File under "Destiny" (if you believe in such things)... I've been trying to get over here to try the "Roman street food" they're serving up for years but never had much luck. (Oddly enough - I made it over to Rome Italy before finding myself at the corner of Orchard and Rivington.) It's a wet, cold and miserable Memorial Day Weekend and that Sunday morning I'm already decked out in my 'AS Roma' gear (for the final match of the season later in the afternoon). One of my kids "needed" a very specific pair of (ridiculously overpriced) sneakers that were only available from this one Fleet Feet location in NYC. "Okay, and afterwards I know where we're going for lunch!" As soon as we sat down I hear, "This place has a whole vibe going" (from the teen). The menu is small and focused (pastas to soups to salads) all leaning Mediterranean, of course. But we were there to try the trapizzinis (imagine if Mamoun's used focaccia and instead of Middle Eastern ingredients went Italian, kinda-sorta). Our server let us know it's common to have two but we're from Jersey and stubborn and only ordered one each. They were devoured in seconds, we were still hungry, and we really should've (could've) ordered four each. It's NYC - it's not cheap but the food (and that Italian grapefruit soda I tried) was so damn good... I'm not complaining. (It was the first time my kid tried oxtail and he thought it was incredible.) The staff were awesome. Parking was actually a breeze. Oh, and Roma won their match... finished the season in third and got a bump up to the Champions League next season - which is a big deal. (Do I think the fantastic food from Trapizzino's along with me wearing my Roma jacket throughout the day helped for them with their victory? Without a doubt!) read more

Trapizzino - "Daje Roma... Street Food!" - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Not every restaurant I visit has to have outstanding food to get a five star rating. Sometimes it boils down to other factors. Being appreciated as a customer, being receptive to honest feedback, and of course, cleanliness of the restaurant. This restaurant hits on all three factors, and it is also buoyed that the food is pretty tasty for a Roman street food joint. But before I talk about anything else, I must discuss the food. It is Roman street food, especially the idea of a Roman pocket bread with fillings inside. I ordered three. One had meatballs, the other chicken, and the last one eggplant. To balance things out I also got a rigatoni ragu. All of the dishes are pretty light but still carry enough flavor that will leave you satisfied afterwards. It is hard to get super excited about the food here. What did excite me is the high level of customer service. One of the employees, Henry, is a firecracker of energy. Constantly ensuring I was hydrated, and that all my food was up to par (it was), and even asking my preferences. He was an A+ employee, unlike my previous restaurant that seemed to have little regard for human life. This is top form and an enriched version of that. Thank you Henry for restoring my faith in the restaurant business, and thank you Trapizzino for a fun experience. read more

A friend suggested we try this place out for Roman street food and a light snack after a visit to the Tenement Museum. It was just a few minutes walk down the street and it was a great pick! We didn't want to eat a big meal as we were planning to eat a meal a few hours later before seeing a show. Friendly and fast service. Delicious white bean and lentil soup and roasted eggplant (parmigiana di melanzane) trapizzini, which is an Italian pizza pocket. Their dough is house-based sourdough pizza dough and they fill it with traditional Roman recipes. Super good and hit the spot. My friends were a little disappointed as they had just run out of coffee. The good news is that there are coffee joints everywhere in NYC. :) Would highly recommend Trapizzino for a quick, delicious bite! read more

Trapizzino - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Food and service were awesome. The attention to service felt as though I was eating at a loved relative's home. Will definitely be there again. read more

This is a solid restaurant. I do like the trapizzinod, especially the one with the braised oxtail. The food won't blow you away, but It is a nice, quick bite that isn't too expensive. The service is good, and the ambiance is great. read more

This is a cozy, small Italian spot with a really welcoming feel. The service stood out right away and was everyone was kind, and it was nice seeing the staff step in for each other when things got busy. Food-wise, I ordered the ragù pasta and the cacio e pepe. The flavors were there, though the pasta itself was a bit chewy, and the cacio e pepe clumped together slightly. We also had the tiramisu, which was definitely a highlight. Even with those small things, the overall experience was great, and the atmosphere and service really carried the whole experience read more

