Pete’s Trattoria is a family-owned Italian restaurant in Watertown, NY, where classic flavors, warm hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere come together to create a memorable dining experience.
Known for its extensive menu of Italian favorites, the restaurant brings comfort and quality to every table, whether guests are craving a satisfying pasta dinner, a lighter bite, or a thoughtfully paired glass of wine.
With popular pasta and wine nights, Pete’s Trattoria offers more than a meal—it offers a chance to slow down, enjoy great food, and share time with friends, family, or someone special in a setting that feels both inviting and refined.
What makes Pete’s Trattoria especially appealing is the balance of convenience, quality, and comfort. Guests can choose from dine-in, takeaway, or delivery, making it easy to enjoy their favorite dishes in whatever way suits the moment.
The restaurant is well regarded for fast service, a strong selection of beer, cocktails, coffee, dessert, and wine, as well as its ability to serve local specialties and a variety of options ranging from comfort food and small plates to healthy choices.
It is a favorite for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and its atmosphere—casual, cozy, quiet, romantic, and trendy—makes it suitable for both everyday meals and special occasions. A bar on site, table service, and a private dining room add even more flexibility for guests looking for a relaxed evening or a more intimate gathering.
Pete’s Trattoria also stands out for its accessibility and guest-friendly planning. The restaurant provides wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom access, helping ensure a comfortable visit for more guests. Reservations are accepted and dinner reservations are recommended, reflecting the restaurant’s popularity and commitment to thoughtful service.
With payment options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, the experience is designed to be smooth from start to finish. Backed by a strong 4.60-star rating from 747 reviews, Pete’s Trattoria has earned the trust of its community as a dependable destination for excellent Italian cuisine and attentive service.
Located at 111 Breen Ave, Watertown, NY 13601, and reachable at +1 315-782-6640, it continues to be a standout choice for anyone seeking a high-quality Italian dining experience in the area.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
tubes and tentacles of calamari lightly dredged in a five spice blend, flash fried and served with marinara sauce
crisp ciabatta bread topped with marinated tomatoes and basil finished with a balsamic reduction
crisp ciabatta bread topped with roasted red beets, mild goat cheese and balsamic reduction
italian hot peppers stuffed with ground beef, rice and cheese served over a bed of marinara
garlic and olive oil portobello mushroom cap stuffed with gorgonzola and roasted red peppers
breaded whole milk mozzarella flash fried and served over a bed of marinara
sautéed escarole, prosciutto, garlic & italian peppers encrusted with bread crumbs and pecorino romano
bacon wrapped scallops topped with a maple syrup dijon cream sauce
fresh hand-cut fries tossed in pecorino romano and served with a homemade caesar dip
slow roasted “beef” bones served over homemade stock, topped with pecorino romano and grilled ciabatta bread
jumbo shrimp chilled and served with traditional cocktail sauce
baby field greens topped with onion, olive and tomato tossed in a creamy balsamic dressing
crisp romaine tossed in a housemade caesar with croutons and shaved pecorino romano
romaine lettuce with tomatoes, red peppers, olives, tomatoes, pepperoncini, salami and provolone
romaine tossed in our sweet italian dressing topped with tomato, onion, bacon and bleu cheese
romaine wedges over sliced seasonal tomatoes topped with bacon, grilled ciabatta and a chile aioli
baby field greens in a creamy balsamic topped with roasted beets, mild goat cheese and walnuts
baby field greens topped with tomato, mild goat cheese and toasted pine nuts in a creamy balsamic
additional toppings: sausage, mushrooms, pepperoni, onions, black olives, anchovies, fried peppers, tomatoes, salami, buffalo mozzarella, or garlic
pete’s wing sauce, ralphie style, garlic butter or johnny wings
house-made ricotta gnocchi served with our marinara
rigatoni with sautéed chicken and italian peppers in a tomato cream sauce
rigatoni served with sautéed utica greens and cannellini beans
homemade pasta tossed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and pecorino romano
homemade pasta served with our marinara
house-made cheese ravioli served with our marinara
house-made chicken ravioli served with a tomato cream sauce
fresh made manicotti served with marinara
fresh pasta served with sautéed calamari in a red pepper white wine tomato sauce
fresh made pasta served with our stuffed italian peppers and marinara
freshly breaded chicken breast topped with melted provolone served with rigationi pasta and marinara
freshly breaded veal cutlet topped with melted provolone served with rigatoni pasta and marinara
freshly breaded eggplant topped with melted provolone served over a bed of marinara sauce
fresh risotto served over a broiled portobello cap topped with pecorino romano
roasted butternut squash risotto served in a squash bowl topped with pecorino romano and a balsamic reduction
italian vegetable stew with mushrooms, potato, green peppers, zucchini, onion, tomato and eggplant
slow roasted pork shank served over risotto and topped with a demi glaze
slow braised beef short ribs served over gorgonzola mashed potatoes
11oz grilled bone-in pork chop served over a blueberry risotto
fresh chicken breast stuffed with mozzarella, cappicola and broccoli served over fresh pasta alfredo
skewered beef tenderloin tips with grilled peppers and onions served with broccoli and risotto
8oz center cut tenderloin served with gorgonzola mashed potatoes and chef’s vegetable
jumbo shrimp wrapped in prosciutto broiled and served with a butternut squash risotto and balsamic reduction
broiled cod topped with an anchovy, basil, and rosemary crust served over lemon butter risotto and topped with black olives
fresh jail island salmon fillet broiled and served over baby spinach topped with a lemon butter caper sauce
Hear from our valued guests
Overall I'm very impressed with my first visit here. I looked up some places I've never been and can't pass up some good homemade Italian food. Yum. The food was incredible like all the reviews say. I heard good things about the eggplant neapolitan so I immediately got that. It was absolutely delicious! The layers just blend together so well that I would absolutely order it everytime. The brussel sprouts were the best I ever had. I tried my boyfriends salmon and that was amazing too. He could only finish half of it! The bread was so soft and we even got extra served to us and some to go. The server was great. This is exactly how a restaurant should be and I highly recommend this place.
