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Great restaurant, especially for their pasta dishes. My waiter was also super friendly and patient with my American self when explaining to me all the different kinds of pastas they had and which ones were freshly made. He even had some sample dry pastas with him to physically show me as a little demonstration, which I thought was really nice and appreciated very much. I ended up ordering the fresh scialatielli with ragu and ricotta (€13.50), which was simple yet tasty. The fresh pasta was cooked very well with a classic preparation. They also gave a generous amount of parmesan on the side. I also tried the fresh lemonade, which was very lemony and slightly fizzy for additional refreshment. The place is somewhat small inside but I was able to get a table without any wait. The kitchen is right next to the seating area, so it's kind of cool to see the cooks right there. Overall, Tandem is a great place for pasta dishes with very friendly service.
2 days later and I'm still dreaming of that Cuzzetiello sandwich! From the taste of it, all the Ragu used in each of the dishes were also different. And different in a good way! I got the Cuzzetiello filled with meatballs with ragù. I'm not really a fan of tomato sauce (even tomato sauce pasta), so the fact that I liked this is HUGE! Absolutely beautiful flavor, fresh bread, Large meatballs and the perfect amount of Ragu in there. FRESH SCIALATIELLI WITH RAGU AND RICOTTA - Ragu had a slightly tangy taste to it. Dad found it a bit too sour so we ended up packing half of it and taking it for breakfast for the next day. I still found it really nice though. Pasta was cooked well and not too al dente. FRESH GNOCCHI WITH RAGU AND PROVOLA - Husband and brother both ordered this one. Gnocchi was fresh and soft and quite a big plateful of it. The raghu had a slightly sweet taste to it compared to the others. RAVIOLI WITH RAGU FILLED WITH RICOTTA AND SPINACH - Quite large pieces of ravioli here with a good amount of filling as well. There was a lot of Ragu on the plate here compared to the amount of the actual pasta and the Ragu was fairly oily. :( Otherwise a good dish.
Came here yesterday enticed by the high ratings and managed to snag a last minute reservation for 8:45PM. Meh, the place fell short of expectations. We ordered a rigatoni ragu and a ziti genovese, along with a mixed side salad (in desperate need of fibre given the 3P diet recently consisting of pasta, panini and pizza). We also got a sparkling water and a half litre of their house made lemonade. The side salad was literally just lettuce, tomatoes, and carrots, with some olive oil and balsamic vinegar for you to make your own vinaigrette. It tasted just like it looked, but served its purpose. The lemonade was perfect when mixed with the soda water. Now, for the food... the ragu was honestly quite disappointing. There was a decent amount of pulled beef brisket, but the sauce didn't quite have the depth of flavour I hoped for. There was no meatiness; it tasted just like someone had opened a can of tomato sauce and merely added some meat bits. The Genovese was better, with big chunks of meat and caramelized onion. It was quite sweet (not sure if that's the typical flavour profile) and not as good as another carne alla genovese we had gotten on the streets. Service was okay, but the ladies' washroom was extremely cramped (you can barely open the door when you're inside). Honestly, I probably wouldn't come again as it was quite pricey for what it's worth...
I have eaten quite a few meals in my half century but this is one of the very best. And without a doubt, the ragú is the best ragú I have ever had. Tandem was a recommendation from my food tour guide and it's on point. Located in the old town part of Napoli, it's a half block off the main streets with the tourists. That makes it close but not too close. Inside, a small seating area with a half-dozen tables. Friendly host to show us to our table and explain the different pasta shapes. Stuffed mozzarella to start. No, not something stuffed with mozzarella. This was an actual ball of fresh mozzarella stuffed with sauce. For main, I had the ragú with fusilli pasta. Literally, the best ragú I have ever had. Ever other meal I have the rest of my time in Napoli will be judged against this and it will fall short. Don't miss Tandem. [Review 19105 overall - 280 in Italy - 75 of 2023.]
Sirs and Ma'ams...this is THE spot. After bouncing from one location to another and then finally getting a seat at one of the locations, the husband and I were blown away by how good the Ravioli and Gnocchi were. My husband couldn't fathom how they were able to give the gnocchi a smoked flavor. and the Ravioli made me question what the f kind of ravioli they make and sell over in the States. As Black Americans, the fresh ingredients alone gave it a different and exquisite taste. But the techniqqqqquueee! Babyee! Tandem is THAT girl. Try to get a reservation beforehand. if you can't, still try your favor. And if you need to wait, then wait. ...and we took the meatballs to go. And hell yea - they were excellent warmed up the next day. This restaurant was big highlight of our honeymoon. In fact, it was my babe's favorite.