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Side notes- Prices from dishes are current and not from I was there last year. Favorite trapizzino was the Coda Alla Vaccinara followed by the Doppia Panna but the Lingua in Salsa Verde which is oddly served cold was tasty also and more unique. I was here with a group a while ago. I remember that we were set pretty far back originally but it was a bit too hot as the air conditioning didn't work the best so they allowed us to move which was kind. The place is pretty casual inside and I liked the atmosphere. They specialize in trapizzino which is apparently a Roman street food invented by the same guys who opened up this place which for lack of better words is a pizza pocket with Roman style pizza dough with a filling in the middle with some crispiness on top and softness on the bottom. I don't believe I had a drink for whatever reason. In terms of non trapizzino dishes, we ordered a bunch of vegetarian small plates. My preference were the Marinated Mushrooms for $14 with maitake, shiitake, crimini, and white wine vinegar. There was a nice mix and they had a good little bit of sourness and sweetness. The portion size was decent also and they would be nice to split and have with the trapizzino as they can counter the richness and potential oiliness of said mains. The Endive & Radicchio Salad for $17 with fennel, grana padano, and pine nut vinaigrette had a big portion size as expected for the price point though the flavors are on the lighter end. It would add a bit of bitterness if needed between bites and there are add-ons in case you want to make a meal out of the salad if you want to be healthy or something. The Slow Cooked Broccolini for $15 with ricotta salata and garlic confit were fine. I wish they were roasted longer to add a slightly burnt texture which is honestly my preference with the ricotta salata adding some light saltiness. Another person had the Carciofi Alla Giudia for $14 with crispy artichokes, lemon, and aioli which was decent. One other person had the Cacio E Pepe Suppli for $5 which they enjoyed though it was a tad small (though this is the typical case for these compared to arancini.) In terms of trapizzino, I think everyone but one person had at least two which are all $9.75 now though I think when we were there, they were around $8.50 or so. I went with three consisting of one special of the day/Trapizzino del Giorno and two ones from the standard menu which was more than enough food and I think two would be easily enough for a meal. The only one that I didn't try was the Polpetta Al Sugo with Nonna's beef meatball with tomato sauce which they enjoyed. Otherwise, I had the following in order preference- Coda Alla Vaccinara- 9-hour braised oxtail, red wine, tomato. Excellent flavors. Very well cooked down meat with some spice. I found this also complemented the bread the best with it not falling out as easily and it being a bit richer. Doppia Panna- Stracciatella di burrata, Cantabrian anchovies- Good quality ingredients. This had a nice mix of saltiness and savoriness with the creamy burrata pairing nicely with the salty anchovies. Also very tasty Lingua in Salsa Verde- Veal Tongue, parsley, gaeta olives. This was a special and it was solid though a bit lightly flavored for my taste and I found the cold tongue to be odd and unexpected. The veal was tender (and especially for tongue) while the salsa had a slight freshness and sourness from the olives. Decent. The food here is a bit pricey for the general quality but there are some tasty dishes. I wish the pockets were filled a bit more but there are some good flavors here and one/two good appetizers. read more

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Cute Roman cafe/restaurant, I think their lunch menu is worth it for 1 trappizini with the addition of salad or pasta for either 15 or 20 bucks. Food was solid, no complaints! Their whipped ricotta was phenomenal and would def recommend getting this ! read more

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The service was slow and the amount of time it took for eggs was astronomical. The ability to sit outside and enjoy the weather was nice though. read more

Trapizzino - Egg so hard it had what felt like a plastic film on it. Service was mediocre and food was terrible. Not worth the wait. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by for a cozy bite with friends. It definitely brings the ambiance and nice service for a night out. Beautiful lighting and interiors feel like a treat for the senses. Food wise, perhaps it was not their evening. I wasn't particularly impressed with the filling of the Trapizzini Pollo Alla Cacciatora (Chicken). The chicken was basically not there in the room with us. Mostly sauce. Other trappazinis ordered were the oxtail, the meat lacked flavor and was not memorable. I was underwhelmed by the broccolini we ordered as well. Described as "Slow cooked broccolini with ricotta salata cheese and garlic confit," much of which was not coming through. Under seasoned and just not worth the price. There are quite a few offerings on the menu ranging from antipasto to pasta dishes. We intended to order more but were not appetized by what we had already ordered so decided to skip it. read more

