![]() ![]() And now that I’m up here so often, my guess is this just the first of many discoveries like this. Imagine that: a refined red sauced lasagna in a classy restaurant nestled in the Bronx that most Manhattanites have never heard about. Tra Di Noi Restaurant offers fine Italian Dining in the heart of the Arthur Avenue section of the Bronx,located at 622 East 187th Street. The thin pasta layers were masterful with just the right amount of cheese and the meaty bolognese was hearty without being a full-on gutbomb. The amazing thing about this lasagna was how richly flavored it was yet it also had a surprising delicacy. Although the people I was dining with all ordered something else and they all seemed equally as impressed as I did, the lasagna was out of this world. It’s hard for me to resist classic lasagna when I find it on the menu and I’m so glad I gave in. Tra Di Noi is owned by acclaimed Roman chef Marco Coletta who is newer to the area than some of the third-generation businesses, but has been hugely embraced by lovers of fine food. If any restaurant has justification for hiking the prices it’s the Michelin-rated restaurant in the neighborhood. But when you come in and look at the prices on the menu (especially at lunch), you’re shocked at the affordability. Bronx Tourism Bronx Hotels Bronx Bed and Breakfast Bronx Vacation Rentals Flights to Bronx Tra Di Noi Things to Do in Bronx Bronx Travel Forum Bronx Photos Bronx Map Bronx Travel. ![]() Many of these sit-down restaurants have an old-world feel with a faux fine dining ambiance – white table cloths, coat racks, etc. Tra Di Noi: Like 'Billy Joels Italian Restaurant' - See 173 traveler reviews, 58 candid photos, and great deals for Bronx, NY, at Tripadvisor. The tour was designed by a couple who are very familiar with the neighborhood, but now as research, I have to broaden my knowledge and eat at as many spots as possible. And maybe I should because rent is much cheaper up here. But since we launched the Arthur Avenue food tour, it’s like I have moved in. That warmed my heart, and made me vow to come back soon to both Tra di Noi and the Belmont/Little Italy neighborhood.Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York Cityīefore this year I had been to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx a couple of times. What I really liked was that a few people who came in and some of the tables that were already there were greeted warmly by name showing to me that this establishment is part of a close neighborhood where the owners, workers and patrons live amongst each other. Regardless, service was good with water filling and follow up. We had come at the tail end of a busy Sunday lunch so it was a bit crowed. I also had a cappuccino and that very good as well. The potatoes seemed to have been roasted but left tender and the string beans lightly streamed. The Scarpariello was excellent!! The chicken medallions were lightly dredged in flour and perfectly sautéed in the wine sauce that had chopped red peppers with whole cloves of garlic and rosemary. The carbonara ( with fresh fettuccine al dente) had a nice light sauce, not the overly creamy sauce that most other places serve. So I ordered the Fettuccine Carbonara and hubby ordered the Pollo alla Scarpariello ( chicken w/Rosemary,white wine & garlic) which came with potatoes and French cut string beans. Hubby and I have a habit of sharing so we can try more new dishes. "Hmmm" I said, " Seems to be a lot of Italian restaurants" Well, not only did we stumble upon Bronx Little Italy (NY's better one) but on Trattoria Tra di Noi and a nice day just got better. ![]() After a quick Yelp I noticed a bunch of restaurants in the area. We were headed up to the Botanical Gardens but we were starving. It was our lucky day that after visiting the zoo we happen to exit on the Southern Blvd/Belmont neighborhood side. ![]()
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