Tonnarello
A large, lively Trastevere trattoria turning out crowd-pleasing Roman pasta at a good price.
The call
Worth it if you are traveling with kids and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
Big, busy and unfussy, with a courtyard and a deep menu of Roman staples.
Our read - 02
Not the most refined cooking in the city, but reliable, affordable and easy with a group.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Tonnarello isn't cheap for what it is.
You only have one day
Tonnarello is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
You are traveling solo
Solo, it depends on the day.
You prefer local life to spectacle
For local authenticity, Tonnarello is hit or miss.
What to order
The plates that decide it
- Cacio e pepe on tonnarelli — the house riffs its name on the fresh egg-pasta shape (tonnarelli); a solid, satisfying version, not a proprietary dish
- Amatriciana and carbonara — solid, satisfying classics
- Fried starters to share — reliable for a group
- Expecting a refined, intimate meal — it's big and busy by design — set expectations
Plan it well
- Cost
- €€ — roughly €25–40 per head
- Timing
- Early to dodge the worst of the queue
- Booking
- Some reservations; expect a wait at peak
- Allow
- 1–1.5 hours
- Accessibility
- Large indoor and courtyard seating
Ready to plan it?
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