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Charlie's Trio Cafe

4.3
4.3
22 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
47 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801

About this restaurant

Situated in Alhambra, Charlie’s Trio Cafe crafts homemade Italian cuisine with a rustic touch. It is family-owned and offers a warm and casual atmosphere that's ideal for dining out. Tasty starters like fried oysters topped with a tangy rémoulade or risotto croquettes stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella are on the menu. Charlie’s Trio Cafe features house specialties that include such dishes as spicy shrimp diavolo, as well as the smoked salmon served over pappardelle pasta. This restaurant also makes a delectable array of hand-crafted pizzas and calzones. Charlie’s Trio Cafe offers drinks with meals such as wine by the bottle or glass and beer from the tap. It also provides take-out services and catering for private functions.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am - 4:00pm Dinner Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    James Boyle
  • Catering
    We do offer a full catering menu for small and large groups. The catering menu is viewable on our website at http://charliestriocatering.com/.<br />We do deliver catering orders over $100 depending on the availability of a driver. Delivery fee is determined by distance from the restaurant.
  • Neighborhood
    Alhambra
  • Cross street
    First St.
  • Parking details
    Directly behind us is a valet only parking lot at night. We do validate. Valet parking is $2 with validation. During lunch time parking is free. On first street north of Main St. on the West side of the street there is another night time valet parking lot. We do validate. On first street one block south of Main St. there is a free parking structure. All along First. St. there is free street parking with a 2 hour limit.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 22 people are saying

Charlie's Trio Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 3.9Ambience

NoiseModerate

22 Reviews
  1. Maria

    Los Angeles195 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious. The staff is courteous and provide excellent customer service.

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  2. PSmith

    Los Angeles252 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic Italian! The Cazones, excellent. The staff is very attentive, and the new decor and removal of carpet and reconfiguration of the restaurant is GREAT!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 6, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Came here for a friend's birthday - complementary tiramisu! Tasty food too!

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  4. swesley3116

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 21, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a fantastic time there. Parking was very convenient and the food was fantastic. They had a half off wine special and I had the stella. The restaurant is one I will be coming back to dine.

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  5. Mike

    Los Angeles33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 12, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is to die for. Super flavorful. The service is excellent and the new decor and fresh look is very nice!

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  6. PSmith

    Los Angeles252 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 23, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Italian fare, and friendly staff. Good prices and always FRESH ingredients!

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  7. RobandV

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 10, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a reservation but arrived early and were still seated without waiting. Waitress was attentive and food was delicious with short wait. Heirloom tomato salad is amazing.

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  8. MinnieTheMooch

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I have been eating at Charlie's Trio for 20 years. I have split my time between the original on Huntington Drive and the newer cafe on Main. The main reason I keep coming back is because of my favorite waiter Ross (Rosendo) who has gotten to me and my tastes. He is always attentive and happy. He knows me so well I don't even have to look at the menu. While I don't go out often because of finances when I do it is here and I feel like a queen!

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  9. Maria

    Los Angeles195 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charlie's Trio is my favorite local Italian restaurant. The food is delicious. The staff are extremely friendly and caring. My favorite local restaurant on a Friday night.

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  10. Bella VIP

    San Diego23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 18, 2014

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    If you like straight ahead food cooked well then this is the place for you. Nothing surprised but the salad was overdressed, even after requesting light dressing. It was quiet so event though busy you could carry on a normal level conversation.

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FAQs

Charlie's Trio Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 284-4943.

Charlie's Trio Cafe is rated 4.3 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Charlie's Trio Cafe

47 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801

Additional information

  • Cross street
    First St.
  • Neighborhood
    Alhambra
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am - 4:00pm Dinner Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Directly behind us is a valet only parking lot at night. We do validate. Valet parking is $2 with validation. During lunch time parking is free. On first street north of Main St. on the West side of the street there is another night time valet parking lot. We do validate. On first street one block south of Main St. there is a free parking structure. All along First. St. there is free street parking with a 2 hour limit.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Boyle
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We do offer a full catering menu for small and large groups. The catering menu is viewable on our website at http://charliestriocatering.com/.<br />We do deliver catering orders over $100 depending on the availability of a driver. Delivery fee is determined by distance from the restaurant.
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