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    The Trattoria

    4.6 (205 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Veal parm
    Samantha O.

    If you're looking for homestyle cooking, this is the place! The atmosphere is warm and cozy. The food is flavorful and comforting. This is the perfect restaurant for a date. The service was attentive without feeling smothered--perfect. My favorites of all the plates were the candied fig appetizer, the bolognese and the black and white creme brûlée! I'm looking forward to my next visit.

    Black & White Creme Brûlée
    Elizabeth M.

    Came here to celebrate our anniversary and I must say the whole evening was absolutely amazing. From the romantic intimate atmosphere to the outstanding service and the delicious food. For appetizers we had the delightful Carrot-Ginger Soup with Whipped Mascarpone & Amaretti Crumble and the savory Meatballs Braised in Tomato over Polenta​​​​​. I really enjoyed the soup, it's not something I normally would get but it was absolutely incredible. For entrees we had the Pork Chop with Sweet Potato & Bacon Hash, Red Pepper Sauce - on side and the Fluke with Borlotti Beans, Winter Vegetable Ragu & Parmesan Brodo. Both excellent scrumptious dishes. For dessert we had the Flourless Almond Chocolate Cake & Vanilla Gelato and the Black & White Creme Brûlée. Both were delicious but I have to say that was the best Creme Brûlée I have ever had. It was also nice that we are able to bring our wine and they just charged a corking fee. We are certainly coming back to this place!

    Some drinks to start off.
    Josh G.

    If I wasn't such a busy fella, perhaps this review would have already been written. You see, great things should be discussed and shared so it's about time I get to writing my fantastical experience at The Trattoria. It was only a few months ago that my wife and I ventured here, but it feels like it was only yesterday. Perhaps part of this reason would be the intimate structure and setup of The Trattoria (along with the calm and friendly service that expels from its staff) which creates that feeling of close memory. You see The Trattoria is incredibly small in size. Not more than a handful of tables make up the place to the point that when my wife and I walked in I thought maybe we entered from the wrong door (there's only one door with no waiting area or space inside that isn't taken up by a table or the kitchen). With that in mind, it's important to know that reservations are strongly encouraged (something I was able to snag on the later side for that end-of-October evening). Besides this, make sure you bring cash with you because credit cards are not excepted. Both of these pieces of info (as well as the delicious-sounding menu which I'll get to next) had me reminded of Orto in Miller Place. I'm not sure which came first, but with my thinking heading in that direction thus far, I was feeling like this was going to be a fantastic meal (Spoiler alert: It was). For that aforementioned menu, you'll find a variety of items broken up into antipasti, primi, and secondi selections (as well as sides for the bread you receive at the table, which my wife and I optioned for the house made ricotta: a fluffy, flavorful choice). What's also great is you can get half orders of the primi pasta choices, something else we optioned for on our way to the secondi course. Before getting there, we did start with an antipasti of grilled artichokes with baby arugula, parmesan, and vincotto. The variety of tastes was outstanding. Next up for that primi pasta option, my wife and I split the orecchiette with house-made sausage & broccoli rabe pesto. Delicious flavors bursted through on this dish and I loved the uniqueness of the type of pesto created (never thought to use broccoli rabe!). Lastly came the secondi which my wife dined on the chicken scarpariello while I had the red wine brasato. My wife loved her chicken (I tried a piece and it had wonderful juiciness and taste). For me, my brasato (which I learned prior is braised beef similar to short rib) was near perfection. Tender and filled with great flavor with the creamy polenta it laid on creating a nice counter taste in each bite. We finished things up with an incredible black and white creme brûlée (chocolate on the bottom, wow!) which rounded out a superb meal. Overall, The Trattoria is a high quality restaurant filled with unique and powerful flavors that makes it totally worth visiting. Its intimate setup and cash only mentality ensures things run smoothly, though that can also be attributed to the attentive and friendly staffing. Might I add that the chef visited each table to ask about our meal which only furthered the restaurant prowess The Trattoria holds. As perhaps my last review of 2024, I'm glad to say it's this place (even if it took a couple of months to pen it!).

    Vivian R.

    We've been coming here for years. When it comes to home cooked meals this place is the one for me. Always fresh & cooked to order. Definitely small but quaint place to relax & enjoy. You can also BYOB. Staff is always amazing. It's a must try. Make sure you make reservations ahead of time.

    Orecchieyte with house made sausage& broccoli rabe pesto.
    Jodi R.

    We had an amazing dinner here tonight. The waiter was fantastic. It felt like we were home as soon as we walked in the door. What a comfortable restaurant. Very warm and welcoming. He helped us make choices and was engaging. The food was outstanding. The bread starter with tapenade, olives, ricotta was outstanding. Follow that with the roasted beets with arugula, goat cheese, lemon and pistachio salad and burrata salad. For entree I had the black pasta. My husband had the orecchiette pasta. Everything was delicious. The dessert crème brûlée was the best I have ever had. I can't wait to go back. Highly recommend.

    Pat B.

    One of my favorite restaurants! Their meals are incredible! One of my favorites is the lasagna! I have never been disappointed. All the appetizers are amazing. The service is great and the desserts are amazing! The best affogato I have ever had!

    arancini , butternut squash soup , house bread , house made fresh lemon ricotta & olive oil

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    Excellent quality wonderful presentation. Impeccable service cost ambiance couldn't ask for more

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    Never disappoints!! This restaurant is excellent. I have never been experienced a bad meal here.

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    Delicious food and fantastic service. Very small place and a little out there but well worth the trip.

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    Food was good but overpriced. Portions were small. Service was good. I would go back once in a while.

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    What is the corkage fee?

    $12

    Is the BYOB and price fix gone?

    I think you can BYOB but they charge a corkage fee. The last time I was there, they didn't have a price fixe menu. But I could be wrong. I'm sure that if you called, they'd answer your questions.

    Are u still byob and what is the prix fixe price?

    It's still BYOB but no more prix fixe.

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