Trama's Trattoria

4.9

2394 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 17, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Neighborhood 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 areas

Additional information

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
Neighborhood
Long Branch
Cross street
Second Ave
Parking details
Municipal parking directly across the street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Tricolore Salad$20.00
baby arugula, endive, radicchio, cherry tomatoes, white balsamic
Baby Artichoke Salad$22.00
lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, parmesan reggiano
Caesar Salad$20.00
romaine hearts, white anchovies, parmesan reggiano, croutons, chili oil
Caprese Salad$20.00
buffalo mozzarella, lucky tomatoes, basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt
Garlic Bread$16.00
focaccia, garlic butter, parmesan cheese, red sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana$21.00
pat's red sauce, buffalo mozzarella, basil leaves
Mama Trama's Meatballs$18.00
creamy polenta, red sauce, parmesan reggiano
Calamari$22.00
cherry tomatoes, baby arugula, lemon crown, red sauce
Mussels$22.00
tomato gravy, toasted garlic, basil leaves, brooklyn bread
Tuna Carpaccio$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 pasta$3.00

Entrees

$5 split plate charge

Salmon$39.00
maple black pepper, braised red cabbage, charred broccolini, crisp sweet potato
Bluefin Tuna$48.00
parsnip puree, cipollini agri dolce, spaghetti squash, pomegranate seeds
Branzino$41.00
autumn baby vegetables, castelvetrano olive tapenade, brown butter balsamic, basil oil
Fluke$40.00
francaise style, potato gnocchi, brussels sprout leaves, crispy sage leaves
Veal Parmigiana$36.00
pat's red sauce, buffalo mozzarella, garden basil, side of spaghetti red
Pork Chop$42.00
dolce gorgonzola, soft polenta, broccoli rabe, jimmy nardello peppers
Chicken$36.00
butternut squash risotto, local mushrooms, toasted pumpkin seeds, chicken au jus
Prime NY Strip$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
Autumn Baby Vegetables

What 2,394 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
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Monmouth
Best Overall
Monmouth
Best Food
Monmouth
Italian
Monmouth
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Trama's Trattoria is a beloved dining gem, consistently praised for "amazing food and exceptional service." Diners rave about the "best sauce," "superb pasta," and the "outstanding pork chop." With a welcoming atmosphere, attentive staff, and a delightful bar experience, this Italian eatery is a "must-visit" for memorable meals.

2,394 Reviews

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STEVEN
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family has been dining at Trama for a number of years. It is our go to restaurant in Monmouth County. This is because Pat and his team, especially his senior managers Sean and Andrew provide diners with a warm feeling of belonging. Generally, especially on weekends, diners sit at the bar and at tables. The menu is reasonable, not too many items and weekly specials fill any desires for something off menu. This allows the chefs to provide attention to detail in preparing appetizers, pasta and entrées. There never appears to be a hiccup in food quality, we never feel rushed between courses and the staff takes care of our needs. I highly recommend Trama for those seeking a upscale restaurant that you'll enjoy over and over agaion
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David
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food as always and Andy our waiter couldn’t have been better!
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Deborah
VIP
New York City
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great meal at Trama’s Trattoria- amazing shared appetizer butternut squash on whipped ricotta that I described as ‘luxurious’. Tuna and veal parm entrees both excellent. A warming dinner in a cold December night.
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Maria
VIP
New York City
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the bar and had a great night. The meatballs were out of this world and the chicken parm was delicious! Always a reliable meal!
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Mary Fran
VIP
New York City
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of my favorite places! We came with a party of eight to celebrate three December birthdays! I was so pleased when I realized Andrew was going to be our server as we have had him before and he’s excellent. Everyone loved their food – just delicious! And their cocktails are wonderful! Will be back soon.
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Angelo
VIP
Philadelphia
64 reviews
5.0
64 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was terrific as always. Brought friends who had never been and they loved it. Raving over the pork chop and also the mussels with the Brooklyn bread. And Andrew our waiter was fantastic as well.
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Stephen
VIP
New York City
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time !! We love Sean at the bar always makes you feel at home.
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Kenneth
VIP
Las Vegas
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a greatt experience Sean was very helpful and very professional
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Stephan
New Jersey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party of three went to dinner there since we had tickets to a concert nearby. Boy, were we pleasantly surprised! Our server was caring but not overbearing He also knew the menu. The food quality was great and replicated old world Italian. Overall an excellent experience. The only thing in my opinion that needs a freshening would be the wine by the glass options. Very limited in nature.
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JeffA
VIP
New York City
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. Wonderful service great atmosphere
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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 2394 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 17, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

115 Brighton Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Second Ave
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Trama's Trattoria

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Pork Chop

Orecchiette

Mezzi Rigatoni

Appetizers

Tricolore Salad$20.00

Baby Artichoke Salad$22.00

Caesar Salad$20.00

Caprese Salad$20.00

Garlic Bread$16.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$21.00

Mama Trama's Meatballs$18.00

Calamari$22.00

Mussels$22.00

Tuna Carpaccio$28.00

Pasta

Rigatoni

Orecchiette

Malfadine

Fettuccini

Mezzi Rigatoni

gluten free pasta$3.00

Entrees

Salmon$39.00

Bluefin Tuna$48.00

Branzino$41.00

Fluke$40.00

Veal Parmigiana$36.00

Pork Chop$42.00

Chicken$36.00

Prime NY Strip$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

Autumn Baby Vegetables

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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