Staff is great. I always get the veal parm with spaghetti. Delicious everytime. If you’re also looking for the perfect girl dinner (Cesar salad, truffle fries, and a Diet Coke) this is the place to go.
My wife and I went there for the first time tonight. The appetizers (calamari, bruschetta, and a Caesar salad) all came out fast and were fresh and very good. The entrees were good sized and well prepared in both looks and taste (I’m assuming their marinara is house-made and it’s wonderfully balanced in flavor without too many chunks). The crème brûlée was smooth and creamy. Our server was attentive and helpful and the place looks nice and was clean. The music was a little loud but I think we were right next to a speakers. 9.5/10. We have found our new Italian place.
We will definitely 100% be going back. Food was to die for and our waitress was very attentive and kind.
We had a 6 pm reservation on a Saturday, we were done early at an event called and they moved us right up! Food was fantastic and service was friendly and fast. Clean and quaint just like a good Italian restaurant should be. We had garlic knots and fried mozzarella was awesome! Main course chicken parm was fantastic as well as pasta with pesto sauce. Drinks were on point as well! Cannolis were delicious! We will be back. Thank you Pete’s for an enjoyable meal after a long day! A must stop in the area
Everything I had was excellent It was a nice quiet evening that I had with my kids. It is expensive, appetizer, dinner, drinks, dessert, tip for 3 people was just over $200 The cod was cooked to perfection (I still don’t like cod but I tried my son’s) The fillet over risotto was an incredible flavorful dish and the meat was so tender and a perfect medium rare. My daughter had a chicken Alfredo type dish and was tasty as well. Chicken was nice and juicy. I would definitely recommend reservations as it does get busy… Definitely a solid choice if you’re looking for a nice place to eat!
We did not make reservations and got right in. The place was packed. We did a salad with our meals that came out very quickly. A little wait for the main course but again it was very busy. The food was very good. The portion size was just right as we still had room for desert.
Pete's is Fantastic. I was up here for work for a few weeks and found this place by chance just by a Google search looking for something to eat. In a two week span, I ate here 6 times. I tried something different each time, and each time was extremely happy. I sat in the Lounge side but I was still great. The staff, bartenders and waitresses were amazing. I was here so much they remembered me each time and what I was drinking. I wish I had a place like this closer to home!
Issac was excellent. He was courteous, efficient, and very attentive to detail. He enhanced the overall dining experience with professionalism and friendliness. We’ve become frequent visitors because of the service provided. Always provides my daughter and I with OUTSTANDING service.
We stopped by Pete's on our way to Canada. We were very pleased with all of our food. The bread is amazing. We had bacon wrapped scallops which were delicious. My fresh caught Salmon was very tasty. We were all too full to try the desserts. If you are in the area it is well worth the stop.
Common questions about Pete's Trattoria
Pete's Trattoria is located at 111 Breen Ave, Watertown, NY 13601, United States, Watertown, NY, United States.
You can reach Pete's Trattoria by calling +1 315-782-6640.
Pete's Trattoria has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 747 customer reviews.
Pete's Trattoria features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Pete's Trattoria features the following service options: Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Pete's Trattoria features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Pete's Trattoria features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Pete's Trattoria features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Pete's Trattoria features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Pete's Trattoria features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Pete's Trattoria features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy.
Pete's Trattoria features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Pete's Trattoria features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Pete's Trattoria features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Pete's Trattoria features the following children: High chairs, Kids' menu.
Pete's Trattoria features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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