Trenta Pizza & Cucina

There are many places to begin with this review but I must start with the first steps coming to this beautiful ristorante. When we first came we were seated and Marco greeted us. He spoke of the opening of the restaurant and welcome us like Italy has done for us in our travels. First we start with the antipasto calamari! Fried to perfection and well seasoned breading that is thin and crispy as it should be. The spicy garlic aioli was a perfect match! In addition my wife had the limoncello spritz that was well balanced with the prosecco and very refreshing on this warm sunny day. Next was the main course! My wife had the linguini alle vongole. The pasta was perfectly aldente and with the cherry tomatoes was balanced perfectly! Finally, we come to pizza. I was convinced by the pizza oven in the picture that this was the place to have lunch. The Firenze pizza was so simple but the care and the ingredients made this pizza the BEST I have had in the US and number 3 in the world for me. I've traveled to many areas of Italy and Europe from major cities to small towns of the Italian alps. The smoked mozzarella with the truffle was a perfect paring and the porcini mushrooms! It's difficult to find porcini mushrooms at any grocery store and I have tried! The dough had the perfect chew and crisp and best of all held its form through the whole meal. No floppy sloppy pizza here, perfect char! We will definitely be back to try more delicious true Italian cuisine.

My mother and I had dinner at Trenta Pizza & Cucina yesterday evening. The restaurant has a cozy, welcoming vibe, though the small chairs and tightly packed tables made the space feel a bit cramped especially during the dinner rush. I later found out from a friend that they offer hooks for handbags, which would have been helpful to know when our server saw us struggling with where to put ours. The food was okay… classic Italian fare with a straightforward, no-frills menu. The pizza was well-cooked and the pasta was satisfying, but nothing really stood out. It’s a decent option for a casual neighborhood meal, though I wouldn’t go out of my way to dine here again based on the food alone. What did impress us, however, were the drinks. The cocktails were well-crafted, and the wine selection had some pleasant surprises. If I return, it’ll likely be for a drink and a light bite rather than a full meal.

It's hard to find a legit Italian restaurant with good food and this one was very good. It's incredibly popular and busy. There is minimal indoor seating and a lot of outdoor seating in makeshift sort of outdoor area, but the ambiance is great outside. We enjoyed everything we ordered.

Probably the best italian food we have tried ever in the area. Authentic sicilian food. And we are Sicilian, and we are super picky. This is the first time we have tried meatballs that tasted anything like our Noni from Italys. In this area, it's hard to eat Italian and feel good. After after we ate here, I had more energy than I had before I got there. Nice clean food

Wow. The only thing not to love about this place is the outdoor dining when it’s raining. The food however distracted me from the misty air and it felt like a wonderful trip to Italy without leaving the confines of Orange County. Meatball appetizer - holy cow these are amazing. I judge an Italian restaurant by the meatballs. These were absolutely incredible. 3 per order but was enough for a table of 4 to share. Arancini - melt in your mouth goodness. These exceeded my expectation and were soft creamy and served at the perfect temp. Bolognese - absolutely fantastic from the fresh pasta to the portion size, sauce to noodle ratio etc. chefs kiss! Mushroom ravioli - about 6 or so per serving, again, enough to share when doing family style with a large table. Sauce was creamy and delicious, nicely balanced out the meatiness of the mushrooms. Trenta pizza - we went spicy and sweet - all three flavors were incredible. A bit pricey at $75 for such a thin crust pizza and our party of 4 easily crushed this. We left a few pieces to take home for a guest who couldn’t join us. I think next time I’d do individual pizzas and share that way, and it would end up being a bit more food to pass around. The wine was incredible - had a nice Pinot noir which was my second choice, as the first wine tasted off. I sent it back and there was no issue with that at all. Had two salads and both were delicious and plenty to share. I think next time I’d skip this and get more meatballs :) Family owned and you can tell they care and take pride and grace when attending to their guests. I wish there was indoor seating, as it was cold and rainy. Parking is valet only ($8) and I didn’t see any street options available. Lot can fit maybe 6 cars. Food tasted authentic, was high quality and portion sizes reasonable for the price charged. Definitely adding this new find to my OC rotation!

