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La Traviata
314 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 479-8131
- Hours:
Mon-Thu. 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mon-Thu. 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fri. 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sat. 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good for:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
43 reviews for La Traviata
Review Highlights
I have posted recently about Italian restaurant but nothing gets as good as La Traviata!! This place is my absolute favorite Italian restaurant in Austin. I am going to have to say that no one can touch their Chicken Parmesan. I know that is a classic, plain dish to pick from, but no one does it like they do! The sauce they use their is AMAZING and I can never get enough!!
It is a small restaurant and if a couple of tables are nosy then you can bet you will hear it but what does it matter when the food is delicious?!? The staff their is always friendly, but I do recommend making reservations for the evening, because we have tried walking up in the evening and they do tend to have long wait times.
My husband's favorite is Duck Confit.
Another friendly tidbit is that their menu changes for lunch.
I'm reviewing this from the experience of someone who came in a large group.
For his birthday, my friend chose to have a dinner here. We had around 15 people in our party. He made a reservation a few days in advance and gave the staff his credit card information.
My boyfriend and I work downtown and decided to hang around until dinner rather than going home... So we ended up getting to the restaurant a little early. While having a glass of wine at the bar we began to get concerned. There was no space for a party of our size at 8 p.m., the time we had a reservation for.
Instead, we were given one table at a time and the rest of our party had to hang around, getting in the servers' ways but also trying to be social and make the best of it. Our whole party wasn't seated until after 9 p.m. And we never really got an explanation or an apology from the staff or manager, as best I could tell.
Yes, we got a couple free appetizer sorts of plates, and yes, the food was delicious when we got it. At least it seemed so. My blood sugar was all sorts of messed up by the long delayed dinner.
They didn't separate checks, but that's pretty common it seems. I'm just glad I got cash so I got out of there the fasted under the guise of acting as an advance party to meet the people meeting us for drinks. (Because our party was running late, of course, after dinner our hour late dinner.)
The whole ordeal was so exhausting that many people had to call it a night. Very sad that what could have been a great start to a night out, well, very much wasn't.
Edit: Also, for the record, we weren't the 15-top that annoyed Lindsay J. We were all a bit young maybe (early to mid 20s) but very well behaved.
For months now, Carla C. has been talking some big talk about how she knew where to acquire the best carbonara in town. I've been known to crave this delectable dish, so of course I needed to investigate this rather audacious claim.
We waited a while till the weather grew cooler, then Carla pronounced it Carbonara Time. As I battled to find free parking on the appointed day (I have a strong aversion to paying for parking, particularly when the closest lot to the restaurant costs $10 for the privilege of occupying a space for an hour or two), I groused that THIS was why I didn't like eating dinner downtown.
But as we entered the restaurant, my irritation dissipated almost instantly. La Traviata is small and packed, but it has an elegant, cozy feel to it that is utterly charming. We snagged a small table in one of the nooks near a street window, under a sparkling chandelier.
Service was prompt and affable, and we chatted as we enjoyed a basket of bread with olive oil and a lovely bottle of wine...until the arrival of our carbonaras rendered us mute.
Truly the most perfect carbonara I've ever had the pleasure of encountering, this specimen was composed of perfectly al dente pasta, gently piled and sprinkled with bread crumbs, then lovingly topped with a nest of slivered scallions and a farm fresh egg that was simply stunning in its simplicity. The sauce was surprisingly light - perhaps with a touch of lemon? - balancing out the rich pancetta and steering the entire dish away from the heaviness that I often encounter in a carbonara. I swooned with my first bite, and am still swooning, days later. This carbonara changed carbonara for me forever.
The setback for this outstanding dish? Just $14. I've paid far more for far less.
You can bet that if anyone suggests dining downtown at La Traviata again, I'll be the first in the car.
I finally made it to La Traviata, and I'm kind of cursing myself for not having gone sooner. There are times that I just want a good bowl of pasta and I just have never found a great place to get it. Until now!
I just had the most perfect bowl of hooker sauce with squid!* I couldn't get over all of the flavors in the sauce, and how balanced they were. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the portion was sizable, but not asinine.
The service was great, and I really liked the space. It reminded me of a little European bistro or something, and didn't totally feel like I was in Austin.
Now that I've finally tried La Traviata I know for sure I'll be back!
* Calamari Puttanesca
I am not sure if this place should have 3 or 4 stars, so I am erring on the generous side. I also came with a large group (why do we do this in such a tiny place??? Oh, right, location!)
The person arranging dinner asked us all to show up 10 minutes early, and most of us waited outside until our actual reservation time. When we went in, we sort of awkwardly hung around in the way, bumping into tables and waiters and each other. The wait staff was actually really cool about it. Once our table was ready, maybe 15 minutes later, we did have room for everyone.
I think the food was decent, but you definitely pay more for the convenience of being right next to wherever you want to go next. There were a few odd things. I get thirsty. My water glass was empty after about 20 minutes and was never refilled in the 2 hours we were there. I drank the ice as it melted. I know I could have asked, but I was sort of fascinated that when the waiters came by to bring stuff, they never refilled anyone's. With the big group, they told us all the specials as one giant group... which meant that at least half of us couldn't hear, and had to ask to have it repeated at our end. A couple of orders were wrong, which happens with big groups, but when it was pointed out, the staff was just kind of like, "whatever" and since the people weren't that vocal, the staff didn't seem to do anything about it (later, we noticed the bill was adjusted for a few things, but they gave us no indication of that at the time.) The last strange thing is that they never came by to check that everything was ok. We were taking up half of the restaurant, so it's not like we could have been forgotten.
Why the four stars, then? They did adjust a few things on the bill for the mistakes, and didn't add on at least a couple glasses of wine ($8-10 each.) With dinner for 16 downtown, with drinks and several desserts for $500 after tip, it's not so bad. Like others mentioned, they didn't split the check, and when we put several cards (with the breakdown for how much to each) they charged us all properly, though they came back and just left 3 of those padded black folders with two cards in each and made no attempt to get them to the right people. Just slightly odd now and then, but I definitely had a good night. I wouldn't suggest coming here, but if a friend invited me out again for a special event, I would be there.
I don't know, you guys. As cliche as this saying is on Yelp, I'm going to say it anyway: I REALLY wanted to like this place. I really did. It's convenient to the Paramount Theatre, which is always a plus, as my husband and I frequent the summer film series each year. It's romantically-lit (always a huge bonus in my book). And, they serve mussels!
Here's the problem: the mussels were the best part of the whole experience, and they were just the appetizer. There was a 15-top seated in the back section of the tiny restaurant, and they were beyond obnoxious: screaming laughter, standing on chairs, playing lude charades games. Now, don't get me wrong, these are all things that I might do, in the comfort of my living room. But in a quaint little bistro setting? The couple that came in and was seated after us actually got up and left after about 30 seconds because they weren't comfortable with the noise. I was shocked that the waitstaff/management did absolutely nothing and let this table ruin everyone else's dining experience. We stayed, mostly because we were starving, and it was late.
And the food? Decent, but nothing amazing. I had the lamb meatballs with rigatoni, and to be honest, the sauce sort of tasted like something out of a jar. The toasted angel food cake was almost rock hard, and I should have sent it back. Again, laziness on my part and I should have taken it upon myself to ask for a manager.
I felt as though the staff should have done something about the obviously intoxicated table after some point, or at least offered to comp an item on our tab. I would've enjoyed the whole evening much more, had I been able to experience La Traviata for what it's meant to be: an adorable little bistro in the heart of downtown.
La Traviata consistently delivers outstanding food. That should be the end of my review but it would be remiss to not embelish a little-
Ravioli of the day - This is the only pasta they make in house, which is very consistent with alot of restaurants in Italy. Their raviolis are always melt in your mouth delicate. I love them best when they use subtle cheeses and herbs, with a broth like sauce. Perfecto!
Bolognese - For me the mark of an outstanding bolognese is when the fat from the meat has just begun to carmilize, when just about all the vegetables and spices have melted away and are unrecognizable, when there is no clear distinction between sauce and liquid meat. You get the point, La Traviata does- consistently awesome.
They would get that magical 5th star from me if they could increase table spacing so that I wouldn't have to control my ooh's and ahh's or listen to some of their less interesting customers conversations.
A group of friends and I stopped in to La Traviata on New Years Eve and sat at the bar. While the menu for the evening was slightly different than their standard fare, everything we had was excellent. The meatball soup was fantastic, very savory with some crunchy bread on top for texture. I also had the arugula and grapefruit salad which was excellent. The bitterness of the arugula, sweetness of the grapefruit and salty percorino romano cheese balanced well. For my entree I had fettuccini dish with crimini mushroom, fried artichokes and truffle oil. It was the highlight of the meal. Complex flavors, great textures, everything I was looking for. The pasta was great quality and cooked perfectly. Pretty good wine selection but THERE IS NO FULL BAR contrary to what this page says. The girls we were with were a bit upset but that. Overall, great for a nice dinner out, the restaurant is a bit cramped though.
Huh? I haven't written a review of La Traviata before? OK, here you go. I have loved the Spaghetti A La Carbonara at La Traviata for years. I had not had it for at least a couple, and I couldn't be sorrier that I waited so long. I dined with Michelle C. and Chris this evening with the intention of having the Carbonara again. I had bragged on it, and was nervous that it would fail to meet braggadocio standards. When it arrived, the perfect nest of pasta and pancetta, adorned with slivers of scallions and topped with a raw egg yolk, it was like a perfect picture. I tried to wait for the appropriate photos to be taken (those food bloggers) but had to dig in and mix in the yolk with the pasta. The result was perfection, creamy, salty, yum with perfectly cooked al dente pasta. To die for. Seriously good food. And, our reserved table was ready precisely at 8:00, our reserved time, and the service was attentive, friendly, and helpful. Love it.
Tasty and home made Italian goodness.
I'm half Italian, and both parents cook well enough to put many lesser Italian restaurants to shame, so when I pick an Italian place, I am pretty darn critical.
Took a dear friend here Friday night for his birthday, and we had a pleasant, flavorful and well-served dinner, with no wait for a table. That's one of the things I like about this place, even though they seem to be busy, they can usual sneak in a deuce or a four-top with little waiting time, even on a Friday night.
I started with a Mista salad which was an orgy of mixed greens, crunchy nuts & shaved pecorino romano which inspired a very clean plate. Friend had fresh ravioli for an appetizer, and the lasagna of the evening (which was Bolognese) for his entree, pronouncing both delicious. As an entree I had a mound of al dente cappelini tossed with sauteed greens, mussels and prosciutto and it was fabulous. A spicy Cabernet complemented the dinner well, and dinner for two with appetizers, 4 drinks and coffee came to just under $95. Not inexpensive, but worth it.
Capable, competent friendly service, a good special recommendation and a pleasant chance to chat with my buddy and celebrate another year orbiting the sun in a cool Austin food emporium.
The Rigatoni with lamb meatballs is F**K**G.......THE BOMB!!!!!!!! I think the place could use a few more appetizers and come down on there prices a wee bit for the portion sizes. U mostly have to pay to park somewhere nearby cause of the location :-( It can also feel a little to Snobish at times with some of the "TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL" patrons at surrounding tables.
"Tom Cruise makes great spaghetti carbonara" is one of those pop culture factoids that is forever burned into my brain, taking up valuable space that could be devoted to things like remembering Chester A. Arthur's greatest achievements...or the whereabouts of my cane and monocle.
But I digress. When I bite into La Traviata's killer carbonara, any unappetizing Cruise associations that haunted me upon ordering are vanquished by a delicious, Xenu-strength force field of pasta, cheese, eggs and pancetta. Now if only they had a couch to jump on...
I love love LOVE La Traviata. Obviously, it's just a few doors down from us at Cork so, we eat there often. It's seriously one of my TOP 3 places to eat in Austin though! The food is consistently great and so is the service! It's cozy and just the absolute best "date night" restaurant.
I think I have ordered the spaghetti bolognese the last 4 times but, last night I branched out and tried the chicken parm and OMG! so so soooooo good. If you plan to go I would suggest the spaghetti bolognese and if you have a friend with you split the chicken parm. The portion was large with two chicken breast on top.
Highly recommended and 5 stars !!!!!
Probably the best meal I had the entire time in Austin...and it was Italian ffs, go figure. The Salmon was absolutely fantastic, very lightly breaded in some sort of panko-esque breadcrumb and accompanied with a decadent sauce; perfectly cooked, this was a true winner.
