Dal Contadino Trattoria

4.7

970 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Welcome to our Home!
Located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale and walking distance from the beach shore, Dal Contadino Trattoria is a celebration of rustic homestyle Italian cuisine. Indulge in a relaxing ambiance while enjoying handmade pastas, a catch of the day, Tuscany steak and daily specials crafted by Chef Nuccio.

Live Music on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays.
Social Mondays: 1/2 OFF cocktails, $2 meatballs/each. Wine Tuesdays: 1/2 OFF bottles of wine up to $100.
Happy Hour: special menu offering select food and drinks, everyday from 4-6 pm at the bar and bar area only.
Reservations for the bar are not accepted.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(954) 900-2714
Website
https://www.contadinotrattoria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Nuccio Giannino
Catering
All catering orders we need 24h notice in advance for 30 or more..We accommodate requests for dishes not on the menu and special requests.
Private party facilities
You can celebrate your special event with usCall the restaurant to discuss details for your next gathering with friends and familyWe have Private Room coming up in February

Location
2775 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306-1600
Neighborhood
Coral Ridge
Cross street
Bayview and Oakland Park Blvd
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Social Mondays
Multiple dates available
Social Mondays Join us for an amazing experience 1/2 Cocktails all night $2 meatballs/ea Live Entertainment
Wine Down Tuesdays
Multiple dates available
Wine Tuesdays Every Tuesday we have 50% off bottles of wine 100$ or less Daily Chef's Specials
Join Us for Thanksgiving!
$26.99 - $59.99 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Open for lunch & dinner(12:00pm-9:30pm) come out and celebrate Thanksgiving with a three-course feast, enjoying LIVE music throughout the day! Menu Highlights: -Pumpkin Soup or Chef's Salad to start -Herb-Roasted Turkey with traditional sides or Pumpkin Ravioli for your main course - classic Pecan Pie, Warm Pumpkin Pie, or Apple Crisp Pie Signature Holiday Cocktails Spiced Pear Martini, Pumpkin Spice White Russian and more *Regular menu also available Book your table now for a festive dining experience!

Offers

Why Limit Happy To One Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Happy hour is Tuesday - Sunday from 4pm to 6pm. We offer plenty of drinks/ cocktails and great food. Food from $6-8 Cocktails for $9 and wine by the glass for $6. Happy hour only at the bar and bar tables. First come, first serve. No reservations.

Popular dishes

Sicilian Caponata$4.00
Eggplant Parmigiana (with Meat)$4.00
Meatball & Ricotta Cheese$4.00
Broccoli Rabe & Sausage$4.00
Bruschetta with Burratina Cheese$4.00
Escarole & Beans Soup$4.00
Pasta & Fagioli$4.00
Caprese Salad$6.00
Zucchini Flower$6.00
Grilled Shrimp Pesto$6.00
Cheese of the Day$6.00
Mussels in Carlic & Lemon Sauce$6.00
Roasted Artichokes in Truffle Sauce$6.00
Tripe with White Cannellini Beans$6.00
Grilled Calamaro in Garlic & Lemon Sauce$6.00
Polenta Four Cheese with Porcini Mushrooms$6.00
Homemade Fettuccine al Pesto$6.00
Homemade Spaghetti al Pomodoro$6.00
Gnocchi Filled with Truffle Cheese$6.00
Handmade Gnocchi Four Cheese$6.00
Handmade Purse Pasta Filled with Pear in Gorgonzola Sauce$6.00

Drinks

Vodka

Tito's Handmade
Skyy Vodka
Absolut Vodka

Whiskey & Bourbon

Canadian Club
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Jim Beam

Tequila

Tres Agaves
Olmeca Silver

Rum

Real McCoy 3 Yr. Rum
Bacardi Light

Gin

Beefeater Gin$6.00

Wine

Red Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Sangiovese
Chianti
Pinot Noir
Malbec
Primitivo

White Wines

Pinot Grigio
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

Beer

Dolomiti
Domestic

What 970 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dal Contadino Trattoria in Fort Lauderdale is a beloved Italian gem, praised for its "phenomenal" food and warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like "coming home." With a delightful blend of authentic Italian dishes, live music, and attentive service, it's perfect for both intimate dinners and family gatherings. Highly recommended!

