I've heard great things about IL Tavolo and finally made it here early Friday night. It wasn't hard to get a table for 3 around 5:30pm. The vibe in the restaurant feels warm and like people are there to eat well and have a good night. Service was friendly and food came out in good timing hot from the kitchen. We ordered the classic meatballs, sausage and broccoli rabe, shrimp and chicken scampi over pesto risotto and chicken parm. Everything was good, we loved the sausage and scampi. The chicken parm was just OK, red sauce could have been better. It seemed like the move was to get spicy vodka rigatoni parm.... Our table neighbors both ordered that and it looked incredible. We also got a chocolate lava cake for dessert, very good. Will definitely be back! read more

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Very inviting and cozy vibes at Il Tavolo! The bartenders and servers are quick and friendly. We've shared a few apps at the bar before and they were pretty good-- meatball parm and chicken parm. The shrimp oreganata is amazing. The pizza bread is a pass for me. Last we came they offered us to sample the stuffed calamari and pasta, which was delicious. Can't wait to come back! read more

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We enjoyed the grilled octopus and breaded fish here. I would say the sauce for the spicy chicken Parmesan with rigatoni is too tart. Not sure if that's the intention of the chef but it felt like I was chicken chicken picata. The servers here are nice but.. The food took a really long time to come out. read more

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Had a very good experience here last night. Service was 5/5, drinks 5/5, apps 4/5 and my entree was 4/5. I also think pricing here is solid and nothing felt like a ripoff which is becoming more common in today's day and age. Will certainly come back to try more dishes. Got the long hot peppers for the appetizer and those were very good. Thought the portion was a little on the smaller side and thought the stuffing inside could have had more sausage. My entree of chicken picatta had exceptional flavor and the egg batter was the perfect texture. Capers nice and tangy and the sauce was very tasty without being too salty. I believe the linguini was homemade. I also felt the portion was slightly lacking. Everyone else at the table agreed that the food quality and taste is incredible here. Would recommend coming. read more

IL Tavolo di’ Palmisano - Chicken picatta - Italian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Good food and drinks! And so baby friendly. They have a huge back room, a changing table in a family restroom, and the wait staff is sooo sweet to the babies. I never thought of this as a baby friendly restaurant but add it to the list. read more

IL Tavolo di’ Palmisano - Burrata and Grandmas Meatballs and watermelon spritz - Italian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

The service was outstanding. Food was really good too - definitely recommend the bruschetta. It filled up pretty fast on a week night so I would recommend reservations. read more

The service here was very lovely. We had rotating waiters and they all were very helpful and attentive and kind. I loved the options on the menu and will definitely be back to try more dishes. The ambiance was dark, romantic and perfect for date night. We ordered Granny's Meatballs as an appetizer - delish! The ricotta on it hit the spot. We also ordered the spicy rigatoni and the chicken parm. This was probably the best chicken parm I've had in a long time. The chicken was crunch and well breaded with the cheese perfectly melted and the sauce was delicious. The serving was also enormous, this is easily a dish for two people. The spicy rigatoni definitely tastes homemade and is quality, but not quite the spicy kick I was looking for and the sauce was more of a pepper and onion tomato base rather than a specific sauce. This is something I'd eat at home which means it's certainly delicious, but not quite what I was expecting. I'm looking forward to trying their burrata and ragú next time! read more

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Holiday decor was great! Food was very good, gluten free pasta available & the staff ensures you are aware of contamination. We went to the back room that also had a holiday party going on, was a bit disappointed to be squeezed in there, being bumped into constantly. They should have allocated more room for the party and not try to also fit in additional tables for other guests. in the future, will be requesting we sit in the front area. read more

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Had a lovely dinner here for date night. Wished we had been seated in the outdoor area closer to the restaurant, as it felt like we were in the Acme parking lot. Food was superb! We split the chicken parm and stuffed rigatoni. The burrata with the rigatoni was delicious and generous. Yummy drinks too. I adored my limoncello mule! read more