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A week and a half ago, I was in Rome at Trapizzino's. I asked about this location in NYC and was told it was just as authentic. So, we went yesterday while in NYC. While it's good, it certainly didn't live up to it's Trastevere location in Rome, Italy. The suppli were delicious, but as soon as we tried to pull it apart, the cheese in the center just plopped out. No "telephone line" when pulling it apart. The Trapizzino I had was Polpetta Al Sugo (meatball with sauce). The "al sugo" was pretty much missing and the meatball itself had very little sauce on it. The meatball was tasty, but no sauce, as I would've expected if it were keeping up with the expectations of the Italy location. The others in my party had the pollo alla cacciatora trapizzino. Again, no sauce and it looked rather dry. Tasty, but not the same and I was a bit disappointed. I think when Francesco comes back to the US, he should give this location a reminder about how things should be made. read more

Vibes were great. Staff was super kind and attentive. Friends and I shared appetizers, and a few entrees. Was delicious and want to go back to try more. read more

Dined at this casual legitimate Italian spot with two others. This is the only location outside of Italy. Had the kale Caesar salad, cacio e Pepe, three kinds of suppli (fried risotto balls with filling), and three kinds of trapizzini (pizza sandwich pockets). For dessert, we had the olive oil cake. I enjoyed the salad, pasta, cheesy risotto ball, and eggplant trappizini most. The olive oil cake was also light, balanced, and delightful. Drinks were also good. read more

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Had dinner here while in town for work. Loved the atmosphere and service was fast, attentive and helpful. I wish there was a more extensive selection on the menu, but I landed on a chicken pocket dinner. It was flavorful and filling. I also had the marinated olives to start and the Hugo spritz to drink. Seemed like a great spot in the lower east side for a date night or quick dinner with a friend! read more

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If you want to grab and go, this could be your place, as the hand held pizza pockets were in fact delicious, I mean REALLY yummy crust. However, we met friends here for a super early dinner before a show. It was a beautiful night so we sat outside in the street space. The tables and chairs did not fit well and the chairs were perched on an incline making it precarious. Our waiter started off friendly and attentive but then completely ghosted us. Twice, one of us went inside to order an additional bowl of pasta (that was good too!) and for additional cocktails. The pasta came, the cocktails didn't. In fact, we didn't see the waiter again until our THIRD trip back inside to get the check. Needless to say, we left still hungry, still thirsty, and pretty disappointed, but as our show started at 6, there was no time to go anywhere else. I've said this in my reviews before; customer service is a big part of going out, because I CAN actually cook. I'd give more stars for the excellent tastes if I could have actually tasted more. Also, if you have children, seniors or anyone with a mobility issue, the stairs to the restroom are extremely steep and thin. The railing at the top is literally against the wall so it can't really be grasped. Take your time and go slow. I'd say don't attempt after your second drink, but if your waiter is like ours, you probably won't get your second drink anyway read more

Saturday at 10pm I can't believe that I've never gone to this place when I lived in the les , I totally missed out on their version of a sandwich . Because it's late , I wanted to keep it "light" and had a burrata with anchovies ( soo delicious ), washed down by a glass of Sauvignon blanc . Service is super friendly and attentive by every single staff which is atypical . Special shout to Luis! Small , quaint and have the trattoria vibe with one side of the wall open to the street which allows one to be engage by the activities outside but with an arms length ( watching vs being in the midst of) while eating delicious bites . The rice balls ( cacio pepe and the other options are all exceptional). As it was my friends bday , the staff made it special by wishing and singing happy birthday which completely made her day ! Thank you ! read more

Trapizzino - We almost polished all the food ( had to stop so I can take the photo ) - rice balls and olive oil cake - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The food was great! The service was not good. We were pointed to a table and then sat there for 10 minutes before we had to ask for menus. We then order our drinks. About 5 minutes later, we order apps. About 10 minutes after, our apps come and no drinks. We had to ask about the drinks and then the beer comes quick and the drink comes later and it's watered down. It's loud but nice in there. read more

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Stumbled upon this place after doing some shopping on Orchard Street and so glad I did! Chill, enjoyable place with very cool ambiance (I've never been to Italy but I imagine the interior of a cafe there looks like this!), friendly service, and very tasty food. Definitely gonna make a point to come back. read more

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I enjoyed a lovely lunch date at Trapezzino, an Italian cafe focusing on trapezzini, a Roman street food shaped like a triangular focaccia pizza pocket with various fillings inspired by Roman home cooking inside. My waiter suggested either the chicken cacciatore or the braised oxtail for something more filling. I opted for the latter, and I'm glad I did. The meat was so tender, and the hearty tomato-based stew worked so well with the bread. The bread was a little too charred in my opinion, but my server told me that it was deliberate to render a crispy exterior, contrasting with a soft fluffy interior. When the weather is nice outside, the cafe is perfect, whether sitting outside for people watching along the sidewalk or getting some natural air from the open windows. I love the classy yet still casual European ambience. Service was terrific; I felt unhurried even after wolfing down my trapezzino. read more

