La Tavola
Atlanta, GA 30306-3669
Phone: (404) 873-5430
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- North Highland Avenue
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5:30pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-12am, Sun 11am-3pm, 5:30pm-10pm
Editorial Review for La Tavola – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
With its open kitchen, mirrored walls and sleek light fixtures, La Tavola fits right in to its stylish Virginia-Highlands environs. Couples share plates of pasta in cozy wooden booths while boisterous wine drinkers swap work stories on the heated back patio. Enthusiastic servers, appropriate for the friendly scene, grate hefty hunks of Parmigiano-Reggiano at the diner's request.
The Food
Dressed-up Italian classics and, for some reason, lots of sauteed spinach, appear to be La Tavola's trademark. Seared scallops coupled with soft polenta and spinach and a rustic white bean and escarole soup succeed as starters. Flavorful red snapper paired with earthy butternut squash and a silky portion of pappardelle in a heady bolognese sauce are better entree choices than the tough veal piccata, which is doused with an odd, mustardy sauce. Finish with a slice of smooth chocolate hazelnut torta or addictive rum raisin bread pudding.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoLike La Tavola? Try the Food Studio, Sala or South City Kitchen--they're owned by the same folks.
What to DrinkThe wine list features an impressive range of moderately priced Italian and Californian wines by the glass. Be prepared, however, to spend about $30 for a bottle or half-bottle.
User Reviews for La Tavola
01/01/2008 Posted by rimhendi
we had a reservation for New Year's eve. The hostess seated us outside and when we requested a different table basically told us "tough". Extremely rude hostess. wonderful waitress and great food.
Pros: great food, good service (besides hostess)
Cons: small cramped space, patio is not always comfortable, maybe it would help to specify a table preference with the reservation
11/30/2007 Posted by tcraines
I went to La Tavola a few weeks ago with my mother for brunch. We were a little apprehensive because it did not have the crowd seen at a neighboring establishment we typically frequent. I was overwhelming delighted with my experience at La Tavola. From the moment I walked in the door until the completion of our visit I was impressed with every aspect. We were greeted pleasently by a cute, witty, and delightful hostess (I think her name was Terra). As she gathered our menu, a tall blonde bar tender graciously bade us "Good Morning" and stated he hoped we "enjoyed our brunch" We were seated and within moments, our server greeted us at the table. Kellie was vibrant and knowledgable about the menu and the preparation of some of the dishes. We decided to start our meal by splitting a beat salad. It was DELICIOUS!! Beats, pears, and fresh goat cheese!! YUMMMM!! I then ordered the Chicken Sausage (house made sausage in a FABULOUS pepper chutney) and my mother got the the Egg Canneloni (spinach and mushrooms in creamy sauce) Both were OUTSTANDING! (we ended up sharing). We decided we would indulge and ended our meal by sharing a slice of the chocolate cake...it was so creamy and delictible! On our way out, the manager greeted us and asked us about our meal. We were then encouraged not only to return to La Tavola but to visit some of the sister restaurants. The hostess held the door for us and we left well nourish and excited to continue our day! I can not believe I've wasted years frequenting other brunch establishments when this one was under my nose the whole time! I also could not believe the restaurant was not packed! I highly recommend Brunch at La Tavola. You will NOT be disappointed!
Pros: Food, Service, Food
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