Great. I made a mental note not to eat too much but everything was too good. I could not control myself. We are not unbiased. 25 year fan of everything Bianco including Marco's amazing bread at Pane. Tratto new (/old) location is a little bit louder than we would like if we had a choice.
Tina
Food was delicious and service was good but the place is very loud; you can barely hear yourself think let alone have a conversation!!
Dan
We liked the old location as a refreshing break from the typical chain restaurants in metro Phoenix, but after this visit, even a fast-food chain would have been a better choice. The place was only half full and the noise was overwhelming. We moved to a quieter area, which helped a little, but I can only imagine how loud it gets when full. The food was the real disappointment. The gem salad was just okay until we hit large flakes of salt that felt like biting into glass shards. Why would salt like this ever be added to a salad? The cacio e pepe was overly salty, dark gray, and had a strange aftertaste. The pork chops were thin, tiny, and lacked flavor. The broccolini was nicely charred, but the sauce did not work. We cut our losses and skipped dessert. Service was good, and I wish we had spoken up after the salad, but we assumed the rest would improve. It did not. We enjoyed similar dishes at their previous location, so I'm not sure what changed, but this visit missed the mark. The wine was fine, but the bottle prices were shockingly high for a restaurant in a strip mall.
Daniel
We had an 8:00 reservation on Sat nite and they were out on the 2 entrees we wanted to order; the faroe island salmon and the rigatoni with beef and mushrooms! They do not offer brewed iced tea which forces us to order a sugar sweetened non alcohol beverage and at a higher menu price. We have dined here before and it was good but last night was disappointing!
Dr. Robert
We went to the New/Old location of Tratto at Town and Country last night. It was truly like coming back home. We loved both locations but seeing familiar faces like Gerardo and Adrian as well as Erin, Alex and Chef Christa at the original spot was truly magical. The food was just as magical but that was to be expected. Chef Chris Bianco( and his entire crew) has the unique ability to make the simplest dishes incredibly delicious. We started with the little Gem Lettuce salad and a riff on their usual chicken livers....chicken liver pate with stone fruit jam. Then we split the Rigatoni with Ragu and the Chicken. We couldn't decide on which dessert but went with our guts and Gerardo's recommendation ordering the apple tart instead of the chocolate budino. Then in typical Tratto fashion he surprised us with both and of course they both were terrific. We can't recommend Tratto highly enough. Everyone we have taken there and those we have sent there all rave about it as we do. Thank you to all for a special evening.
Lesley
First I applaud any chef that likes to be different from the norm. Unfortunately much wasn't to our taste. Their spritz is different with Cappelletti instead of Aperol (more cloying herbal finish). The $20/glass sparkling brut was okay. The frisée pear salad was very good though we would have liked more actual frisée. The cacio e pepe sauce was excellent and peppery but the pasta was half perfectly al dente while the rest was undercooked. The pork chops were good but the big disappointment was the fish was Faroe Island (aka farm raised) salmon. Anticipating a better fish (red snapper listed on open table) I settled for the mezzaluna ravioli which was average at best. Finally the chocolate budino was a nice pudding but the heavy olive oil flavor in the vanilla cream topping was overpowering. We enjoyed dining with an excellent server Gerardo after we moved from the original table we were offered within inches of the busy serving station. Seems quite popular for a cocktail and a quick bite from their limited menu.
Mila
We were in town for business and discovered this lovely gem by researching on the web. It was an amazing experience, delicious food and outstanding service. This one made my list of restaurants and will certainly be back when in town. Thank you!
Deborah
We hadn't been to Tratto for six years and fortunately we were equally impressed with the food and service this time as we were in 2019. Just a lovely little space.
Thomas
Loved the new location, this team never disappoints when it comes to vibe and carbs. We had a wonderful date night. For us the stars of the show were to two pastas we had and both desserts.
Jeffrey
Great food ! Great service and nice ambiance . Loved the pasta and the deserts were amazing. Our server was very attentive and the entire menu was great. I want to try the chicken liver pate next time !
Chris Bianco has nailed it with Tratto. The food, service and ambiance are outstanding. Definitely get a reservation!
Eileen
It was our first time at their new (old) location, The food and service was amazing. Only difference was the noise level, very loud, a definite difference from the previous site. I missed the peaceful vibe of the last site, which made a great meal feel even more exceptional. Hopefully they can make some decor/sound design changes to improve diner experiences.
ann
Went for my birthday. Limited menu. Servings were small. Friend had the roasted chicken. Very small bone in chicken and no sides at all. Other friend had pork chops/2. She said the meat was Very fatty. My husband had raviolis and didn't get much and he doesn't even eat much. I ordered the rigatoni which was the largest portion and the pasta was not even al dente. Ate less than half. Was a little bland for rigatoni. Pasta was hard and not cooked al dente. Chocolate Pudding dessert was rich and good but not very much. Smaller restaurant and seating not that comfortable. We all enjoyed our wine selections. Probably would not go back.
Ruthmarie
The new/old location lacks the charm, space overall feeling that the location on Van Buren had. The food and service as always are impeccable, however the portions have gotten smaller and the location in a strip mall does not equate with the Tratto's we have come to love...We were the couple that would simply drive to Tratto's and sit in the bar and enjoy a wonderful night. This was a regular occurrence for us on Van Buren...now that they have moved, the space and chairs at the bar do not allow for a leisurely dinner on a just because night. Again, the food and service are wonderful....but like food....you taste first with your eyes....I taste first with the location....and its not what we want for our regular go to place now. We might go back on occasion....but not regularly like we used too.
Brian
Cassidy our server was Excellent! She had great suggestions and was very attentive. This was the first week in this location, they had limited menu items. However, the meal was outstanding! An explosion of flavors in your mouth, very healthy. I will absolutely visit next time in town!
