Dal Contadino Trattoria

4.5

1072 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 2, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Welcome to our Home!
Located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale and walking distance from the beach shore, Dal Contadino Trattoria is a celebration of rustic homestyle Italian cuisine. Indulge in a relaxing ambiance while enjoying handmade pastas, a catch of the day, Tuscany steak and daily specials crafted by Chef Nuccio.

Live Music on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays.
Social Mondays: 1/2 OFF cocktails, $2 meatballs/each. Wine Tuesdays: 1/2 OFF bottles of wine up to $100.
Happy Hour: special menu offering select food and drinks, everyday from 4-6 pm at the bar and bar area only.
Reservations for the bar are not accepted.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(954) 900-2714
Website
https://www.contadinotrattoria.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Nuccio Giannino
Catering
All catering orders we need 24h notice in advance for 30 or more..We accommodate requests for dishes not on the menu and special requests.
Private party facilities
You can celebrate your special event with usCall the restaurant to discuss details for your next gathering with friends and familyWe have Private Room coming up in February

Location
2775 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306-1600
Neighbourhood
Coral Ridge
Cross Street
Bayview and Oakland Park Blvd
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Social Mondays
Multiple dates available
Social Mondays Join us for an amazing experience 1/2 Cocktails all night $2 meatballs/ea Live Entertainment
Wine Down Tuesdays
Multiple dates available
Wine Tuesdays Every Tuesday we have 50% off bottles of wine 100$ or less Daily Chef's Specials

Offers

Why Limit Happy To One Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.,Fri - Sat - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Happy hour is Tuesday - Sunday from 4pm to 6pm. We offer plenty of drinks/ cocktails and great food. Food from $6-8 Cocktails for $9 and wine by the glass for $6. Happy hour only at the bar and bar tables. First come, first serve. No reservations.

Popular dishes

Sicilian CaponataUS$4.00
Eggplant Parmigiana (with Meat)US$4.00
Meatball & Ricotta CheeseUS$4.00
Broccoli Rabe & SausageUS$4.00
Bruschetta with Burratina CheeseUS$4.00
Escarole & Beans SoupUS$4.00
Pasta & FagioliUS$4.00
Caprese SaladUS$6.00
Zucchini FlowerUS$6.00
Grilled Shrimp PestoUS$6.00
Cheese of the DayUS$6.00
Mussels in Carlic & Lemon SauceUS$6.00
Roasted Artichokes in Truffle SauceUS$6.00
Tripe with White Cannellini BeansUS$6.00
Grilled Calamaro in Garlic & Lemon SauceUS$6.00
Polenta Four Cheese with Porcini MushroomsUS$6.00
Homemade Fettuccine al PestoUS$6.00
Homemade Spaghetti al PomodoroUS$6.00
Gnocchi Filled with Truffle CheeseUS$6.00
Handmade Gnocchi Four CheeseUS$6.00
Handmade Purse Pasta Filled with Pear in Gorgonzola SauceUS$6.00

Drinks

Vodka

Tito's Handmade
Skyy Vodka
Absolut Vodka

Whiskey & Bourbon

Canadian Club
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Jim Beam

Tequila

Tres Agaves
Olmeca Silver

Rum

Real McCoy 3 Yr. Rum
Bacardi Light

Gin

Beefeater GinUS$6.00

Wine

Red Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Sangiovese
Chianti
Pinot Noir
Malbec
Primitivo

White Wines

Pinot Grigio
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

Beer

Dolomiti
Domestic

What 1,072 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dal Contadino Trattoria is a charming Italian haven with "delicious food" and live music, offering a warm and lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "authentic Italian fare" and delightful service. The chef's personal touch and singing add to the unique dining experience. It's a "neighborhood gem" perfect for a memorable meal.

