This is a love it or hate it restaurant. The decor is no frills and it's not a romantic candles on the table kind of place. However, if you want an authentic Italian beer and a piping hot meal this is the place for you. Although all of our meals were good, when I go back I will be asking for the peppers in the Italian dressing to dip my bread in. For dinner i will be having the fried chicken and saving room for the wine sauce ice cream. We had great service with important recommendations like the wine sauce ice cream. Did I mention they serve ice cream top in a specialty wine sauce? Again, no amore, but lots of mangia! read more

Closed - building is for sale after they lost their business license. Would have liked to try but alas, too late.

There were two in our party. The bread and rolls were hard, the veal was microwaved frozen. There was little "fresh" ingredients. All of the pasta comes with the additional option of being hand tossed. I did not choose that option and the noodles were store bought. I could have made this at home and saved 80$ If I could rate this place a zero I would. 100% won't go back. Sorry. read more

People are nice, but the food is overpriced and not good. I agree with previous review that the fried chicken is good. The only other thing on the menu that is worth getting is the rib eye steak. I ordered a pork chop once and got shoe leather, next time I ordered chicken alfredo, and got a sauce the consistency of milk the net time I ordered fried shrimp and was told, "cook said they put to much pepper in the flour". Yup, that was correct. They still served it, and charged me full price. I had to pick the coating off it was so bad. Save your money, order a drink, then go out to a real restaurant. read more

I belong to a senior citizens group called "The OWLS." All 14 of us eat out once a month. Wednesday, 12/20/2023 we had our dinner at LaTronica's. My wife and I had the Shrimp Boat; it consisted of 6 medium sized shrimp with teaspoon of garlic butter, a baked potato, and a vegetable size dish of salad for $22.95 each. The bread sticks and the baked potato were okay. The shrimp was supposed to be baked; it was cold in the center. Then the bill came: They added a 25% tip, taxed the food and the tip, and added 4% above the ticket, I guess because I used a credit card. The owners of LaTronica,s should be ashamed of themselves. read more

How is this place recommended for seafood? I haven't returned for many years - they can't even make a decent Italian meal. When I called to speak with one the owners about our disappointment, he cursed me out on the phone (he had been tending bar and was drunk) and told me to come down there and he would f--- me up! This place used to be a great restaurant many years ago, but when the original owners retired or passed away, their children ruing the place. I wouldn't eat at La Tronica's again if THEY paid ME! read more

My family and I have been coming to LaTronica's for generations. As a family-run business, it offers a local ambience and feeling of welcome that is legendary. It is truly is a Pueblo institution and I encourage residents new to Pueblo to enjoy an evening at LaTronica's where both "regulars" and "first-timers" are greeted like old friends. read more

I wouldn't get a toothpick from La Garbage. Very rude people, and they do whatever they can to cut costs. The marina is watered down, and I've had better canned sauce. Veggies are tasteless and most certainly canned. This is one of several restaurants in Pueblo where locals keep going even though their best days are behind them. If you want real Italian food, go to Forchetta di Massi read more

I usually don't like to write bad reviews But I also haven't been to a place where I absolutely did not like the food at all I always respect my server saying please and thank you however my server was very rude the food took a very long time to come out and once I did I was immediately disappointed I had a shrimp boat which didn't taste like as if it was not cooked all the way The fries were cold as if they were not fried all the way and I ordered the chicken and pasta my first bite into the chicken was like rubber I didn't even want a to go box which is an usual for me. Not to mention I'm writing this post as I'm sitting the emergency room because I feel like I have food poisoning let's hope that's not the case. read more

I ordered the chicken parm. The sauce tasted like it was from a can with some salt thrown in. WAY too expensive for what it is. Plenty of Italian places in Pueblo with better atmosphere and better food for reasonable price. The service itself was excellent though. read more

I stopped in Pueblo to see family and came across this amazing restaurant. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with smiles. I can tell it's definitely a family oriented restaurant. Love that! I ordered the lobster ravioli and it. was. amazing. I mean like eye roll in the back of your head amazing. I hope I can stop by again before I leave town cause this is a "must stop by" from now on!! read more

They can crow about all their long history, but this place has some of the worst Italian food i've had in a long time. The portions are skimpy and frugal and if you get any meat be prepared to be dissapointed. I've had 3 meals there and each one was worse that the previous. From Shrimp over pasta, which was cut up into small pieces to spread a meger portion...to a so called half & half Meatball and Sausage over pasta. The Meatball was smaller that a Golf ball and the Sausage was about 2 inches long. Theirs sauce tastes canned and so do the veggies. I would rather eat the garbage at Fazoli's then go back to this joke read more

Very disappointed with the meal here. I ordered a steak, which was completely bland and unseasoned. My brother got the lasagna and we were both disappointed. Upon looking at the lasagna, it appears processed as the meat in it is compressed. Sauce had good flavor but my brother had no desire to finish it. Salads were plain and the ranch had a lot of dill flavor to it. The fries I got with my meal were still raw and crunchy and I didn't want to finish my meal. Won't be returning. Too much disappointment for these outrageous prices!! read more

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When I first drove up, I was not sure I was in the right place. The outside wasn't what I expected for Pueblo's favorite Italian restaurant. However, I decided to go on in on the recommendation of a Dominican priest, Father Louie. I quickly felt better. The staff were very friendly. There was a homey atmosphere. The salad was crisp and fresh and the bread warm and crusty. The prices were very reasonable for the amount of food and every thing was fixed fresh and piping hot. There was nothing fancy or pretentious about this place, but just a nice place to get a good home cooked meal. read more

Oh my goodness! Driving from Texas, looking for a local place to eat, this popped up. Being seafood and Italian livers, we drove right here. The menu is perfect size for items, handmade pasta, fresh fish, specials. The food is absolutely fantastic, including the salad with blue cheese crumbles... We talked with the owners, learned the history how the uncle won the building in a card game. Don't eat anywhere else, no need. Food, drinks, atmosphere and service is exemplary! read more

OMG. This place is an Italian food lovers hidden gem. Hand made. Home made. Fresh. Fun. You get the feeling the other patrons have been here a time or two or ten! Dont miss the chance to find this place!!!! read more

La Tronica's - Its over when the fat lady finishes her manicotti! - Seafood Near Me - Pueblo, Colorado

This restaurant gets an A+ for historical value and interesting past but if you eat there you will be disappointed. Two weeks ago 5 of us came to this restaurant seeking historical great eateries in Pueblo. Pretty much all the negative reviews we're true for our night. No GOLD standard of greatness anymore, we were banished to the back room like we deserved to go the the principles office and all we said was, " 5 of us." In the back room, you get slow service, bad salad (not fresh) cold bread out of a brown paper bag, fear of asking for olive oil or warm bread. Handmade ravioli's probably not hand made but they made us wait a long time and took our money for hand made. The sauce ordinary jar sauce, the plates were cool to touch and potions small and barely warm, the price was big for next to nothing. Well, it cost us, we can say we did it and will NEVER ever be back!! Take that, back room!! read more

Had to deal with rude staff and a really long wait for my food, stopped in by chance and regretted it. Don't make the same mistake as there are definitely better Italian places to enjoy. read more

I had not been to Latronica's in 30 years or more, but I took my son there recently and liked it so well that I had to take my wife on our next trip (she had never been there) This place is straight out of the 1950s, the décor unchanged but repainted and reupholstered and recarpeted, so it is in good shape, The menu was just as I remembered it, with all the Italian basics, including the salad. Had great lightly breaded walleye one night (surprised to see it outside the Midwest) and trout another. Spaghetti looked good, although my wife thought hers was a little overcooked. My only quibble was that the breadsticks came out old. Service was old-fashioned good -- a little informal but very friendly. I will not wait so long to go back again. read more

I was really looking forward to dinner after seeing a 4-star rating. Unfortunately, what we got was definitely not worth 4 stars. I ordered the chicken cacciatore. What came out was a chicken breast, thigh, and leg (whole with bone in) over a tiny bit of pasta with some canned mushrooms and drowned in so much marinara sauce that you couldn't see what was under it. My wife ordered chicken fried steak. It wasn't steak. It was some plain ground beef that was breaded and fried. Her mashed potatoes turned out to be a baked potato cut in half and drowned in gravy. Not good. Think twice about going here. read more

Canned mushrooms and chicken Alfredo has chunky tasteless sauce. The lobster ravioli tasted like frozen plastic. The side salad was rotting. Extremely misleading menu made it sound like gourmet home cooked food, yet they couldn't be bothered to cook fresh mushrooms? Prices are outrageous. Highway robbery, steer clear read more

Looks can be deceiving! Looks like a dive bar, but the food is far from it. Ok, the messed up our order a bunch t, but the food is great and inexpensive! Great bargain! read more

What a gem! Went here for a bday party and they had no problem accommodating our large group. I had the homemade spaghetti and meatballs which comes with a house salad and complimentary rolls. The homemade pasta is incredible. I recommend the spaghetti, ravioli or halibut (which I was told is also a favorite there). read more

This was a great accidental find. The spaghetti with roasted eggplant and red sauce was deliciously vegan. There was such a great vibe and service was fantastic, also who doesn't love free bread to begin the meal!!! read more

