Carbonara reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 127 Reddit reviews across 31 subreddits and 35 posts to rank the best Carbonara brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/bayarea, r/SingaporeEats, r/AskSF, r/sandiego, r/Catania. Top-rated brands include Mary Grace (5.0/5), Acqua e Farina (4.0/5), Cesarina (5.0/5).
Stats
Reviews127
Subreddits31
Posts35
Brands100
Products53
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#1
Mary Grace
5.0
(4)
"Mary Grace."
"Mary Grace / Mama Lou’s."
"All time fave."
#2
Acqua e Farina
4.0
(4)
"Acqua e farina? I’ve always ordered carbonara there even tho it’s not on the menu."
"Yes that’s my go to for carbonara."
"Since you are in Hayward, have you tried Aqua E Farina? The Carbonara isn’t on the menu, but it’s delicious."
"Acqua e farina restaurant in Hayward has been my go to. Carbonara is not on the menu but I’ve always asked the waiter and they’ve ALWAYS done it for me and it’s close enough."
#3
Cesarina
5.0
(3)
"Yes yes yes, freakin love Cesarina"
"Cesarina"
"Cesarina in Point Loma has outstanding carbonara."
#4
Coperta
4.7
(3)
"The carbonara from Coperta is really, really good."
"Coperta has the best traditional carbonara in Denver."
"Now? I’d probably say Coperta has stolen the crown."
#5
iSteaks
4.3
(3)
"Most authentic carbonara in Singapore at a really reasonable price."
"ISteaks carbonara is the most authentic one that I’ve tried"
"The carbonara at iSteaks is actually pretty decent."
#6
Olive Garden
4.3
(3)
"Olive Garden"
"Olive Garden."
"Olive Garden."
#7
Gigi Bistrot
4.0
(3)
"If you wait until thursday you could eat gg bistrot carbonara at lunch for just 5€"
"If you really want Carbonara: 1) Gigi Bistrot (in my opinion nicer, but slightly more expensive)"
"Catania isn’t the right place to look for Carbonara, but Gigi bistrot is good enough."
#8
Magna Roma
4.0
(3)
"I confirm, the Magna Roma carbonara's is very good."
"2) Magna Roma (Roman restaurant franchise, I suggest you make a reservation because it's almost always full on weekends)"
"Another good restaurant is "Magna Roma"."
#9
Ascari Enoteca
5.0
(2)
"Is the best by far."
"Ascari Enoteca (says my carbonara-obsessed friends)"
#10
Mama Lou's
5.0
(2)
"Mama Lou's"
"Mama Lou's"
#11
Il Posto
5.0
(2)
"Il Posto in South Park!"
"I think the new place that opened up, Il Posto is better."
#12
DOC
5.0
(2)
"Best & most authentic carbonara I’ve eaten from SG is from doc."
"Authentic italian carbonara."
#13
Ideale
4.5
(2)
"Ideale on Grant kind of *killed* it the last time I had theirs."
"I'm a big fan of the carbonara at Ideale also."
#14
Da Geppetto
4.5
(2)
"Da Geppetto is the best one in terms quality/price"
"I rlly liked the one at Da Geppetto at markt!"
#15
Curtigghiu
4.0
(2)
"I would say curtigghiu and Gigi bistrot as well."
""Curtigghiu" for me is the best place to eat Carbonara in Catania, because is similar to the original made in Rome"
#16
Felix
4.0
(2)
"Felix is the Roman version."
"Felix in Venice has a great one!"
#17
Roma Antica
4.0
(2)
"Roma Antica, SF"
"Roma Antica in SF: Carbonara is also my favorite Italian dish and it's the only one I've found to come close."
#18
Fortuna
5.0
(1)
"Fortuna. Newly opened in university heights. Amazing."
#19
Aromi
5.0
(1)
"Aromi in la mesa. Best Italian food I have had in San Diego outside of Italy."
#20
Cori Pastificio
5.0
(1)
"Anytime Cori Pastificio in North Park has either of those on the menu, it's going to be really good."
#21
Zachary Bird
5.0
(1)
"I swear by Zachary Bird’s!"
#22
Luciano Cucina Italiana
5.0
(1)
"One of the best carbonara is made at Luciano Cucina Italiana, by Campo de' Fiori."
#23
Sicilia Mia
5.0
(1)
"Sicilia Mia has the best carbonara in the city. Absolutely love it and they make it in the giant cheese bowl in front of you. Highly suggest this."
#24
Copper Onion
5.0
(1)
"Copper onion is by far the best I’ve had in the valley."
#25
Nissin
5.0
(1)
"Ever since natikman ko yung instant carbonara ng Nissin. Wala na ako nagustuhang carbonara sa mga resto cause I'm like I can get this taste for 13 pesos."
#26
Forno
5.0
(1)
"Its damn good"
#27
P. Frangos and Sons
5.0
(1)
"But ULTIMATE fav is P. Frangos and Sons on Sturt St fettucini Carbonara 😍😍😍"
#28
Coffee House Beanery
5.0
(1)
"It was my favorite carbonara in town"
#29
Italian Daughter
5.0
(1)
"They actually bring it up to you and crack the egg into the pasta"
#30
Zarletti
5.0
(1)
"Gorgeous restaurant, expert service, and outstanding food"
#31
Francorforte
5.0
(1)
"🤌"
#32
Monsterella
5.0
(1)
"The truffle is just delicious"
#33
Paesanos
5.0
(1)
"Paesanos has my favorite Carbonara"
#34
Tortello
5.0
(1)
"Tortello is prob one of the only places to really nail it in my opinion"
#35
Nico Osteria
5.0
(1)
"Nico Osteria!!!"
#36
Robba Di Matti
5.0
(1)
"Robba Di Matti has a delicious one"
#37
Di Beppe
5.0
(1)
"Di Beppe, Livia, Ask for Luigi, Casereccio and The Italians - my top five."
#38
L’ardente
5.0
(1)
"L’ardente has a really good carbonara on the menu."
#39
I Gladiatori Osteria Romana
5.0
(1)
"I had an amazing traditional one with Guanciale at I Gladiatori Osteria Romana in Freshwater."
#40
Casa Mia Osteria
5.0
(1)
"Casa Mia Osteria in Newtown. Owners are Roman. Absolutely incredible."
#41
Il Ritorno
5.0
(1)
"Very high quality Italian dishes."
#42
Formento’s
5.0
(1)
"Has an amazing carbonara."
#43
Rione XIII
5.0
(1)
"Has traditional Roman food, including carbonara."
#44
SPQR
4.0
(1)
"I still think about the uni carbonara i had at SPQR like 6 years ago."
#45
La Bussola
4.0
(1)
"LA BUSSOLA - SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA DEL CHIANTI Honestly it is very good"
#46
Chome! (Izakaya Place)
4.0
(1)
"The duck/kimchi carbonara at Chome! (Izakaya place)"
#47
Hazie's
4.0
(1)
"The duck carbonara at Hazie's was wonderful."
#48
Oatly
4.0
(1)
"For cream the oatly cream has been the best subs Ive found so far."
#49
Smith and Daughters
4.0
(1)
"I also use smith and daughters cheesy bechamel sauce recipe and use that with bacon and it makes a yummy carbonara."
#50
Pasta Bar
4.0
(1)
"Pasta Bar has good authentic carbonara - only ingredients in the sauce are egg yolks, guanciale, pecorino romano and black pepper."
#51
Locanda Positano
4.0
(1)
"Locanda Positano in Walnut Creek was pretty legit, they even used actual guanciale."
#52
Fino
4.0
(1)
"Also highly recommend Fino in SF, carbonara is my favorite pasta dish and I actually liked their carbonara more than Roma Antica’s."
#53
Montesacro
4.0
(1)
"Montesacro in WC. They use guanciale instead of pancetta which is more authentic in my opinion"
#54
314
4.0
(1)
"314 in Berkeley is pretty damn good"
#55
Trattoria 360
4.0
(1)
"Trattoria 360 in Campbell and right near it is La Pizzeria which also has a good carbonara and both owned by Italians."
#56
Italian Brothers
4.0
(1)
"Italian Brothers in Los Gatos!"
#57
Belladotti
4.0
(1)
"The belladotti bacon bits are the closest Ive found."
#58
Hugo's
4.0
(1)
"Hugo's has a good one"
#59
Pura Vita
4.0
(1)
"If you wanna try a vegan version, Pura Vita in WeHo is awesome."
#60
Casa Bianca
4.0
(1)
"The carbonara at casa Bianca is great"
#61
Uovo
4.0
(1)
"I like Uovo’s carbonara. Santa Monica or MDR"
#62
North End Cafe
4.0
(1)
"The carbonara was on Diners, Driveins, and Dives (a food travel show) like 15 years ago and they haven't messed with the recipe since."
#63
Bettolino Kitchen
4.0
(1)
"I like the one at Bettolino Kitchen. Place is very date-friendly too, she'll probably like it."
#64
Flamin Mangos
4.0
(1)
"I can recommend the carbonara from Flamin Mangos at Sembawang. The carbonara sauce is really thick and creamy. Full of flavor."
#65
Apollo
4.0
(1)
"2 place to recommend for carbonara First is apollo @serangoon garden"
#66
Hot Tomato
4.0
(1)
"I like the carbonara from Hot Tomato. :)"
#67
Pasta Fresca
4.0
(1)
"Unironically Pasta Fresca. So many places in Singapore do carbonara with cream I don’t know why"
#68
Glasshouse
4.0
(1)
"Glasshouse @ Chijmes also do a <$25 (before GST) egg-based carbonara that is pretty legit considering a lot of other cafes usually just do the American version with cream!"
#69
Gusta
4.0
(1)
"Gusta @ Serangoon do a good carbonara! A bit noisy in there sometimes but the food is excellent and not ridiculously expensive."
#70
Little Easy Bistro
4.0
(1)
"I had one of the best Carbonara at very unlikely place. I found this small bistro called 'Little easy bis"
#71
Trattoria da Mimmo
4.0
(1)
"Second this. My family's favourite Italian restaurant. And yes they do classics and accomodate variations"
#72
Locanda Ravello
4.0
(1)
"Locanda Ravello in Danville. But call them because sometimes they don't have it"
#73
Pizzeria Spera
4.0
(1)
"Hey bro, go to Pizzeria Spera. It’s a small hike but well worth it! As for carbonara, go to Yellow Bar."
#74
Trattoria Pallottino
4.0
(1)
"So far the best I’ve had is at Trattoria Pallottino."
#75
Limoncello
4.0
(1)
"Limoncello has whole slabs of guanciale last I was there"
#76
Pasta Supply Co
4.0
(1)
"Pasta Supply Co on Clement has it."
#77
Avedanos Butcher
4.0
(1)
"Avedanos Butcher in Bernal Heights is where I always get mine for carbonara"
#78
Guerra's Meats
4.0
(1)
"Guerra's Meats on Taraval is my place for guanciale."
#79
Pape Meat Co
4.0
(1)
"Pape meat co in milbrae always has it"
#80
Tailor's Son
4.0
(1)
"The Tailor's Son makes a mean carbonara."
#81
Cafe Avo
4.0
(1)
"Cafe avo, al forno, got tea, and jaimie's"
#82
Cafe Bob's Flagship
4.0
(1)
"Cafe Bobs Flagship"
#83
Paletti
4.0
(1)
"Try Paletti"
#84
Il Giardino
4.0
(1)
"Il Giardino, food is good and authentic."
#85
The Boab Tavern
4.0
(1)
"The Boab Tavern in High Wycombe is really good - my kids always want to go there - just for that"
#86
Pappagallo Leederville
4.0
(1)
"Pappagallo leederville"
#87
Catalano's
4.0
(1)
"Catalano's in Vic Park is my go to."
#88
Lupo Lab
4.0
(1)
"Lupo Lab in Mt Hawthorn, though they are currently doing it with mezze maniche pasta"
#89
Nonna’s
4.0
(1)
"Nonna’s in Balcatta"
#90
Bona Forchetta
4.0
(1)
"Bona Forchetta"
#91
Per Noi Trattoria
4.0
(1)
"I was impressed with the carbonara at per noi trattoria on highland."
#92
Piazza Italia
4.0
(1)
"Big fan of the Gino's favorite"
#93
Buca
4.0
(1)
"Its buca carbonara is a favourite of mine"
#94
StockBar
4.0
(1)
"Head a really good carbonara"
#95
Gaetano’s
4.0
(1)
"My husband loves carbonara and enjoyed the carbonara there"
#96
Ca’Lucchenzo
4.0
(1)
"My italian husband gave this the nod"
#97
La Pasta in Eataly San Jose
3.0
(1)
"I enjoyed it at La Pasta in Eataly San Jose. This was 3 years ago when they just opened though."
#98
Eataly in SJ
3.0
(1)
"Or Eataly in SJ."
#99
Cavaliere
3.0
(1)
"Cavaliere has a decent one."
#100
Belotti
3.0
(1)
"I feel like Belotti would be up your alley, I think they have something similar."
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