1,072 Reviews

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KarenV
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful atmosphere, service was excellent and the entertainment was great! Vocalist/keyboard, chef came out to sing and even a dinner guest did a number of Sinatra songs, the night couldn’t be a more enjoyable! Absolutely enjoyable night!
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Carole
VIP
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal Lots of atmosphere Additionally a singing chef with a great voice compounding the experience. Do not miss this gem in Ft. Lauderdale.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
One of the worst dining experiences I have had in quite some time. I’ve been a longtime patron of this restaurant. My family has been longtime patrons. My friends have been longtime patrons. After my experience last night, not only will I never back, but I will go out of my way to encourage others to avoid this place as well. It’s a far cry from the restaurant it used to be. Our last two visits were very bad experiences (both times with Paolo as the waiter), but last night was beyond unacceptable. Arrived on time for our 7:00 pm reservation and were seated by 7:09 pm. By 7:39, we had not received water, drinks, bread, or even enough menus. I called over the manager Mario and explained to him the situation, and he seemed to care and take action. However, it only got worse from there. We placed our order around 7:45 pm.. an appetizer and four entrees. Appetizer arrived by 8:05 pm. Around 8:15 pm, after our appetizer had been finished and about 30 minutes after placing our order, our server Paolo came back and asked us to verify our entrees. Obviously he had not put our order in yet, which alone was very disappointing. He came back around 8:25 pm, 40 minutes after we had placed our order, to tell us that they actually ran out of one of our entrees. Given this was 40 minutes after we placed our order, we voiced our frustration on how it could take that long to reach that determination. We chose a different entree. About 15 minutes after that, almost a full hour after placing our order, he returned to tell us that they actually ran out of a second entree that was initially ordered. I explained this was completely unacceptable and he apologized. The manager was a mere 15 feet from our table while this was all going on. We explained how unacceptable this entire evening had been. They offered us a desert on the house, which at this point was a slap in the face. We could not get out of this place fast enough. You’ll get better service at Olive Garden!
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Claire
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant reminds us of a trattoria in Rome or in the Amalfi Coast, charming and cozy, and the food is fresh and beautifully prepared. We look forward to dinners there during our visits to the area.
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John
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
First I am a repeat customer and the food is phenomenal. I made my reservation early, for 5:30. Upon arrival we were met at the door and walked through the virtually empty restaurant to a table the size of a snack tray. When my wife said no we were directed to another snack tray sized table. I said no and picked a larger table and sat. The hostess was not happy. My server came over promptly dropped off the menu and took our drink order. While there he asked if we were ready to order! Really, you literally just put the menu down! To make along story short within the first 10 minutes the server arrived at our table 3 times asking for not only our appetizer order but what we wanted for dinner too. If he had his way we would have been served our main course 20 minutes after getting there. We were feeling rushed as it was, but while waiting for the server to come and get our money another person came over and started clearing the table. But to the extent that they were leaning over my wife from behind as she was finishing her wine! Oh the people at the snack tray sized table behind us didn’t appreciate the maneuver either as the employees butt was in the wife’s personal space. As we left the still not half full restaurant, I thought what a shame, great food but for the second time in a row the rest of the experience was a 0. We won’t be going back.
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CLIFF
VIP
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The classic neighborhood Italian place you have been looking for. We were in town after a cruise and wanted some really good Italian. Found this place on Open table and thought we would give it a shot...we were not disappointed. The food is better than anything i have ever had in Italy. Service top notch and the best part, the chef came out and started singing. Such a warm and friendly vibe, will be back next time I'm in town.
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Nancy
VIP
Baltimore
102 reviews
5.0
102 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is delicious & authentic Italian fare. Service from Johnna, our server/bartender, was excellent. The chef even came out to sing some Italian songs! Great night!!
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Christiane
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best lobster ravioli never eat ! Thanks for the good service and food. Christiane from Quebec
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Lucy
VIP
Orlando
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our reservation through open table was not on their list of reservations. We were seated anyway.
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DEBBIE
VIP
Fort Lauderdale
66 reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here is always on point! The lasagna, zucchini flowers and pear pasta were each outstanding! Our server tonight, Johnna was superb!
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Dal Contadino Trattoria offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Dal Contadino Trattoria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 900-2714.

Dal Contadino Trattoria is rated 4.5 stars by 1072 OpenTable diners.