Listen. I have been to New York. And Italy. And for that matter most significant Pizza places including but not limited to Boston, New Haven, Chicago and San Francisco... and I will tell you this - Trenta is one of the best Italian style Pizza establishments in Southern California in general. Compared to Italy and the East Coast, California is essentially inane when it comes to Pizza outside of a few places but almost none of them are in LA besides Trenta. If they are MIchelin Star I would believe it. I'll leave you with that. Outside of say, Jon & Vinny's and this other one Pizzeria Sei this type of Pizza is not that well done in Southern California. Oh what about LA? What ABOUT LA? No. If you want to try one of the best So Cal has to offer, it's Trenta. They have the oven, they have the knowledge of Pizza - they are the ones who can follow up when you recently just had Frank Pepe's or something legendary on the East Coast like two weeks ago. I would say... it is worth 1.5 hours drive for this PIzza max. 45 minutes for sure, an hour - sure. But between an hour 15 - 30 is where I say it's questionable if it's worth it. I don't expect everyone to have the ability to understand why Trenta is so good but Pizza Elitists will understand fully I am sure.

Starting today's pizza crawl at Trenta Pizza & Cucina. Our server, Will, was quite delightful and very very helpful. We ordered the 30" Trio. The pizzas we chose were the Amalfi, Firenze, and Torino. They were all really amazing and the crust was thin and perfect. Amalfi, Mozzarella / Nduja / Salsiccia / Prosciutto Cotto / Shaved Parmigiano / Rosemary. The rosemary is very gentle and not overpowering, and the meat balance was very nice. The Torino has Mozzarella / Gorgonzola / Apple / Candied Walnuts / Shallots / Honey. This combination is really one of my faves with the apples and gorgonzola. The honey and nuts really round it out. I'm a big fan! The third, Firenze, has Smoked Mozzarella / Porcini Mushrooms / Truffle Oil. I don't do mushrooms, so I didn't taste this but it smelled amazing and Leah and Jacqui really enjoyed the entire trio of flavors!

The food, service, and vibe are all five stars. This is a local hot spot where you are guaranteed to have a great time. It's good for a date or bringing the whole family. We had the pistachio pesto pizza with sausage and a goat cheese blueberry walnut mustard vinaigrette salad, which was magnificent!

Had a great dinner at Trenta Pizza and Cucina! We started with the rustic bread and bruschetta -- the ricotta they used was so creamy and flavorful, it really elevated the dish. For mains, we had the Sicilia pizza (without anchovies) and the Ravioli al Funghi. The pizza was excellent -- great crust, fresh ingredients, and just the right amount of richness. The ravioli had a strong mushroom flavor, which was a bit overbearing for my taste, but mushroom lovers would probably enjoy it. The ambiance was beautiful and cozy, and even though the place was busy, we were seated within 15 minutes. The staff was kind and attentive, and the chef even came out to speak with us directly since we're strict vegetarians and had questions about the menu -- that personal touch meant a lot. Definitely a vegetarian-friendly spot, but make sure to double check ingredients like anchovies or seafood if you don't eat them, as some items include them by default. Would absolutely come back to try more dishes!

Warning: this restaurant is not dog-friendly. I made a reservation for two with a note asking if it would be possible to snag a patio table so our dog could sit with us. When we arrived, a male manager near the front desk scowled at us and--without asking first if we had a reservation--asked, "Is that a service dog?" demeaningly. I replied, "Oh, no it isn't," and he turned to the hostess next to him and signaled her to give us the spiel. Without asking if we had a reservation, she explained--more kindly--that they have a new policy that changed their formerly dog-friendly patio seating into a non-pet-friendly area. She then asked if we'd like to order to-go instead. We declined and left simply because it seems their policy is to be non-friendly to pet owners too, who might've just walked up as we did not knowing the policy had changed. We would've considered dining here after putting our dog in the car or simply doing takeout, but the man's attitude toward us and the hosts' ignorance of our reservation were too big of a turnoff for us to give them our business.

