| With its high ceilings, expansive French doors and art work displayed on the maize colored walls, you get a feeling of being in Soho at Trattoria Fratelli - which is actually located in the center of the lovely Village of Ridgewood, NJ.
Dining alfresco is a favorite pastime for many customers during the pleasant weather months with a wonderful view of the park in this European style cafe. This casual BYO offers warm and friendly service in an elegantly relaxed atmosphere where the wood burning oven adds just the right touch.
Owner Abele Oscar Riva, passionate about creating unique and wonderful dishes he remembers from his Northern Italian family home, has gone so far as bringing Chef Marco Riva (no relation) from Italy. Chef Riva is from the wonderful town of Lecco, in the region of Lombardia. He has grown up in the culinary world with both parents and other family members being in the restaurant and hotel industry. Homemade pastas and risottos are second nature to him - where the emphasis is on using only fresh ingredients that are local to the area and presenting them in a way that enhances their flavors. Chef Riva has worked in prestigious restaurant kitchens throughtout Northern Italy and has studied with the chef of the famed Villa d'Este in Lago de Como.
New York Times - "Pastas were perfectly cooked and the sauces were delicious - Risotto, either with chicken and arugula or wild mushrooms was also delicious."
Trattoria Fratelli is a great place to take your family, friends or couples looking for a wonderful meal prepared to perfection. |
