Trattoria D.O.C.

“Amazing birthday dinner for our daughter.”

Amazing birthday dinner for our daughter. Pizza, lemonade, pasta, chicken, sea bass & lemon sorbet all delicious.

Julie Singer

Dec 2025

“Simply delicious.”

Simply delicious! We absolutely loved it! The flavors of the pasta reminded us of our trips to Italy. We're definitely going back. It's the perfect spot for going out with your other half, or with your family.

Ulises Martinez

Dec 2024

“Love this place! Came here once years ago and came back over the weekend and it’s still great now....”

Love this place! Came here once years ago and came back over the weekend and it’s still great now. We got one appetizer and two half orders of pasta for two people and it was the perfect amount (and very affordable). The porcini mushroom pasta was our favorite!

Eloise

Jul 2024

“We drove from Lakeview to meet friends living in Evanston.”

We drove from Lakeview to meet friends living in Evanston. The bread basket is very soft. Good food, I would like it more if the rigatoni on my salmon were softer. Saporita salad is yummy. The menu offers 2 options’ choice of small or full portion, so briliant

Astri Housten

Jan 2024

“My go to Italian restaurant in Evanston.”

My go to Italian restaurant in Evanston. Food is always great. The grilled calamari, Cacio e Pepe, and carbonara are my favorites. Service is always good.

Vincent Mañara

Nov 2023

“My 2nd time dining here.”

My 2nd time dining here. The pizza with grilled pumpkin, speck, and hazelnuts was AMAZING. We both loved it! I love the creativity and flavor. Literally perfect. My spouse said his pasta dish (which was spaghetti with italian bacon) tasted just like how his mom would make it. High compliment. I <3'd my pasta (which was orecchiette pasta with spinach and garlic butter) and it was not heavy. Cannoli for desert which had fresh strawberry slices and mint as a garnish. It was so good. 😍 Keep doing what you're doing here. Love this place. Service was good.

Stephanie :)

Nov 2022

“Last evening was a wonderful night in Trattoria.”

Last evening was a wonderful night in Trattoria. It is great that we are safe now to dine in and have a dinner with friends. Catching up in person feels so good!!! On top of that, when you have fresh and delicious food from all the sections of the menu, time is promised to be remarkable.

Coach Stefan TV

Mar 2021

“Nice for a date or just friends.”

Nice for a date or just friends! (Or in my case, alone normally) Wonderful flavors and some nice wine to compliment them. See you there!

Nope

May 2019

“This place is fantastic.”

This place is fantastic. I highly recomend the Gnocchetti Formaggi and the Rigatoni al Salmone. The desserts are wonderful too, especially the cannoli, but try a mousse if you want something a little different. Call ahead on weekends or for special occasions! You can also get full service at the bar if you aren't too picky.

Pia Sanpitak

Feb 2019

“Organic, sustainable ingredients mean everything is fresh.”

Organic, sustainable ingredients mean everything is fresh. Service very friendly, though can slow down when busy. Fresh seafood and shellfish, and hand made pasta like Nonna would make.

R.Paul Herman

Jun 2018

“This is my Italian friend's FAVORITE restaurant.”

This is my Italian friend's FAVORITE restaurant. What does that tell you? He has no specific recommendations because he likes everything. (I got a picture of his friends and his dessert but not him. Next time.) I am vegetarian so I haven't tried all the dishes. I have tried all the desserts and they are all awesome!!!

Ann Brownell

May 2018

“I have been here several times and have never had a bad meal.”

I have been here several times and have never had a bad meal. The orecchiette, alla griglia beef, alla griglia sea bass, pasta with duck (forgot the name), and other dishes I've had are delicious, even the bread and cocktails. It also has my favorite clientele. People aren't prententious and are smart. Great dining experience.

Margaret Larkin

Mar 2018