"I ordered the rigatoni e zucca (rigatoni with butternut squash and peas). The rigatoni was too al dente, the peas were crunchy, and the sauce had no flavor. The bread served in the beginning was nothing special. After dinner was completed we were not asked if we wanted a dessert or coffee to follow. For what we ordered it was overpriced and I would not recommend."
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Louise Lane
Outstanding. Fantastic food, better service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enrico Scarpa
I can't understand how anyone can say that the food is good in this restaurant. I had lunch there today given the myriad of positive reviews. We took a cold appetizer (mixture of cured meats with a vacuum-packed flavour) and a plate of meatballs and polenta soaked in oil and the polenta still had signs of the vacuum-packed bag. Immediately afterwards we moved on to the pizzas: a capricciosa and a Cirillo recommended by the waiter. They were cookies! The only contrasting flavor was that of mushrooms! For drinks, two bottles of sparkling water. Bill for two people for two pizzas and two appetizers $110.00. The only harmonious note is that the dining room staff is very courteous and attentive to everything that happens in the room.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Peter Dillon
The seafood risotto was excellent!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Gilbert Chan
The linguine vongole was a bit salty for my liking. The clams were fresh and pasta al dente. Coal fired pizza very good. With a nice crust.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
JOCA - João Carlos Caldeira
Very pleasant, great service and excellent food. Oven pizzas come out all the time. Italian food menu caters to all palates. Great value for money.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeffrey Feldmann
I never knew that there was a Little Italy neighborhood in the Bronx until going there with my cousin while visiting from Denver last month. It's smaller than Mulberry Street's version in Manhattan, but that was fine with me, as over the years I'd gotten a little tired of it. The few blocks that comprise it are very cute, and I'll bet there are other establishments worth visiting there.
We had a late lunch/early dinner at Trattoria (which until looking it up on Google Maps to write this review, I didn't know has multiple locations). I can't imagine that any of them are better than this one. First - the service was excellent. Very friendly, attentive, and wanting to help out in any way possible regarding our experience. Second - the food was great. There wasn't one item that wasn't delicious. The only disappointing part of the meal was that there were many items on the menu I wanted to try, but wouldn't be able to - at least not on this visit.
I actually ate a dish that I had always avoided (Cacio e Pepe), as it always sounded boring to me. I wouldn't have had it had one of my cousins not ordered it. Consider me converted.
Highly recommend a visit if you are in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lonnie Hamman
Quattro Formaggio one of the best pizzas I've ever had. Great service as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quattro Formaggi
J Strum
Homemade pizza in their oven and pasta! Delicious plates that can be shared as portions are perfect! Must try the tin foil pesto pasta!
Kid-friendliness: Homemade penne pasta with butter was offered
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pesto
Ilir Berisha
The food is amazing and the service too! Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lava Cake, Margherita Pizza, Bisitecca Alla Salernitana
Came here after visiting the botanical gardens and the short ribs and chicken francese was so delicious! Also recommend the tiramisu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Patrick No
Classic Italian-American food on the famous Arthur Ave. ~30 min wait on a Saturday night. I wasn’t expecting mind blowing food so the expectations were just right.
The food was to be expected, just normal Italian food, with an emphasis on Italian American, along with a few twists on the menu (eg: cacio e pepe w/ artichoke hearts). The pizza tasted like a standard neopolitan pie, the puttanesca was okay, and the eggplant parmesan was quite good. The puttanesca was w/ gluten free noodles that were cooked well, but the sauce was just fine. The olives were definitely low quality canned black olives.
I would say if the pasta dishes don’t look to appealing just get a pizza and call it a day.
The interior definitely gives off Cheesecake Factory vibes so definitely more of a family group friendly place than a date night spot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Kreshnik Bala
This food is great. I would honestly rate 6 stars the pizzas are great and I love the old Albanian look. 5 stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacqui Black
We started with the Burrata and beet salad. It was perfect. We decided to try the pizza with the sliced potatoes and porcini mushrooms. It was absolutely delicious! Great food and service..