We had high hopes for Trenta Pizza based on all the great reviews, but it ended up being a pretty forgettable experience. We ordered the pesto pasta, short rib pasta, Bari pizza, and Napoli pizza. Everything tasted plain and underwhelming. The pesto pasta was especially disappointing--something about it was just off. The pizzas were mid at best, and certainly didn't justify the price. On top of that, there was mandatory valet, which felt unnecessary and added to the overall frustration. We spent over $120 and walked away feeling like nothing stood out. For the price and the hype, we expected way more.

My mother and I had dinner at Trenta Pizza & Cucina yesterday evening. The restaurant has a cozy, welcoming vibe, though the small chairs and tightly packed tables made the space feel a bit cramped especially during the dinner rush. I later found out from a friend that they offer hooks for handbags, which would have been helpful to know when our server saw us struggling with where to put ours. The food was okay... classic Italian fare with a straightforward, no-frills menu. The pizza was well-cooked and the pasta was satisfying, but nothing really stood out. It's a decent option for a casual neighborhood meal, though I wouldn't go out of my way to dine here again based on the food alone. What did impress us, however, were the drinks. The cocktails were well-crafted, and the wine selection had some pleasant surprises. If I return, it'll likely be for a drink and a light bite rather than a full meal.

First Lunch Visit To Trenta Pizza & Cucina In Costa Mesa!! Nice Ambiance!! Great Menu, Offers Salads, Italian Bites, Pizzas & Pastas!! Shared The Meatball Sandwich & Linguine With Clams!! Good Delicious Lunch!! Nice Cocktails Choices, Wine & Beer List!! Great Service!! Waiter Was Kind, Helpful & Courteous!! Next Time, I Will Try The Pizzas & The Dessert Menu Too!! The Tartufo Al Pistachio & Tiramisu Are On My List!! ThankU

Great experience and truly excellent food. Took a little bit for someone to help us get seated but once seated, service was great. The pistachio on the pizza with chili oil was a game changer. Very good and perfect kick to it. The pasta is highly recommended as well. The open kitchen concept was fun and I would come back here. The only con is that it seems like valet is mandatory as there are no other places to park in the area.

i came here with my sister over a month ago and we cannot stop talking about it!! amazing fresh and high quality ingredients + unique and flavorful combinations make this spot a must-try. the ambiance was also rlly nice; they have plenty of outdoor seating + our service was awesome. everything we got was amazing so i doubt you can go wrong with anything on this menu, altho i will say im definitely coming back for the pistachio pesto on the catania pizza!!

Overall I would say it's great! The main seating area is outdoors and I think they've done a great job decorating but it's still casual in my opinion. Our server took great care of us and explained the menu to us in detail. The food I would say is good but not amazing. I had the special and it was not what I expected so I wish I had something else. My husband had the short rib Ragu which was lovely. I would definitely come back to try other options. We had a great time so still 5 stars from me.

One of my favorite Italian places in Orange County and maybe even in general. The pizzas are my fav and the pasta is so fresh. The vibe makes you feel like you are in Italy but I highly suggest to make a reservation no matter what night. Can get busy

Great pizza and salads! They were very busy but they got us in quickly without a reservation. Great service and ambiance. Will come back next time we're in town!

