Though they were off to a slow start when they opened in 1999, the owners of Trattoria Tre Venezie would rather have closed their doors than offer less authentic, more familiar dishes at their serene Pasadena eatery. But now Los Angeles has caught on, coveting this culinary jewel and the fine cuisine of Italy’s three northeastern provinces that provide the restaurant with its name. Though traditional jota or boreto alla gradese (fish of the day sautéed with garlic and served with soft polenta) may not sound familiar (or Italian) to anyone but the most well-traveled customer, any true foodie can appreciate the sophisticated flavors tinged with an Austro-Hungarian-influenced robustness offered here. And who doesn’t appreciate a good tiramisu or apple strudel?
Full bar. Serving dinner Wed–Sat. Closed Sun–Tue.
Zagat 2011: 22 food rating (very good to excellent)
Los Angeles Times: *** (excellent)
“... This small, serene trattoria looks very much like one you might find in Trieste or Verona, and is rigorously authentic, uncompromising in its devotion to truly regional cuisine.”
— S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times
Though they were off to a slow start when they opened in 1999, the owners of Trattoria Tre Venezie would rather have closed their doors than offer less authentic, more familiar dishes at their serene Pasadena eatery. But now Los Angeles has caught on, coveting this culinary jewel and the fine cuisine of Italy’s three northeastern provinces that provide the restaurant with its name. Though traditional jota or boreto alla gradese (fish of the day sautéed with garlic and served with soft polenta) may not sound familiar (or Italian) to anyone but the most well-traveled customer, any true foodie can appreciate the sophisticated flavors tinged with an Austro-Hungarian-influenced robustness offered here. And who doesn’t appreciate a good tiramisu or apple strudel?
Full bar. Serving dinner Wed–Sat. Closed Sun–Tue.
Zagat 2011: 22 food rating (very good to excellent)
Los Angeles Times: *** (excellent)
“... This small, serene trattoria looks very much like one you might find in Trieste or Verona, and is rigorously authentic, uncompromising in its devotion to truly regional cuisine.”
— S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times