Love this place. We go at least once a week! My favorite is the Cristino appetizer (mushrooms, proscuitto, mozzarella over crispy bread smothered in a butter/white wine sauce). I usually order... More

Love this place. We go at least once a week! My favorite is the Cristino appetizer (mushrooms, proscuitto, mozzarella over crispy bread smothered in a butter/white wine sauce). I usually order either a filet mignon or the veal marsala. Really, everything is great here! Pros: food, service Cons: none
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I have tried Trattoria 4 times. I couldn't believe that the raves were wrong. I figured it was me. Well, I am convinced that this place is terrible. A friend of mine who like just about any food,... More

I have tried Trattoria 4 times. I couldn't believe that the raves were wrong. I figured it was me. Well, I am convinced that this place is terrible. A friend of mine who like just about any food, unlike myself, went with us here. She never complains about food but sent her overpriced "special" back as inedible.. And it was inedible. forget that the tables are on top of each other. Who would care if it was delicious? And it's not cause they're cheap. Go to Angelina's for a fabulous top notch Italian meal. Worth every penny. I will say that the pizza was delicious as an appetizer. That's it.. stay away. Pros: Pizza Cons: Everything else
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We have eaten at Trattoria Romana three times, and each time was a pleasure. They give you huge portions, and the prices are not expensive at all. We were able to take a large group of 12 to eat... More

We have eaten at Trattoria Romana three times, and each time was a pleasure. They give you huge portions, and the prices are not expensive at all. We were able to take a large group of 12 to eat here and had excellent service. They take reservations, but they aren't necessary unless you hit peak hour on a Saturday night. The restaurant is kid-friendly as well. The only downfall - the tables and seats are VERY close together.
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Been to Trattora many times. When the chief is there the food is very good but when non chiefs are in the kitchen run. One day I was given cold pasta covered with canned clams as a main pasta dish.... More

Been to Trattora many times. When the chief is there the food is very good but when non chiefs are in the kitchen run. One day I was given cold pasta covered with canned clams as a main pasta dish. I would not even eat it and the ower was nowhere to be found to complain to. Pros: Ihe owner Cons: His poor cook staff
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Excellent, authentic, and friendly. I have nothing bad to say about this place. It is superb. I recommend you go and get one of the specials (they change every night) for a REAL experience. Too many... More

Excellent, authentic, and friendly. I have nothing bad to say about this place. It is superb. I recommend you go and get one of the specials (they change every night) for a REAL experience. Too many people go and order fake garbage like Penne Vodka. If you go to Trattoria, be adventurous. Yes their Penne Vodka is good, but so is the supermarket imposter if you spruce it up with extra garlic and oil. C'mon people! Be Brave, do it! As for the food, there is no comparing this food to Manhattan food. Manhattan has a few very good places, but most of the restaurants there have become "Italian-American" rather than authentic. They are also more expensive. At this place, you get better quality, and all at a fair price. Highly recommended Pros: food, wine, price Cons: crowded
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My friend has been raving about this place for some time. I've been there twice and left each time feeling like a fat slob (in a good way). The food is outrageous, best chicken francese I've ever... More

My friend has been raving about this place for some time. I've been there twice and left each time feeling like a fat slob (in a good way). The food is outrageous, best chicken francese I've ever had. The fried calamari melts in your mouth, the desserts are also delicious. Not recommended for dieters! I can't stop eating everything on my plate and on the plates of my company. My only con is the service is a little shaky, it seems that after you order your first drink (in my case beer) it takes a while to get another. But I'd sacrafice that for the quality of the food. The prices are extremely fair, and the atmosphere is OK. I'M FAT !!! ;) Pros: food. Cons: service
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Went to dinner on a Friday night and the place was packed and hot. We were seated at a table right outside the mens room and when asked for a quieter table. . . we were told to go to the library if... More

Went to dinner on a Friday night and the place was packed and hot. We were seated at a table right outside the mens room and when asked for a quieter table. . . we were told to go to the library if we wanted something quiet. All the time there were other tables available in the other room! We asked again and were finally moved to the other room where it was much quieter. I ordered pasta in a pomodoro sauce and it tasted like it came out of a can . . . took one taste and I was done. They took it off of the bill so that was a good thing. My boyfriend has been there before and has had good meals . . so we recommend that you go on an off night and don't order the red sauce! I have no desire to go back there when there are so many other great places on the island to eat! Pros: large menu with lots of choices Cons: noisy, crowded, poor service
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If my grandmother cooked this well, I would wouldn't have such a fear of the kitchen. But Tuesday night's cooking demonstrations is begining to change that. I shared this event with my... More

If my grandmother cooked this well, I would wouldn't have such a fear of the kitchen. But Tuesday night's cooking demonstrations is begining to change that. I shared this event with my daughter-in-law, had great fun in this friendly atmosphere and on many levels it strengthens a most important allience. Pros: food, homey
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This would be a great take out restaurant, outstanding food - horrible service. Waiter had problems with English language and order was messed up. I'd stay away next time. Pros: Food Cons:... More

This would be a great take out restaurant, outstanding food - horrible service. Waiter had problems with English language and order was messed up. I'd stay away next time. Pros: Food Cons: Service, Staff
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If you want REAL italian food on Staten Island, this is the place. Everything is prepared how it is supposed to be, not the usual 'fake italian' cuisine that you usually get on Staten Island. The... More

If you want REAL italian food on Staten Island, this is the place. Everything is prepared how it is supposed to be, not the usual 'fake italian' cuisine that you usually get on Staten Island. The only thing that could be inproved here are the desserts. Pros: big meals Cons: small parking area, dessert
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