Wow. The only thing not to love about this place is the outdoor dining when it's raining. The food however distracted me from the misty air and it felt like a wonderful trip to Italy without leaving the confines of Orange County. Meatball appetizer - holy cow these are amazing. I judge an Italian restaurant by the meatballs. These were absolutely incredible. 3 per order but was enough for a table of 4 to share. Arancini - melt in your mouth goodness. These exceeded my expectation and were soft creamy and served at the perfect temp. Bolognese - absolutely fantastic from the fresh pasta to the portion size, sauce to noodle ratio etc. chefs kiss! Mushroom ravioli - about 6 or so per serving, again, enough to share when doing family style with a large table. Sauce was creamy and delicious, nicely balanced out the meatiness of the mushrooms. Trenta pizza - we went spicy and sweet - all three flavors were incredible. A bit pricey at $75 for such a thin crust pizza and our party of 4 easily crushed this. We left a few pieces to take home for a guest who couldn't join us. I think next time I'd do individual pizzas and share that way, and it would end up being a bit more food to pass around. The wine was incredible - had a nice Pinot noir which was my second choice, as the first wine tasted off. I sent it back and there was no issue with that at all. Had two salads and both were delicious and plenty to share. I think next time I'd skip this and get more meatballs :) Family owned and you can tell they care and take pride and grace when attending to their guests. I wish there was indoor seating, as it was cold and rainy. Parking is valet only ($8) and I didn't see any street options available. Lot can fit maybe 6 cars. Food tasted authentic, was high quality and portion sizes reasonable for the price charged. Definitely adding this new find to my OC rotation!

One of the best Italian restaurants I've had in California. Everything was delicious, from the meatball appetizer to the rustic bread with the tangy yet buttery spread that came with it. What stood out was the pizza. It was the best Neapolitan-style pizza I've ever had. The prosciutto was unlike any I had; it melted in the mouth, and the burrata was truly creamy and silky. Also, the desserts were great, the Zepolle, plus the pistachio ice cream, paired well.

Trenta is one of Newport Beach's most authentic Italian restaurants! Trenta's seating was mainly outdoors, and it was a cozy atmosphere with subtle lighting and beautiful minimalistic decor. Our party ordered the popular favorites like the calamari, torino pizza, and orecchiette alle cime di rapa pasta. The pizza was a highlight as the sweetness of the apple and candied walnuts balanced well with the more savory parts of the pizza. I enjoyed how thin the dough was, and it was the perfect blend between texture and flavor. The outdoor scene is perfect for a special occasion or casual dine in.

Oh man, this place was a total homerun! The vibe was super cool, our server was so friendly, and the food? Absolutely fantastic. We ordered the Bari Pizza and the Paccheri Pistacchio pasta--both were incredibly delicious. We also started with the rustic bread appetizer, which was really good, though we probably filled up too much before our mains--might skip it next time to save room! We paired everything with a crisp bottle of Italian white wine, which was perfect for a warm summer evening. Terrific night all around--we'll definitely be back!

The ambiance, service, and food were soo amazing! Highly recommend! Note: *valet parking ($8)*

Really enjoyed my experience at Trenta Pizza! Here's a breakdown of the order: Caesar Salad- a solid Caesar salad but nothing special. Meatballs- the meatballs were also good, I enjoyed the sauce but the meatballs themselves were a touch bland. Margherita Pizza- loved the crust on the pizza, crisp with a nice bite. The sauce on the pizza was a bit bland but had a strong garlic flavor come through. Amafli pizza- this was the highlight of the dinner. The meat on the pizza was so delicious and just a touch spicy. I recommend this pie! Carbonara Pasta- a very delicious pasta. The pancetta in the dish was so tasty. A good pasta dish if you are going that route! Drinks- we all got cocktails and enjoyed them quite a bit. My brother and I both got a Negroni style drink and both felt that there wasn't much drink in there. It felt like maybe an ounce of drink, but the drink itself was very tasty. Service- the servers were kind, but weren't very prompt in attending to our table. For example we ordered some wine, and it took 15-20 min for it to arrive. Ambiance- the ambiance was great, really cute patio with fire going. Wonderful place to hang out!

Everything was perfect from the service to the ambiance to the food. I will definitely be going back. We orderer the calamari, Napoli pizza and fettuccine bolognese and everything tasted authentic. Next time would want to try the Caesar salad. The people next to us order it and looked delicious as well. Keep in mind its hard to park there and the valet parking is $8.

Fabulous service and food. Atmosphere is OK but the food makes up for what the atmosphere lacks. Basically, you are eating in a parking lot.

Found this place on Yelp and IG and decided to order take out. The pizza was waaaaaaaay bigger than we thought and was very tasty! The ONLY very annoying things was that they charged us 20% for service when it was take out which is just ridiculous. Beware of surcharges before checking out. Restaurants should not be doing this without customers' knowledge. This couldve been a 5 star review but all our group thought they're taking advantage of customers trust. As mentioned we ordered take out but the place looked very cute and the patio looked nice for a wine and pizza night out!