"I ordered the rigatoni e zucca (rigatoni with butternut squash and peas). The rigatoni was too al dente, the peas were crunchy, and the sauce had no flavor. The bread served in the beginning was nothing special. After dinner was completed we were not asked if we wanted a dessert or coffee to follow. For what we ordered it was overpriced and I would not recommend."
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Outstanding. Fantastic food, better service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I can't understand how anyone can say that the food is good in this restaurant. I had lunch there today given the myriad of positive reviews. We took a cold appetizer (mixture of cured meats with a vacuum-packed flavour) and a plate of meatballs and polenta soaked in oil and the polenta still had signs of the vacuum-packed bag. Immediately afterwards we moved on to the pizzas: a capricciosa and a Cirillo recommended by the waiter. They were cookies! The only contrasting flavor was that of mushrooms! For drinks, two bottles of sparkling water. Bill for two people for two pizzas and two appetizers $110.00. The only harmonious note is that the dining room staff is very courteous and attentive to everything that happens in the room.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
The seafood risotto was excellent!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The linguine vongole was a bit salty for my liking. The clams were fresh and pasta al dente. Coal fired pizza very good. With a nice crust.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Very pleasant, great service and excellent food. Oven pizzas come out all the time. Italian food menu caters to all palates. Great value for money.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I never knew that there was a Little Italy neighborhood in the Bronx until going there with my cousin while visiting from Denver last month. It's smaller than Mulberry Street's version in Manhattan, but that was fine with me, as over the years I'd gotten a little tired of it. The few blocks that comprise it are very cute, and I'll bet there are other establishments worth visiting there.
We had a late lunch/early dinner at Trattoria (which until looking it up on Google Maps to write this review, I didn't know has multiple locations). I can't imagine that any of them are better than this one. First - the service was excellent. Very friendly, attentive, and wanting to help out in any way possible regarding our experience. Second - the food was great. There wasn't one item that wasn't delicious. The only disappointing part of the meal was that there were many items on the menu I wanted to try, but wouldn't be able to - at least not on this visit.
I actually ate a dish that I had always avoided (Cacio e Pepe), as it always sounded boring to me. I wouldn't have had it had one of my cousins not ordered it. Consider me converted.
Highly recommend a visit if you are in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quattro Formaggio one of the best pizzas I've ever had. Great service as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quattro Formaggi
Homemade pizza in their oven and pasta! Delicious plates that can be shared as portions are perfect! Must try the tin foil pesto pasta!
Kid-friendliness: Homemade penne pasta with butter was offered
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pesto
The food is amazing and the service too!
Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lava Cake, Margherita Pizza, Bisitecca Alla Salernitana
Restaurantji Recommends
Came here after visiting the botanical gardens and the short ribs and chicken francese was so delicious! Also recommend the tiramisu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Classic Italian-American food on the famous Arthur Ave. ~30 min wait on a Saturday night. I wasn’t expecting mind blowing food so the expectations were just right.
The food was to be expected, just normal Italian food, with an emphasis on Italian American, along with a few twists on the menu (eg: cacio e pepe w/ artichoke hearts). The pizza tasted like a standard neopolitan pie, the puttanesca was okay, and the eggplant parmesan was quite good. The puttanesca was w/ gluten free noodles that were cooked well, but the sauce was just fine. The olives were definitely low quality canned black olives.
I would say if the pasta dishes don’t look to appealing just get a pizza and call it a day.
The interior definitely gives off Cheesecake Factory vibes so definitely more of a family group friendly place than a date night spot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
This food is great. I would honestly rate 6 stars the pizzas are great and I love the old Albanian look. 5 stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We started with the Burrata and beet salad. It was perfect. We decided to try the pizza with the sliced potatoes and porcini mushrooms. It was absolutely delicious! Great food and service..
Great food. Noisy atmosphere.
Parking: Good service and great food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Parmigiana
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