Trama's Trattoria

4.9

2433 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 25 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Trama's Trattoria is an Italian eatery located in the West End area of Long Branch, NJ. Chef Trama has a strong following with food and wine aficionados due to his fierce commitment to quality, consistency and attention to detail. Chef Trama uses the highest-quality local, farm to table ingredients according to the seasons when they are at their optimum taste.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 222-1121
Website
http://www.tramastrattoria.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Pat Trama

Location
115 Brighton Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Area
Long Branch
Cross Street
Second Ave
Parking details
Municipal parking directly across the street.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Tricolore SaladUS$20.00
baby arugula, endive, radicchio, cherry tomatoes, white balsamic
Baby Artichoke SaladUS$22.00
lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, parmesan reggiano
Caesar SaladUS$20.00
romaine hearts, white anchovies, parmesan reggiano, croutons, chili oil
Caprese SaladUS$20.00
buffalo mozzarella, lucky tomatoes, basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt
Garlic BreadUS$16.00
focaccia, garlic butter, parmesan cheese, red sauce
Eggplant ParmigianaUS$21.00
pat's red sauce, buffalo mozzarella, basil leaves
Mama Trama's MeatballsUS$18.00
creamy polenta, red sauce, parmesan reggiano
CalamariUS$22.00
cherry tomatoes, baby arugula, lemon crown, red sauce
MusselsUS$22.00
tomato gravy, toasted garlic, basil leaves, brooklyn bread
Tuna CarpaccioUS$28.00
micro arugula, blood orange zest, capers, toasted pine nuts

Pasta

$33.00

Rigatoni
italian sweet sausage, english peas, san marzano plum tomatoes, parmesan cream
Orecchiette
broccoli rabe, toasted garlic, red pepper flakes, parmesan reggiano
Malfadine
four hour bolognese, whipped ricotta
Fettuccini
"carbonara" guanciale, organic egg yolk, aged pecorino toscano
Mezzi Rigatoni
"cacio e pepe" pecorino romano, pink peppercorn
gluten free pastaUS$3.00

Entrees

$5 split plate charge

SalmonUS$39.00
maple black pepper, braised red cabbage, charred broccolini, crisp sweet potato
Bluefin TunaUS$48.00
parsnip puree, cipollini agri dolce, spaghetti squash, pomegranate seeds
BranzinoUS$41.00
winter baby vegetables, castelvetrano olive tapenade, brown butter balsamic, basil oil
FlukeUS$40.00
francaise style, potato gnocchi, brussels sprout leaves, crispy sage leaves
Veal ParmigianaUS$36.00
pat's red sauce, buffalo mozzarella, garden basil, side of spaghetti red
Pork ChopUS$42.00
dolce gorgonzola, soft polenta, broccoli rabe, jimmy nardello peppers
ChickenUS$36.00
butternut squash risotto, local mushrooms, toasted pumpkin seeds, chicken au jus
Prime NY StripUS$64.00
parmesan crust, baby spinach, fingerling potatoes

Sides

$10

Broccoli Rabe / Garlic / Olive Oil
Local Mushrooms / Herbs / Whipped Ricotta
Fingerling Potatoes / Herbs / Olive Oil
Baby Spinach / Olive Oil / Garlic
Brussels Sprouts / Maple / Pomegranate seeds
Winter Baby Vegetables

What 2,433 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

New Jersey
Best Food
New Jersey
Italian
Monmouth
Best Overall
Monmouth
Best Food
Monmouth
Best Service
Monmouth
Best Value
Monmouth
Great for fine wines
Monmouth
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Trama's Trattoria is celebrated for its "outstanding food and service" with an inventive menu and excellent drink selection. Guests enjoy a warm atmosphere with consistently delicious dishes like chicken parm and tuna carpaccio. The staff, including favorites like Mickey and Sean, receive high praise for being "attentive and welcoming." Regulars describe it as their go-to spot, appreciating the "amazing" ambiance and consistent quality.

2,433 Reviews

M
Mike
VIP
Seattle
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a perfect experience thanks to the terrific staff and excellent food.
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Garry
VIP
San Francisco
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place great service great good get the steak thank you all!!!
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Lauren
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s hands down our favorite place. The best food around.
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Chrus
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the bar. Food was great. Bartender Sean was super. We had a great dinner and night out.
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Doug
VIP
New York City
85 reviews
5.0
85 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another outstanding dining experience. Always a consistent meal with friendly and attentive service
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Michael
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great dining experience, great food and great service
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Bernard
VIP
New York City
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant. Food quality and service top notch. Wonderful experience overall.
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Kristen
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply the best! Every meal we have at Tramas is too knotch with incredible service! It’s the best!!!
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Morton
VIP
New York City
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful experience provided by Chef Trama! Service with a smile! All hands on deck working to make every meal a memorable experience! Thank you Chef Trama
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Karen
VIP
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love it there! Food is great and Sean makes it a wonderful dining experience. He’s awesome!!
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FAQs

Trama's Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 222-1121.

Trama's Trattoria is rated 4.9 stars by 2433 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

115 Brighton Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Second Ave
Area
Long Branch
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Municipal parking directly across the street.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Pat Trama
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.tramastrattoria.com/
Phone number
(732) 222-1121

Trama's Trattoria

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Pork Chop

Orecchiette

Mezzi Rigatoni

Appetizers

Tricolore SaladUS$20.00

Baby Artichoke SaladUS$22.00

Caesar SaladUS$20.00

Caprese SaladUS$20.00

Garlic BreadUS$16.00

Eggplant ParmigianaUS$21.00

Mama Trama's MeatballsUS$18.00

CalamariUS$22.00

MusselsUS$22.00

Tuna CarpaccioUS$28.00

Pasta

Rigatoni

Orecchiette

Malfadine

Fettuccini

Mezzi Rigatoni

gluten free pastaUS$3.00

Entrees

SalmonUS$39.00

Bluefin TunaUS$48.00

BranzinoUS$41.00

FlukeUS$40.00

Veal ParmigianaUS$36.00

Pork ChopUS$42.00

ChickenUS$36.00

Prime NY StripUS$64.00

Sides

Broccoli Rabe / Garlic / Olive Oil

Local Mushrooms / Herbs / Whipped Ricotta

Fingerling Potatoes / Herbs / Olive Oil

Baby Spinach / Olive Oil / Garlic

Brussels Sprouts / Maple / Pomegranate seeds

Winter Baby Vegetables

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Trama's Trattoria offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Trama's Trattoria restaurant rated?

Is Trama's Trattoria currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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