Service is friendly and welcoming, informative and patient. Food was great! I eat Italian a lot so didn't expect to be given options that would greet my tastebuds with such delight! Both the bar and resturant gave me a great experience and night out. Me and a friend were there at dinner time, and everything was truly well made, hot, and so very delicious! We made reservations, so the Seating was fine, in the back room of resturant. The space was clean and atmosphere was happy, very social and just positive vibes all around. Five stars and highly recommend this gem. read more

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The ambience and warmth of this place is gorgeous, and the food is delicious with big portions. The menu has a great variety, and cocktails are yummy too. Would recommend! read more

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One of my FAVORITE go-to places in Hoboken. The Il Tavolo enviroment is Fun and the Food is Fantastic! We ordered the Short Rib Ragu+ Everything was Delicious! The service is impeccable! Amber works the Bar and Manager Omar works the restaurant. Both are TRUE professionals that have a real sense for customer satisfication. You Never want to Leave. My experiences are always 5*****. Must TRY!!! read more

I liked chicken cutlet. Thought it was one of the better chicken Milanese's I've had. But taste wise the burrata was just not there. It made my stomach hurt a bit. Which is a shame as everything else was good. read more

IL Tavolo di’ Palmisano - Breaded Chicken Cutlets - Italian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Very good Italian restaurant in Hoboken but could use a few slight improvements. I came for brunch and ordered the Stuffed French Toast ($15), which was good but I thought they could've added more of the cannoli cream inside. Also, while the bread was soft, I would've preferred if they used thicker bread like brioche or challah bread. The way they did it, it was just two pieces of thin bread put together. In addition, the menu said it had chocolate chips and maple syrup on it, but they were no where to be found. Still, it was a decent French toast. I also tried the Italian Country Chicken and Sausage Gravy ($23). This was actually delicious. The chicken was cooked really well to be tender with a crispy crust. The sausage gravy was just the right consistency and paired well with the chicken and potato wedges. The sunny side egg on top completed the dish. The restaurant itself has a nice interior with one section with a bar and a larger section in the back with a nice lighting fixture in the center and tasteful Italian and festive decor along the walls. The dim lighting and exposed brick walls give the place a warm and homey atmosphere. We came on a Sunday afternoon and there were only a few others dining at the restaurant so it was a bit of a quiet environment. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The service speed was pretty fast. Overall, while the French Toast could use a few improvements, the chicken and gravy was great, plus the nice environment earns Il Tavolo di Palmisano a solid 4 stars from me. read more

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Il Tavolo's is located in Hoboken. I love the location although parking is limited. The restaurant is dimly lit and romantic with floral decor which truly elevates the look. Glows: service is amazing they are attentive but not smothering. They are kind and tell you to take a look at the specials. The food is generously portioned and delicious. The spicy chicken parm was to die for. Two large chicken breasts and a good amount of pasta. Definitely has a kick. Grows: The restroom didn't look the cleanest, the drinks weren't anything special although they have a full bar, and sadly I saw a mouse running around late in the evening while service was still going on. Will I be back: maybe not the mouse kind of grossed me out read more

Stopped by, finally and thought overall it was good. We tried the chicken cutlet and spicy rigatoni. We stopped back 1 other time and sadly can't remember what we ordered. I do remember that the butter in the little plastic packaging contained at-least 2 that were opened and empty? Ugh. Not ideal but just an oversight. Overall they have plenty of seating inside and out and it's close to our apartment so we will be back - would love to try other items! read more

IL Tavolo di’ Palmisano - Breaded Chicken Cutlets - Italian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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We had the pleasure of having an incredible dinner at il Tavolo. The food was out of this world. It reminded me of going to my grandmas house where everything was just super fresh and made with care. It is 100 percent one of the better Italian spots in the area. My fiancée had the short rib that was just fantastic. I had the spicy rigatoni with a veal chop that was easily one of the best in the area. The portions are huge so expect to bring food home. The severs were just incredible as well. Jessica was very attentive and personable. She took time to spend a few extra minutes to get to know us and was so inviting. Conrad was friendly and super helpful as well. We will without a doubt be going back just based off of their service, the food was the extra bonus. Side note the martinis were top notch as well. Thanks for a great experience!!! read more

