J.Trani's Ristorante

July 10, 2025

My friend who is a local San Pedro-an (San Pedro-ite?) and said this place is THE BEST Italian restaurant so of course I had to try it. He was right. I enjoyed the Sunday sauce, which is a short rib ragu in bolognese sauce with some fresh arugala and mozzarella. I was instantly reminded of beef birria. For dessert we had Crème brûlée with coffee and that was great, too. The strawberries atop it were the pièce de résistance if we're going to switch nationalities to French in this review. The service was impeccable. They bring you bread and butter straight away, and a carafe of water for the table. Really lovely and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect dinner atmosphere. Seating is traditional dimly lit dining area with both booths and table seating. The music playing over the PA also felt appropriate for a 4th-generation traditional Italian restaurant.

May 8, 2025

The food is absolutely delicious! We love all the dishes that we ordered. The staff are very friendly with good service. We feel very welcomed. The atmosphere is very relaxing with live music. Would love to come again and try other dishes on the menu.

October 19, 2025

After a long day, we stopped by this restaurant right at opening on a Thursday evening. We were among the first seated, and within 30 minutes, the place was packed—clearly a local favorite. The vibe was great: a stylish mix of old and new decor that felt both cozy and fresh. Service was friendly and attentive, especially with our daughter, which made the experience even better. Food-wise, the spaghetti and meatballs were decent, though I wish the meatballs had been pan-seared for more flavor and texture. The standout dish was the seafood linguini—fresh, well-balanced, and full of flavor. The pizza was also good, though we weren’t fans of the green onion topping. Overall, this is a must-try spot with a welcoming atmosphere and solid menu. We’ll definitely be back to explore more of what they have to offer.

March 20, 2025

An outstanding and relaxing dining experience that was elevated by some very ambient and atmospheric music. The service was relaxed and relaxing and added to the sense of leisure and care that I enjoyed while dining. The food was tasty, enjoyable and compared well to the price.

July 10, 2023

A wonderful evening! All the food was excellent, service was also the best we have had in the last three years! Seemed like just minutes between our Calamari appetizer order and when it arrived at our table! My duck was super tender and wonderfully paired with the Roman gnocchi with wine reduction. My wife's pork chop was also excellent but the size was more suited to a super hungry dock worker! My friends also enjoyed their Meals as well, the Seafood linguini excellent and loaded with Salmon and large Shrimp. And the price was very reasonable as well. Thank you Nick for a wonderful evening!