The coziest, cutest little Italian spot in Costa Mesa. If you are looking for an intimate spot for a date night or great place for a girls night then Trenta is the place for you! The Pizzas are all made from scratch and if you sit inside you can watch it happen! My friend and I love coming here after our spin class and splitting a pizza + salad. The only downside is parking is very limited.

Valet only for $8... it's the only other restaurant in that plaza so unless you want to walk, that's the only choice. The outdoor seating is very nice and there was a small amount of tables inside but not sure how many. The service was good and the food came out within a good amount of time. I ordered the carbonara and I think it was made wrong. Looking back at pictures and in previous experience, it wasn't cheesy/creamy at all. The egg yolks were not incorporated well into the sauce and it basically tasted like there was scrambled eggs mixed with pasta noodles. It still tasted ok and I'm still willing to come back to try their pizza though. I didn't order any cocktails but my friends did and they were all good.

I love that they offer a Trenta pizza because theres so many specialty pizza options its hard to pick just one! We got a spicy pepperoni, the apple one, and another with prosciutto (sorry i dont remember the names) but it was so good! The calamari was also delicious and so crispy! Our waitress was so nice and was also our bartender, she made our drinks perfectly and kept them coming! Love this place, they have a great outdoor patio and would come back here for lunch again! Great vibe :)

We chose Trenta for a Date Night spot after reading positive reviews on Yelp. Parking: $8 Valet Only - this was frustrating as I had an early dining reservation and arrived around 5:15pm on a Friday, their lot is extremely small but there were two open spaces, yet I still had to valet the car. As a business, I would think to offer free valet due to a small lot or allow parking in the available spaces on a first come first serve basis, then utilize the valet service. Ambiance: We were seated outside next to the busser station where throughout our meal young waiters and bussers congregated and chatted amongst themselves just feet from our table, we were so close to this station and to 4-5 of them talking at a time that I found it hard to have my own conversation at my table. Mistakes happen, but there was a point where glass fell and shattered all over the station (twice), glass even flew under our table. They quickly cleaned this up, but no one came by to check on our table, apologize for the disturbance, etc. Food Quality: We tried two pizzas - the Reggio Calabria and the Napoli. The Reggio was delicious, the sauce to topping ratio was perfect. The Napoli was thinner than paper (and I like thin pizza) the sauce, cheese, and basil were scarce. Overall: The food was good, but the other factors really hindered the enjoyment of the evening.

GREAT pizzas! This place was really cute and I love how this place was set up. We happened to come here on a rainy Saturday. However, there was enough coverage on the patio to block it out. It looks like it's only outdoor seating, but we did see some sort of a bar vibe indoors. We ordered the calamari fritti, which were good... but nothing that special. Also, the arancini verdi, which was very simple and perfectly fried, but very plain. For the pizza, we ordered the Bari and this was just fantastic. This is probably the best pizza around. The pizza was piled with toppings and on top of it, a generous portion of burrata on top. It was so delicious and everything worked well together with the arugula! We ended the night with some cannolis. Overall, a great spot for pizza! The service was standard. We did have a wobbly table, but we appreciated them for stabilizing it. We were also checked on a few times. Tip: for parking... I don't think anyone should be doing valet. The parking lot is super tiny and yall should save some money. Park on Pomona Ave. There was plenty of street parking there and walk through Malibu Pvt road (the new townhouse community) to get to the restaurant. It's less than a 5 min walk. Honestly, with how fat we are, it doesn't hurt to walk lol

Food is pretty good, but not enough to come here often. Service and ambience are decent. The outdoor patio,which is the main dining area, is cute but you can still tell you're sitting right next to the busy parking lot and road.

