cold. It got a big ol' yuck from me! Grosssssssss. They took it off our bill. The funniest part of this disaster is they asked us if we wanted dessert to which we emphatically said no. Won't be back. SIde note: They give lollipops to everybody who dined there. Weird but I definitely ate mine. Best part of meal. read more
Not a huge fan of this place. We were flagged down to eat here by one of the employees, and we were pretty hungry so we thought why not. Worst complaint of the experience was definitely the service. Our server stopped by one time to our table to take our order (which he didn't stop by until 15 minutes after we sat). We never saw him again. At the end of the meal we flagged down another employee who I thought was maybe the manager or owner and asked for our check. He said of course and then proceeded to leave the restaurant patio and have a cigarette instead of getting us the check. It wasn't particularly busy so I thought that was odd. He either forgot, or ignored us. After another 15 minutes we had to flag down another employee for the check. Onto the food, The good: We got a salad to share and it was pretty good. It was a nice healthy start to our meal. My husband got the lasagna. Although it was a very small portion, it was delicious. Definitely the star of our experience, and the only reason I'm giving 2 stars. The people next to us got a lasagna as well and their portion was twice the size... other than that though it was great! Definitely would recommend this dish. The bad: I got the carbonera. I'm not a huge fan of bacon so I asked for No bacon and they said it wasn't possible. I figured it was mixed into the sauce which was fine I said that was okay. But when it came all the bacon was added on top so I'm not sure why it couldn't be omitted. This was the saltiest food I have ever tried in my life. It was inedible. I would have complained to our waiter and asked for something else but he never came by to check. What's worse, is that after we left, I looked this restaurant up to see other reviews and they have at least one other recent review complaining about how salty the carbonera is so it wasn't just one batch gone wrong. When it was time to pay the check, the employee picked up my bowl full of carbonera and didn't ask if there was anything wrong or why I didn't eat it. They came back with the check and had us pay for a dinner I didn't eat.... Not sure if this is maybe more custom in Italy or other parts of the world, but working in the food and beverage industry myself in the states, I would never make someone pay for something they didn't eat. I'd offer them something else or a discount at the least, if not removing the whole item. The bread was so hard and tasted stale. We did notice the bread seems to be harder in Italy in general, at least all of the places we ate. But this one was so dry and hard we couldn't eat it either. read more
1 year ago
This was a revelation and wonderful surprise! We found this place only because it was around the corner from our hotel and after the flight in, we were too tired to go anywhere else. As it turns out, we found a restaurant that MAJORLY outshined one that Rick Steves says is one of the best in the city! You may have seen a restaurant called Enzo's on his TV show - it's known for some of the best fried artichokes and Carbonara in the city. In fact, people line up for 30 minutes to an hour to wait for it. Yeah, it's good, but there you're sitting nearly on top of other patrons, with a cranky staff and a bathroom worse than a porta-potty. Enter Nannarella. My family has eaten there and at Enzo's at least three times each and there is NO DOUBT that Nannarella is, BY FAR, the superior experience. My daughter and I are artichoke fiends and we are sure the artichokes at Nannarella are, hands down, tastier than Enzos... PLUS, you get twice as many for at a much lower price! As for the famed Carbonara... sorry Enzo, but Nannarella wins again. It's flawless! I also heartily recommend the lamb and saltimbocca dishes. Additionally, unlike, Mr. Steve's top restaurant, Nannarella won't make you wait in line for an hour for a truly outstanding meal. In addition, the staff, Kadry and Carlos in particular, are SUPER friendly and accommodating, there's also plenty of space and elbow room at Nanarella and the bathrooms are clean and elegant. This place is everything we had hoped to find in a fine Roman restaurant and I can't recommend it, or wait to return there enough. Oh, did I mention that it's at least 25% cheaper than Enzo??? No contest. read more
1 year ago
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Be prepared for the queue because of the hype of this place. The neighbor hood is super cute and nice. Expect a waiting time for 30-40 minutes easy if you come around 7:30-8:00 in the evening. The staff is extremely courteous and warm though. Their recommendations are reliable. There were enough vegetarian options. We went for a pesto pasta and a creamy carbonara vegetarian. The portion sizes are reasonably big for us, and we we couldn't finish our pastas. They serve water on the table for 2 euros for a jug, which isn't too bad. Be prepared for some bug bites in the summer season. The tiramisu was really good though, not the way I like it but definitely the authentic one. I'm used to tiramisu the American way read more
2 years ago
We loved Nannarella, service was fantastic and food was delicious. It is surprising how much you can eat and not feel stuffed here. Well worth the 30 minute wait for a table. read more
3 years ago
