Our first time at A Tavola was a perfect dinner date. We were so glad we reserved two seats at the Chef's Counter -- it was a treat to preview all the dishes coming together before we ordered. Chef Joe came over to chat with us several times. Our server Natalie was terrific. Every dish and drink was delicious -- especially the salmon and the bucatini. We'll be back! read more

First time visitor though I have lived in town for years. We sat at the chefs counter where you can see the open kitchen. It makes for a great date night because you get dinner and a show so to speak. We had the apple burrata with prosciutto 10/10. The prosciutto is not dry and salty like so many other places. Our waitress gifted us an arancini which was simply incredible in a bed of pesto. We also had a bucatini and a chicken dish. Such a fun and amazing place. If you're looking for fast the Cheesecake factory is a better choice for you. There is one chef pumping out his magic. Great date night place. read more

Celebrated my birthday here and had a great time. Food was amazing and staff were friendly and attentive. Their cacio e pepe arancini appetizer was my personal favorite. We had the salmon and shrimp gnocchi for dinner topped with their smores and rhubarb pie for dessert. Everything was great! read more

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Food was good. My DIL ordered a burger cooked medium. It was very rare. Politely asked for it to be put on the grill a while longer but still came back rare. They did offer to remove it from the bill. The accompanying fries were delish. Drinks were good. Infused olive oil and bread were very good. Antipasto was VERY good. Service was EXCELLENT. Hostess, server, and water/bus all excellent. Nice atmosphere and location. read more

A'Tavola hosted my 50th birthday party, and I truly couldn't have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning -- helping my husband plan the menu -- to the night of the celebration, everything was seamless and beautifully organized. The staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive, making sure the evening flowed effortlessly. The food was outstanding, as always! They even encouraged us to go off menu, and it couldn't have been better -- every dish was incredible and thoughtfully prepared. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making the night feel special without ever feeling stuffy or overly formal. Planning a milestone birthday can be stressful, but A'Tavola made the entire process easy, enjoyable, and truly memorable. My guests are still talking about how exceptional the food and service were. I highly recommend A'Tavola for private events, special celebrations, or any occasion you want to feel truly taken care of. read more

Great and authentic food. Wonderful service and drinks. Lovely and warm local atmosphere. read more

I cannot say enough good things about A Tavola! We hosted a private event here and it was excellent. Every single person, including me, raved about the food which is what I really want to tell you about. To crank out 40+ salads, dinners, deserts and still check on people's drinks and special requests all the while having the food taste AMAZING is a huge feat! The salads were very good - I had Ceasar - very nice. That dang steak- so stupidly easy to cut and chew - no gristle, no bad parts - wonderful crust on it and gorgeously cooked inside. I have had a lot of steaks in my time and this one easily rates among the best. Highly recommend. I don't like swordfish at all, but everyone else LOVED IT! Swordfish - can you believe it? Oh the deserts - the chocolate cake thing was amazing! So lush and divine - absolutely worth the calories! I tried the bread pudding - has a unique sugar crust to it - wow! Staff is all nice and friendly and hard working. My hats off to this place - they really outdid themselves! Please try this place and let me know how great it was!!!! read more

When it's *this* hot out, all I want are 'summer light' bites Luckily A Tavola in Winchester fits the bill! What I love is that everything was so fresh and the menu is everchanging; the night I dined there, Chef Joe spoke highly of the fisherman he got the branzino from and the farmers market he got some of the produce used in that night's dishes from. Some of the dishes I was able to taste (& my phone ate first) were: * Beet Salad - horseradish crema, cucumbers, whole grain vin * Branzino - blistered shishitos, shaved artichoke salsa verde * Halibut - olive oil poached herloom tomatoes, basil, oregano & garlic * Strawberry Shortcake - vanilla white cake, fresh and macerated strawberries, cream cheese whip * Blueberry Ricotta Cake - ricotta, blueberry glaze All of these dishes were complimented by my two craft beers - Bent Water Brewing's Premium Lager on Draft and Lone Pine Brewing's Summer Lights Citrus Wheat Ale. A Tavola, like their food menu, has a rotating beer & cider menu featuring new brews from New England craft breweries and cideries. Incredible food in a warm, intimate space featuring an open kitchen, newly opened expansion and a patio space to take advantage of this beautiful weather! A neighborhood restaurant that is truly invested in the community through collaborations, giving back and even partnering with the local elementary school to run a Seed to plate program to educate children about how to harvest ta garden and turn it's bounty into food for the table - a true seed to plate full circle! They also offer cooking classes, wine dinners, BBQ & Bourbon Dinners so keep an eye on their Instagram and website for upcoming events! read more