Tandem's claim to fame is its ragu, a thick stew made with chunks of meat in a tomato-based sauce. It comes served in a variety of ways, but my pick was the fresh potato gnocchi with ragu and smoked provola cheese. The dominant flavor of this dish came from the super salty ragu, which was lightly sweetened by the tomato sauce and had a smokiness from the provola cheese, but overall, the flavors just weren't quite balanced. One of my favorite parts about eating Italian pasta dishes is wiping up the last of the sauce with a piece of bread (scarpetta), but in this case, the bread that came with the cover charge had a crust that was as hard as a rock, which even the tomato sauce couldn't break through. While the ragu was a bit of a disappointment, I also tried a secondi dish, the meatballs in a Neapolitan Genovese sauce, made of slow-cooked, caramelized onions with white wine. Without the tomatoes, this sauce was much more balanced in flavor, and was a nice complement to the soft, juicy, meaty meatballs. And finally, we ordered a side of the Friarielli (local greens) that were cooked down and had a bitter flavor, which made for a nice complement to the other heartier dishes.
One of the most iconic restaurants in Naples, Italy known for their Ragu meat sauce and the chewy well done Gnocchi Pastas. You cannot stop eating their fabulous Ragu sauce dipped in the hard bread. The price is all less than 10 Euros and most of the generous dishes are 6-8 Euros. Make sure you make a reservation before you get there. Their inside seating is limited to five tables and outside maybe eight tables for two to four people. You have to wait twenty to forty minutes for a table to open. For the price their service and quality and quantity were all five stars. The kitchen staffs were incredibly fast working and foods were definitely home cooking. The three dishes came out all at the same time but they mixed up one of my orders and came back with mine in less than ten minutes. I think the waitress just put a wrong order but it was remedied immediately. The 6 Euros mixed tomato and lettuce green was simple but delicious. I loved everything about this small restaurant. It's part of very beautiful chain of excellent franchise restaurants in Naples, but this one is probably the best judging by the popularity from the locals. I only saw one couple who was not from Italy. Most of the customers spoke Italian.
Yum yum yum. Slow cooked ragu served with your choice of pasta, gnocchi or simply with bit of bread. I wanted to try the all, despite already stuffing myself with pizza earlier, so we went with a "taster" bowl of the ragu Genovese, a vegan ragu with gnocchi and a ragu cooked with cheese. The classical ragu definitely is the most classic tomato beef dish, and it comes covering a platter full of smoked cheese, amazing with each bit. The ragu genovese of beef and onion was cook delightfully tender with onions that melt in your mouth. In contrast, the vegan ragu is lighter, with lots of vegetables. If you're willing to eat meat, the classic and genovese is definitely the way to go.
I had the Neapolitan Genovese - and my oh my was that delectable. Still had me thinking 2 months after having it in Naples! My counterpart had the regular Ragu- surprisingly it was unremarkable! Enough to where we wonder what the rave on the Ragu was all about. I would definitely go out of my way for the Genovese, but if that was off the menu, I would wander to try new eateries. 4 star was enough just for the Genovese!