IL Tavolo di’ Palmisano - Veal chop with vodka sauce - Italian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Best Italian food in Hoboken. The owner Frankie boy is a hands on owner. His experience in the food industry goes back to his uncle Petie there you must have Pete's spicy shrimp. The ambience is the best in Hoboken. read more

Literally the best find! The staff, owner, wine , food, all 10 stars! What a local gem! We had an amazing special of the most tender chicken with potato's, onions and chills's. The Bolognese was the best of my life as a former vegetarian. I don't really love meat normally and am very picky. The almost cake dessert was incredible. I've travelled the world and eaten at the best restaurants and this is up there with all of them. read more

Wow, I was blown from this place. I was surprised how good the pasta was! We started off with the fried calamari and a complimentary bread with butter. I got their shrimp special pasta and my bf got the chicken tavolo. The shrimp pasta was a vodka based pasta with a kick of nice kick of spice. The pasta was thick and chewy which paired so well with the vodka sauce and shrimp. The chicken tavolo was good as well, and I have never had tavolo and it was interesting to try and something I have never tasted before. We came on a Thursday night and surprisingly it got packed around 7:30pm, so I recommend making reservations. Service was great, the server checked on us frequently and refilled our waters. The ambiance was dark but really nice with the decorations. Overall, I would come back! read more

IL Tavolo di’ Palmisano - Chicken Tavolo, shrimp special - Italian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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WOW let's just say I wish I could eat here every day of my life. I dream about the spicy vodka chicken parm !!! The decor and ambiance is so cute and romantic but could also be more casual during the day; I saw a family having pizza together in casual clothes. However, it's an extremely good date night spot. Service was fantastic; the bartender (we ate at the bar) was so friendly and quick, the host was accommodating in trying to find us a spot. Overall will probably be going back here like tonight and I suggest you do too :) read more

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Stopped in here for a casual Italian dinner. There's healthy discussion going on in the dining room so I wouldn't say it's quiet but it didn't bother me at all. Staff is nice and attentive. I had the Caesar as an appetizer which was good, nice flavor on the dressing Entree was the ravioli in tomato sauce. Pasta tastes fresh and it was good. I think I should have had the vodka sauce over the tomato sauce. I think the regular tomato sauce lacked some flavor I was looking for but I am nitpicking here. Overall good, will be coming back often for quick and casual Italian dinners. read more

IL Tavolo di’ Palmisano - Caeser Salad - Italian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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The service at Il tavolo was a bit off- we had a meal between lunch and dinner so arrived around 4:30 and there was literally one person in the back who was seated. We were told by the hostess we have to be out by 6:30. Then three other times, 5:30, 5:35 and again at 5:50 we were asked if we were done and needed a box. The people asking were not our server but honestly the restaurant wasn't busy and I felt we were being pushed out. The food was decent but the service was off putting. Not sure if I would go back. read more

IL Tavolo di’ Palmisano - Eggplant Casserole - Italian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Let me start with... WOW! Every dish from appetizers, main course to dessert was masterfully prepared, portioned and artistically plated with elegance. Service is above standard the professionalism starts with "welcome to il Travolo" and continued through your dining experience and ends at "it was a pleasure to have you, please come back soon." Waitstaff is friendly, accommodating and extremely knowledgeable regarding entire menu including wine & beer. Ambiance is quite elegant with plenty of seating. Outdoor seating is also available weather permitting. Rear dining room is capable of accommodating a medium private party. The ONLY but very small detail that is disturbing is the darkness of the entire establishment. Dim lighting is one thing but darkness is another. Our waiter would pop up out of nowhere in the dark like a Vampire to check on our experience he was awesome and professional. This is a must do spot for Italian. Arrive with enough time to search for parking... street parking only. Definitely... YUMMY TUMMY! read more

Went here with some friends to celebrate my birthday. Atmosphere was great and the food was delicious. Jennifer, our waitress, was outstanding. Everything was wonderful read more

