Tra di Noi

Tra Di Noi Malibu - Review - Malibu - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Nowadays, the Malibu Country Mart is mostly just another shopping mall with a Lululemon and Chipotle, but it is still home to one Malibu classic: Tra Di Noi. This white tablecloth Italian restaurant has been around since the early ‘90s, and is the kind of charming spot that plays Pavarotti while a vested server dusts your ravioli with fresh parm tableside. It's also perfect for a nice family dinner that avoids any Malibu sceney-ness, though you still might see a celebrity or two. In terms of food, Tra Di Noi ticks all of the usual osteria boxes, with calamari, caprese salads, and braised short ribs in reduced wine sauce, but the pasta dishes are the main draw, especially the jumbo-sized gnocchi. These fluffy potato dumplings are light as clouds, and their minced veal sauce glows orange from the amount of cheese melted into the red sauce. And although Tra Di Noi’s wood beam-framed dining room is open for lunch, there’s a daytime take-out window where you can order from a shorter menu of pizzas and panini. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE Food Rundown Insalata Siciliana We like this salad’s individual components, but there’s not enough olive oil and lemon to bring them together. Unless you’re really in the mood for a salad before pasta, skip. photo credit: Sylvio Martins Lasagna Bolognese This lasagna is delicious, but the pasta sheets are overcooked, causing the whole thing to melt into cheesy gloop. It’d be nice if there were a little more meat in the bolognese, too. photo credit: Sylvio Martins Gnocchi Al Ragù Di Vitello These are some of the largest gnocchi we’ve ever seen (each one is roughly the size of a campfire marshmallow), and they’re so soft they melt away with barely a chew. The ground veal sauce—infused with so much parmesan it’s practically a tomato cream—is also excellent. photo credit: Sylvio Martins" - Sylvio Martins

Tra Di Noi

"Decked out with crimson walls and red-checkered tablecloths, this is the kind of place where diners feel like they’re in on a delicious secret—and that’s no coincidence, as the name is Italian for “between us.”Responsible for this gem's success is Chef/owner Marco Coletta, who runs the place with the precision of an air traffic controller and the passion of an Italian direttore. The sincerity of his cooking shines through in such delights as lasagna and pizzaiola—if it's not on the menu, don't panic, simply ask for it. Other high points include the ultra-light gnocchi di patate in a lamb ragù and trippa alla Romana with a side of bread for sauce sopping. Only a few desserts are on offer, but we recommend a classic finish by way of the ricotta cheesecake." - Michelin Inspector

Tra Di Noi Review - Bronx - New York - The Infatuation

"We’ve never seen wait staff who are as effusive about their daily specials as the people at Tra Di Noi. They could just be good at their jobs, but the table next to you will also chime in to confirm that yes, the swordfish is to die for. Get the swordfish—or any other seafood special, really—and a pasta per person to share. Tra Di Noi is everything you want out of your Little Italy red sauce experience. It’s got old-school Italian-American, checkerboard-tablecloth charm, and the staff are warm and welcoming from the moment you walk in to your enthusiastic exit interview at the end. There are only around 10 tables here, so make a reservation. photo credit: Alex Staniloff" - Neha Talreja

"COVID-19 Update: Open for takeout and delivery. This traditional Italian food spot is situated right in the center of the Malibu Country Mart, making one of the outside tables prime people watching real estate. The fact that the menu of house-made pastas, risottos, and fish dishes is undoubtedly the best in town is icing on the cake. Pro tip: if you can’t get a table, order pizza and salad (try the Tuscan kale) at the little take-out window and stake out a shaded benches or patch of grass for an impromptu picnic. COVID-19 Disclaimer: We are working hard to keep our listings as up to date as possible (deliveries, outdoor dining, etc.), but given the evolving nature of local COVID-19 restrictions, we recommend double-checking the information in this guide with any business you plan on visiting. Also, please note that we have not vetted any businesses listed within our guides for their compliance with applicable safety regulations."