This food blew us away. One of the best restaurants on Long Island without a doubt. This chef knows what he's doing and the service matches the quality of the food as well. Can't recommend this restaurant enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Kortmann
Amazing meal! Can't recommend this restaurant enough! So happy they have beer and wine now!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Chop Alla Parmigiana
JMV
Absolutely amazing food! So fresh, everything is made to order, best eggplant parmesan I have ever had! My daughter had the Carrot Ginger Soup with Mascarpone & Amaretti Crumbles and that was incredible. Service was impeccable, would give it 10 stars if I could!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Little Neck Clams, Roasted Beets with Baby Arugula Pickled Cherries Toasted Almonds & Blue Cheese, Veal Chop Alla Parmigiana
Candice Newman
One of the best restaurants I've ever been to, anywhere (including in Italy). Tiny restaurant- you'll need to book a reservation.Recently went with my husband. We loved the atmosphere, service, and FOOD! We had: warm bread w their flavorful olive oil, mussel appetizer, small plates of spaghetti carbonara + rigatoni w shrimp & arugula pesto, fluke with mushrooms, eggplant parm, and finished with a cappuccino & dark choc brownie. We both loved our meal- too much food but we hadn't been in over 5 years so we wanted to try a bunch of dishes. Everything was amazing but the eggplant parm was a show stopper- paper thin eggplant with the most delicious tomato sauce topped with cheese (not just mozz...actual parmesan)- just incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda Tirado
The food was out of this world. The restaurant was much smaller than expected and definitely a bit of a “hole in the wall” but the food was some of the best Italian I’ve ever had. Such a pleasant surprise!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Wine Brasato with Creamy Polenta & Escarole, Pappardelle Bolognese
Michael Marolda IV
Cozy. A real trattoria. Best italian food I’ve had in YEARS on LI. The chefs and service were phenomenal. The brasato was one of my favorite dishes I’ve ever had in my life. Fiancée loved the fluke. Baked Clams, Octopus were great. Bread with marinated olives were good can’t wait to come back for other stuff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Koop
Big prices for extremely small portions. No one told us beforehand that it was cash only which created another problem.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
STEPHEN SILBERLING
Good food and service!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Red Wine Brasato with Creamy Polenta & Escarole, Lasagna Bolognese
Michael Frisenda
I can’t recommend this place enough. My wife and I have gone to this restaurant numerous times and every time has been fantastic. Make sure to make a reservation because it’s always packed. Very great family
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Curtis Sclafani
Food and service were great! The place is very small and loud but totally worth going if you don't mind that. Definitely need to make a reservation!
This place is a hidden gem. Small seating capacity without feeling tight. Call for a reservation. The food and service are excellent. Our server last night was professional and attentive - we ate our weight in bread. We ordered their pickled vegetables as an add on to their bread and oil and they were delicious - sweeter but with nuanced flavors. We did a round of appetizers: baked little necks, mussels, and tripe. I could've had three dozen of their little necks. Whoever their seafood purveyor is nails the catch. The mussels were fat and tasty in a sauce that complimented their natural flavors and everything tasted fresh. My mother went in for their bolognase which was a hug on a plate. Warm, savory, a little creamy on papardelle- and I just had one bite. My picture above is of their black spaghetti with calamari. I have never had squid this good. Ever. Frankly, the dish suffers from being so damn special that I'll have to go back to get more. My dad had a veal chop that left him groaning happily and was cooked perfectly. Every single dish was perfectly cooked. They were all delivered with perfect timing and the desserts did not disappoint. We were also graced with the chef coming out and asking us about our meal. This was an act of pure class. Truly a wonderful experience. Be advised: cash only. Bring plenty.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edward Hartung
Don't even know where to begin how wonderful this place is. Between the food, service, and intimate atmosphere, this restaurant is fantastic! You MUST try this restaurant. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna Bolognese, Meatballs Braised in Tomato over Polenta, Bucatini Carbonara
Tom Maher
The Trot is one of the best northern Italian restaurants in NY!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Little Neck Clams, Red Wine Brasato with Creamy Polenta
James Eng
The food was delicious like always lasagna was great as well as the blank ink pasta with seafood a hint of heat and the meatballs over polenta was good as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black
Stella Heun
This was first dining experience at The Trattoria and it won't be my last! The food and service were both excellent. However, what stood out for me was the owners way of immediately handling an order mixup. I had been debating between the chicken and eggplant Parmigiano. I ordered eggplant, so when the server brought chicken I wasn't terribly upset and thought perhaps I had made the mistake. The server immediately apologized and offered to replace the dish but as I was hungry, I decided not to wait. The owner immediately came over and offered the eggplant regardless to take home free of charge thus providing me with 2 delicious meals! All of this without a single word of complaint on my part. Now THAT'S good business practice plus the best Italian food I've had in quite some time!
