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    La Tavola

    4.1 (787 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Spaghetti Neri Al Granchio (top) and Ravioli Alla Crema di Funghi
    Erin S.

    My only regret is not visiting sooner. I came here for an anniversary dinner and this hit the spot for my Italian food craving. First off, any restaurant that has a dedicated mocktail menu earns brownie points in my book. The food was amazing and the service was too. If you want a taste of Italy, don't hesitate to stop by!

    Qinyue H.

    La Tavola gave me a strong "home-style comfort" vibe -- nothing too surprising, but also nothing really wrong. When we arrived, the restaurant wasn't that busy, yet we still waited quite a while before getting seated. The staff were polite and friendly, but they didn't seem very attentive to their tables -- service felt a bit slow. As for the food, I'd give it a 7/10. You could subtly taste the crab meat inside the squid ink pasta, which made the flavor combination interesting. The seafood linguini was more on the standard side. Overall, the dishes felt quite traditional and homey -- whether you like that style really depends on personal preference. Also, ingredients like tomatoes might vary with the seasons, so perhaps I didn't visit at the best time. The vibe was relaxed and easygoing, but not particularly lively or romantic. All in all, I'd say it was a 7/10 dining experience -- not a bad choice, but probably not a place I'd rush to revisit.

    Salad
    Danielle C.

    Valentines Day is quickly approaching and @latavola_baltimore has the meal for you!!! I had the privilege of tasting their new menu and boy is it a treat!

    Bruschetta Della Tavola
    Jay D.

    I felt like the food at La Tavola was sort of middle of the road, nothing bad but nothing great. I felt like the interior and ambiance were nice but not too special either. (It's possible I built up the restaurant in my head because I had tried to go twice before but the wait times were too long, so I thought it must be super popular for a reason.) The staff were wonderful though and the location is nice!

    Almond crusted fish
    Ren H.

    Every time I come here, I forget how much I really like this place. The food has been consistently good and are good portion sizes. I was just here again for dinner with my friend and we had a great experience. We started off with mocktails. I got the La Rossa which was on the sweeter side but still great while my friend enjoyed his Limonello. We ordered the Burrata Fresca and Mozzarella Caprese to share which were both delicious. For my entree, I got their almond crusted fish and spaghetti special of the night while my friend chose the Linguini Taleggio. The sauce that came with my dish was creamy and so good. It was very filling after our two apps but I was still saving room for dessert as we ended up ordering Tiramisu. It was light and a perfect way to end a delicious meal. I really enjoy coming to dine here. The staff are all great and the food is just so good! Definitely one of my go to Italians around Little Italy.

    Teliegio pasta
    Giliane L.

    I love that place . It is located in little Italy in downtown Baltimore . They have good drinks and the food is amazing . It is perfect for date night , family dinner , and girls day

    Ravioli Alla Crema
    Gabriella R.

    Always impressed by the fresh and creative weekly specials! The staff is incredibly friendly and well-versed in dietary restrictions... there's no shortage of delicious gluten-free options! Mark is the friendliest bartender , and Luca is a thoughtful owner who ensures every visit outshines the last. Indoor & street side outdoor seating available! A true neighborhood gem!

    Fra diavolo with strofe (handmade gluten free pasta made in house). Delicious. Dreamy.
    Moz C.

    I am really late on this one. I ate there in October 2024 but I still dream about the place... I had a friend from out of town coming with me to a show in Baltimore. She let me choose the restaurant. I found that La Tavola makes an in-house gluten free pasta. HUZZAH! We got a trio of carpaccios got an appetizer. Then I ordered the fra diavolo with the house made strofe (the gluten free pasta). My friend ordered a Sardinian special. I could have picked the plate. Completely satisfied with my meal. The only thing that bothered me was the ambience. It felt cold, even though it wasn't temperature cold. We went on a Sunday night and it was pretty empty. That makes me sad because their food and service is amazing.

    Gnocchi with short rib bolognese

    We ventured into this romantic spot in Little Italy for Restaurant Week last night & we had the best time. Our hostess, waitress and bartender were all excellent, attentive and fun. We tried everything on the menu. For starters, we enjoyed all three options (bruschetta, crab polpette, and a potato and vegetable soup.) The highlight was the flavorful crab meatballs. For entrees, we also tried all three offerings and really enjoyed each. My favorite was the pillowy gnocchi served in a hearty, rich short rib bolognese sauce. We scraped that plate clean! Lastly, we got the tiramisu, panna cotta and cannoli for dessert. Again, we loved all three but would highly recommend the classic tiramisu. At this point, we were stuffed, but our bartender came to the table with complimentary limoncello and arancello. I had never had arancello before- I had to take home a bottle! All in all, La Tavola was a wonderful experience and we felt like family here.

    Macchiato
    Alice L.

    La Tavola is one of my favorite Italian restaurants! The linguini taleggio is an absolute must when you come. It's creamy and rich but the balsamic helps cuts through it. I also tried the lasagna which was great as well but the taleggio is definitely the way to go. The tiramisu was the perfect end to our meal especially paired with a macchiato. The service is excellent too.

    Lasagna Bolognese
    Aleshia B.

    Came in for a quick bite. Sat at the bar and enjoyed the quick service. The Brooklyn Love(espresso martini) was good. Nice to see they made a fresh cup of espresso for it. My lasagna was good and traditional. It was cold on the bottom, while warm on the top...so I probably would try something different next time.

    Linguini alla Scoglio
    Nikki Z.

    I don't venture into Little Italy often, so I was looking forward to trying this place out. Had out of town visitors coming, so wanted to show them what Baltimore had to offer. Service: standard. The host seemed bored upon entering. Our waitress was friendly, but seemed annoyed by our patronage. We were a party of 4 on a Wednesday evening. It wasn't terribly busy. Drinks: everyone agreed it was the best part of the meal. I had the lemon drop, which was exquisite. Food: Fine. Our calamari did not taste fresh. Everyone ordered a different entree and had mixed reviews. The squid ink pasta was the tastiest. I ordered the seafood linguini - more seafood than I was expecting, but lacked the flavor I was hoping for. Conclusion: not sure if I would go back on my own, but wouldn't mind returning if others wanted to try it out.

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    My first time and the food was delicious and the service was great. I loved the authentic cute vibe inside.

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    The food was good. The drinks were good the service was great. Rita was so nice and attentive. I would totally recommend this to my friends.

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    Came here after a 5 hour flight and was greeted with amazing service and high quality food! Amazing resturaunt and I hope I can go back

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