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The food was absolutely fantastic. Came with my friend who said the Lamb Osso Bucco was one of the best lamb dishes he has ever had. I had the Spaghetti Carbonara and was very satisfied. The portions were great and all the food including the bread was amazing. The bread is made fresh so that was a major plus. The service is amazing. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. He was helpful recommending dishes and cocktails and gave his honest opinions. It's a small place and definitely has a romantic vibe. We didn't get to sit at the chefs table but that looks like a fun experience for the next visit. Would highly recommend for a nice dinner out in Winchester. read more

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I have been going here for a few years now and each time I am reminded how absolutely incredible this spot is. The owner gets his ingredients from a local farmers market and it shows. The food is fresh and flavorful and put together with care and love. You can't go wrong with anything you order. They recently expanded to a bigger space but were still able to keep the cozy vibe. They also have an outdoor area for those who want to enjoy the weather. You have to check this place out at least once! You will definitely want to go back time and time again read more

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Very noisy. Service was okay. Food did not meet expectations....beet salad was excellent.

The food was awful. Have never had a worse meal before. I would have rather eaten at McDonald's. I ordered the tortellini and it was basically soup. No flavor at all. We also ordered the pasta with ham and Kimball Farm corn; it tasted like canned ham and there was no body to the dish. My husband felt sick after. I took two bites of my meal and our server didn't even ask if everything was ok, not even when I turned down a takeout box. I had to go out of my way to tell him about our unsatisfactory experience, which I thought was evident from the small amount of food I had eaten. It was our anniversary and the place was praised in the Boston Globe, so imagine our disappointment when our meals came. They gave a dessert on the house for our anniversary but did not comp my meal even though I had only taken two bites. That being said, it was a nice atmosphere and the staff were very pleasant but we will never be eating here again. read more

We recently held a birthday party at A Tavola on a Saturday night. We worked with Chef Joe and his team to create a truly fantastic event. The food, service and cocktails were amazing!!! The team went above and beyond and was so easy to work with. We had so much fun and it was a super special night. Highly recommend! read more

Great food. Great service. I can't believe I didn't know this place existed before now. The staff is very professional but not the least bit pretentious. Lovely environment. I will definitely be going back read more

Great atmosphere! Love the places where you could enjoy watching chefs cooking the dishes. It is a go to stop with my family and one of the best places in Winchester!!! read more

Quaint restaurant in the heart of Winchester Waiter very attentive Maitre D very accommodating and personable The chef Joe Carli came out to all tables to talk to new and old customers Antipasto dish was great and fed 4 people Bread baked on premises warm moist soft while crust was firm and crunchy Shrimp scampi over gnocchi was delish read more

This is the restaurant I first took my son Edmund after meeting him for the first time 5 years ago! Will never ever be more nostalgic. Take him here and Olive Garden every year to remember the first time we met. love this place! read more

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We recently hosted a party here. We rented out the entire place. Everything was great. The food, drinks and service - all of it. They made it all so easy for us we hardly had to do anything for the party. And our guests were pleased with everything as well. read more

My husband and I go here every Valentine's Day for the past few years and the food is always AMAZING!! The chef and staff are always nice and make us feel welcomed. The Italian food is homemade and delicious! We are excited for our next date night!! read more

Great food at this Winchester Italian restaurant. The pasta is made on site and the recipes are delicious. The wine selection is not great and the price quality is not there. They do make their own lemoncello in a variety of flavors. Good to finish a nice meal. read more

Love the variety and the fact that the menu changes but mostly the people who work here are great.