9 months ago
We came in one night for dinner while staying nearby in Naples. The place is small so seating can talk a little while. But the staff was friendly and we were able to get a seat without too much of a wait. I'm giving this restaurant 5 stars primarily because the offer something very unique. A vegetarian Ragu with seitan. This place is known for great ragu, which is meat based. But they offer a vegitarian version that was very good. I got a mushroom pasta dish that was very tatsy and filling. I could only eat half due to how filling it was. My wife got an Aperol spritz and I got an italian beer. If we were back in the area we'd likely stop back in to rty other options on their large menu. read more
1 month ago
2 years ago
Great restaurant, especially for their pasta dishes. My waiter was also super friendly and patient with my American self when explaining to me all the different kinds of pastas they had and which ones were freshly made. He even had some sample dry pastas with him to physically show me as a little demonstration, which I thought was really nice and appreciated very much. I ended up ordering the fresh scialatielli with ragu and ricotta (€13.50), which was simple yet tasty. The fresh pasta was cooked very well with a classic preparation. They also gave a generous amount of parmesan on the side. I also tried the fresh lemonade, which was very lemony and slightly fizzy for additional refreshment. The place is somewhat small inside but I was able to get a table without any wait. The kitchen is right next to the seating area, so it's kind of cool to see the cooks right there. Overall, Tandem is a great place for pasta dishes with very friendly service. read more
8 months ago
Food was amazing. Loved the Genovase appetizer. Ragu was very tasty! Eating in the street was so much fun. Service was impeccable! read more
2 days later and I'm still dreaming of that Cuzzetiello sandwich! From the taste of it, all the Ragu used in each of the dishes were also different. And different in a good way! I got the Cuzzetiello filled with meatballs with ragù. I'm not really a fan of tomato sauce (even tomato sauce pasta), so the fact that I liked this is HUGE! Absolutely beautiful flavor, fresh bread, Large meatballs and the perfect amount of Ragu in there. FRESH SCIALATIELLI WITH RAGU AND RICOTTA - Ragu had a slightly tangy taste to it. Dad found it a bit too sour so we ended up packing half of it and taking it for breakfast for the next day. I still found it really nice though. Pasta was cooked well and not too al dente. FRESH GNOCCHI WITH RAGU AND PROVOLA - Husband and brother both ordered this one. Gnocchi was fresh and soft and quite a big plateful of it. The raghu had a slightly sweet taste to it compared to the others. RAVIOLI WITH RAGU FILLED WITH RICOTTA AND SPINACH - Quite large pieces of ravioli here with a good amount of filling as well. There was a lot of Ragu on the plate here compared to the amount of the actual pasta and the Ragu was fairly oily. :( Otherwise a good dish. read more
2 years ago
Came here yesterday enticed by the high ratings and managed to snag a last minute reservation for 8:45PM. Meh, the place fell short of expectations. We ordered a rigatoni ragu and a ziti genovese, along with a mixed side salad (in desperate need of fibre given the 3P diet recently consisting of pasta, panini and pizza). We also got a sparkling water and a half litre of their house made lemonade. The side salad was literally just lettuce, tomatoes, and carrots, with some olive oil and balsamic vinegar for you to make your own vinaigrette. It tasted just like it looked, but served its purpose. The lemonade was perfect when mixed with the soda water. Now, for the food... the ragu was honestly quite disappointing. There was a decent amount of pulled beef brisket, but the sauce didn't quite have the depth of flavour I hoped for. There was no meatiness; it tasted just like someone had opened a can of tomato sauce and merely added some meat bits. The Genovese was better, with big chunks of meat and caramelized onion. It was quite sweet (not sure if that's the typical flavour profile) and not as good as another carne alla genovese we had gotten on the streets. Service was okay, but the ladies' washroom was extremely cramped (you can barely open the door when you're inside). Honestly, I probably wouldn't come again as it was quite pricey for what it's worth... read more
I have eaten quite a few meals in my half century but this is one of the very best. And without a doubt, the ragú is the best ragú I have ever had. Tandem was a recommendation from my food tour guide and it's on point. Located in the old town part of Napoli, it's a half block off the main streets with the tourists. That makes it close but not too close. Inside, a small seating area with a half-dozen tables. Friendly host to show us to our table and explain the different pasta shapes. Stuffed mozzarella to start. No, not something stuffed with mozzarella. This was an actual ball of fresh mozzarella stuffed with sauce. For main, I had the ragú with fusilli pasta. Literally, the best ragú I have ever had. Ever other meal I have the rest of my time in Napoli will be judged against this and it will fall short. Don't miss Tandem. [Review 19105 overall - 280 in Italy - 75 of 2023.] read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
I ordered the fresh scialatielli with ragú and ricotta. I highly recommend it. Great flavor, pasta was perfectly cooked and hot. read more
4 years ago
