Tra Di Noi is a cozy Italian trattoria on Arthur Avenue, boasting an inviting atmosphere with checkered tablecloths and a chalkboard of daily specials that deliver timeless Italian flavors crafted by Chef Marco, who brings his culinary expertise to every dish.
"Perhaps the most useful perk of living in New York is how easily you can get a big, saucy bowl of carbs and cheese when you need it. There are a lot of spots where you can make big hand gestures and ask for “mod-zarell,” but one of our favorites is a low-key restaurant on Arthur Ave. in the Bronx, opened by a married couple in 2002, though it feels much older. The Italian-born husband cooks carbonara, while his very NY wife is Tra Di Noi’s head host, enthusiastically explaining the chalkboard specials. This place has all the checkered-tablecloth charm you want from “the real Little Italy,” without becoming a caricature of the genre. Get whichever seafood special the next table over keeps gushing about." - sonal shah, bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah, will hartman, willa moore, bryan kim, will hartman, bryan kim, sonal shah, willa moore, sonal shah, will hartman, neha talreja, ne
"Arthur Avenue in the Bronx has plenty of places with decent red sauce fare. But Tra Di Noi is the only restaurant of the bunch where we can order anything off the chalkboard specials, and come out 100% satisfied. The 15-ish specials change every night, but expect things like meaty swordfish topped with crisp bread crumbs, and chicken marsala that pulls apart with the touch of a fork. Tra Di Noi opened in 2002, but it feels older, with checkerboard-tablecloth charm, a welcoming staff, and regulars who gush about how good the branzino is as soon as you sit down." - bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, tiffany yannetta
"Tra Di Noi opened in 2002—an unimpressive date when you consider the other places on this list—but we’re throwing it on here anyway. This Arthur Avenue restaurant is like something out of a movie, without trying too hard to feel like a Godfather marathon: it’s got checkerboard tablecloths, chalkboard specials, and empty-nester owners who’ve been married for over 50 years. While her Italian husband cooks carbonara in the kitchen, your host, a born-and-bred New Yorker, will speak on the day’s swordfish special like it’s her daughter’s first dance recital. And when a nearby table chimes in to confirm that, yes, the swordfish is to die for—and hey, do you want some of our wine—accept the wine, order the fish, and pay it forward with your own enthusiastic exit interview." - willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah, neha talreja
"We’ve never seen waitstaff 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. There are only around 10 tables here, so make a reservation. " - neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick
"We’ve never seen waitstaff as effusive about their daily specials as the people at Tra Di Noi in Belmont. 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. So get the swordfish—or any other seafood special, really—and a pasta per person to share. This place has checkerboard tablecloth charm, and the staff are warm and welcoming from the moment you walk in to your enthusiastic exit interview at the end." - Willa Moore, Sonal Shah, Neha Talreja, Bryan Kim, Carina Finn Koeppicus
