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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.