Was really excited to try this place, but it was overall pretty bad. The clams appetizer was sandy and tasted like cat food, my friend's clam pasta was watery and tasteless, my watermelon salad was just really bad... like from the flavor combo to the watermelon just being bad, everything. Surprisingly after all the other stuff, my other friend's pasta (I think pasta nonna) with vodka sauce was actually delicious. read more

I decided to come to Il Tavolo on a whim (was starving and craving Italian). I came right at 5 PM on a Tuesday and they weren't busy at all. Service was phenomenal buy the food was just ok. I'll give you the details: Started off with some very soft bread (wish it was warm, but all good). I was super disappointed because they gave me butter that had already been opened... like the container was open... and used... Huge red flag. Idk why I stayed, but I was starving and hungry. I ordered the hot cider with Bourbon. It was lovely. Not as hot as I would have liked, but was still good. I ordered La Nonna which was such an odd dish. It had a ton of meat (the waitress warned me) but the shredded pork, sausage, and meatballs were an odd pairing with a glob of ricotta. The pasta itself was decent. Again, not the hottest. I likely won't be back, but the music, atmosphere, and service were divine. The waitress went the extra mile after we chatted about a book I was reading! But food was a 6 out of 10, it just seemed they were careless. read more

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Not sure why it's rated so high Parking- street Wasn't too hard to find on a Monday night. Located across acme Place is spacious. I was surprised to see how big the place was Salmon grilled and it comes with risotto and greens- this was really good and flavorful. Portion was big Short rib ragu- wasn't bad but wasn't good. I wish they gave a lot more of the ricotta and pesto. The noodles were a little over cooked for me. There was a good amount of short ribs. If the noodles weren't as cooked and I had more ricotta I would've enjoyed my meal a little more. Service was okay read more

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Best spritzes in a half block radius. And also they were very friendly, great outdoor patio read more

IL Tavolo di’ Palmisano - Best spritzes in a half block radius - Italian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Like many of my other bookmarks, Il Tavolo has been sitting on the list for a while. I finally got the chance to check this place out on a Saturday. My cousin made reservations for our party of 5 for 6 pm and it wasn't too crowded yet. It's a very beautiful and chic space and gives Italy vibes, which i loved. To start, we ordered some bruschettas to share, which I didn't think were anything special: Smoked Salmon (with mascarpone cheese topped with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, & capers ) - good but nothing you couldn't make at home Roasted Strawberries (with whipped ricotta drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze) - this reminded me too much of strawberry jam so that's all I tasted. I didn't pick up on any of the salty notes Artichoke Hearts (with garlic, herbs, & bread crumbs topped with shaved parmesan cheese) - this was the best of the bunch but still only okay. I think there were too much breadcrumbs I would say you can skip these an opt for an actual appetizer, like calamari or burrata or something. You can never go wrong with some burrata. We also shared the Watermelon Salad (served with arugula, fresh mint, thin sliced red onions, & ricotta salata crumbles drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze). This isn't something I would normally order. I probably would have went with a boring old Caesar salad, but my husband was actually the one who said he wanted to try it, and I'm really glad we did. The watermelon was so refreshing on a hot summer day and balanced the bitterness of the arugula and saltiness of the balsamic. After this, I became obsessed with the salad and started making it at home and the twist is - my husband is now sick of this salad, lol. For mains, I had the Cheese Sacchetti (aka Beggar Purses - four cheese filled fresh pasta purses served in a pink basil cream sauce with shrimp). I loved the sauce and the pasta. I have a weakness for pink/tomato cream sauce. The shrimp were a good size and cooked perfectly but they tasted like they were from frozen. It was a pretty big portion since I had some leftovers (which we ended up eating later that night). Hubby had the Short Rib Ragu (boneless short ribs simmered in tomato sauce tossed with orecchiette pasta topped with a dollop of lemon basil ricotta & a touch of pesto). I don't love braised meats because of the texture but the lemon basil ricotta was *chef's kiss*. I would be happy just eating that with a nicely toasted piece of bread. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meals as well and also had leftovers to bring home. Definitely will be back to check out their other menu items, and some of their cocktails! read more

