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Trattoria 225
Trattoria 225 is a full service restaurant and bar featuring rustic Italian dining. We offer wood-fired pizza, fresh salads, house-made pastas and a variety of artisan gelato. We strongly believe in supporting local producers and using organic products whenever possible. Our entire menu is available Gluten Free including our signature pizzas.
Our mission is simple... to provide you, your family and friends with a fantastic, affordable meal that incorporates quality, organic, local and sustainable products in a space that is warm, inviting and fun.
We look forward to seeing you.
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Our mission is simple... to provide you, your family and friends with a fantastic, affordable meal that incorporates quality, organic, local and sustainable products in a space that is warm, inviting and fun.
We look forward to seeing you.
36 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 36 reviews
5 stars
(10)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(24)
- good for groups(11)
- kid-friendly(10)
- great for brunch(8)
- fit for foodies(5)
- special occasion(4)
Trattoria 225 Reviews List
Review 1 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food & drinks
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/18/2013
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious pear martini and all guests' entrees were tasty--tilapia, braised short ribs, sun-dried tomato and walnut penne. Prompt service, as we were heading to nearby theater. Will be back!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Gem and a diamond in the rough.
Hard work, good food, and attention to the customer.
Success!"
Hard work, good food, and attention to the customer.
Success!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice little place..
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Tucked in the Oak Park arts district. Nice sized menu, good service, and good food."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Neigborhood Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had brunch for 5 on Mother's Day, which turned out to be 7 instead of 5, and they made the accommodation for us despite a very late notice. The food was great and the staff is always wonderful. If you are in the area you need to try it for Brunch or Dinner."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is one of my favorite restaurants. Staff is always friendly and attentive without hovering. Have not tried anything I have not liked here. Will make substitutions without giving a hassle. Great selection of unique pizzas.
A must try."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 6 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was our first time here. On Monday's they have kids eat free so we thought we would give it a try. The restaurant was very quiet as there were only 4 tables sat in the entire place. The kids loved their food, but my husband and I both thought our meals were rather salty. We were not very impressed."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 7 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our original party of 14 grew to 25, but the staff didn't miss a beat, and the food was incredible! Leslie is a GEM!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Groups
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Because the space can accommodate large groups, it often does. The last 2 times we have been there, they gave had large groups that were very noisy. Good and service were still very good but it was hard to carry on conversations at the table"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Trattoria 225 is a hidden gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Oak Park has several food restaurants in obvious places. Trattoria 225 is one of the best new finds in a quiet, art section of the suburb. Down the street from several unique galleries and boutiques; it is the pot of gold at the end of the Harrison street rainbow. The menu is good but not terribly unusual or creative, but the preparation, freshness and flavors were superb!I had a Portabella ravioli with vodka sauce and Italian sausage;the best I have ever tasted. It was fresh and complex. My wife had a Tilapia that met the same high praise;super fresh and flavorful. Our bundt cake with caramel filling and vanilla bean gelato was worth every stretch mark it added to my stomach. And while The Meal itself was abbundanzabul , the service was ok"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 10 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Pretty Good Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I enjoyed my meal at Trattoria 225. My husband's was o.k. too. Their menu has a lot of variety to it, and there were definitely other dishes on it we'd like to try. And their prices are reasonable too.
The service left something to be desired, however. It wasn't horrible, by any means; but the special attention we receive at say, La Cucina Paradiso, was lacking. No one asked if we wanted parmesan on our pasta; no one asked whether we wanted any ground pepper on our salads; and I don't recall our waitress checking on us to see if we needed anything else after being served.
Overall, it's a cool place to dine, and we will likely revisit some day."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
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Review 11 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a wonderful Easter Brunch....gr
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a wonderful Easter Brunch....great food and good service!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Usually get one of the Bianca
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Usually get one of the Bianca pizzas, but the time we tried the risotto and a carbonara pasta. Loved both!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food. A lovely family
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food. A lovely family restaurant and best kept secret of oak park"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Whole wheat Pasta Primavera
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The whole wheat pasta primavera was great."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 15 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was very good. I
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was very good. I had baked penne with a house salad. My wife had a vegetarian meal. Others had mussels, special salads. The wine list is outstanding. The service was good. The restaurant is in art district of Oak Park so there are other interesting shops and restaurants in the area. Parking was no problem but I think I was lucky to find something so fast and close to restaurant."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2005
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 16 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
2 cents
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been to T225 several times now. We want to love it, but the service reminds us each time why we cant... A small local italian restaurant should have exceptional service... Servers cant speak to menu, neither food nor wine... Food doesn't seem fresh, and usually covered in far too much olive oil.( and I love olive oil) And, we never feel welcome or appreciated. I really want to love this place because its so local!! PLEASE READ THIS AND GET BETTER! Slight adjustments will help you fill a nearly always empty restaurant... Just 2 cents"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2005
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Review 17 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pasta and pizza made to order
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Pasta and pizza made to order AND with gluten-free ingredients if requested. Two for one pizzas on Tuesdays and they let you take one home. We come several times a year and have never had a bad experience."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2007
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We come here a few times every
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We come here a few times every year and always ask ourselves why we don't come more often. Trattoria 225 is a friendly neighborhood place with a very good menu showing imagination with traditional Italian and adventures beyond. The service is inviting and the pace is just right. A great place to come with a larger group, or just for two. Try it--you will like it."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2004
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, awesome restaurant!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food, awesome restaurant!"
Dined on 01/27/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Trattoria is my favorite local
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Trattoria is my favorite local spot for gluten free pizza. They also can modify pasta dishes. Delicious Italian food. Nice wine list."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Trattoria 225
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We keep forgetting that the food is really not that great here except the pizza, which is excellent."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2005
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Trattoria 225
Based on the average of (15) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate