Trama's Trattoria

Trama is by far the best restaurant on the Jersey shore. The food is always incredible. Every dish is more creative than the next and the flavors are outstanding. The atmosphere is energetic while having a very elegant vibe. Pat Trama is a master chef that knows how to make the most flavorful dishes. This is our regular spot for delicious drinks and fantastic food. But this is also the perfect place for a special night out. The staff is always professional, knowledgeable and courteous. Andrew, Rob and Sean make every visit special.

Not only was our food delicious, but the cozy warm feeling in the restaurant was just the perfect setting. We opted for bar seats, which was a great choice for just 2 of us. It was like a happy family, we were chatting with 2 other couples before we knew it. Highly recommend. The bartender Rob was awesome.

A gorgeous contemporary yet romantic spot to enjoy perfectly crafted cocktails and scrumptious food. The Fra Diablo special was soooooo good, as were the Mussels we're delish - enough to share for us. Service was top notch and just wow!! Def going back - what a lovely spot! A New Jersey restaurant with the quantity and service of a Manhattan restaurant. Simply amazing!

I’m not even really sure where to start. From the second I walked in I loved the decor and overall cleanliness of the restaurant. The waiter we had was extremely friendly and helpful with any questions/concerns we had also. I ordered the seasonal drink the Winter Wonderland Margarita and wow was I impressed by the taste, if you are into sours this is certainly the drink for you! Then lastly came the entree which was a chicken parmigiana dinner that I ordered off the specials for the evening. Not only was this chicken thinly sliced and massive but it quite possibly may be the best chicken parmigiana I’ve ever eaten. This restaurant is small though so I recommend making a reservation in advance because there’s a good chance you’d wait a bit as a walk in. Hope this review is helpful for anyone looking for a nice night out at a high quality restaurant!

So I finally was able to eat here. My take: a lot of hype but falls short. I had the black bass special the size of the fish was so small that you could not really enjoy the taste or flavor very narrow slice of bass smaller than the size of your palm. The bread had to be returned because it was burnt tasted like burnt bread and hard as a rock. The waiter was nice but extremely business. The restaurant was not willing to accommodate adding another person to the table because when you eat outside you are all squeezed together at the side of the building I understand maximizing your space but having to sit right next to the other table so that you can participate in their conversation is a little too much. The wine was good. No do overs here. Price is fair but the food is lacking.