Easy recommendation if you're looking to break away from traditional Texas fare.
4 stars? Really? I went here on a recent work trip and not a single person at our table enjoyed our meal. Actually, one person enjoyed the sauce on the lobster ravioli special, but that was it. I had the chicken parmesean and with no exageration, the sauce literally tasted like chef boy-r-dee. The other meals at the table were also bland. Overall, Id say the pre meal bread was the best part of the meal. Only because it wasnt McDonalds and the ambiance was nice, Ill give it two stars.
Our cool neighbors brought us to this warm, charming restaurant in downtown Austin. Most of the food was fabulous (a little hiccup with my favorite dessert, creme brulee), and the service impeccable.
I gave it 5 stars because if I weren't already taken, I'd marry the risotto. Need I say more?
I've had pretty consistently good situations arise at La Traviata, and I've been pleasantly surprised some, too: this smallish, narrow throwback trattoria has not only stayed true to formula (at least given my experience over a number of years here), but has managed to create a thriving, if somewhat understated vibe. It's not a place that I seek out regularly, but when I have, even on some special occasions, it's been right on the money.
I've tended toward the spaghetti bolgonese, a heaping mound of pasta that comes forth with an intended challenge to conquer, and the dessert lover has made proverbial mincemeat out of the chicken parmesean on ample occasion. As I recall the tiramisu was tasty, but these are the types of assertions that are best confirmed. Because it's better to be full. And full of all the joys that comfy yet casually resplendent dining may afford you.
Ate here before going to a show at Antones, great food, good service, awesome atmosphere. Great place for a date. The window seating reminds me of Lady and the Tramp. The cheese ravioli appetizer was the special of the day and it was mouthwatering. The place is small so there is typically a wait at peak times but if you time it right its well worth it.
Very cute, very cozy (bordering on cramped when crowded) little Italian restaurant downtown. They take (but don't require) reservations which I think is awesome. On weekends and during prime dining hours, it can get packed and those reservations are handy. Go early (or on a week day) and you shouldn't have a problem.
Their daily specials sound sooooo tasty but I can't get their mushroom fettuccine out of my head - I've been craving it since I last had it...and I don't even really like mushrooms. But it is sooooo good. A little heavy on the noodles for me (i'm not a huge fettuccine fan either...how did I end up ordering this dish?!?!), but I just pushed the extra noodles aside and got up every one of those mushrooms. Mmmm!
Most entrees run in the $15 to $20 range; appetizers, salads, desserts in the $6 to $10 range. We had a lovely dinner (with lovely service) including two salads, two entrees, dessert, a bottle of wine, tax and tip for ~$115.
Not my favorite Italian place in town, but definitely high on the list. If you are looking for Italian downtown, I would say head to La Traviata.
La Traviata is fabulously creative and classic all at the same time. The rigatoni with lamb meatballs is to die for and the endive with prosciutto, kalamata olives and shaved Parmesan is a must have.
Make a reservation or risk missing out.
My friend took me here for lunch today. What a nice place for lunch! I had the garlic cream soup with a misto salad and a LOT of fresh bread. Really fantastic meal. The salad was significant and I was very satisfied with both the soup and salad offerings.
My friend had the Calamari on Pasta in a red sauce and it was very good as well.
Very good downtown lunch spot. The only reason that I gave this four stars instead of five is that it has a small number of tables and there were people waiting around for seating when we were done eating.
La Traviata reminds me of some of those small, crowded places in Brooklyn. I've been several times over the past couple of years and really enjoyed the food and found the service tends to be good. There are a couple of things to keep in mind, first, it can be very busy and as it is a fairly small, you should make a reservation to be sure to get a seat. (When you do, ask for a table by the window. You get a little more elbow room and the view of Congress is nice.) Second thing to remember, the acoustics of the place make it very noisy. Not a great option for a quiet romantic dinner. But if you are out for a bottle of wine and some simple, rustic Italian food, it is great. The last point, the prices are a bit high, with dinner for two and wine running at around $100 with either antipasti or something sweet at the end.
I am not sure what kind of appetite the people who commented about serving sizes had as I find the portions to be on the generous side, with maybe the ravoli being the exception. Wine list is great, not too long but with a good with mostly a cross section of Italian reds and whites and a few other wines to round out the selection.
