Discover the heart of rustic southern Italian cooking with La Trattoria, inspired by the cucina povera traditions of Puglia. Written by Dara Klein, chef behind Tiella trattoria & bar, this book distills a lifetime of culinary experience into honest, unfussy recipes perfect for the home cook.

Dara Klein shares the kitchen know-how she developed working in her family's restaurant and later as resident chef at London’s Compton Arms pub. Learn how to build flavor instinctively, just like an Italian mamma, with essential recipes such as Sugo di pomodoro (slow cooked tomatoes) and Braised Ox Cheek.

• Features rustic Italian recipes inspired by the cucina povera of Puglia.
• Authored by Chef Dara Klein, bringing professional experience to home cooking.
• Includes insights into life behind the scenes at buzzy London eateries.
• Teaches techniques to build flavor and cook instinctively.
• An indispensable guide to Italian cookery and an ode to family restaurants.

• Author: Dara Klein
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 288 pages
• Publisher: Ebury Press
• Publication Date: 9 July 2026
• ISBN-10: 152996024X
• ISBN-13: 978-1529960242
• Dimensions: 196 x 26 x 271mm
• Weight: 788 g

La Trattoria offers exceptional quality food tips and tricks, making it a must-have for anyone passionate about authentic Italian cuisine.