Campagnola Trattoria offers a taste of Italy
By Jeannie Quirus
Oct. 16, 2002 9:00 p.m.
Looking for a cozy, inviting place to enjoy a relaxing luncheon
or dinner? You might consider a little traditional Italian food
(and any number of fine wines, if you fancy) at Campagnola
Trattoria.
Located right in the heart of Westwood, you can either take a
quick drive or catch the Big Blue Bus down and enjoy a slight
change of scenery.
Upon entering the restaurant, you are greeted by a warm and
dignified host, who will escort you either to the quaint patio, or
to a table inside a classic interior adorned with a wine casket,
petite overhead lights, and porcelain plates on the wall.
Don’t be taken aback by the small, jaunty interior of the
restaurant, for there is a distinct touch of class.
Campagnola Trattoria offers a wide range of antipasto items on
both their lunch and dinner menus and complementary thick, homemade
bread is served with a side of finely chopped olives in oil. I
would highly recommend trying the olives with the bread for a
unique, salty and tangy flavor. If you do not decide on one of
their many antipasto items, you may also begin your meal with a
homemade soup or Italian salad ““ the salad bruchetta is
served tossed in a zesty dressing and topped with fresh slices of
tomato. This salad is a delightful and light beginner to your
meal.
As a main course Campagnola Trattoria offers several items
ranging from salads, sandwiches on fresh bread, simple, delicious
pastas, and fresh seafood and poultry. The spaghetti puttenesca is
prepared with a combination of salty, red olives, capers, spicy
garlic, and other herbs. This mixture of spicy and salty flavors
creates a delicious, satisfying, and hearty flavor that everyone
will enjoy. You may decide to finish your meal with dessert or
coffee ““ all of which are created at their coffee bar.
Chefs directly from Italy create all the dishes. The servers
too, are Italian, and their friendly manner makes you feel as if
you are experiencing a small part of Italy.
Campagnola Trattoria, with its warm atmosphere and impressive
cooking, is a great place to take a friend, date or colleague.
Campagnola Trattoria is located at 1553 Westwood Blvd. and is
open seven days a week for lunch from 11:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. and
for dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