Now, here's something I hate to admit, the pasta Bolognese is amazing. I know, going to a nice Italian resturant and ordering Bolognese sauce is almost a sin. But the other side of that coin is that if they can do the basics well, the rest often follows. And La Traviata's Bolognese is great, almost exactly like you would find in a Marcella Hazan recipe. I've enjoyed several of their other items and often find their specials to be worth trying.
My favorite Italian restaurant in Austin. Great ambience and I love the carbonara.
Can't handle the 1 hour and 45 minute wait at Vespaio?*
Then, reserve a seat at La Traviata... Now!
For once, I'm not going to tell you what to order because everything I've eaten at La Traviata has given my taste buds some serious Italian loving.
Rather than food bits, I'd like to approach La Trav's atmosphere. Loud, aromatic, and glowing are the first three words that come to mind. After a failed attempt to have dinner at Vespaio, a friend and I showed up at La Trav's doorstep salivating. The problem? It was Friday night at about 7:45pm, and there was not a seat in the house that wasn't already taken or reserved. The solution? Two barstools.
I have to admit that this was not quite the vision my little black dress had in mind for the evening dining arrangements. And so, I climbed up onto the barstool, looped my purse strap onto the bar hook, and asked the bartender for a wine suggestion. He quickly gave me two options, and I ordered a red which he said was "very popular in Italy right now." We ordered a mozzarella and heirloom tomato bruschetta, and soon I'd forgotten the preconceived ideals of the evening. The bartender smiled. The room filled with chatter. By the time dinner was over, I was laughing and loving every moment of what had turned out to be a wonderful evening.
(*Vespaio does not accept weekend evening reservations.)
Italian food for foodies... Simple, authentic Italian food, executed well..
I went to La Traviata for lunch yesterday. I made a reservation for two, (near the window as suggested in a previous yelp review) but it seemed unnecessary as we were the only guests in the place.. I hear its more of a dinner place anyway..So we were promptly seated, by a friendly, welcoming staff.
As an appetizer, my date and I split a salad special. It was arugula, with roasted baby beets, blue cheese, pistachio, tossed in an onion vinaigrette. mmmmmmm...... For entree I had the spaghetti carbonara, and my date had the soup. She said the soup was good, but the carbonara was great, prepared traditionally with a raw egg yolk on top.. What surprised me, was that the pasta was more enjoyable than the sauce, which is definitely not a complaint.. The price was not unreasonable for the quality of the food. All in all, we had a good time, the food was good, and I would certainly like to try this place for dinner.
In my past 6 years in Austin, La Traviata has stood out among my favorites. We even spent a New Year's Eve meal here. It's that good. Everything we've had here has been wonderful and I really, really like the atmosphere. It reminds me of the many "little Italy" restaurants in Boston or NYC. I don't think it's overpriced, especially considering where they are located. I do not think this would be a good place to take kids though it seems many reviewers thought differently. Sitting at the bar is also a fun, although different, date night.
A lively place with excellent food.
There are very few Italian restaurants that "feel" right. This one does. Of course, going on a Tuesday night might be why there was no overcrowding, and having a reservation meant no wait at all, but this restaurant was "multi bene." And the Duck Comfit with fig sauce was delightful. I will be going again, just not on a weekend night; I can see why it can get crowded, it is a bistro and not a cafeteria.
Food = good. Price = crap.
Why, oh why are places like this crowded? A bowl of fettucine with tomato sauce and mushrooms should not ever cost $9. I assumed I'd be getting a massive bowl -- this was the amount I serve my 3-year-old. Around the table was even worse. Chicken marsala, calimari, etc. all tasted good and cost at least twice as much as they should. We're talking $15 lunch that leaves you hungry one hour later. Nothing else to say about it.
I like this place but I've only been a couple of times. The place reminds me of a restuarant you might find in NYC or perhaps in Rome even. The food and wine was good. The restuarant is beautiful - long and narrow.
But I just learned they do no happy hour at all. Nothing at all? Not even a drink special? Come on!
Get over yourself already.
