Dua Trattoria

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   Richard

   VIP

   Seattle

   7 reviews

   2.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   We are an older couple just out for a quiet dinner during the holidays. This was our first time to try this restaurant. When we walked in we were in a quiet area even though there was a singer singing in the same room. They proceded to sit us in a booth in another brighter and noisier room, right next to a huge booth with 5- 12 year olds celebrating a birthday. We are not against that, in fact, they were quite cute. But it was not the ambience that we were looking for. Plus our food that evening was not good. The Branzino was very fishy tasting. The bread dip was way too vinegary. We're not sure if we will return.
   

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   Carolyn

   VIP

   Dallas

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is the third time we’ve been here. Each visit the food has been fantastic and the service wonderful. Their Mediterranean cuisine is phenomenal.  If you visit, get to know the owner and the staff, not only are they amazing, but you’ll get the backstory to the cuisine they serve.
   

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   Elizabeth

   VIP

   Atlanta Metro

   46 reviews

   5.0

   46 reviews

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food is excellent, interesting choices for both food and wine. Audi is a fantastic manager, and always greets us with affection.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Dallas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing place! Food, service, entertainment was outstanding!
   

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   Stacie

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 24 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great time celebrating my sweet friend’s birthday!
   

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   Chelsea

   VIP

   Dallas

   16 reviews

   3.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on 23 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Last night, I visited Dua Trattoria in Frisco with a party of five for a 7 PM reservation. Upon arrival, I was told there would be a 20-minute wait, which was confusing as I had a reservation. After I asked for clarification, we were seated immediately at a large booth—an odd experience that didn’t start the evening off well. After being seated, I waited quite a while for a server to arrive. When he did, I ordered a bottle of wine and five waters, but it took quite some time for them to arrive. To his credit, our server was clearly overwhelmed, handling far too many tables without adequate support. I empathized with him and did my best to remain patient. Once my group arrived, we immediately noticed how loud the noise level was. We were seated in one of the side rooms, which was filled to capacity. The room's structure amplified the noise, making it almost impossible to hold a conversation. While this wasn’t entirely the restaurant’s fault, it definitely hindered our overall experience. The pacing of the meal was also an issue. It took 45 minutes for our salads to arrive, and another 25 minutes after that for the main courses. While the food itself was enjoyable—everyone in my party liked their dishes—the long waits were frustrating. My chicken parmesan was tasty but needed a bit of salt to bring out the flavors. Once seasoned, it was great. My child’s chicken alfredo was delicious but surprisingly featured large chicken tenders that required cutting, which felt a bit out of place for the dish. Overall, for the price, the food was good, and our server did his best under challenging circumstances. However, the extended duration of the meal (two hours) and the difficulty in holding a conversation due to the noise level were significant drawbacks. If I return, I’ll aim for outdoor seating (weather permitting) or a table in the main dining room, where I suspect the acoustics may be more forgiving.
   

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   Shane

   VIP

   Dallas

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 23 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always outstanding food and service. Priced very well, especially the wine.
   

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   Mahmud

   VIP

   Dallas

   397 reviews

   4.0

   397 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved the open feel of this place with high ceilings and subdued lighting. The table as split on the Calamari and Shrimp appetizer - one person thought it was great, but another felt it was too chewy. The Branzino with capers, lemon sauce, potatoes and arugula salad was amazing. The meat lasagna had way too much cheese. Our server Arsim provided excellent and friendly service throughout our meal. We are looking forward to returning here again to try other dishes.
   

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   Wendy

   VIP

   Dallas

   53 reviews

   4.0

   53 reviews

   Dined on 13 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our waiter was attentive without being annoying. This is a lovely and comfortable restaurant. We all liked the sleek, modern look. There were enough tables spaced far enough apart, so that it was easy to hold quiet conversations. The menu is not the usual Italian fare, with several dishes that included balsamic or feta cheese. It's fun to try something new, but I missed having a few tomato saucy options. The prices were reasonable, although the portions were a little on the small side. The complimentary bread and oil were tiny, thin and not refilled. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the baklava cheesecake was wonderful. The chicken parmigiana was a hit.
   

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    JENNIFER

    VIP

    Dallas

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Excellent service and food. I wish we would have taken pictures, but we are everything before we thought to take pictures. It was half price wine night and they had excellent options for wine. We started with the meatballs and the sauce and the garlic toast that came with it were wonderful. My husband had the meat lasagna and added the Jimmy’s sausage; I opted for the salmon and shrimp special that came with basil risotto. My husband loved his lasagna and the salmon, shrimp, and risotto were cooked perfectly. We will definitely be back!!!
    

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