Trattoria the Movie

About the Movie

Inspired by real chefs and the writers’ real-life experiences in the family restaurant business, Trattoria is a drama/comedy set in the exciting San Francisco restaurant scene about a chef and his son that reconnect and heal their past through cooking.

Chef Sal Sartini and his second wife Cecelia have just opened their new restaurant, Cinquecento, and are trying to get the reviews and buzz that restaurants need to succeed in the competitive San Francisco culinary scene. As they work out the kinks and get the restaurant running smoothly, Sal’s estranged college-age son, Vince, comes to visit and help out in the restaurant.

Sal works more and more to attract customers and be prepared for when the all important food critic comes in, falling into the same pattern of workaholism that dissolved his first marriage and separated him from his son originally. He no longer enjoys himself and forgets why he became a chef in the first place- his love of food and cooking… and loses site of what is really important- family.

Chef Sartini must learn with the help of his son to rekindle his passion for cooking and life, and not make the same mistakes again… or risk losing everything.

Partners & Sponsors

R BAR

A hip bar that is very popular with locals. Located just off of Polk Street, which is known for it's bustling night scene. You can't beat the R Bar for sports, chilling with friends, and making new friends.

Thank you for your support

We would like to thank the following S.F. restaurants for helping us feed our Cast and Crew during the shoot: Ike's Place, Falletti, Cafe La Mediterrane, Henry's Hunan, Nico Martin Presents, Left Coast Catering, Great Hunan, L'Osteria del Forno, DeLessio, Black Tie Affair, House of Nanking, El Gran Taco Loco, Federicos, Perry's, Cafe Zitouna, and Eddie's Cafe. Thank you again for your support we really appreciated it!