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Loved the atmosphere and the meal! There are tons of restaurants (and Italian restaurants) in Hoboken, but I'd certainly return again. The floral decor outside was such a nice touch. They did such a great job and it looked so classy. The indoor dining space was large and also really nicely decorated. There are two separate rooms. The main room has a bar area with high top seating, and there is a large back dining room with a warm and homey vibe. Think lots of exposed brick, old family photos and long tables that are perfect for big groups. Everything on the menu sounded so good. We started with burrata which was rich and creamy and came with prosciutto. My orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe was really flavorful and came in a huge bowl. I just wish the menu noted it was spicy in the description. There was definitely a kick and I wished it was a bit more mild. Still good nonetheless! My sister's entree stole the show - chicken and shrimp franchise atop a bed of creamy risotto. We both agreed that this was the some of the best risotto we've tried. There is a long list of cocktail and wine options to wash everything down with. I'll be back! read more

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Came for brunch with a friend sat outside. Food was excellent came out quickly. Burger and chicken with gravy sauce amazing and great prices. Our server came frequently to check up on us. Definitely coming back! read more

IL Tavolo di’ Palmisano - Breakfast Burger - Italian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Food: delicious! Granted, the Spritz hit me quickly (but that's my fault for not eating before my drink, ha) and made everything taste fantastic! Needless to say, the Spritz was perfect. The food itself was VERY tasty and came out quickly and hot! Service: Great! They initially gave me a wrong side order and instead of getting upset--they gave me the order to take home and then made me the correct one! Great people. Ambiance: Lovely. It was a cold day so I felt cozy and happy inside. Great place to go on a date or catch up with good friend! read more

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Great service, ambiance, and most importantly, the food. They offer a unique menu from other local Italian spots in town. Large variety of cocktails and outdoor seating as well. Definitely recommend checking it out! read more

IL Tavolo di’ Palmisano - Short Rib Ragu - Italian Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Great ambience here and bar. The food is really good and the penne vodka. I would come here again.

The food was delicious, everything was excellent. The chicken parmesan was absolutely to die for. I couldn't stop mopping up the sauce. Desserts were fantastic too. Service was good. All around great meal. read more

Went here during Covid for my mom's birthday and it was great. The service is good and we got to sit in a heated outdoor bubble. My favorite appetizer was the burrata and the salmon entree wise. read more

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Big space dining from and back with large outside dining. Meatballs the highlight. Clams Oreganata Funky took them back no problem. Burrata ok not that fresh. Caesar salad delicious.Garlic shrimp very good and the shrimp with risotto good. Service great. read more

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Celebrating with my 3 daughters and there men was a great experience. I had the short ribs ragu and I also enjoyed the veal parmigiana, the calamari and just about everything else and was happily full of great Italian cuisine - these guys make you feel like part of the neighborhood family and these days is a rarity! Kudos! Love the ceiling it's alive! read more

I was looking for a spot to have dinner with my cousins and she had Il Tavolo bookmarked. They had open reservations on OpenTable, which I love. I hate making reservations over the phone and any place where I can book on an app is a win for me. We were seated immediately and given time to look over the menu. Cousin-in-law had already keyed in on the arugula and watermelon salad. We also opted for three of their bruschetta's to split - warm artichoke, smoked salmon, and strawberry. The salad was the crowd favorite - the watermelon was just sweet enough to balance out the bitterness of the arugula. The warm artichoke was my favorite bruschetta and I definitely could've passed on the strawberry - it was too jammy and I think I would've preferred fresh strawberries. For my main, I had the "begger's purse" pasta in the creamy pink sauce with shrimp. This was great. The sauce was really good and I definitely had leftovers for the next day. X had their mozz + pesto flatbread and CIL had the Short Rib Ragu pasta. The short rib was very tasty - and he had requested extra lemon ricotta, which was a great idea. We were so full that we opted out of dessert, but I definitely had a good meal here and would come back to have that salad and pasta. read more