A rediscovered gem in Winchester. I had forgotten about A Tavola after my first visit but restaurant week reminded me there was a great restaurant just down the street. I made a reservation thinking, "I wonder what they're up to now-a-days?" Like some old friend I hadn't visit in some time. Well tonight I got to find out what they are up to. They've since brought in a new chief and coworker. Now I didn't but go there much before but tonight I was convinced I'd be coming back more frequently. The staff was very friendly and attentive but don't think that's a cover for the food. The food it self was fantastic. Easily, a favorite to come back to. See pics for mouth watering details. The lasting impression that A Tavola gave me cane from their Mela dessert. I couldn't foodie out hope they made whiskey gelato but i still enjoyed it all the same. read more

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Very disappointed in our meals. Bolognese Ragu was tasteless, no sauce, just crumbled meat. Chicken al Mattone was supposed to be moist but had zero flavor and vegetables with it were inedible, undercooked and no flavor. Only the bread and child's mac and cheese were edible. Draft beer was $10, entrees $30 and they upcharge 3% kitchen fee. Would not mind if food was even half decent. Don't waste your money when other options around. read more

Awful awful awful! Expensive terrible Italian food. If you like Olive Garden go there! It's better than A Tavola! Service was awful! Lots of empty seats yet told by hostess that we'd have a 20 minute wait. I asked a manager about the wait and was sat immediately. It's very loud & casual. If you like Italian food you should steer clear of this place! read more

The antipasto is a must. There is Bean dip that is addictive - very unique compared to other restaurants. The bolognese is made in house and it's done the traditional way. All pasta is homemade. Very easy to find parking in downtown Winchester. I noticed the tables are thoroughly cleaned In-between meals. Open kitchen with bar space if you want to watch the chef cook. A must visit. read more

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Lovely little restaurant nestled along a main street through Winchester center. In spite of being on a main road, outdoor seating felt enclosed by flowering plants and concrete barriers, very separate from the road. Tables were picnic tables with umbrellas, so while not the most comfortable seating for an upscale meal, well-shaded. Wait staff personable and helpful. Excellent. Food was very good for all of us. We had, among us, the Burrata, Caesar Salad, and Roasted Eggplant, all appetizers rated highly, especially the Burrata. One of us had the Swordfish entree with chick pea puree, which was very good, and one of us had the Ragu Bolognese, with home made pasta. The pasta was delightfully al dente. The sauce was good, but ground meat in it was a little hard (overcooked). Homemade bread for the table was excellent, as were drinks. And Warm Chocolate Torta was exceptional! And one person was celebrating a birthday. The staff all signed a card, a nice touch and much better than singing the birthday song! A really nice experience. read more

One of the most disappointing meals I've had in memory. Part of the meal was left behind and I had to go back for it. We ordered a kids' salad that was described as full of pickles. No pickles. Just lettuce. The kids' chicken tasted old and the potatoes/carrots with it looked like very sad leftovers. The steak was smothered in a weird smelling cheese, which was not at all mentioned in the online takeout menu. A lot of people don't like strong cheese so it would be good to know it's included. Meanwhile the seafood pasta I ordered smelled fishy and old and terrible. I've had seafood pasta and this ain't it. Everything was lacking salt and flavor. The desserts were watery and bland. I ordered takeout to have a break from cooking and had to make myself a grilled cheese because this was so inedible. The one good thing was the popcorn, but still could have used some salt. read more

Apps were great. Service was great. Entrees a disaster. Waited an hour. Hastily prepared and missing ingredients. Asked to remove one from bill. Sorry, but no. Run! "We have a new chef!" who obviously hasn't a clue. read more

My favorite spot in Winchester. Came here first, about the time that the new owner Joe, previously from Posto took over. Returned with my wife on New Year's Eve this year, and was welcomed warmly by his professional and joyful staff, some of whom even remembered us from the first time! The food is spot on, if you like modern Italian food with a dash of experimentation. Hearing the chef talk about some of his tweaks of classic recipes is a joy, and should be recommended as part of your first visit. A favorite dish is the burrata, which is fresh and tasty, combining the best parts of smooth mozzarella with the tang of balsamic. Truffle mushroom soup was a delicious, and innovative appetizer. Wish that we had gotten to try a couple of the seafood entrees, which had sold out that evening, but every time we go to the pasta is stellar. Stellar. It's made fresh on site, and is spot on. Five stars! No question. Will return! read more

Just so good, in fact I'm thinking I'll order some take-out for tonight. Everything is fresh, good portions and prices. I always get the meat and cheese, the antipasto and I'll nibble on it for 2 days. read more

