The story
Tonnarello, tucked away on V. della Paglia in Roma, earns high marks from local food tour creators for its straightforward take on Roman classics. With a solid 4.7-star reputation, the venue draws praise for serving "excellent Roman pasta," according to the YouTube duo JustUs during their *ROMA FOOD TOUR Ignorante*.
The amatriciana is described as "good," but the standout is the cacio e pepe from Lorenzo, which the creators note is "particularly delicate." No need for embellishment—this is a place that lets the pasta speak for itself, rooted in tradition and executed with care.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 6 dish mentions say about the food
Tonnarello’s Amatriciana earns raves for its rich, perfectly balanced sauce, while reviewers describe the overall vibe as warm, rustic, and deeply satisfying.
“We arrived at Tonnarello and look at this amatriciana. Cheers! Then, mamma mia, it's so good. And the cacio e pepe from Lorenzo is very delicate.”
“The amatriciana has a bit too much white cheese, and the guanciale is too soft for my taste, but overall it's good. Pasta al dente, greasy seasoning as we like.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Tonnarello. Most active: JustUs
Tonnarello serves excellent Roman pasta. The amatriciana is good, and the cacio e pepe from Lorenzo is particularly delicate.
Dishes mentioned
Amatriciana
We arrived at Tonnarello and look at this amatriciana. Cheers! Then, mamma mia, it's so good. And the cacio e pepe from Lorenzo is very delicate.
Cacio e Pepe di Lorenzo
The cacio e pepe from Lorenzo is very delicate.
- JustUsLoved
FOOD TOUR IGNORANTE a ROMA - Il miglior cibo della Capitale · @ 12:05
Despite serving thousands daily, quality of Roman pastas was high, with excellent service; a massive operation that delivers.
Dishes mentioned
Cacio e Pepe
The cacio e pepe is very delicate, with a perfect amount of pepper and cheese. Generous portion, incredible quality.
Amatriciana
The amatriciana has a bit too much white cheese, and the guanciale is too soft for my taste, but overall it's good. Pasta al dente, greasy seasoning as we like.
Carbonara
The carbonara is good, generous portion with lots of guanciale. Maybe I'd give it a 6, but it's still satisfying.
Sangiovese 2022
The Sangiovese 2022 wine is crisp, dynamic, with underripe fruit, very pleasant, perfect to accompany the pasta.