I've been eating at La Tronicas for over twenty years, some of the waitresses I remember have even passed away. This place use to be awesome, but nowadays it's just plain gross, sorry. They charge ridiculously high prices for lackluster food at best. They served raw steak to my girlfriend and didn't even acknowledge it or even adjust the bill as a way to say sorry. We go to Giodones on the mesa now. Great food and half the price of this place. Once the older generation that frequents this place dies off, I'm thinking it will likely be out of business. read more

Don't let the location fool you this place is a diamond in the rough for anyone who is looking for a good Italian restaurant on the south side. The homemade spaghetti and breadsticks were fantastic. Forget driving across town to Olive Garden this should be your new Italian spot read more

if i could rate this place 0 STARS I would. Staff is very rude from the get the food is way over priced and disgusting my salad was brown and my friends were way under cooked !! my wife is currently feeling very sick after eating from there WOULD NOT RECOMMEND !!! read more

A great italian restaurant. The fried chicken and homemade spaghetti is my favorite. The dining room is reminicent of a 1930's supper club with white and black booths. Very art deco. The service is friendly and the prices are reasonable averg. $12 read more

Place was packed. Saturday night. Service was quick & friendly. Food was bland. Lasagne sauce had little flavor - however the onion rings & fried goat cheese was good. read more

It was my mother's birthday dinner. She had always wanted to go there. Disappointment greeted us as we entered the front door. The place is outdated with 1960'a furniture, that wasn't the worst part. We were brought a basket of COLD bread straight out of the fridge. The salads was practically bagged salad mix. We took into consideration of leaving after the salads. We then decided to give the food a chance. It was HORRIBLE! Tv box dinners are better than what we ate. The waitress noticed that we left our food and brought us free ice cream. That was delicious and the waitress was very kind. This is the reason we were able to give two stars instead of one. read more

One of my favorite Italian places in Pueblo. Good food at great prices, and the portion sizes are huge. Their handmade noodles and bread sticks are great! Also love that they serve Moscow Mules in copper mugs, the way they are supposed to be served. read more

I went here once everyone raved about it. I like the feel of the old bar but it seems a odd place for a Italian restaurant. I wasn't a big fan of the food. read more

Went in for the first time tonight. They were very busy so I chose to be a "bar fly". Frank was my server/barkeep and did a wonderful job. He was very hospitable and friendly! Food was excellent and expedient. Loved the atmosphere as well. Will definitely return sooner than later! You won't be sorry! read more

I have been eating here since the 50's and have always had a great meal. The spaghetti and meatballs are my favorite and I love their spumoni ice cream for dessert. Don't live in Pueblo any more, but when I come "back home" I always stop for a great Italian meal. Good as it gets for over 60 years! read more

Just stopped here for dinner while driving home to Denver from Phoenix and was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. It's a very traditional old school family stye restaurant full of locals but the pasta is fresh and the service was great. Lasagna was light with not too much cheese and served with a small salad with iceberg lettuce but tasty. Would stop here again. read more

Love it hear!! Home style Italian and staff is just like family!!! Love their Lemon drop martini!!! Mmmhmmm!!

The service could be a little better but the food is fantastic. Try the lobster ravioli. Sooooo good!

this is a great family restaurant We have known Frankie and his family very a very long time. Great food- I especially like the fried Chicken Family atmosphere that is out of the 40's & 50's read more

My family and I ate here because we were passing through Pueblo for the eveing and we were in the mood for Italian. We found this place on Yelp and it seemed to have decent reviews so we decided to give it a shot. Worst decision of our vacation. First I will say that our waitress was extremely friendly and seemed to be a super sweet lady, however the food here was horrible. I am dumbfounded by th positive reviews from others here on Yelp. All 4 of us ordered the spaghetti with meatballs. The sauce was honestly some of the worst marinara I have ever tasted in my entire life, maybe the worst. The consitancy was that of canned spaghetti sauce, the flavor was completely bland and lacking of any seasonings, yet oddly it was overwhelmingly spicy. It literally tasted like they opened a can of cheap spaghetti sauce added some cayenne pepper, heated it up and poured it on top of spaghetti noodles. As for the meatballs, once again no flavor, totally bland. Also, the texture was very processed. Im not sure if they were frozen meatballs or just very poorly made fresh meatballs, but either way they were terrible. I might expect this quality from a tv dinner, but certainly not from an Italian restraunt where I'm paying $10 a plate. The only reason I am giving 2 stars instead of one is that our waitress was so sweet and friendly and the bread they brought out before the meal was pretty good . I would never recommend this place to anyone and certainly will never be going here again myself. read more

Hand made pasta was under seasoned and not great. Chicken Parmesan was great. Not a bad restaurant but we were hoping for a little better.