We absolutely love this place. The food is always hot fresh and delicious. So embarrassing I forgot to take a picture of my cioppino. It was absolutely amazing and so full of seafood and fish. I recommend spending the four dollars extra for linguine. Only picture I could take was of my empty plate! We sat outside on the patio and had a heater next to us. It ran out of gas and they were very quick to replace and get the heater working again. Much appreciated!!

Trenta Pizza & Cucina offers a charming dining experience with excellent service, especially from Carly, who was fantastic. The outdoor seating is beautiful and intimate, perfect for al fresco dining. We had a 7PM reservation on a Tuesday night, which might not have been necessary but it was quite busy. The cocktails (we opted for the espresso martini and summer margarita) were decent but on the smaller side and not very strong. We also decided to order red wine, which turned out to be the better choice. Carly was great and let us sample a pinot, nebbiolo, and nero before we made our decision. We started with the Arancini Verdi, which comes with three. These were pretty good and different in that there were spinach risotto balls, served in pesto. We also ordered the Burrata, which comes in a large portion with bread, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and prosciutto, though the burrata itself is a bit small. Bread was amazing, crisp and flavorful, and paired well with the balsamic. We shared the Amalfi pizza, which had a great crust, but wasn't spicy as advertised. As for dessert, it was alright. We had chocolate soufflé and the panna cotta. Both lacked the richness and decadence I was hoping for. Parking is limited, but valet parking is available for $8. Overall, service and ambiance were great, 5 STARS. Food was decent, but not something I thought about much after the meal ended. Excellent artisanal breads though.

very satisfied with the food, service, and ambiance and can't wait to be back to try more and perhaps get one of their aperol spritz to drink. thank you to the owners for being so welcoming and also helping us find parking. the lot is small and their valet service wasn't available today. thank you to our waiter Lorenzo for being so friendly and packing our food. thank you to the kitchen staff for making our delicious meal. all the food came out so quickly. we loved everything we ate here; the napoli had a great balance of tomato, cheese, & basil- something i feel that many restaurants just cannot get right. the prosciutto was a great add on to the firenze pizza; i'm sure it would still be a great pizza without it, though! the house made chili oil was fragrant and gave an additional balance of flavor and enhancement to the pizza i didn't know i was missing all my life. i've never been offered chili oil at an italian restaurant. i loved it much i purchased a bottle. pasta was perfect texture; beet salad was refreshing. no room for dessert, but next time we will. dining is available indoors and outdoors; they have two clean restrooms. can't wait to try more

The vibes are amazing here, sitting out in the patio is really nice. Parking is a pain with valet or having to park far if you are lucky. They actually have a great vegan option with the pizza and then ask for the balsamic vinegar so delicious!! Focaccia is decent too and delicious with the hummus spread they have. Drinks are delicious here as well great date night, double date or dinner with a friend!

Great little spot in an industrial area in Costa Mesa. Perfect for pasta and pizza has a decent patio and moderately priced.

The best and most authentic Italian restaurants in OC! The food is always amazing and the ambiance contributes to an Italian chic feeling. Service is excellent and servers are always very attentive and humorous.

First time there to celebrate my son's graduation. Seemed very promising. But hair on the carbonara. Just wrong in my opinion. We didn't make a big fuss about it or also from them which was kinda light on their part. Not coming back unfortunately. Hairnets please.

Met our friends at this cute little Italian place. We sat outside, which was nice. The service was great! My salad was delicious and the salmon was literally cooked to perfection! My husband had a bite or two and he said it might've been the best salmon he ever had. He ordered the gluten-free pizza so that I could give it a try. He is not gluten-free. Wow! The gluten-free crust was so good. my husband, and I agreed that you would never know the difference compared to a regular pizza crust. Loved the sauce as well. The couple we went with enjoyed their meals as well. They moved here recently and they were the ones who recommended this place to us. Guessing we will visit this place again next time we are in the area. Highly recommend. I just wish we hadn't eaten so much of our dinner because I would've liked to have tried a dessert.

Trenta, where have you been all my life? This is the most authentic Italian food I've ever had in the United States. Comparable to food I've had in Italy. We had the SPAGHETTI alla CARBONARA and REGGIO CALABRIA and they were incredible. In laws also had the LASAGNA ROSSA and TORINO pizza and said both dishes were incredible. The restaurant is always busy, I recommend making reservations. The parking is valet so be prepared to pay $8 to park.

