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Trattoria Demi, Evanston, IL

Trattoria Demi

4.4
4.4
376 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Child-friendly
  • Great for outdoor dining
Trattoria Demi has been a local favorite for over two decades. Eating here is like going to a small Trattoria in Sicily. Order the Italian classic Linguine Marinara with Meatballs, and you will find this to be true. The sauce is home made daily and the meatballs have a loyal following! Every dish is made fresh to order so special dietary requests are easily accommodated. Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available.

At Trattoria Demi, patrons will always find an extensive wine collection to complement their dinner choices. Whether it is for a quick bite for lunch or a family gathering in the evening, this is the place to go for tasty Italian food.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–20:30 Fri–Sun 11:30–21:30 Sun 12:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (847) 332-2330
  • Website
    http://www.trattoriademi.com/
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We can provide our delicious meals at your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    When you want delicious, home cooked Italian cuisine, Trattoria Demi is the place to be. We use high quality ingredients in our preparation to make fantastic cuisine for our diners. Everything we make is fresh to order, so you know that each bite will be full of flavor!
  • Location
    1571 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
  • Area
    Evanston
  • Cross Street
    Between Grove St. and Davis St.
  • Parking details
    Free metered parking on Sundays.
  • Public transit
    Davis St.
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 376 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Trattoria Demi is a charming, family-owned gem known for "fantastic pasta and appetizers" and "the best cioppino." With attentive service and a "great red sauce," it appeals to Italian food enthusiasts. While the ambiance is lively, the delicious food and "amazing staff members" ensure a memorable dining experience worth revisiting.

376 Reviews

  1. Greg

    St. Louis

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dinner! Everything was delicious and very welcoming.

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  2. Jeanine

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is delicious and service was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

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  3. John

    VIP

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    2.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good, although not significantly above average. However the service was terrible. The woman who waited on us, pretty much scowled at us with every interaction. It was so weird that my date and I were laughing. We shared a salad and then each had our own pasta entrees. There was no cadence between the salad and the pastas, no coordination of removing the salad plates, and the table was small. When we ordered, we made it clear will be splitting/sharing our pasta dishes, but we were not given sharing plates, or even serving utensils. We had to ask 3 times for these, and it’s a small place. The restaurant was only 50% full at the time. Would not go back.

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  4. Michael

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall it was good. Service was good, friendly waiter, pretty attentive. Food was ok. My friend and I both got the Asiago stuffed gnocchi(mine without chicken). His chicken was dry, but tolerable. The sauce was good but was a bit lukewarm. The gnocchi itself was good. The margharita pizza was pretty good but the crust needs some work.

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  5. Meredith

    VIP

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We made a reservation and had to wait 30 minutes because we booked on open table two hour before the reservation and they said since it was books later, that we would have to wait. Why have available times on open table and then not be able to seat people within 15 minutes of their reservation time? Otherwise the food was fantastic and once we sat down our waiter was great.

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  6. Kate

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food here is fresh and excellent! The perfect place for a cold and rainy night. The staff was also cheerful and helpful without being overbearing. I would only say that it is very loud and in general looking and feeling like it could use a love and care, feeling tired and worn out.

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  7. Marc

    VIP

    Alabama

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very loud. A bit distracting. Food and service were very good

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  8. Nicole

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 8 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best cioppino I’ve had! Service is brisk and friendly.

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  9. Carol

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A family owned small restaurant Dry good food and very accommodating for any modifications

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always delicious and great service. Only loud for dinner bc of a street festival

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FAQs

Trattoria Demi does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Trattoria Demi also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 332-2330.

Trattoria Demi is rated 4.4 stars by 376 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Trattoria Demi

1571 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Grove St. and Davis St.
  • Area
    Evanston
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–20:30 Fri–Sun 11:30–21:30 Sun 12:00–20:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free metered parking on Sundays.
  • Public transit
    Davis St.
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.trattoriademi.com/
  • Phone number
    (847) 332-2330
  • Catering
    We can provide our delicious meals at your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    When you want delicious, home cooked Italian cuisine, Trattoria Demi is the place to be. We use high quality ingredients in our preparation to make fantastic cuisine for our diners. Everything we make is fresh to order, so you know that each bite will be full of flavor!
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