If this is real Italian food...God help us all. I really hope it isn't because I will be seriously disappointed. I don't know how 18k+ people on google got this so wrong. First day and first time in Italy, did a great tour of Rome and were famished by the end of the day. Tried to go to Trattoria Da Enzo al 29, but should have checked the times as they only open at 7pm. So went with second choice Nannarella which was recommended by some random dude on youtube who apparently knows nothing about Italian food. Our waiter didn't know the pasta types/names and seemed to be restless and in a hurry. He seemed new and foreign to the country which would justify his behavior/attitude...I guess. We ordered the Tonnarello Carbonara and a Margherita Pizza. The pasta was so salty it was inedible. It was also cold, and harder than al dente. The Pizza was ok...I expected greatness from Rome...if while you're eating you're wondering if it's better than the frozen pizza at home...it makes you wonder how good it really is. The reason I gave it 2 stars was because another waiter (not the original dude) saw that we didn't even touch the pasta and felt bad we didn't eat a full meal. She her best to make up for it. We weren't charged for the pasta even though we insisted on paying. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
This was our favorite restaurant in Rome! It is very busy and there was a line but don't let it scare you, it went quickly. Highly recommend the carbonara and the meatballs in oxtail sauce, so delicious! read more
3 years ago
Partner thought this had the best amatriciana pasta. The sauce was his favorite here. I got the meatballs in oxtail sauce and carbonara. The meatballs were super soft and tender, it also had oxtail mixed into it. The carbonara was nice. Their pasta definitely tasted hand made, it was a bit squiggly and thick. The guanciale they used was a bit thicker cut than I'd like and itw as super crispy cooked. We came at like 9 and still had a half hour wait. The line is huuuuge so prepare yourself. read more
2 years ago
Little bit overhyped... pesto pasta was undercooked and over salted. Came here partially because it was affordable but this was probably worth 7€ rather than 12 read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Fantastic food and great service in Trastevere! We came for a late lunch and sat on the patio, there was a short line but they moved quick! We had the Calamari, fried artichokes, carbonara, meatballs and lasagna, best food and service we had in Rome! Definitely will come back again! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Delicious! Came back for the meatballs again and again! White sauce is so eloquent and the seaweed is a super nice touch. Meat is great quality. Totally recommend! Carbonara too read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
The pasta and pizza was fantastic. Probably THE best pasta we had while in Italy. The service was nice and the ambiance was great! read more
3 years ago
Ada brought us our food and drinks fast and was very friendly! The ginger beer was awesome and I've never thought to put an orange in it before. We got the lasagna and the Straccetti which were both very good! The Straccetti was our favorite and had such a nice flavor to it. The salad with tomatoes were a nice side as they were so fresh. read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
I loved this place! The service was amazing, there was a miscommunication when we ordered and instead of the oxtail with tomato sauce I got the meatballs with oxtail sauce instead, and thankfully our waiter Roman was super helpful and corrected it immediately. My boyfriend got the pesto and that was good too. Would recommend, it is worth the wait! read more
3 years ago
This spot was really good. Tucked into a street in Rome alongside a bunch of other restaurants, it might be easy to miss. But it's definitely worth visiting. The menu includes translations in 4 different languages (Italian, English, French, and Spanish). The food also came out surprisingly fast. The Lasagne was excellent. The beschamel really softened the interior and the meat sauce was very savory. The Pesto was also delightful. My one gripe was that the Cacio e Pepe was quite salty. I've had other versions that were less salty, so if there's one thing to change, it would be less salt. Servers were nice and accommodating. Overall a great restaurant in the Roma area, try and sit outside for street views under the shade! read more
4 years ago
I went to Rome last month and my friends and I went for dinner. It was the best food I've had during all of my trip. The waiter Ergis made sure we had everything we needed also he was super friendly, I definitely recommend coming here. 10/10 read more
2 years ago
Came here because it was one of the top places to eat in Rome. This has a cute vibe and great service but I thought the food was heavy but it could just be what I ordered... I got calamari and carbonara. Both were good, just really heavy. read more
3 years ago
Loved this spot! We were walking around in Trastevere and were dying for some pasta. We walked by and found that there was a line outside and knew that we couldn't pass it up. We tried the carbonara because we were craving some authentic Italian pasta. It's was a little bit on the saltier side, but proportions were plenty (one pasta dish was enough for two in my opinion) and the service was welcoming and doing their best to accommodate despite the business. read more
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Piazza di San Calisto 7A
00153 Rome
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Trastevere
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