Sirs and Ma'ams...this is THE spot. After bouncing from one location to another and then finally getting a seat at one of the locations, the husband and I were blown away by how good the Ravioli and Gnocchi were. My husband couldn't fathom how they were able to give the gnocchi a smoked flavor. and the Ravioli made me question what the f kind of ravioli they make and sell over in the States. As Black Americans, the fresh ingredients alone gave it a different and exquisite taste. But the techniqqqqquueee! Babyee! Tandem is THAT girl. Try to get a reservation beforehand. if you can't, still try your favor. And if you need to wait, then wait. ...and we took the meatballs to go. And hell yea - they were excellent warmed up the next day. This restaurant was big highlight of our honeymoon. In fact, it was my babe's favorite. read more
Tandem's claim to fame is its ragu, a thick stew made with chunks of meat in a tomato-based sauce. It comes served in a variety of ways, but my pick was the fresh potato gnocchi with ragu and smoked provola cheese. The dominant flavor of this dish came from the super salty ragu, which was lightly sweetened by the tomato sauce and had a smokiness from the provola cheese, but overall, the flavors just weren't quite balanced. One of my favorite parts about eating Italian pasta dishes is wiping up the last of the sauce with a piece of bread (scarpetta), but in this case, the bread that came with the cover charge had a crust that was as hard as a rock, which even the tomato sauce couldn't break through. While the ragu was a bit of a disappointment, I also tried a secondi dish, the meatballs in a Neapolitan Genovese sauce, made of slow-cooked, caramelized onions with white wine. Without the tomatoes, this sauce was much more balanced in flavor, and was a nice complement to the soft, juicy, meaty meatballs. And finally, we ordered a side of the Friarielli (local greens) that were cooked down and had a bitter flavor, which made for a nice complement to the other heartier dishes. read more
One of the most iconic restaurants in Naples, Italy known for their Ragu meat sauce and the chewy well done Gnocchi Pastas. You cannot stop eating their fabulous Ragu sauce dipped in the hard bread. The price is all less than 10 Euros and most of the generous dishes are 6-8 Euros. Make sure you make a reservation before you get there. Their inside seating is limited to five tables and outside maybe eight tables for two to four people. You have to wait twenty to forty minutes for a table to open. For the price their service and quality and quantity were all five stars. The kitchen staffs were incredibly fast working and foods were definitely home cooking. The three dishes came out all at the same time but they mixed up one of my orders and came back with mine in less than ten minutes. I think the waitress just put a wrong order but it was remedied immediately. The 6 Euros mixed tomato and lettuce green was simple but delicious. I loved everything about this small restaurant. It's part of very beautiful chain of excellent franchise restaurants in Naples, but this one is probably the best judging by the popularity from the locals. I only saw one couple who was not from Italy. Most of the customers spoke Italian. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
A bit of a tourist trap. Dish was cold, tomato sauce quite acidic, cheese not tasty. Great service though. Un po' una trappola per turisti. Il piatto era freddo, il pomodoro acido, formaggio non buono. Servizio buono read more
Yum yum yum. Slow cooked ragu served with your choice of pasta, gnocchi or simply with bit of bread. I wanted to try the all, despite already stuffing myself with pizza earlier, so we went with a "taster" bowl of the ragu Genovese, a vegan ragu with gnocchi and a ragu cooked with cheese. The classical ragu definitely is the most classic tomato beef dish, and it comes covering a platter full of smoked cheese, amazing with each bit. The ragu genovese of beef and onion was cook delightfully tender with onions that melt in your mouth. In contrast, the vegan ragu is lighter, with lots of vegetables. If you're willing to eat meat, the classic and genovese is definitely the way to go. read more
I had the Neapolitan Genovese - and my oh my was that delectable. Still had me thinking 2 months after having it in Naples! My counterpart had the regular Ragu- surprisingly it was unremarkable! Enough to where we wonder what the rave on the Ragu was all about. I would definitely go out of my way for the Genovese, but if that was off the menu, I would wander to try new eateries. 4 star was enough just for the Genovese! read more
3 years ago
Amazing food, great ambiance. Amazing service! We didn't have a reservation and one of the locations was full, so they directed us to their other spot down the block. We sat inside because outside is so crazy noisy and chaotic. We had the best experience and favorite food of our trip! read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
2 years ago
Holy cow. So good. We had the Ragu stuffed mozzarella and my dish was amazing as well. I cannot remember the name of the noodles but it was so good. Very reasonable prices for the serving. Definitely recommend. 10/10. read more
3 years ago
The food here was AMAZING. 10/10. I tried pastas in cities across Italy and this ranked at the top of my list. The scialattielli with ragù and ricotta is made from scratch in the restaurant and you can truly tell by the exquisite taste. You will not regret coming here. We came around 9 PM and had to put our name down and wait about an hour so I recommend making a reservation by coming by earlier in the day. read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
Fashion spot in downtown Good food for reasonable price. Friendly staff (Hi Maria!) QR menu via free WiFi read more
4 years ago
