Cafe Trio
Salt Lake City, UT 84102-3478
Phone: (801) 533-8746
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Cafe Trio – by John Youngren
The Scene
After years as The Dodo, this space was remodeled and reopened in spring 2002 to great reception. Though the exterior--with the exception of a large patio--looks similar, things inside are unrecognizable: ceilings have been raised, bricks and beams exposed, the floor covered in slate, with new tables and casual, canvas chairs set up. It's light and open, no longer claustrophobic.
The Food
Eschewing heavy chain-style favorites, Cafe Trio's Italian menu feels as though someone spent some time on it. The roasted chicken salad is light for lunch, while the tomato-y arrabbiata penne gets extra kick from red chili flakes. The zesty five-cheese pizza is served as an individual dish, but is more than enough to share. And a pair of dessert favorites--creme brulee and mandola pound cake--complement the main menu with flair.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkTrio's impressive wine list features an array of reds and whites, with a number served by the glass ($5-$6) and no bottle more than $24. A glass of Banrock Station Chardonnay, a full-bodied Australian brand, is particularly robust.
When to GoReservations are not accepted at the restaurant, but waits ususally are not long.
Where to SitThe booths are a nice place to sit if you're craving a little intimacy.
User Reviews for Cafe Trio
03/22/2008 Posted by IHateCafeTrio
Our group was disgusted to find (after taking several sips) that 3 out of our party's 7 people had long, dark hairs in our water! After informing our rather unapologetic waitress, we were asked if we would like new waters...um, hello..YES!?! As we were at a birthday party, we laughed off the situation though it was quite an appetite killer. However, the waitress told us that they would give us free desserts to "make up" for it. During dinner, the "birthday" girl found a large eggshell in her pasta. After the incident with the "hairy" waters, she officially lost her appetite and did not eat any of her meal. Because the waitress had offered free deserts for the fiasco, most of our party ended up ordering them. Once our bills came, however, we found that only a couple of the desserts were comped. We finally asked to speak with the restaurants manager, and after about a half hour of waiting, the manager finally came to our table. After explaining the situation to her we were told, "and what would you like me to do about it?" Now, none of us are that picky of restaurant goers. The whole hairy water thing was quite gross but we all made light of it. However, the obvious lack of concern and deceptive behavior by the staff left our birthday celebration with a bad taste (literally) in our mouths. I don't understand how a restaurant can survive with such bad customer service! There are plenty of other good restaurants with good food AND good service, that I will never put myself through such an experience again!!!
12/13/2007 Posted by ut_austin
The atomsphere was very nice - food excellent. The cocktails were a little pricey but good. Our waiter was very knowledgable - showed just a bit of an attitude but made for good conversation each time he left our table. I will go back - it was a great experience.
Pros: Nice atmosphere - great flavors of the good
Cons: Waiter had a bit of an attitude
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