Amelia's Trattoria, located at 111 Harvard St. on the corner of Portland Street, just off Broadway in Kendall Square, specializes in reasonably-priced, freshly-made Italian dishes native to the region of Abruzzo. Owners Amelia and Delio (Sr.) Susi were raised in Italy and helped in the preparation of tradition family style meals in their parents' kitchens, gardens and vineyards. Even today, Amelia follows the family recipe, lovingly making Gnocchi, a potato pasta, nearly every day; it's a real crowd pleaser. She also loves reminiscing about her youth- how she went to the local town oven and baked off fresh loafs of bread and pizzetta's (Which she still makes them in her fine establishment). Amelia's Signature Foccacia and pizza are prepared by Delio (Sr.).

Such memories, of tradition and appreciation of their Italian culinary heritage, continue with the Susi's first child, Delio Susi (Jr.).Amelia's Trattoria, Chef Deli Jr. has added creative touches to reinterpret traditional dishes his unique style as "classic rustic with fair... if it wasn't for my mother's and grandmother's inspirational style, I wouldn't have become a cook. They gave me the passion to do it." Chef Delio Jr. who recently studied at the renowned la scuola di cucina del Pettirosso in Spoltere, Abruzzo, under Chef Angelo Chiavaroli.

Amelia's Trattoria, is open for lunch and dinner every day, except Sunday. Lunch (under$10.)
Is casual with a warm, friendly atmosphere; tablecloths and candles are added in the evening for an elegant, yet cozy and comfortable, fine-dinning experience. Slate tiles, brick walls, copper fixtures, hardwood floors and European style open windows are a few of the "natural" elements found at the 40 seat Amelia's Trattoria. With cable lighting, antique liquor cabinet and crescent-moon shaped steel bar, Amelia's Trattoria melds both modern industrial and traditional styles into a warm. Rustic ambiance. A full liquor License and rotating art exhibit complement the cheerful space.