This is an amazing spot for Italian! Definitely tastes just like the pizza we had in Rome and we can't wait to come back! They have an indoor and outdoor patio. It's very homie on the inside and pleasant outdoors. Food: great! This Napoli pizza was by far the best pizza we had coming back from Italy. The crust was thin and very easy to eat. The sauce was light and complimented very well. I also recommend their Peroni beers - light and refreshing that pairs well with the pizza Service: great! We had Luna and she was so kind. Thank you for helping us out!

Cool atmosphere. Almost feels like you are in Italy. Food overall was good. Some items were excellent. Osso Buco was good (not as good as the cioppino though). Ask them to substitute the potatoes from the osso buco with pasta. Was excellent when I mixed the sauce from the osso buco in with the spaghetti.

This was our first visit and it totally exceeded our expectations. Service was outstanding, the food was Sicilian and so authentic and Marco, one of the owners, is charming and sings happy birthday in Italian. I'll close by saying that we felt as though we weren't in OC and rather at a very special place. Just go and you too will see what I'm talking about!

The most delicious food and the best service. The lights were very pretty. It did get a bit cold but they had heaters everywhere which helped. Yes, we did need to valet our car but it was worth it. The whole table loved the Brescia pizza because we all love truffle oil.

Good food and good service!! Bar and drinks could be better. Gnocchi was delicious!!!

An excellent early birthday dinner! My two friends and I enjoyed our meal here. Here's what we ordered: -Calamari: A great portion size to share. Comes with a side of plain arugula, lemon wedge, and garlic aioli for dipping. We really enjoyed that it wasn't overcooked as calamari dishes can turn rubbery really quickly. Only critique we had here was that the batter was a little soft/not as crunchy as it could be. -Amalfi Pizza: Really enjoyed the bursts of spice from the nduja. Really savory pizza but felt light from how thin the overall pizza was. I enjoyed the soft crust at the top as these thinner pizzas tend to have hard and dry crusts sometimes. -Ravioli A Funghi: SO GOOD! Came out piping hot. I loved this dish immediately from the first bite when I noticed the amazing chew from the ravioli skin itself. It tasted so fresh and something that I feel is missing from many other similar restaurants. Every bite was enjoyable and consistent. The filling was not quick to pour out of the ravioli upon each bite but still generous and very creamy. I also really enjoyed the portion size as I feel like the higher end Italian spots give you 4 pieces per order; meanwhile we were able to share this entree amongst 3 people and still feel satisfied. Brown butter goodness but did not leave us feeling too heavy. Highly recommend. -Paccheri Pistachio: A bit saltier than the Ravioli as it contains a generous amount of diced prosciutto, but delicious nonetheless. I really appreciated that the Paccheri was cooked just right. I prefer a little bit of al dente, but not too firm (which some places do), and also not too soft/soggy either. I feel like these thicker/larger cut pastas can be hit or miss sometimes with the texture but Trenta nailed it. Great nuttiness in the sauce, and I definitely noticed the flavor come through from the mushrooms and shallots. -Tiramisu: A very fair portion of dessert to end the night, but may be too small of a piece if you plan on sharing with a larger group of 4+ people. I feel like this tiramisu leaned sweet so I would not mind a deeper coffee flavor and less sugar overall as the cocoa powder couldn't bring enough bitterness to the palate. My friends also agreed that it was mostly cream and definitely could have used more lady fingers throughout so we would not order this one again. -Panna Cotta: I received this as a birthday dessert on the house! It's a classic and light vanilla panna cotta with a strawberry or raspberry coulis and fresh berries. Beautiful texture and light on the tongue. My friends and I ate this up really quickly. Honestly this needs to be on the dessert menu because I could see myself order this every time. The restaurant and parking: This is a small-medium sized restaurant with a lot of outdoor seating. I had a reservation on a Saturday night for 6:45pm but our prior plans ended early, so we requested to be seated earlier and they easily allowed us to do so. I had on a sweater which was warm enough given their heat lamps placed all around the tables. Service was mostly attentive; our server came by several times to check in, with just some waiting in between to place our orders and to pay the tab. I appreciated her offering chili oil and pepper flakes after we received our food. Bathrooms were clean and located on the side wall of the restaurant patio area. Parking for the restaurant is not the best. It costs $8 for valet, with no options for street or self parking. I think having a larger lot with options for both self and valet would be preferred by guests but I don't think their small space can allow for that. Overall: Very good quality food. Will definitely be back.

