Ricardo, our
proprietor, is a well-seasoned traveler who has explored
Italy and Sicily extensively. His love of the culture,
the cuisine, and the wines of Italy has compelled
him to open this Café Trattoria.
The word trattoria
is derived from the French word traiteur, "to
treat," which was applied to the activities of
small cook shops. In Italy, the trattoria is a local
eatery, less elegant than the ristorante and with
a limited, seasonal menu prominently featuring the
chef's specialties. Trattoria are traditionally family
operated, modest in size and reasonable in price,
though in recent years many trattoria have become
large and quite fashionable.
The
atmosphere of the trattoria is reminiscent of the
trattorias Ricardo has frequented in his travels in
Taromina, Messina, Tuscany, Firenze, Livorno, Pisa,
Citaveccia, Roma, and Venezia. A visit to Ricardo's
is a guaranteed fine casual dining experience, influenced
by the cuisines of every region of Italy. All the
dishes offered are prepared to order, utilizing the
finest and freshest ingredients available as selected
by the chef. For North End-style dining in historic
downtown Lowell, a visit to Ricardo's Café
Trattoria is a must.
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