This place is very cozy and the food was excellent. We went two different days to eat and was great. The risotto with mushrooms very good and shrimp scampi excellent read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
One of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. Eight hour slow cooked ragu with delicious tender chunks of beef. Generous servings. Waiting staff are friendly and accommodating despite being incredibly busy. Book ahead in busy months to avoid disappointment. 10/10 would recommend this place. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
We had our first lunch in Napoli at this small, cozy restaurant in the Centro Storico. We came here specifically to try their ragù since that's what they're known for and it's for a good reason. We made a reservation in advanced which I recommend since they can get pretty busy. We ordered the caprese salad to start, we wanted something on the lighter side since we knew the pasta dishes were going to be a bit heavier. The mozzarella cheese was delicious, nice and salty. We had two pasta dishes, the gnocchi and the rigatoni. If you don't know your noodles (and there are way too many to try to memorize all of them!) don't worry, the friendly servers will literally show you a sample of each one of the ones on their menu so you can actually visualize which pasta you're ordering. Both pastas were cooked perfectly and the ragù sauce was so rich, flavorful and full of chunks of meat. It was the best ragù I've ever tasted. The pasta dishes were pretty large and filling, plus after having a good amount of bread to "fare la scarpetta" (i.e. get all the sauce left over on the bowl) we were pretty much set for the day. I definitely recommend coming to this restaurant for lunch, especially if you plan on eating ragù. We didn't leave room for dessert but enjoyed a bit of Amaro Montenegro digestivo as well as some strong coffee to end a perfect meal. read more
5 years ago
3 years ago
5 years ago
Ragu was delicious!!! you could pull apart the meat with a spoon! We ate here 3 times the whole time we were visiting Napoli. read more
I'm so glad we made it a point to come here on our Vacation in Naples. We ordered the ragu & bread to start it was very fresh and meaty? Lol it was not super rich, but a bit brighter flavors than I expected. We also ordered some pasta with ragu & ricotta They mix it all together, and it is very thick tomato cheese sauce with chunks of tender meat. It turned one noted after awhile, might've liked it better if the ricotta was served on top not mixed in. Our favorites was the spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce! Bright and tart and perfect I miss this dish and will try to recreate it! read more
7 years ago
First day in Naples and our tour guide recommended this place, which is really close to where we are staying. (SN: We've spent the last few days in Rome and loved everything we ate so I was super excited to continue the pasta plus get some fresh seafood.) We arrived around 7:30/8PM or so and of course there weren't many people around since we were "early" for dinner. We sat inside bc I have asthma and it seems like everyone in Italy smokes, but the seating outside looks nice. We were alone on the inside; however, our server was barely around for anything. Food: Starters - we ordered bruschetta but we could smell that the bread was burned when the plate was put on the table. We took a bite anyway hoping that it wouldn't taste like burnt toast. It did. When the server finally returned and noticed that the plate was still full after 15min, she asked if all was ok. We asked for new bread. She brought us the table bread that they serve in brown paper bags. After another 10min (when she brought our food) we were finally able to ask for olive oil to eat with the bread. Main course - our guide told us to try the pasta with onions also known as Genovese. Mom had the regular one (onions & beef) and I had octopus. At the first bite I knew something wasn't right. It tasted like the octopus may have been bad or something but since it was my first time I was thinking maybe it was the way the sauce was supposed to taste. I ate a few more bites & asked mom to try it. She turned up her face and said it didn't taste anything like the sauce on her beef. Yeah it's different meat but I figured the sauce should have some similarities. Needless to say I stopped eating it. Drinks - mom had Coca Cola and I experimented with a local craft beer (I'm not really a beer drinker but I find myself trying out local crafts when I travel). I picked Spaccoanapoli, a sweet pale ale. It had a nice flavor to it. Overall - We didn't look at reviews beforehand as we visited this place on a specific recommendation. Maybe we should've tried the Ragu like other reviews say...but We won't be going back to this place even though it's right around the corner. read more
I had wonderful experiences at both this main location and its satellite location (La Scarpetteria del Tandem on map photo)! The ragu truly is incredible, and I had it both with the house specialty scialatelli pasta and ravioli. The eggplant parmigiana is a superb appetizer as well, and the house red sparkling wine was great! At the satellite location, you can also get the Genovese--a slowly braised beef/onion sauce that I (dare I say) enjoyed even more than the ragu. The staff said that this sauce (and an octopus sauce) is only at the satellite location because it would be too odorous for the small, main location. Overall, a must try in Naples! read more
4 years ago
Service- Amazing, the waiter come to the table with pasta in a glass and explained it all to us since we are from out of town. We decided on a pasta and it was great. 10/10 highly recommend. read more
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