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Prato Trattoria In Carmel Earns DVlicious Nod For 'Best Italian' In Putnam

CARMEL, N.Y. -- It’s a simple question: “What’s the most DVlicious Italian restaurant in the county?”

Prato Trattoria in Carmel is known for its artisan breads as well as pastas and  pizza.

Prato Trattoria in Carmel is known for its artisan breads as well as pastas and pizza.

Photo Credit: Prato Trattoria Facebook
Angel making her handmade ravioli at Prato Trattoria in Carmel.

Angel making her handmade ravioli at Prato Trattoria in Carmel.

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Creative pizza options abound at Prato Trattoria in Carmel.

Creative pizza options abound at Prato Trattoria in Carmel.

Photo Credit: Prato Trattoria Facebook
Breads from Pratto Trattoria in Carmel.

Breads from Pratto Trattoria in Carmel.

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Fresh mozzarella made by John Spaccarelli Jr.

Fresh mozzarella made by John Spaccarelli Jr.

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Pastas are homemade at Prato Trattoria in Carmel.

Pastas are homemade at Prato Trattoria in Carmel.

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Sweet endings at Prato Trattoria in Carmel.

Sweet endings at Prato Trattoria in Carmel.

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Lots of dishes to choose from at Prato Trattoria in Carmel.

Lots of dishes to choose from at Prato Trattoria in Carmel.

Photo Credit: Prato Trattoria Facebook

Poll
What's the Best Italian Restaurant In Putnam?
Final Results Voting Closed

What's the Best Italian Restaurant In Putnam?

  • Arturo's Tavern, Mahopac
    38%
  • Cathryn's Tuscan Grill, Cold Spring
    2%
  • Marios Restaurant & Pizza, Mahopac
    11%
  • Prato Trattoria, Carmel
    49%

Sounds straightforward, right? But with a dizzying array of options – everything from old-school red sauce joints to modern takes on Grandma’s homemade cooking to trattorias with gourmet pizzas -- the answer can be hard to answer.

We asked for your favorites; four have been narrowed down as part of our contest and those finalists are being profiled this week.

Voting continues until 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day.

Grab a fork, read on, and let your fingers do the clicking.

The winner will receive a framed DVlicious certificate as well as the pride in knowing it offers a taste of Italy close to home. 

Prato Trattoria, Putnam Plaza Shopping Center, 1892 Route 6, Carmel,, (845) 225-6914

What Makes It Pasta Perfect: The Spaccarelli Family opened Prato Trattoria in September of 2015 and puts love -- and lots of fresh ingredients -- into everything it does. The eatery features homemade weekly specials including but not limited to fish, veal, chicken and homemade pasta with a signature ravioli every week. 

Worth Special Mention: The restaurant specializes in handmade mozzarella infused with black truffles, basil or red roasted peppers as well as artisan bread, made with olives, sausage, or red hot peppers.

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