La Trattoria

Food was minimal; my 4 bites of veal were paper thin and chewy. I had to share my 1/2 cup of pasta with my daughter because she only had 2 bites of something I didn't recognize. I had used the website to make this reservation for 3 to celebrate my 73rd birthday. After having received confirmations and reminders, the waitress had no record of it. Five mature gentlemen were sitting behind us, and were so loud that we could not hear each other! Another party was moved farther away, but that option was not given to us. How disappointing my 73rd birthday turned out to be! A return visit is doubtful.

Their Paccheri was solid handmade pasta. Chewy and robust. Intelligent use of butter, acid, and herbs in the vodka sauce. Portion was reasonable for the price.Brussel sprouts were well executed: crisp on the outside, smoky, and tender but not mushy on the bite. The truffle vinaigrette paired well bringing a sharpness, acidity, and Miami complexity. I really enjoyed the meal.

Small (reservations a must) quiet neighborhood gem perfect for a date-night, but not for a group - too tight. Dined there with 5 friends. We enjoyed our perfectly cooked entrees prepared with the freshest of ingredients and beautifully presented. Great service.

I want to love this place because it is walking distance from my house, and I love Italian food. My experience has fallen short it some ways. I feel I have to hold this restaurant to a higher standard because it is fairly expensive-- easy to drop $150 for a party of two. Both my date and I found our pasta dishes to be very rich but lacking balance in the flavor-- very fatty sauces that needed more salt and/or acid to register fully on the palate. The tomato was hardly present as a flavor in the bolognese, and the mushroom wine sauce was bland and starchy. There is no seasoning provided at the tables, and I'd feel rude asking for them. Honestly, I've never been at an upscale Italian restaurant and thought "I'd rather take this home and doctor up the leftovers than finish it here." It hurt this foodie to be let down by pasta, an indulgence I treasure only occasionally. The pasta itself was of good quality and satisfying preparation; it's the sauces that were lacking. In the future, I may focus more on the antipasta and the secondi. We enjoyed the octopus and the scallop preparation very much. Another part of the experience is the lighting. We were seated in front of a painting, and the bright tracklight aimed directly at it really detracted from the feeling of comfort or semi-intimacy you want on a date night. I think the space has the potential to be very atmospheric, but they could really use help with the lighting. Indirect is best!All in all, I'll probably be back because I am a captive audience here in Mt Airy, and I want to support local businesses. There was lots on the secondi list I'd like to try. But for special occasion pasta, I'll make the trip to center city.

We love this place. The food is always good, it has a cozy interior dining room and a nice outdoor patio dining space. The staff and service have been great every time. It's also within walking distance of our home, so the convenience can't be beat. Prices are reasonable given the quality and good experience.

Food was very good and I would love to give it a 5. I don't do reviews so before I say anything negative, I would like this establishment to contact me regarding my service on Saturday night. My reservation was under Barbara. Thank you!After speaking with the owner/chef, we resolved my issue regarding the service. I will be giving this place a second chance as the food was very delicious and it's a quaint little place probably better for date nights or smaller parties.

Wonderful food, great service!! Great variety of things. Always have interesting specials.It is a gem!

Made a reservation for family night with clients. Received a confirmation email which we confirmed yes. Got there 10 minutes early and the restaurant was CLOSED. Extremely unprofessional.

Comfortable, relaxed, friendly, interesting menu and well prepared meals. A great neighborhood secret.

We had a great dinner, very generous portions, service was fun, dining room is pretty tight so you're kind of trying to talk over conversations around you. Limenchello at the end of our meal was a nice and unexpected touch.