I was in the mood for Italian and wanted to try someplace new, so I picked Trattoria D.O.C. off the list of Italian restaurants on Citysearch. I wasn't sure what to expect as, although there was a 4.5 star rating, there were no reviews. My visit started with easy street parking (at 8:45 on a Saturday evening). The restaurant was busy, but not packed and I was able to be seated right away. The main dining room consists of a bunch of closely packed tables. It's not very noisy, although it wasn't quiet either; I could clearly hear the conversations of the tables next to me. It's not a romantic setting, although it was certainly pleasant. \r
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They had a decent menu, although I must admit I was in the mood for gnocchi so I only skimmed it. The only gnocchi I saw was on their specials (gnocchi di ricotta, I believe) so I ordered that. They brought me olive oil and a basket full of bread slices then, almost before I'd finished preparing the olive oil, a plate full of gnocchi arrived. It was good. I wouldn't go out of my way to order it again but I wouldn't discourage anyone from ordering it, either. After the gnocchi, I checked out their dessert menu but it was expensive (a dessert costs almost as much as an entree) and nothing stood out, so I decided to pass. \r
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Also worth mentioning is their pizza. I didn't order it but I did see many other people order it. I don't know how it tastes, but it looked very good. They offer a Sicilian pizza that's thin and about the size of a plate. It looks to be enough to share or maybe just right for someone with a larger appetite. There are many varieties; their pizza makes up about half of their menu. I'll definitely be back to try it. \r
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All told, it was a good dinner out on a Saturday night. Both the service and the food were good and, even if I weren't planning to go back to try the pizza, I'd go back anyway.
Pros: Good service, good food
Cons: Street parking
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