970 Reviews

R
Renato
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place. Wonderful atmosphere with great food.
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Edward
Naples
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Carlos was fabulous….the entire staff was so accommodating. Wonderful environment. So relaxing
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, as always! The ambience couldn’t be better, our waitress did an excellent job ! Highly recommended!
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stan
Louisville
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently dined at Dal Contadino Trattoria and was thoroughly impressed. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance between cozy and elegant with Italian music subtly playing in the background. It felt like stepping into a charming trattoria in Italy. The food was exceptional—every dish was clearly prepared with high-quality ingredients and traditional Italian flair. We started with the zucchini flowers followed by a pesto chicken with Gnocchi and vodka pasta. The pasta was al dente, and the sauces tasted homemade. Service was top-notch. The staff was attentive without being intrusive.
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Richard
New York City
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sophia was our waitress-she was great. Our first time and we will be back. We plan to work our way through the menu.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always such a charming experience to eat here. Such wonderful energy!
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Jeffrey
Fort Lauderdale
155 reviews
vip
5.0
155 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last night I wanted something different so I had their salmon on the side of Pomodoro pasta, which was the best. You must try the eggplant potato chips with honey an appetizer otherwise it was just a good experience again and I will be a customer forever. Jeff H
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Robert
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and food were both outstanding. Would definitely recommend this restaurant!
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Steven Vern
Miami
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and excellent service. Dal Contadina is a neighborhood gem.
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Stephanie
Las Vegas
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Had a very nice experience here. Monday is half price cocktails and they have a nice selection of cocktails. We had meatballs and the Nuccio's Gnocchi special for dinner. Loved the gnocchi! Our waiter was pleasant and attentive. The only slight negative here is it is a smallish place and kind of loud inside. It has a homey, casual feel, just a bit loud. I hope to go back for that gnocchi.
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FAQs

Dal Contadino Trattoria offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Dal Contadino Trattoria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 900-2714.

Dal Contadino Trattoria is rated 4.7 stars by 970 OpenTable diners.

Dal Contadino Trattoria does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2775 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306-1600

Additional information

Cross street
Bayview and Oakland Park Blvd
Neighborhood
Coral Ridge
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nuccio Giannino
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.contadinotrattoria.com/
Phone number
(954) 900-2714
Catering
All catering orders we need 24h notice in advance for 30 or more..We accommodate requests for dishes not on the menu and special requests.
Private party facilities
You can celebrate your special event with usCall the restaurant to discuss details for your next gathering with friends and familyWe have Private Room coming up in February

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Dal Contadino Trattoria

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Best Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

Gift card

Social Mondays

Wine Down Tuesdays

Join Us for Thanksgiving!

Why Limit Happy To One Hour

Calamari

Tortellini

Gnocchi Vodka

Main

Sicilian Caponata$4.00

Eggplant Parmigiana (with Meat)$4.00

Meatball & Ricotta Cheese$4.00

Broccoli Rabe & Sausage$4.00

Bruschetta with Burratina Cheese$4.00

Escarole & Beans Soup$4.00

Pasta & Fagioli$4.00

Caprese Salad$6.00

Zucchini Flower$6.00

Grilled Shrimp Pesto$6.00

Cheese of the Day$6.00

Mussels in Carlic & Lemon Sauce$6.00

Roasted Artichokes in Truffle Sauce$6.00

Tripe with White Cannellini Beans$6.00

Grilled Calamaro in Garlic & Lemon Sauce$6.00

Polenta Four Cheese with Porcini Mushrooms$6.00

Homemade Fettuccine al Pesto$6.00

Homemade Spaghetti al Pomodoro$6.00

Gnocchi Filled with Truffle Cheese$6.00

Handmade Gnocchi Four Cheese$6.00

Handmade Purse Pasta Filled with Pear in Gorgonzola Sauce$6.00

Drinks

Vodka

Tito's Handmade

Skyy Vodka

Absolut Vodka

Whiskey & Bourbon

Canadian Club

Jameson Irish Whiskey

Jim Beam

Tequila

Tres Agaves

Olmeca Silver

Rum

Real McCoy 3 Yr. Rum

Bacardi Light

Gin

Beefeater Gin$6.00

Wine

Red Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Sangiovese

Chianti

Pinot Noir

Malbec

Primitivo

White Wines

Pinot Grigio

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

Beer

Dolomiti

Domestic

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Dal Contadino Trattoria offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Dal Contadino Trattoria restaurant rated?

Does Dal Contadino Trattoria offer gift cards?

Is Dal Contadino Trattoria currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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