Tunis Governorate, Tunisia Food Guide: 10 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Tunis

September 6, 2020 Rebbecca Marino

Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Tunis. Founded by the Berbers in the 2nd millennium BCE, the city of Tunis has been controlled by Phoenicians, Romans, Arab Muslims, the Ottomans, the Spanish, the French and the Germans, finally achieving independence as the capital of Tunisia in 1956. This history has made Tunis a mélange of ancient and modern cultures. The medina is a network of narrow alleyways, mosques, mausoleums, palaces and a souq where shoppers haggle over the price of everything from filigreed gold to inexpensive souvenirs.
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10. Pasta Cosi

Rue du Lac de Constance Les Berges du Lac, Tunis 1059 Tunisia Italian, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner Seating, Table Service, Takeout, Reservations +216 53 283 233 https://www.facebook.com/pastacositn/
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4 based on 55 reviews

Pasta Cosi

Reviewed By BBMC78

This is an OK pasta place, topically Tunisian not Italian except the risotto which is Italian like. The menu is so weird and has many dishes named after sex positions such as 69, threesome and other England slang words let alone the mistakes such as “Cereal Killer” instead of “Serial Killer.”There is nothing special about the complementary appetizer, mayo, Tunisian canned harissa and pickled julienned carrots and cucumber. One of the mini breads was hard like a rock.The pasta, tagliateli, was straight from the supermarket not hand-made. It was cooked perfectly, though. However, the price that I paid for the supermarket pasta is too much. The owner must introduce hand made pasta if s/he want to charge that amount of money. The seafood was scarse, only two shrimps and some octopus and calamari. Don’t forget that the pasta is super cheesy, cooked with cheese not with fresh-grated cheese on top of the pasta.The risotto was cooked perfectly, the brand is “Scotti” which makes it real risotto. The waiter who took our order was nice and he answered all of our questions especially the riso brand, which a different waiter said he will ask the chef but ignored our request.All in all, pricey supermarket pasta and loud music. Don’t mistake it for Italian as the names are related to sex positions and English slangs.

9. Biwa

Berges du Lac, Tunis Tunisia Italian, European, Tunisian, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Live Music http://www.facebook.com/BIWA-Lac-351904214823774
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3 based on 111 reviews

Biwa

Reviewed By A A

With a nice place and location, the level is getting down every year. This visit was the worst ,Broken appetizer dish, old , smelly mayonnaise, with a flying insects..We had to cover the glass of water to protect it against insects...cold pizza, the restaurant wasn't crowded but the service was delay. I'm sorry for that place ...

8. Le Farfalle - Les Berges du Lac

Rue du Lac Biwa, Tunis 1059 Tunisia Italian, European Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +216 71 960 128
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4 based on 27 reviews

Le Farfalle - Les Berges du Lac

Reviewed By kat0ua

I often go there and I'm always glad of the quality and the taste. The menu is simple, neat and you find everything: red meat, poultry and fish. Their homemade lemonade is great! I receommend the pasta anykind of pasta and specially the meat papardelle.

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7. La Suite Du Farfalle

Rue Lac De Constance Immeuble Majd, Tunis 1059 Tunisia Italian, European Dinner, Lunch Reservations, Seating, Table Service, Takeout +216 71 964 945 https://www.facebook.com/La-suite-du-Farfalle-282197888612045
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4 based on 33 reviews

La Suite Du Farfalle

Reviewed By 835leeb

I don’t recommend this place. First, unbeknownst to me at first, there are two places called Le Farfalle in Berges du Lac. One of them is either closed permanently, or not open in the evening; this was a disappointment after walking some distance in the night to find dinner. I discovered the other location the next day, and attempted a meal there that evening.The food is OK—not truly Italian, but not awful. But the gnocchi was mushy and overcheesed within an inch of its life. It was served scalding hot.The service was indifferent, and the food took some time to come after ordering, despite the low occupancy in the dining room.The biggest issue was that, when I attempted to pay with a card, I was told the machine wasn’t working. This was not mentioned at the beginning of my meal. Because I was leaving the country the next morning, and because my bank charges me $5 to withdraw money abroad, I really did not want to use the ATM. I explained this but was met with a shrug. So in the end, this mediocre dinner cost far more dinar than it should have. There are better places nearby—I had a much nicer experience at Breizh Bistro.