Trapizzino - Braised Coda alla Vaccinara (Oxtail) $9.50 - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I was in the area and decided to try this out today since i was in the mood for arancini/rice balls. In my neck of the woods in Bronx, we have some of the best Italian food in ny. I got their classico and their cacio e pepe. Classico suppli/riceball: Meh. Decent crust, however the mozzarella in the middle was cold. Ok seasoning, but unimpressive. Caco e pepe: Boring as heck. Dry, desperately needs some sort of sauce. Overall: Not going back to, waste of time and money. read more

Trapizzino - Suppli Classico - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

What a strange restaurant. They have essentially open hot pockets for $9.50 each called trapizzinis. The ambiance and decor makes it seem like a $$ restaurant, but then you're hit with the menu and you're not sure whether you're supposed to order one or two or more of these trapizzinis. Is it a tapas type situation? The bread is very thick and the trapizzinis are presented on little stands. read more

Trapizzino - Endives salad - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The real deal! Tastes exactly like Rome. Supplis are great! Trapizzino sono buonissimi! Bravo!

SO good! And their trapizzini pockets are a great deal and unique. My only regret eating so quick we forgot to get photos. We came here to meet a friend for dinner and everything was very tasty plus the seating was great with a nice outdoor breeze while being inside. We split the rags and Dopia Panna Trappizinni and our friend got a trpizzini and soup. All of it was good and service was great. We don't get drinks but they had some great looking Negronis read more

Hard to understand menu but did appreciate that having a reservation was respected. Fried risotto ball appetizers were a perfect compliment for the Trapizzini's, iconic Italian pizza pockets. Great date spot! Locations in Rome, Milan, Florence and New York! read more

Went here for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon and it was a good experience. There was only one other table so I sat immediately and service was quick. I got the coda alla vaccinara (braised oxtail) and parmigiana di melanzane (roasted eggplant). Both were really good and for a lunch I didn't need more. Service was quick and food came out fast. Music was good but not too loud if you wanted to have a conversation. I'd return read more

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What a gem! truly an amazing place. The food was incredible, the service was exceptional and they have literally the best Negroni I've ever had any where in the world! Can't wait to go back! read more

Trapizzino - Fig Negroni - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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I found the open atmosphere enjoyable -- in good weather of course. Trapizzino is famous for their pocket pizza (not to be confused with pizza pockets or hot pockets). A fun twist to pizza, but still packs a hearty punch. Overall, I would definitely bring friends here for a fun lunch when it's warm outside. read more

Trapizzino - Pocket pizza! - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Mmmm, Roman street food. Crispy focaccia stuffed with savory fillings. I love when my food comes in pockets. - Pollo Alla Cacciatora: For the "white sauce" lovers in your crew - Polpetta Al Sugo: A meatball worth remembering - Doppia Panna: Unique, tart and savory - Coda Alla Vaccinara: Probably the best of all the trapizzino, IMO, because that oxtail melts in your mouth For apps, you can't go wrong with the Slow Cooked Broccolini or the Marinated Mushrooms. So why the 3 stars? Our server screwed up our order and ended up putting in for 2x the trapizzini we asked for. They kept arriving piecemeal in one long tray after another, and we got so overwhelmed trying to fix things, that we ended up just throwing up our hands and accepting them all. But we weren't thrilled about paying nearly double for what we had planned to get. Also, they need to stop being cheap and just turn on the damn AC. I basically melted into my trapizzino. read more

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Honestly overrated? They told us we could only sit at bar seats without a reservation, although multiple tables were empty and stayed empty the entire time we were there. I think they just hoped we would leave so they could close early. The food was just okay. The trapizzino was good, the arancini was good, the cacio e pepe was really overcooked, and it was the worst espresso martini I've ever had. Would skip it! read more

Attentive and chill vibe service. Nice cafe style seating. Get the oxtail, go full send, get 3 of them. If you want to mix it up get the chicken but I absolutely suggest you ask for the hot sauce too. Fig Negroni is superior. Nice amaro selection. read more

Trapizzino - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This was my first experience with trapizzini, and the bread was impressive--soft. We tried the chicken and braised oxtail fillings. The chicken was flavorful, infused with rosemary, while the braised oxtail was tasty but not particularly memorable. I'd like to return to try other ones, especially the meatballs. The olive oil cake, though decent, didn't stand out as much as others I've had. read more