Been there twice in the last month, once with friends and once with 14 colleagues. In between went to bistro 5 for a celebration dinner and saw her vittorio who owns both restaurants. He recognized me at A Tavola, I reminded him when and where and said I had to bring my colleagues because I love his food so much. He sent out a complimentary charcuterie platter! So nice! A tavola is the more casual sister to Bistro 5, but shares the very tasty food--nice to have I. Winchester! The menu changes frequently but I love the bigoli pasta with wild mushrooms and the eggplant purée app. Charcuterie platter's generous . Some years ago they had more risotto, which I loved, but it hasn't been there for awhile now. Fun atmosphere, warm and welcoming space and staff. read more

This restaurant is outstanding! Excellent fresh pasta dishes and delicious cocktails. Winchester is not in my general vicinity, but would love to go back at some point. Great staff and modern, rustic decor. Plus, a patio! read more

This place was nice and cozy. Everything was delicious!! The funghi dish was one of my favorite. Pork loin was amazingggg! Would definitely recommend the apple pie for dessert if you have room! I couldn't finish it but it was soooooooo good! read more

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Excellent pasta, kids pasta and home made bread! Food is a la carte so you can personalize to your liking. Excellent seeing and staff, a beautiful kitchen opens into the eating area. Bigoli was good as was kids pasta. read more

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I attended a birthday party at A Tavola on Saturday night and experienced a delicious meal.The service ,as always,was attentive to every detail from cocktails to cake and cannoli. The appetizers included Roasted Egglpant,Speck,Lobster Bisque,and Insalata. That was followed by a choice of (my favorite)Parmesan Ravioli, Ribeye, Swordfish, or Ragu Bolognese. And for the partygoers that still had room...dessert consisted of Birthday cake, Cannoli and cookies! I would highly recommend A Tavola and all it has to offer for your next birthday/holiday party! read more

Echoing what others have written, it's average. We went in last night for the first time for dinner. It's small and quaint. The hostess and waitress were nice, but the overall experience was not worth the pricetag. -Service was incredibly slow. We waited a good 30 minutes between portions -The restaurant itself was unbearably hot. At one point I looked to see if I could open a window (I couldn't) because it was cooler outside (in August, mind you) than it was in the restaurant. -We got the calamari app. It tasted good, but was TINY. -My husband and I both ordered pasta dishes. His lamb carbonara pasta was bland, and my tagliatelli bolognese noodles were overcooked. Chewy and sticking together. -We ordered a chocolate torte for dessert. I believe it was $11 and came with a tablespoon's-worth of salted caramel ice cream. We both laughed when it came out. The plating & presentation was strange, and I think we each had two bites because of how small the torte actually was. Underwhelming! Maybe we'll give them a second try. Maybe not. :\ read more

They have a lovely outdoor area. Service was great and meals delicious. Freshly made pasta and sourdough bread.

My husband and I decided to have our rehearsal dinner at A Tavola and it was the best decision we ever made! We had the restaurant to ourselves with 30 of our closest friends and family, and it was the most wonderful experience. The overall space is so warm and inviting with the updates they recently made, and the staff was on top of everything! Our guests could not stop talking about the food all weekend! The catering menu had amazing options for us to choose from, including Marsala braised chicken, swordfish with polenta, and chef made my favorite dish, beet risotto!! We ended the night with freshly made cannolis. I cannot recommend A Tavola enough. Chef Joe, Rachel and the rest of the staff are amazing to their guests, and I can't wait to go back! Thank you for everything! read more

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We got takeout tonight on a whim and WOW - each and every dish blew us away, even when eating it a half hour after it was packed! Everything was perfectly seasoned and so well-prepared it's hard to pick a favorite: my partner really enjoyed the lamb and the carbonara was absolutely on point. I was worried that the eggplant would be too spicy, but the oil was packed separately so I could add just a touch for flavor. The cookies are exactly as my mom used to make, and we were too stuffed to try the antipasto and toffee pudding, so those will be treats for tomorrow. We'll definitely be back! read more

We have been here several times, either privately as a couple or through a business dinner, each time the meals are beyond excellent and fresh. No disappointments as you sometimes have at restaurants where the appetizers are great, but entrees are "ok", at A Tavola it is all excellent. Probably driven by a medium sized menu that allows all ingredients to be super fresh. And if there is something that's not on the menu, for example ensuring a dish is kosher (as much as possible), that's an option that gets catered on the fly. Service is on point as well, never have to wait for service and ambience is great. Place is intimate but still allows groups of 8 to have dinner (could probably be even 12) while each other table in the restaurant still can feel their own privacy. There are several seats with view on the kitchen, which are our personal favorites. read more