Small neighborhood restaurant but NYC quality food--an absolute gem- excellent service- you need a reservation, even to sit at the bar! Do whatever it takes just don't miss it read more

This place is impressive. Staff and service has been great both times we went. Some of the best chicken parm we've had. My Frances's dish was excellent and the tiramisu is delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience is perfect and outdoors is nice too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Had a memorable dinner at Trama's Trattoria last night. The best Italian food in Long Branch for sure! Went on a whim and they kindly seated us with no reservation. We ordered the calamari to start and I'm shocked to say the marinara and side of tomato salad outshined the calamari itself. The tomatoes were perfectly dressed, and the marinara was TASTY - I could drink it on its own (and I did lol)! For our mains, we got the bolognese and carbonara. Both delicious and rich. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. Service was top notch. We were tended to by multiple servers throughout our dinner, even after we paid the bill. Incredible hospitality! There is no parking lot. Street parking was ample when we went, but it's currently winter. I imagine it would be a nightmare to find parking during peak season. read more

Trama's Trattoria - Carbonara & Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

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We came back again to eat and it was wonderful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Some of our groups loved the had the games on a few TV's they could see from the table[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The staff, food and everything was spot on. We enjoyed our night and we love this place in Long Branch. Enjoy! read more

Food was excellent. Great portions. No one left hungry. Staff were very friendly and attentive. read more

Trama's Trattoria - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

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The food was excellent service was also excellent, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance was very good[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] if you like Italian food don't miss read more

The food here is quite frankly amazing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small place, but the atmosphere is warming and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is top notch. The drinks are outstanding! Get an affogato! Yum Make sure to make reservations, the place is very busy and usually booked. read more

Fucking awesome food! Can I curse? Sorry. This place is the best Italian food I have had in...ever. Service was amazing, waiter was very attentive, and everything came out great. I had mussels and a pasta dish special with a mushroom bolognese sauce. (I cannot recall the name of it). Pasta was fresh. I also tried some of the chicken parmigiana, which was amazing. Thin, like god intended it to be. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was busy, but not too loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] ([[HIGHLIGHT]]My only issue was that it was a tad warm there[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]) . I am sad that I live five hours away from it, but it is definitely one of the best. read more

Went to Tramas with 3 girlfriends on a Thursday evening. We were seated promptly, on the patio and our server was great, I think his name is Mike, (I'm pretty sure). Myself and friends have all eaten here several times, love Pats cooking & which is why we come back. However, this night was Not Good! We shared a calamari appetizer. The pieces of calamari had to be cut in order to eat them, they were tough, chewy and we didn't finish it. They also served mini grape tomatoes and maybe arugula with it which was yummy. But generally you don't expect or get that with calamari. Told our waiter, he basically disregarded our comment with calamari and tomatoes left. Two of us had the veal parm, they said it was good but not the "usual" quality. I ordered blackened grouper. It was a small piece, cooked franchese style but "black" to look blackened! The accompanied sauce was very good though so I didn't complain. The last dish was supposed to be fluke franchese, of which she was served grouper. (I know my fish!) it was twice the size piece of fish,(compared to mine) , and was good except it wasn't fluke. We shared a tiramisu, it was ok. Hoping the head chef isn't going anywhere else, not sure I'll be going back soon. Don't like to be negative, the food business is tough to work in. But I thought the owner should know. read more

very disappointed we went there with 11 girls for two birthday celebrations on a recommendation. We had 730 reservations. We did not get seated until about 20 minutes later. We had to wait for a table to open up, which should've been reserved and ready for us to sit instead of being in the way . try getting a drink at the bar after 10 minutes or more. We finally got a drink. Some of the drinks had to be returned because they were not good. The waiter was not super friendly and some of the food wasn't that great . we we're all looking forward to going to a new place but unfortunately, we made the best of the situation because of the company we were with but wouldn't go back.. I did reach out to the restaurant, but I did not hear back read more

Excellent Italian Meal! The food brought me back to my grandmothers house - old school Italian cooking! Delicious meatballs, eggplant, artichoke salad, rigatoni...I can go on and on - Everything tasted so good. Bartender and staff made you feel like you were home - very accommodating and just a comfortable upbeat atmosphere. I can't wait to go back again. Great job Pat :-) read more

Food and service were great !!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]A little drafty as we sat at front door but we lived !![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small place limited seating but I like local places so food was worth it but we made a reservation in advance... try it !!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We have been going here for years and enjoyed the food very much. We are sorry to decide we will not go here anymore as the current chef' dishes are of poor taste and quality. A tuna we ordered was full of fat on a bed of greasy eggplant. The chicken was chewy and not moist. Unfortunate. We miss the previous chef! read more

Gorgeous contemporary yet romantic spot to enjoy perfectly crafted cocktails and scrumptious food. The carpaccio tuna special was soooooo good, as was the ravioli with morels + truffle. Entrees we're delish - enough to share for us. Service was top notch and so was the dine + wine Tempted by the Italian ricotta cheesecake & tiramisu, but there was a fresh strawberry Angel food special thing that we had to get, and just wow!! Def going back - what a lovely spot! read more

Trama's Trattoria - Special strawberry angel food dessert: yes please - Italian Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Very pleased with this place. Attentive service and delicious food. The server recommended a chicken parmigiana (off menu), which was probably the best I've ever had. We also ordered rigatoni and side of mushrooms which were also good. Will return next time I'm in the area. read more

I have been going to traumas for a long time since they opened all the same servers pretty much and bartenders since day one everyone is outstanding. You definitely need a reservation. read more

The food was good but small portions for the cost. From the time we sat down we were rushed to order and they were trying to remove our plates before we were finished eating. read more

Food & Service Impeccable!! We enjoyed a delicate Bronzino and comforting veal parmigiana! Highly recommend this restaurant. Giving this restaursnt. 10+++ read more