Great. I made a mental note not to eat too much but everything was too good. I could not control myself. We are not unbiased. 25 year fan of everything Bianco including Marco's amazing bread at Pane. Tratto new (/old) location is a little bit louder than we would like if we had a choice.
Food was delicious and service was good but the place is very loud; you can barely hear yourself think let alone have a conversation!!
We liked the old location as a refreshing break from the typical chain restaurants in metro Phoenix, but after this visit, even a fast-food chain would have been a better choice. The place was only half full and the noise was overwhelming. We moved to a quieter area, which helped a little, but I can only imagine how loud it gets when full. The food was the real disappointment. The gem salad was just okay until we hit large flakes of salt that felt like biting into glass shards. Why would salt like this ever be added to a salad? The cacio e pepe was overly salty, dark gray, and had a strange aftertaste. The pork chops were thin, tiny, and lacked flavor. The broccolini was nicely charred, but the sauce did not work. We cut our losses and skipped dessert. Service was good, and I wish we had spoken up after the salad, but we assumed the rest would improve. It did not. We enjoyed similar dishes at their previous location, so I'm not sure what changed, but this visit missed the mark. The wine was fine, but the bottle prices were shockingly high for a restaurant in a strip mall.
We had an 8:00 reservation on Sat nite and they were out on the 2 entrees we wanted to order; the faroe island salmon and the rigatoni with beef and mushrooms! They do not offer brewed iced tea which forces us to order a sugar sweetened non alcohol beverage and at a higher menu price. We have dined here before and it was good but last night was disappointing!
We went to the New/Old location of Tratto at Town and Country last night. It was truly like coming back home. We loved both locations but seeing familiar faces like Gerardo and Adrian as well as Erin, Alex and Chef Christa at the original spot was truly magical. The food was just as magical but that was to be expected. Chef Chris Bianco( and his entire crew) has the unique ability to make the simplest dishes incredibly delicious. We started with the little Gem Lettuce salad and a riff on their usual chicken livers....chicken liver pate with stone fruit jam. Then we split the Rigatoni with Ragu and the Chicken. We couldn't decide on which dessert but went with our guts and Gerardo's recommendation ordering the apple tart instead of the chocolate budino. Then in typical Tratto fashion he surprised us with both and of course they both were terrific. We can't recommend Tratto highly enough. Everyone we have taken there and those we have sent there all rave about it as we do. Thank you to all for a special evening.
First I applaud any chef that likes to be different from the norm. Unfortunately much wasn't to our taste. Their spritz is different with Cappelletti instead of Aperol (more cloying herbal finish). The $20/glass sparkling brut was okay. The frisée pear salad was very good though we would have liked more actual frisée. The cacio e pepe sauce was excellent and peppery but the pasta was half perfectly al dente while the rest was undercooked. The pork chops were good but the big disappointment was the fish was Faroe Island (aka farm raised) salmon. Anticipating a better fish (red snapper listed on open table) I settled for the mezzaluna ravioli which was average at best. Finally the chocolate budino was a nice pudding but the heavy olive oil flavor in the vanilla cream topping was overpowering. We enjoyed dining with an excellent server Gerardo after we moved from the original table we were offered within inches of the busy serving station. Seems quite popular for a cocktail and a quick bite from their limited menu.
We were in town for business and discovered this lovely gem by researching on the web. It was an amazing experience, delicious food and outstanding service. This one made my list of restaurants and will certainly be back when in town. Thank you!
We hadn't been to Tratto for six years and fortunately we were equally impressed with the food and service this time as we were in 2019. Just a lovely little space.
Loved the new location, this team never disappoints when it comes to vibe and carbs. We had a wonderful date night. For us the stars of the show were to two pastas we had and both desserts.
Great food ! Great service and nice ambiance . Loved the pasta and the deserts were amazing. Our server was very attentive and the entire menu was great. I want to try the chicken liver pate next time !
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Chris Bianco has nailed it with Tratto. The food, service and ambiance are outstanding. Definitely get a reservation!
It was our first time at their new (old) location, The food and service was amazing. Only difference was the noise level, very loud, a definite difference from the previous site. I missed the peaceful vibe of the last site, which made a great meal feel even more exceptional. Hopefully they can make some decor/sound design changes to improve diner experiences.
Went for my birthday. Limited menu. Servings were small. Friend had the roasted chicken. Very small bone in chicken and no sides at all. Other friend had pork chops/2. She said the meat was Very fatty. My husband had raviolis and didn't get much and he doesn't even eat much. I ordered the rigatoni which was the largest portion and the pasta was not even al dente. Ate less than half. Was a little bland for rigatoni. Pasta was hard and not cooked al dente. Chocolate Pudding dessert was rich and good but not very much. Smaller restaurant and seating not that comfortable. We all enjoyed our wine selections. Probably would not go back.
The new/old location lacks the charm, space overall feeling that the location on Van Buren had. The food and service as always are impeccable, however the portions have gotten smaller and the location in a strip mall does not equate with the Tratto's we have come to love...We were the couple that would simply drive to Tratto's and sit in the bar and enjoy a wonderful night. This was a regular occurrence for us on Van Buren...now that they have moved, the space and chairs at the bar do not allow for a leisurely dinner on a just because night. Again, the food and service are wonderful....but like food....you taste first with your eyes....I taste first with the location....and its not what we want for our regular go to place now. We might go back on occasion....but not regularly like we used too.
Cassidy our server was Excellent! She had great suggestions and was very attentive. This was the first week in this location, they had limited menu items. However, the meal was outstanding! An explosion of flavors in your mouth, very healthy. I will absolutely visit next time in town!
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