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Overall colleenct
CT
24 Mar 2021

“Incredible Italian Fare”
Enjoyed a delicious meal here. The owner went out of his way to ensure that what we felt like eating, he could offer to us. The pizza was delicious and my husband enjoyed the clam pasta immensely.
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A5324OLinfo, Direttore generale at La Trattoria, responded to this review.
Coleen, grazie mille!! For joining us, for enjoying it, and for taking the time to reviour establishment...A presto!!
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Overall Claudia C
Winterhausen, Germany
19 Feb 2021

“An Italian surprise!”
This is the first time in all our years in South Africa that we were treated to genuinely Italian pasta. Home made and oh so delicious. We had the strozzapreti with bolognese and all’amatriciana. Both the real thing! I know, I know, this is just a first course and we’re really sorry we skipped the “secondo”. As it was, we had creamy ice cream bursting with flavours for dessert. Too bad we don’t live here - we would have lunch and/or dinner (we didn’t have wine as we were traveling) at least once a week. Complimenti Lionello and team!
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A5324OLinfo, Direttore generale at La Trattoria, responded to this review.
Ciao Claudia,What can I say.... Thank you for such an attentive and beautiful review!!!I am sure I can say "alla prossima volta"!!
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Overall jcor2017
Cape Town, South Africa
20 Jan 2021

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“Proprio Italiano!”
Great genuine Italian food. Only downside was my first Italian meal without wine! Homemade pasta and extremely knowledgeable service.
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A5324OLinfo, Direttore generale at La Trattoria, responded to this review.
Jcor2017 thanks a lot for your review... Fun having a chat with you, and yes, not beeing able to serve wine for more than a month, having 100 labels on show has been frustrating, but now we can recover the "lost time" See you on your next visit to Stanford
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Overall Shirley C
Pearly Beach, South Africa
15 Mar 2020

“A flavour for all seasons”
A small party of friends joined us for a long awaited evening meal at La Trattoria in Stanford toward the end of December. 2019. We were warmly welcomed and received an informative tour of the menu. None of us were disappointed with our menu choices and vowed to return again at the earliest opportunity. The ambience was great, the decor interesting and the service was brisk and faultless. Definitely worth a return visit. Highly recommended as a great eatery if you enjoy Italian food with a difference..
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Overall philipb124
Melkbosstrand, South Africa
18 Feb 2020

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“Gnocchi on heavens door.”
This restaurant alone is worth the visit to Stanford. We cancelled our other reservations to make a second visit the next evening. Incredible food and wonderfully engaging hosts! A huge amount of care has gone into the sourcing of ingredients for truly authentic Italian experience.
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Overall James T
Brentford UK
26 Jan 2020

“Bella Bella”
Great evening food excellent service as you can expect from a family run restaurant Prices are very reasonable will enjoy the experience again
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A5324OLinfo, Direttore at La Trattoria, responded to this review.
Dear James,Thanks for reviewing your experience with us. We are really happy you enjoyed it and look forward to welcome you again. A presto, Trattoria's team
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Overall Leon_v_Moltke

18 Jan 2020

“Warm and welcome, great people, wonderful food!”
Lionello and team alway make us feel like close friends when we eat here. His wine recommendation are always a treat and the food is superb. We love it!
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A5324OLinfo, Direttore at La Trattoria, responded to this review.
Dear Leon,Thanks a lot for your beautiful review and friendship. Unfortunately I like food and wine, and I love to share it... A presto, Lionello and team
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Overall Maz597
Gloucester, United Kingdom
14 Jan 2020

“Simply the best!”
We usually avoid Italian, Chinese, Indian etc unless we are in those countries - that would have been a mistake in this case. The attention from staff, the friendly service, the layout - the garden is huge. The amount of choice was impressive and recommendation from the team was spot on. The seafood with ink pasta was the best meal I have ever had. The freshness of the pasta, the delicacy of flavours and the quantity were perfect - meeting the chef who was proud of his cooking was an added bonus. I’d travel to Stanford just for this - the scenery and location are perfect too.
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A5324OLinfo, Direttore at La Trattoria, responded to this review.
Dear Maz,I am speechless... Thanks for your awesome review and your beautiful words. Reviews like yours are definitely of satisfaction for all our team, and we all thank you. We look forward to your next visit to Stanford
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Overall Luke_Cuisine

08 Jan 2020

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“Delightful Experience”
What an absolute pleasurable experience. Never have I ever experienced such hands on ownership - even being in the industry myself. We treated ourselves to a simple yet wonderful bruschetta for a light starter. Whilst seated, we received spectacular service from Lionello himself. His recommendations were perfectly suited to our palate, and ranged from the gnocchi with gorgonzola to the bolognese lasagne. I would highly recommend this beautiful gem to anyone looking to enjoy a true depiction of Italian cuisine.
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A5324OLinfo, Direttore at La Trattoria, responded to this review.
Dear Luke,What can I say.... Thanks a lot for your enthusiastic and encouraging words. Has been a pleasure to meet you and to help your table. We all look forward to welcome you again!!!
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Overall B4iGoTravel
Cape Town Central, South Africa
04 Jan 2020

“WoW.... Fantastic”
What an awesome find in Stanford! Superb family restaurant with a father and son team delivering superb home made pasta, delicious pizza and an altogether relaxed atmosphere with attentive service from both the staff and owners!Great Italian wine list to top it all off...Highly recommended!
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A5324OLinfo, Direttore at La Trattoria, responded to this review.
Dear B4iGo,Thanks a lot for your attentive review. Few words that covers all the aspects of what we believe in: good food, good wine, good service. Thanks for experiencing it with La Trattoria and for sharing it on TripAdvisor. A presto, father & son
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Address
23 Queen Victoria Street
Stanford
7210
Food Served
ItalianCoffee ShopHealthLight MealsPastasTraditional
Trading Hours
Monday:
10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday - Friday:
10:00 - 17:30
Saturday:
08:30 -17:30 & 18:30 - 23:00
Sunday:
08:30 - 17:30
Facilities
Child Friendly
Takeaways
Smoking Section
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Wi-Fi
Fireplace
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Disabled
Outside Seating
Load Shedding
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