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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.
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.
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
This was our first dinner in Rome while traveling, and it was a great way to start the trip. Following our server's recommendations, we ordered a bottle of white wine, the Boscaiola pizza, and the Cacio e Pepe meatballs in a creamy white sauce. The wine paired perfectly with the meal, and the pizza was excellent. The meatballs were well prepared, though the sauce was a little too rich and creamy for my taste. Overall, it was a great dining experience with friendly service and a lovely patio ambiance. I'd recommend stopping by if you're in Rome.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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
4 years ago
Seems like a tourist trap but absolutely not. A bit out of the way in Trastevere but worth the trip. Best calamari I've ever had. Lightly breaded and so tender. Cacio e Pepe was a bit too cheesy but Al dente. Loveee the oxtail in tomato-based sauce. Comes with a cheesy mashed potato concoction (not entirely sure if this is actually mashed potato ) Service was fabulous and so quick! Barely waited after we ordered read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
First time in Rome and after walking around the piazza and looking at all the restaurants Nanarella called us in. We ate inside with the amazing high ceiling and large chandelier, but I was in love with the massive wood cabinet! Staff was friendly and attentive. On to the food. I needed to try a pizza and was taught by Albi our waiter the way they make it with 3 different flours, oh boy how yummy. Albi was really helpful and guided us through the menu. The pizza had anchovies and was so delicious. For apps we got the fried artichoke and the best darn calamari I've ever had. I'll be back for sure! read more
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
2 years ago
This restaurant immediately caught our eye with its 4.7 Google review and nice location on a piazza. We walked in and were seated with after a short 10 minute wait. By then, it felt like being ushered into the dining room of a restaurant at Epcot. From the menu translated in 4 languages to the cheeky-but-traditional Osteria decor, everything looked performative and indicative that we had walked right into a tourist trap. Everything we ordered wasn't bad, but rather disappointing: dry focaccia, the worst cut of pancetta slides in the Amatriciana, mid drinks... The best dish was the Artichoke. Service was friendly and extremely fast which sorts of goes against the idea of slowing down for culinary enjoyment and togetherness. Overall there are thousands of restaurants in Rome and I'm not sure why one would willingly go to such a mid place. read more
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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
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
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
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
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
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Fantastic food with great service. We had a great server name Afsaneh. Would highly recommend this restaurant. read more
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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
4 years ago
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
3 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
2 years 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
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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
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
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
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Piazza di San Calisto 7A
00153 Rome
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Trastevere
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