Always a pleasure dining here ! Didn't know it's byob optional which is a bonus - we love dining here after our trip to the gardens or zoo!

A delicious classic Italian restaurant in the heart of Arthur Avenue's Little Italy. The lasagna was delicious, as were the meatballs and artichoke hearts starter. Service was attentive, kind, and welcoming!

The food here is so. Damn. Good. No, you don't understand... the food here is incredible. This is food you commune with. This is don't talk to me while I'm eating food. This is I miss my Nonno food. It is hard to get a bad meal on Arthur Ave but Tra di Noi is one of the best. It is a small and very popular place so large parties might be tough and a reservation would be advisable during dinner time. A friend and I snuck in for a late lunch on a weekday and were able to get a table no problem but it was definitely getting busy as we were wrapping up. Our waiter was also an absolute doll and very knowledgable about the menu and the wine list. I can't wait to come back!

Came back to this spot and of course did not disappoint. My now wife (was gf before) got the lasagna bolognese again which was equally excellent while i got a shrimp francese special with lightly breaded shrimp and fettuccine pasta in a francese sauce. Delicious and not overly heavy (you can tell well made fresh food when you don't feel bloated etc after because the ingredients are fresh and it's not overly fried/breaded etc). We also got the calamari which also had the right level of breading to be tasty but not overly heavy. Service was excellent-we felt well taken care of and the ambiance is relaxing and friendly. Glad we came back and will continue to do so, hopefully it will not take us 5 years next time (thanks pandemic!).

My second meal here but first review. If you're looking for a restaurant near Arthur Avenue you must like Italian and charm. This is classic, with checkered tablecloths, friendly service and delicious food. I'm already dreaming about having the Artichoke Ravioli with Gorgonzola sauce again. Dining here is like getting a warm hug or maybe it's just the yummy house Chianti or Montepulciano.

This might have been THE most welcoming restaurant I have ever had the pleasure of visiting in my 11+ years in NYC. They really did capture the warm, welcoming cultural vibe of southern Italy. At first, I had a reservation to come here after a Yankees game, which I unfortunately had to cancel once the game was delayed for 2 hours due to rain. Once the game was over, I called to see if they could still get us in (a party of 5), which is tough on a Saturday night. I'm happy to say that they were able to seat us after only a 10 minute wait and an hour before the kitchen closed. I'm so glad they did! The entire staff is warm, welcoming, helpful, and cheerful. Cheers to Todd and the whole team. The FOOD! Wow. I just got back from 10 days in Italy and this took me right back. I tried the lasagna bolognese, the pasta a la matriciana, and the veal scallopine. All were fantastic!!! The wine and espresso were great as well. The ambiance - a convivial, family vibe. Think red and white checkered table cloths, but you're in someone's home in Italy. All the patrons seemed to be enjoying themselves and had a great time. At one point, they put the Italian happy birthday song on the central speaker system and brought a cake to one of the patrons - this is something that actually happened to me in Italy as well!! The whole experience was very authentic. This will most certainly become a post-game staple for us. I can't wait to come back! Especially to try the long list of delicious looking specials they had, but we were too late to try. Grazie mille per tutto!!!

My brother graduated from college the other day, and before planning a large party with extended family this summer, we thought it would be nice to have a small dinner with just close family to celebrate the occasion. My brother wanted to eat on Arthur Ave, and ultimately chose here at Tra di Noi. I've been to a few restaurants in the neighborhood but this one escaped me, so I was excited to check it out. Tra di Noi doesn't sit on Arthur Ave proper, but rather on E 187th St which also contains a number of hot spots frequented by locals and tourists. Walking in, you're immediately greeted by the dining area; it's not a large restaurant - there are maybe 10 to 15 tables with a bar towards the back. The decor is simple - a muted red covers the walls with touches of Italian flair throughout. They don't have a large menu, but they have an extensive list of specials so there's really a good variety to choose from. They have a few items that are out of the box, but the majority is straight-to-the-point Italian. I decided to start with a burrata - they were very generous and provided two mozz balls with the app, and paired with basil, roasted red peppers, and tomato which worked really well. I heard they were best known for their pork chop, but I was feeling pasta so I went with their gnocchi special. This was prepared simply with marinara sauce and basil which worked perfectly. The sauce was good and the gnocchi were pillowy soft. Since it was a special occasion we ordered dessert; I chose the limoncello gelato which was pretty good. I could tell they don't make their desserts on site, which is pretty common. Service was excellent, our server and the management team were extremely hospitable - always making sure we were being taken care of. The food also came out at a good pace which I appreciated. Overall, I had a great experience at Tra di Noi. This may not be the first restaurant people think of when it comes to Arthur Ave eateries, however they serve good, fresh Italian food with great service. I would have no qualms returning for another meal.

Came here years ago and forgot to review the spot. After a day at the Bronx Zoo, I decided to rectify that post-lunch here. The Clams Oreganate are a delicious must to kickstart your meal. The Shrimp Fradiaviolo Linguine is everything you want when it comes to "shraaaamp" (The Good Place, anyone?) + red sauce + long noodz. And the hearty Lasagna alla Bolognese was on point for flavor, though the portion could've been bigger. All in all, a solid choice if you're craving classic Italian-American red sauce/checkerboard tablecloth food.