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6. Insomnia

Avenue Hedi Nouira Cité Ennasr, Tunis 2035 Tunisia Italian, International, Mediterranean, European Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +216 71 829 641 http://www.iloveinsomnia.com
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4 based on 60 reviews

Insomnia

Reviewed By tufis73

It is a clean place and the service is good, friendly. Usually packed during lunch time. Menu is having a huge variety from pasta to pizza, risotto, salads, sandwiches...The food taste is average level, pasta was overcooked, meat was too fatty, we tried 2 different times. Portions are large. Prices are very reasonable. A family eating main dishes, drinks can sum up to 50 tnd. Good value for money place.

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5. Momenti Italiani

92 Avenue Hedi-Nouira - Ennasr 2 Résidence La Coupole, Tunis Tunisia Italian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Table Service, Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible +216 70 850 577
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4 based on 40 reviews

Momenti Italiani

Reviewed By MeM543

This small restaurant is a hidden gem, managed by a family. Small menu but with excellent prices and excellent choices. I had spaghetti with calamari and boutargue which I ate my fingers after it. The spaghetti was al dente and very well presented.My wife pizza was crusty, cheesy and excellent. Service is top notch.I would recommend this restaurant highly.However, one hic. They do not accept credit cards, and that was a bog suprise for me. When I asked, the owner she gave me the answer that they had bad experience. (I think except paying the terminal fees and transaction fees, there are no other surprises) so a little bit cheap from that point of view, because, luckily my wife had enough cash with her to help me pay the bill. Otherwise I would have been forced to wash dishes. No i am kidding they advise you to go to a bank which is close by to withdraw money.

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4. Via Mercato

Les Berges du Lac, Tunis Tunisia Italian, Mediterranean, Tunisian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Table Service, Takeout +216 25 999 444
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4 based on 28 reviews

Via Mercato

Reviewed By Mona S

My husband and I visited this cafe/restaurant when we were looking for something to eat in the area. The place had descent google reviews.Food was Delicious. Seafood was fresh. Staff spoke English. No wonder since this cafe/Restaurant is located near the US and Canadian embassy.The atmosphere was nice. It was filling with employees of the nearby businesses looking for something to eat at their lunch break.The establishment was clean and kind of nicely decorated.It is kind of a bit expensive.I recommend this business.

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3. ROMANESCA

29 Av. Ahmed Tlili Menzah, Tunis Tunisia Italian, Mediterranean, European Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service
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4 based on 61 reviews

Reviewed By kouanes

Very calm and very good Italian food! I like their pastas! A bit small though! I recommend it if you like Italian cuisine!

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2. La Focaccia

16 Rue Tarek Ibn Zied Menzeh 5 Ariana, Tunis Tunisia Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +216 27 472 704 http://www.lafocacciapizzeria.com
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4 based on 63 reviews

La Focaccia

Reviewed By Explorer342

The restaurant offers average setting for dining in the place ( defiantly nothing wow) and the food is average, there are lots of other small pizza shops around with better quality.I won't say its bad,but it doesn't deserve all the compliments we hear about it as well.

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1. Il Ritrovo Degli Artisti

12 Rue Mohamed Triki Ennasr ll, Tunis 2035 Tunisia Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Pizza, European Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +216 71 813 610
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4 based on 216 reviews

Italian restaurant, located in one of the most modern and comfortable districts of Tunis, Ennasr II. Begins the activity the 13th June 2007 with one extraordinary idea, to export in North Africa the freat and diversified Italian kitchen. The professionali

Reviewed By Friendly F

The restaurant is not difficult to find.It has poor decoration but good service and food.Prices are expensive.

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