I like that you can ask for simple pasta that isn't on the menu and they will make it for you. Have enjoyed this restaurant for years and years...
Maximilian
Great restaurant with excellent service. Their other location Trani's Dockside is also fantastic.
Austin
Legitimately the best italian food we've had in LA. Better than most places that are 3 to 4 times the cost!
Nicole
I had such a Great Birthday Dinner at J Tranis. Great service by Corey and amazing food as always.
Bruce
Very friendly place. Food was very good, Service was fine for a thursday night when the placed was completely full.
Antonio Jose
The food was excellent, and the service was impeccable. The live music truly enhanced our evening.
Bob
Absolutely fabulous ! ! Our waiter (Noi?) was superb. Table service was quick. Water and wine glasses were refilled quickly, but the help never hovered, they just appeared and disappeared. The food was amazing. Just appetizers, grilled octopus, scallops, calamari, salad and garlic cheese bread. Couldn't have been a better evening ! ! They also have a full range of entrées, including pastas, pizzas, fish and steaks
Tony
After a long day, we stopped by this restaurant right at opening on a Thursday evening. We were among the first seated, and within 30 minutes, the place was packed—clearly a local favorite.
The vibe was great: a stylish mix of old and new decor that felt both cozy and fresh. Service was friendly and attentive, especially with our daughter, which made the experience even better.
Food-wise, the spaghetti and meatballs were decent, though I wish the meatballs had been pan-seared for more flavor and texture. The standout dish was the seafood linguini—fresh, well-balanced, and full of flavor. The pizza was also good, though we weren’t fans of the green onion topping.
Overall, this is a must-try spot with a welcoming atmosphere and solid menu. We’ll definitely be back to explore more of what they have to offer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Linguini
Carlo
What an amazing dining experience from the wine list, appetizers and main course. Everything was perfection. Our server Monica was so attentive and polite. We are definitely dining here again
Linda H
Best local place for ribeye! The prices have gone up a bit, but that’s to be expected everywhere, I guess. Spanish octopus portion has shrunk quite a bit. Ask for the chickpeas extra crispy if you like. Now I am told that you have to ask for bread. But that’s OK, as some people waste their great bread by not eating it!
My family and I live several miles from Trani's but routinely go there on special occasions. In this case we gathered there to celebrate my daughter's birthday. As always the trip was well worth it. Every aspect of our dinning experience was absolutely perfect, from the warm environment, to the food, and especially to the wonderful service which was provided by Ebony. Our only complaint is that we wish Trani's was closer to us!!!
soylent green
Had the Carbonara and it was phenomenal; I wish more restaurants, especially Italian restaurants would adopt this places simple but high quality ingredients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pradip Gupta
Good food, good vibes
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy
Best restaurant in San Pedro!!! The food was delicious like always. I've never had a bad meal here. Great service!
Devon
Busy, very loud, order got delayed and the calamari was rubbery. The manager apologized but I was embarrassed that this restaurant did not live up to the amazing reviews. We spent $178. With tip.
I like that you can ask for simple pasta that isn't on the menu and they will make it for you. Have enjoyed this restaurant for years and years...
Great restaurant with excellent service. Their other location Trani's Dockside is also fantastic.
Legitimately the best italian food we've had in LA. Better than most places that are 3 to 4 times the cost!
I had such a Great Birthday Dinner at J Tranis. Great service by Corey and amazing food as always.
Very friendly place. Food was very good, Service was fine for a thursday night when the placed was completely full.
The food was excellent, and the service was impeccable. The live music truly enhanced our evening.
Absolutely fabulous ! ! Our waiter (Noi?) was superb. Table service was quick. Water and wine glasses were refilled quickly, but the help never hovered, they just appeared and disappeared. The food was amazing. Just appetizers, grilled octopus, scallops, calamari, salad and garlic cheese bread. Couldn't have been a better evening ! ! They also have a full range of entrées, including pastas, pizzas, fish and steaks
After a long day, we stopped by this restaurant right at opening on a Thursday evening. We were among the first seated, and within 30 minutes, the place was packed—clearly a local favorite.
The vibe was great: a stylish mix of old and new decor that felt both cozy and fresh. Service was friendly and attentive, especially with our daughter, which made the experience even better.
Food-wise, the spaghetti and meatballs were decent, though I wish the meatballs had been pan-seared for more flavor and texture. The standout dish was the seafood linguini—fresh, well-balanced, and full of flavor. The pizza was also good, though we weren’t fans of the green onion topping.
Overall, this is a must-try spot with a welcoming atmosphere and solid menu. We’ll definitely be back to explore more of what they have to offer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Linguini
What an amazing dining experience from the wine list, appetizers and main course. Everything was perfection. Our server Monica was so attentive and polite. We are definitely dining here again
Best local place for ribeye! The prices have gone up a bit, but that’s to be expected everywhere, I guess. Spanish octopus portion has shrunk quite a bit. Ask for the chickpeas extra crispy if you like. Now I am told that you have to ask for bread. But that’s OK, as some people waste their great bread by not eating it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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My family and I live several miles from Trani's but routinely go there on special occasions. In this case we gathered there to celebrate my daughter's birthday. As always the trip was well worth it. Every aspect of our dinning experience was absolutely perfect, from the warm environment, to the food, and especially to the wonderful service which was provided by Ebony. Our only complaint is that we wish Trani's was closer to us!!!
Had the Carbonara and it was phenomenal; I wish more restaurants, especially Italian restaurants would adopt this places simple but high quality ingredients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food, good vibes
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best restaurant in San Pedro!!! The food was delicious like always. I've never had a bad meal here. Great service!
Busy, very loud, order got delayed and the calamari was rubbery. The manager apologized but I was embarrassed that this restaurant did not live up to the amazing reviews. We spent $178. With tip.
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