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Excellent as usual! We were seated at our reservation time outside as we had requested. Our server Andrea was professional and friendly. The food was delicious. My wife and I split our dishes and they served both our salad and our main dish split on 2 plates...the way we wished most restaurants would do it. The veal parm, our go-to dish at any Italian restaurant was very good. Also like that when the bill came you can scan QR code on the check and pay with Apple Pay. read more

Amazing Italian restaurant in Long Branch! In NJ we have 100's of Italian restaurants, a lot of them are good, some are average, this one is Great!! The owner of the B&B where we are staying recommended them and we are so glad she did! Everything was delicious and the service was impeccable. We will be coming back with friends for sure! read more

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This is the best food in Monmouth county New Jersey hands down! The service is impeccable and the feel and ambiance inside are perfect for the small location that it is. Definitely make a reservation for this outstanding place right in the heart of Long Branch. read more

Everything was wonderful. The food was amazing. The service great. I can't say enough. A wonderful new find for us. Can't wait to come back. read more

Perfect old school Italian restaurant on the shore. A+ food, service, experience. Will be back again ASAP

Never had fish with this much lemon on it. I ordered the popular fluke. The fish was very fresh and tender and soft but it was drowning in lemon. The fish wasn't even fishy. Never had risotto that was lemony either. It was extremely sour. read more

Trama's Trattoria - Fluke - Italian Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

It's been a long time since I had such a consistently amazing meal from the appetizer to the dessert, all dishes were phenomenal. Their garlic bread and tiramisu dessert were the main stars of the show for me. 15/10 would go back in a heartbeat! read more

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Best chicken parmigiana and I'm from New York! Pounded thin but not too thin that it gets dry, it was juicy with a sauce that was seasoned and well balanced. read more

Wow!!! Wow!!! What a spectacular dinner!!! Good was divine!!! Flavors were amazing!!!! read more

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the food was very well prepared!! the sauce was tasty and the chicken parm homemade. the pasta was homemade read more

The service here is great! Even with the outdoor seating they have put in heaters. My food is always fresh. The bucatini is peppery and al dente. I love the artichoke salad its always great. read more

Trama's Trattoria - Delicious and spicy bucatini - Italian Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Good food, good service, and an owner that takes pride in his dishes and cares about his customers. I was told by a few people you couldn't go wrong with most anything on the menu. I was in between the pork chop and fluke and decided to lean towards our sea friends. Super happy with the choice and the portion was fabulous. I should've taken some of it hope, but I couldn't help finishing it all! Worth a visit, especially if you're on a date! read more

Trama's Trattoria - Very delicious fluke fish dish - Italian Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Te lo recomiendo tiene muy buen ambiente y la comida lo mejor de lo mejor me gusto mucho el especial que me pedí mi char steak y ami hijo le gusto mucho su chicken parm cocinado ala perfección y muy blandito y jugoso muy buen trabajo read more

Trama's Trattoria - Chicken parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

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Not sure how the overall rating here is not a solid 5 stars. Everything from the seasoned and very professional staff to the high quality food should be experienced if you're looking for excellent northern italian in a great atmosphere. I'd recommend something from the menu however everything I've had thus far is a stand out! read more

Fantastic pasta!!!! I always enjoy my meal when I go to Trama's. Get the rigatoni, you will not be disappointed! The only thing I would say is that the drinks are not as great as their food. Food- 5/5 Drinks- 3.2/5 read more

Trama's Trattoria - Rigatoni Pasta - Italian Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

After just getting back from Italy, I'm in that spirit of food; good Italian food. NJ has no shortage of good Italian fare, and that includes here at the Jersey shore. I think prices, although on the high side, are commensurate with the quality you get and are therefore worth it. My wife and I split the meatball on marscapone polenta appy. The meatball was soft, perfectly seasoned, and delicious. As an entrée I got the Garganelli Bolognese with mushrooms topped with a dollop of ricotta. Also excellent. Next time I think I'd like to try one of their risotto dishes and maybe make room for dessert. read more

Love the mussels! Always a good evening filled with good food and conversations with random people at the bar.

I was looking forward to eating here & am thrilled we did. We were not disappointed! First order of business was our very efficient & personable waiter, Andrew, taking drink orders. I had a very nice tasting pinot noir. Next warm bread was brought to the table. It seemed a bit overcooked but I think that was the intent. It had a hard crust & tasted great. We all shared a meatball appetizer served with mascarpone polenta, olive oil & pecorino romano. It was literally about the size of my fist. We also shared an order of muscles; both were fabulous. For dinner I ordered the scallops served with butternut squash risotto, toasted pumpkin seeds, crispy brussel sprouts & maple spuma. Wow, just wow! The flavors blended very well &, well yes, it was excellent too. The portions were not large & the food was quite pricey but excellent quality. I'd give Trama 4.5 stars if I could. I highly recommend & I will most definitely be returning. read more

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What a terrible dining experience. Dined last evening for a family celebration. If we wanted fast food we can go to McD's. Plates were removed while forks were midway to our mouths. We could have eaten in a diner and felt less rushed. "Here's your check." Food was way overpriced. A minute amount of sole for $60+, really? The pasta was the only worthwhile dish. We won't repeat this mistake. read more

Great tasting food. Menu is well worth it. Always great service and very consistent. Highly recommended to everyone.

Tramas was definitely a hidden gem in Long Branch! Drinks were fabulous, service on par & homemade pasta was perfect! Even the fish was fantastic! Would highly recommend!!! Xoxo read more

Since moving to long branch a month ago, we've been to trama twice and don't plan on slowing down. Everything from the food, service, and ambiance is perfect. HIGHLY recommend the meatballs for a starter and pork chop for an entree. read more