Tra Di Noi Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Had the lamb bolognese and Italian cheesecake. Both were excellent."
• "The lasagna is to die for as are the rice balls."
• "All dishes are fresh, cooked to perfection and spiced perfectly."
• "The Fried Calamari was a crispy delight, expertly seasoned and paired with a zesty dipping sauce."
• "From their daily specials to the staples on the menu- everything is delicious."
• "Amazing Arancini."
• "Each dish is a masterpiece, crafted with passion and authenticity."

Cons:

• "The fettuccini Alfredo was like pasta with butter and no cheese and was not good at all very greasy no flavor."
• "The orchiette wasn't amazing; I expected better of everything given how highly The Infatuation rated them."
• "Other diner had veal with mushrooms which were canned. Not what one expects in little Italy."
• "The pasta a in pink crab sauce, which was okay, but too creamy and without crab flavor."
• "The last two were terrible in as much as on one occasion a individual in the group order a veal chop and it was so tough she couldn’t cut it."
• "The lasagna was nothing to brag about."
• "The pasta I asked for wasn't 'al dente' but hard and very expensive considering how basic it was."

Service

Pros:

• "Friendly and efficient service."
• "The attentive staff adds to the experience, providing impeccable service that makes you feel like family."
• "Service was effective, friendly and helpful."
• "Excellent service. Food came out fairly quickly and most importantly it was HOT."
• "Our server Todd was also very attentive!"
• "The service was prompt and everyone was so friendly."
• "Servers are nice and attentive."

Cons:

• "Never again will I step foot in a racist place where being a person of color means you get served after white counterparts."
• "At least fifteen minutes to get a menu."
• "The racist workers there sat a party that came after us first."
• "We were told by the waiter to wait because they’re checking on availability."
• "Service was not good! Disappointing experience!"
• "Service was terrible. Tried getting waiter's attention for 15 min to get the check."
• "The service was terrible, we had to asked the waitress several times what happened to our drinks and she was not friendly."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Tonight's meal was a throw back to the days when several Arthur Ave restaurants were like eating in Italy."
• "Great atmosphere, very attentive service and excellent food, carefully prepared and fresh!"
• "Love the small town feel you get from the moment you enter until you leave."
• "It's kind and calm, unlike the other more well hyped Arthur Avenue spots."
• "The ambiance was cozy, with an authentic charm that complemented the exquisite cuisine."
• "Charming, small, classic Italian restaurant in decor and menu."
• "The atmosphere is great, with the classic red and white tablecloths."

Cons:

• "There is a little (unwarranted) pressure to turn tables, if you don't take control of the pace!"
• "The owners were arguing in the restaurant which made us feel very very uncomfortable."
• "American music in a 'traditional' Italian restaurant?? Come on!.."
• "Rude at the entrance, then they become friendly."
• "For a family restaurant I was waiting for something more cozy."
• "Food is ok but if they think you're not a local they might try to trick you."
• "Very average Italian restaurant without much nothing to write home about."

Pricing

Pros:

• "The pricing..... is just as good as the food."
• "Much more reasonably priced than other locations."
• "Very authentic and better than what you’d get in Manhattan at half the price."
• "Quality meal at a fair price, not tourist overrun or glitzy, just great Italian food."