The story
At I Trulli in New York, the spotlight belongs to Nonna Dora’s handmade pasta. Insider Food’s “Italian Grandma” paid a visit and found a kitchen where tradition and comfort converge. The restaurant’s 4.3-star rating reflects a reliably warm, family-friendly atmosphere on East 27th Street.
The orecchiette with rabbit ragout won praise as delicious, but it was the malloreddus with saffron sausage that stole the scene. “Incredibly soft and plush, as comforting as being tucked into bed,” the reviewer declared. That simple, vivid description captures why this Italian spot feels less like a restaurant and more like a relative’s kitchen—if your relative happens to be a pasta virtuoso.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2019.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
At I Trulli, the orecchiette with rabbit ragout earns rapturous praise for its rustic, deeply savory soul. The overall vibe is one of warm, unpretentious comfort that feels like a home-cooked Italian embrace.
“This orecchiette with rabbit ragout is gamey and delicious. Each pasta shell is uniformly shaped, and you can tell it's handmade by Nonna Dora with love. The rabbit is something I've never tried before, but it works perfectly here. Eating this pasta feels like I'm tasting 50 years of experience.”
What creators say
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I visited I Trulli in New York City and tasted Nonna Dora's handmade pasta. The orecchiette with rabbit ragout was delicious, but the malloreddus with saffron sausage was the standout – incredibly soft and plush, as comforting as being tucked into bed.
Dishes mentioned
Orecchiette with Rabbit Ragout
This orecchiette with rabbit ragout is gamey and delicious. Each pasta shell is uniformly shaped, and you can tell it's handmade by Nonna Dora with love. The rabbit is something I've never tried before, but it works perfectly here. Eating this pasta feels like I'm tasting 50 years of experience.
Malloreddus with Saffron Sausage
This malloreddus with saffron sausage is incredible. It tastes milky and the ridges of the pasta hug the sauce more, so every bite is plush and soft. Honestly, eating this makes me feel like Nonna Dora has fluffed up some pillows and tucked me into bed. That's how comforting it is.