Had a wonderful time celebrating my son's birthday at Trenta! The ambience was warm and inviting with Italian charm. Although the owner wasn't there to sing, the staff members made us feel welcomed, and were very accommodating and friendly. The food was delicious! Definitely one of our favorite spots!

Came here for a girls day.. location was cute! We sat outside in the patio, which was a very peaceful atmosphere! Our servers were quick and attentive. The food was delicious. We split the calamari appetizer, the bolognese pasta (my favorite) and decided on getting the trio pizza which was great way to try different pizzas + leftovers! The trentini drinks were my favorite, would recommend this restaurant for your next outing or date night

Homey vibes at this place. Extremely small parking structure and if you valet, it is $8. Food was alright, decently priced. We got the Torino (8.5/10) and Amalfi pizza (8/10). Recommend to get the Torino, the apples on top are amazing and the pizza has a very unique taste. We also got the Orecuchiette alle Cime de Rapa pasta (5.5/10). Pasta was $24, was hard and seemed extremely al dente, lacking flavor and just was not that good overall. It was expensive for the portion you get. Service was alright.

We just had a fantastic night with friends here for a special occasion dinner. Once again the food was delicious. Our party of six ordered so many different dishes that we all shared family style: 3 orders of polpettes, 2 orders of their special Paccheri Pistacchio pasta dish, an Amalfi pizza and a Roma pizza, an order of cioppino, the Trenta salad and a beet salad, along with a variety of drinks and desserts. Truly everything was enjoyed by everyone. It was a delightful and outstanding feast. Luna was luckily our server again (met her last time) and her kind, attentive and gracious manner reflects the outstanding service of this welcoming restaurant. Thank you Trenta for a lovely evening. We will all come back soon!! Highly recommend to all.

We couldn't make a reservation, but we tried to walk in and get a table. Luckily, we only had to wait 15 minutes at this place on Friday evening! Our server was Tina. She was friendly and attentive. The calamari was delicious - crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I could tell they used fresh oil for frying. The lasagna was fantastic, and the pizza was also full of flavor with potato, bacon, gorgonzola cheese, and herbs. I think the gorgonzola pizza is topped with so many things. Since I love classic pizza, I'd rather have classic pizza next time.

Okay this is you're average pizza place. Trenta offers some amazing pastas dishes. I've been to Italy and can tell you this place delivers the goods. Pizza must is the Torino. For pasta dishes get the Orecchiette alle Cime di Rapa and the Lasagna Rossa.

I enjoyed the modern chic Italian aesthetic and seeing the owners are Italian definitely started things off well. We started with the arancini and I would come back just for it. Small tip, I mentioned to the server I wanted a non pork option and he suggested an off menu item combining two dishes and it was great.

Got the arancini verdi and calamari for appetizers. For entree, we shared the bolognese. Also had 2 glasses of wine which were very tasty. Overall, this place was good (especially the arancini verdi) and I'd probably come back for just that and skip on the pasta. The vibes were great and the ambiance was romantic. Service was also good.

Trenta is a nice restaurant. I have been a recurring visitor with my family for a while now. The pasta at this restaurant is great and the pizza is even better. The ambiance suits the theme of the restaurant very well. However, the service from our waiter this past visit was a little condescending throughout the night, even asking about how the service was while walking out the door. The service was not anything to write home about so I feel like I shouldn't feel bad for tipping 15% of the tab. Overall, the experience left a bitter taste in my mouth and unfortunately, I probably would not return.