This food blew us away. One of the best restaurants on Long Island without a doubt. This chef knows what he's doing and the service matches the quality of the food as well. Can't recommend this restaurant enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing meal! Can't recommend this restaurant enough! So happy they have beer and wine now!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Chop Alla Parmigiana
Absolutely amazing food! So fresh, everything is made to order, best eggplant parmesan I have ever had! My daughter had the Carrot Ginger Soup with Mascarpone & Amaretti Crumbles and that was incredible. Service was impeccable, would give it 10 stars if I could!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Little Neck Clams, Roasted Beets with Baby Arugula Pickled Cherries Toasted Almonds & Blue Cheese, Veal Chop Alla Parmigiana
One of the best restaurants I've ever been to, anywhere (including in Italy). Tiny restaurant- you'll need to book a reservation.Recently went with my husband. We loved the atmosphere, service, and FOOD! We had: warm bread w their flavorful olive oil, mussel appetizer, small plates of spaghetti carbonara + rigatoni w shrimp & arugula pesto, fluke with mushrooms, eggplant parm, and finished with a cappuccino & dark choc brownie. We both loved our meal- too much food but we hadn't been in over 5 years so we wanted to try a bunch of dishes. Everything was amazing but the eggplant parm was a show stopper- paper thin eggplant with the most delicious tomato sauce topped with cheese (not just mozz...actual parmesan)- just incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was out of this world. The restaurant was much smaller than expected and definitely a bit of a “hole in the wall” but the food was some of the best Italian I’ve ever had. Such a pleasant surprise!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Wine Brasato with Creamy Polenta & Escarole, Pappardelle Bolognese
Cozy. A real trattoria. Best italian food I’ve had in YEARS on LI. The chefs and service were phenomenal. The brasato was one of my favorite dishes I’ve ever had in my life. Fiancée loved the fluke. Baked Clams, Octopus were great. Bread with marinated olives were good can’t wait to come back for other stuff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Big prices for extremely small portions. No one told us beforehand that it was cash only which created another problem.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Good food and service!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Red Wine Brasato with Creamy Polenta & Escarole, Lasagna Bolognese
I can’t recommend this place enough. My wife and I have gone to this restaurant numerous times and every time has been fantastic. Make sure to make a reservation because it’s always packed. Very great family
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service were great! The place is very small and loud but totally worth going if you don't mind that. Definitely need to make a reservation!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
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This place is a hidden gem. Small seating capacity without feeling tight. Call for a reservation. The food and service are excellent. Our server last night was professional and attentive - we ate our weight in bread. We ordered their pickled vegetables as an add on to their bread and oil and they were delicious - sweeter but with nuanced flavors. We did a round of appetizers: baked little necks, mussels, and tripe. I could've had three dozen of their little necks. Whoever their seafood purveyor is nails the catch. The mussels were fat and tasty in a sauce that complimented their natural flavors and everything tasted fresh. My mother went in for their bolognase which was a hug on a plate. Warm, savory, a little creamy on papardelle- and I just had one bite. My picture above is of their black spaghetti with calamari. I have never had squid this good. Ever. Frankly, the dish suffers from being so damn special that I'll have to go back to get more. My dad had a veal chop that left him groaning happily and was cooked perfectly. Every single dish was perfectly cooked. They were all delivered with perfect timing and the desserts did not disappoint. We were also graced with the chef coming out and asking us about our meal. This was an act of pure class. Truly a wonderful experience. Be advised: cash only. Bring plenty.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don't even know where to begin how wonderful this place is. Between the food, service, and intimate atmosphere, this restaurant is fantastic! You MUST try this restaurant. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna Bolognese, Meatballs Braised in Tomato over Polenta, Bucatini Carbonara
The Trot is one of the best northern Italian restaurants in NY!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Little Neck Clams, Red Wine Brasato with Creamy Polenta
The food was delicious like always lasagna was great as well as the blank ink pasta with seafood a hint of heat and the meatballs over polenta was good as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black
This was first dining experience at The Trattoria and it won't be my last! The food and service were both excellent. However, what stood out for me was the owners way of immediately handling an order mixup. I had been debating between the chicken and eggplant Parmigiano. I ordered eggplant, so when the server brought chicken I wasn't terribly upset and thought perhaps I had made the mistake. The server immediately apologized and offered to replace the dish but as I was hungry, I decided not to wait. The owner immediately came over and offered the eggplant regardless to take home free of charge thus providing me with 2 delicious meals! All of this without a single word of complaint on my part. Now THAT'S good business practice plus the best Italian food I've had in quite some time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5