I have recommended this quaint little Italian Restaurant to all kinds of people - friends trying to patch up a relationship, business associates, family. But after today, I don't think I will. I ordered a bowl of soup to go, picked it up and paid my $6.50 plus tip. When I got back to my office, I realized they only packed a cup of soup - not a bowl. When I called them about it, the explanation was, "Sorry about that, the portion we serve as our bowl is equivalent to the small styrofoam cup you were given and that's the price - $6.00 for the soup and 50 cents for the to-go charge. Sorry about that".
Well, I'm sorry about that too. Sorry that I won't be returning or referring again.
Alas...not too happy with my recent experience at all. Being a vegetarian, I don't expect a mountain of choices at an upscale Italian eatery like this one, but I also expect more than one veg dish on the menu! Also - I find it very annoying when restaurants do not update their online menus. I fully expected to order a butternut squash risotto with black pepper mascarpone last weekend (listed online) - but upon arrival found that it was "seasonal". I don't like mushrooms (I know, I know what kind of vegetarian doesn't eat mushrooms??), but still there was nothing else to choose from, and I did not feel like negotiating my own dish that night with the waitress. So salad it was.
They need to be a lot more progressive with their choices.
Vegetarian Friendly: 1/5
This is the best Italian joint in the city. You cannot go wrong here. You will enjoy this meal. In fact this is probably the best eatery in town. Sorry Fonda San Miguel, please don't hate me.
If the name weren't already taken, this place should call itself Hairy Situations. I went for lunch today and there was a hair in my soup AND one in my salad! Hairnets, people! Stat!
The polenta is just one ot those things that jumps out as "best in town". Same with the duck and the seafood stew. I've been three times and can't imagine it being better. This is my measuring stick for the other best upscale Itailian places in town, Vespaio's and Andiamo. Both are in many ways just as good but this remains my choice.
Coming from the food obsessed city of San Francisco, my fiancee and I decided to put Austin to the test and sample the local Italian fare. Overall, we found La Traviata to be quite good. The atmosphere was very urban, and although the restaurant can get a little loud when crowded, it didn't distract from the overall experience. The wine list is decent for both whites and reds, and the pasta dishes we tried held up well to their San Francisco equivalents. Bonus points if you're a wine lover like me and want to have a post-dinner glass or two... La Traviata is two doors away from Cork!
This is a small intimate restaurant where I had the best steak I've ever had in my life. It was cooked so perfectly, and was insanely tender. The wine was great, and the waitstaff rocked. But then again to the people that think they weren't great, I'm not a fan of a wait person squatting next to my table pretending they're my best friend. It's a great place!!!!!!
The only dish I like is Cioppino. Every time I went there because I miss Cioppino. It's like another restaurant Vespaio to me.
I was disappointed in my experience here. We went on a Friday night around 8:30 and there was an hour and 45 minute wait. I have no problem waiting this long if the food is good, but my companion wanted to eat at the bar. The service was good, nothing to complain about. The bruchetta appetizer was a little bit different of a take - I was kind of surprised that there were two pieces of toast on a bed of baby greens for $8. For the main course, we ordered the scallops and the blue crab capellini. The scallops was with a bed of couscous, which was very dry. The scallops themselves were cooked well, but were not nearly the size you would find at McCormick & Schmick's and there were only three of them. I tasted the capellini and I thought it was dry as well without very much creativity. Dessert was a chocolate torte that was rich and loaded with hazelnuts - very tasty.
All in all, I still have to give up to Vespaio for Italian in Austin. If you're going to spend money for a good meal go there. And for the seafood, go to McCormick's.
you left santa fe
found in austin years later
bolognese still rocks
La Traviata is the closest I've come to the small, buzzing, upscale cafes in bigger cities. The food is consistently good and the atmosphere is such that rather than feel cramped, you will probably just feel a bit cozy and content. At least if you order wine. Ha Ha. That was sort of a joke, but order some wine anyway. They have a fairly small but well selected wine list. The menu changes, but mainstays include a terrific mista salad with hazlenuts and polenta square in gorgonzola cream sauce. That's my favorite, though I've also had very good vegetarian lasagna as well as amazing lamb chops (which I don't usually eat). In short, the food is so fresh that just about anything tastes good. Oh, and dessert! If you like profiteroles, you have to try the gelato filled profiteroles with La Traviata's homemade fudge sauce.


