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    Authentic Italian dinners served in a romantic Italian setting. The Vitale family has owned and operated La Trattoria since 1984. You've probably heard this used before and found it not to be so true, but you can believe it, this is where the locals dine.

Start your dinner at La Trattoria off in true Italian style with some of the best Brushetta we've ever had. The Carpacio (thin sliced beef with capers, onions, lemon, truffle oil and parmesan cheese) is also great. There are also a number of salads that hit the spot including a traditional Caesar and a mixed vegetable salad that goes by the name of Insalata Mista.

For an entree, we enjoyed the Spaghetti al Pomodoro con Basilico, aka traditional spaghetti without meat in the sauce. We didn't try the Bolognese (meat sauce) but with the Pomodoro sauce as divine as it was, we see no reason to think that the Bolognese wouldn't be just as tasty. The menu also includes several dishes made with penne pasta, egg plant and seafood.

I have also tried the Lasagne Bolognese and I believe it is the best I have ever had. On another visit to La Trattoria I had the Bistecca el Pepe, which I absolutely assure you was perfectly prepared. The Bistecca is a New York Strip sautéed with shallots, green peppercorn, brandy and cream.

To view more of the menu, use this link, La Trattoria Italian Restaurant Key West Florida.

La Trattoria Italian Restaurant

524 Duval Street

Key West, FL 33040   

305.296.1075

e-mail: info@latrattoria.us