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Trappazino is a small plates bar in LES. I walked in and sat down with a menu. I was greeted by the person behind the bar and ordered. A pleasant meal in a nice place. read more

Trapizzino - Meatball on the right. Risotto ball on the left. Nice - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Good place for a casual meal and drinks! My friend and I got a reso for a Sat night but it didn't seem to busy and you could just walk in. We split a pasta and a pocket which both were satisfying. Service is friendly and quick. read more

Trapizzino - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This spot was totally overwhelming. I had no idea I would love their simple menu with true Italian food. The service was wonderful. The ambience was incredibly European. To my understanding this is a chain in the UK. So glad I got to taste it!! Better than my grandmother's pasta!! read more

Trapizzino - Tastes like my grandmother's Rigatoni Ragu - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Tried this spot for my friend's birthday and it did not disappoint! The oxtail was our favorite, would definitely come back for that one! The ricotta balls were delicious as well. It is a pretty small restaurant but our server Luis tried to accommodate as much as possible. He also brought dessert and a shot on the house for the birthday girl which was very much appreciated. read more

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A busy corner joint that I kept walking by over and again. Each time I'd browse the menu and wander off. Boy, do I regret that! I had the oxtail trappezini as recommended by the server. I also ordered the suppli. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G I wish I followed my instincts to stop in sooner. Excellent service Excellent Roman food Definitely recommend read more

Trapizzino - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Absolutely loved the vibe at Trapizzino! We arrived a bit earlier than our Friday night reservation time, and although the place was busy, the staff was nice enough to temporarily find us a spot to sit before our reserved table was ready. We ended up at (arguably) one of the best spots in the restaurant -- a nice table right by the open door/window. The restaurant can get quite loud, but our spot was definitely more nice, quiet, and breezy :) We had to order a few trapizzini to try, and decided on the Pollo Alla Cacciatora (chicken), Coda Alla Vaccinara (braised oxtail), and Parmigiana Di Melanzane (roasted eggplant). I thoroughly enjoyed them all, but the flavors were pretty standard/expected. The braised oxtail tasted similar to a Chinese Hamburger aka 肉夹馍, and would be my favorite if I had to choose. The prices are quite reasonable ($9.50 each), so definitely try a few different ones with the table. We also ordered two risotto balls (Classico and Cacio e Pepe) to share. These were not as good as the trapizzini, as I personally prefer a softer and chewier risotto over the slightly firmer risotto needed to make the risotto balls. Would still recommend as a light shareable item for the table. Overall amazing experience and I'd absolutely visit again! Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 read more

Trapizzino - Suppli Classico, Suppli Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Such a cute little Italian cafe right in the hard of LES. So much yum in their menu. Could be a sit and hang out spot or a quick in/out depending on what you need. Has an area facing the South of the restaurant that is open so kind of get the best of the indoor/outdoor seating world. The staff is versatile and it seems they are all helpful and friendly, kind of has a community feel and less formal - which matches their "street food" vibe. Lots of drink options, including some Italian varieties of liquor/wine/coffee - definitely recommend going for lunch or dinner so you can explore here. Might even go just for a drink and small snack if killing time before a dinner. Food - TRAPIZZINI special, which was a mushroom. Very full, hard to eat but worth it. Not something you might get on a first date, but so delicious. SUPPLI Risotto balls, as expected and can't go wrong. CARCIOFI ALLA GIUDIA was a small dish, just a few hearts, but the sauce was a mayo based something that we kept and tried for other dishes. A little pricey for what you get though. Overall, highly recommend and will be back. read more

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I've always liked trapizzino's. It has that Italian vibe. They even survived the pandemic. The trapizzinos, like hot pockets, have gotten smaller on each last visits, but they are tasty. Flavors rotate - the veal tongue was a delicious surprise. Happy Hour = $4 0ff cocktails and wine. Nice cafe space. read more

This place was unlike any Italian place I've been before. Their trapizzini pizza pockets were the star of the show. I was surprised the kind waitress didn't recommend the standard meatball pizza pocket (POLPETTA AL SUGO) but the ox tail was as good as she said! We were served quickly and everything was fresh and full of flavor, I could have eaten the bread all by itself it was so good! read more

Trapizzino - POLLO ALLA CACCIATORA and Coda alla Vaccinara (Oxtail) - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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