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Trattoria Fantastica
Many restaurants in Little Italy have become destinations, among them the Busalacchi family's Trattoria Fantastica. The rustic décor features a relaxed country-style feel throughout the restaurant, including the delightful patio. The wonderfully welcoming atmosphere celebrates yet another delicious Sicilian food lineup, including pizzas and all that you would expect from an authentic Italian menu. The terrific entrées show the Sicilian influence, and fill the restaurant with great aromas.
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42 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 42 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(16)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(24)
- great for outdoor dining(20)
- fit for foodies(18)
- special occasion(11)
- romantic(9)
- good for groups(8)
Trattoria Fantastica Reviews List
Review 1 for Trattoria Fantastica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Family and friends
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had dinner with family from out of country. Good food,good wine, good time!"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 2 for Trattoria Fantastica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very nice restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was great, food was very good. Very nice place in Little Italy"
Dined on 5/05/2013
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Review 3 for Trattoria Fantastica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a small group of women for a girls' night out and we had a wonderful time. Service was excellent and everyone's food was fabulous! I will defintely recommend the restaurant to others and come back again soon. Music was upbeat and festive, we didn't want to leave."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Trattoria Fantastica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great diiner spot
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a lovely family dinner. Food and service were wonderful."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Trattoria Fantastica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Little Italy italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food - great service. The entertainment was good, but way too loud - could not hear"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Trattoria Fantastica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Gnocchi with pesto, order it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was excellent, actually a large portions we took food home which is rare these day but nice. Service was iffy, not terrible but not great, but the food made up for it for sure. Will definitely be back"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Trattoria Fantastica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a really great time here.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a really great time here. Was looking for a nice place to take my family out as they were in from out of town and what a great choice I made. Food was good, big portions and great seasoned bread and dipping oil. Will definitely dine there again"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 8 for Trattoria Fantastica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Food In Little Italy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my first time here. The food was great, large portions, the salad was very fresh. The noise level got to be a bit high, but other than that this was a fun dining experience."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 9 for Trattoria Fantastica
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was OK , Had to send
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was OK , Had to send back 2 chicken parm becuase it was burn't. The shining star was the service!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Trattoria Fantastica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good food in little Italy.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food in little Italy. Excellent service and reasonable prices."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 11 for Trattoria Fantastica
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A very Italian place with good food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Zino, the waiter, is a stand-up comedy act! He mixed up my food order and brought not only one check but minutes later a second one! He came across as rough and grumpy but later on reveal his charm by kissing my hand as I left."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Trattoria Fantastica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Dinner was fantastic and service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dinner was fantastic and service excellent! We'll be back."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Trattoria Fantastica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
In the heart of Little Italy,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"In the heart of Little Italy, a great Italian restaurant. Great service, great food."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Trattoria Fantastica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great pasta, charming spot
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great pasta, charming spot in Little Italy."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Trattoria Fantastica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cesar salad was ok but the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Cesar salad was ok but the entrees were very good. The wine list included reasonable choices as well as pricy picks. The service was excellent and the waiter knowledgable."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 16 for Trattoria Fantastica
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We planned to eat her with
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We planned to eat her with our college daughter and her boyfriend Friday night. My daughter and her boyfriend arrived first and said the waitress was very rude to them. We went to a different restaurant down the street and had a fabulous dinner and service. It is a shame that the waitress was rude. We will not return."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2010
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Review 17 for Trattoria Fantastica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Italian Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is undoubtedly one of the best Italian restaruants in Little Italy, always great food and service."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, hot spot
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Review 18 for Trattoria Fantastica
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very disappointed in the quality
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very disappointed in the quality of the meals."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2007
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Review 19 for Trattoria Fantastica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Found the restaurant on Open
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Found the restaurant on Open Table and Yelp...good food.."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Trattoria Fantastica
Based on the average of (23) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic