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La Tombola Restaurant

2.5 (33 reviews)
Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Sandwich with no ham, and maybe a flock of prosciutto ? I don't know if that's even prosciutto on there
Brooke L.

I really really HATE giving bad reviews but this one as well deserved. To start, the food was absolutely awful. Fish tacos: Each taco was a medium sized flour tortilla with damp shredded lettuce in it and literally what looked like 1/4 of a frozen fish stick. The width of it was about the same size & length of an index finger of an average sized woman. Each taco had only ONE of these. I ended up taking the fish from the other two tacos & putting it in one taco and it was still barely a taco at all. zuppa di cozze: Aka mussels in white wine sauce. This was absolutely and utterly inedibly disgusting. The mussels themselves were ok in the sense that they weren't rubbery or fishy, but in my life I've never tasted a zuppa di cozze broth this horrific. It had a sour taste that was equivalent to vomit. I think what happened was that they made it and had an "uh oh" moment realizing they didn't add the white wine and then just poured some cheap supermarket cooking wine on top as an after thought. I wholeheartedly cannot explain how horrible the taste was. On top of that, there were barely any mussels and mostly empty shells which didn't matter anyway because I ended up not eating the whole dish anyway. Classic Burger: This was ok but nothing special. Wanted mashed potatoes on the side but they had barely any of the menu items available and went with a side salad instead. The salad was bagged wilted iceberg lettuce that was drowned in really gross bottled Italian dressing. Cheese pizza: This was the only good thing of the meal. The tomato sauce was tangy in the good way and the crust was absolutely perfect ! No complaints for the pizza at all. The server was also just ok. I asked if they had iced tea and after he said he would need to go to the front to check, I said "No that's ok, I'll just take a sprite." When the drinks came I was given an iced tea. I would've preferred the sprite because I don't like Lipton or brisk canned iced tea as they burn my throat and have an artificial taste, and to my dismay is was what tasted like brisk from the can. I also ordered an Italian sandwich to go and was informed they were out of the ham that goes on it. I said I'd take it anyway and if they could just double up on one of the other meats that went on it. When I got home and opened it I had to laugh because the sandwich was basically empty. There was nothing doubled up, and to make it worse, there was no prosciutto on it either. I almost couldn't be upset because it should've been no surprise with how horrible the rest of the food was today. I'm giving 1/2 a star for atmosphere because this place is gorgeous and the rooftop is beautiful, and 1/2 a star because the staff was incredibly friendly. Overall, I would give this place literally one more chance and see what it's like to go later in the evening for bar service and to see if the kitchen actually puts effort into what they're doing during busier hours.

Pure Yummy!!!
Josie R.

Omg! Goodbye Kitchen 21! Hello La Tambola! Just opened a few weeks ago. So happy to have this place up and running. Lucy our Server, Hayden and Heidi the Manager were Amazing! Will be back soon. Truly love the disco fries the mussels and the calamari!!! Can't wait to be back

Burger with fries
Jatin A.

La Tombola is nothing out of the ordinary, but I have to add a star for the fantastic rooftop that allows a view of the seafront, which is perfect if you're sipping a cool drink on a hot day. I was there for food, however. The burger which comes with fries felt a little underwhelming because the buns weren't quite as soft as I like them. And, it was a bit dry. However, the meat was cooked to be medium, just as was ordered. The fish tacos were a bit bland, but the condiments certainly helped.

Lauren C.

Came here with my cousin for a drink on a Saturday night. It's a really nice venue and extremely bright. We were surprised how empty it was when we got there, the upstairs was closed and there were only a couple of people at the bar. We weren't going to stay but as we were turning around to leave an employee said "have a seat, there are seats right there", we thought there are empty seats everywhere! We had one drink at the bar and left. The drinks were good, it was just a quiet/kind of boring vibe inside. Maybe it was the time, I'm sure it'll be packed before or after a concert at the Ford amphitheater.

Seafood Pot
Tondri C.

Think twice about visiting La Tombola Restaurant if you're looking for some flavorful bomb food. The ambience, and customer service make up the dining experience. The waiters are nothing short of nice but that doesn't make up for the actual food. If you're looking to have a drink and enjoy the scenery maybe this place is for you but definitely lower expectations on the entrees. The appetizer we ordered: Calamari (crisped but lacked flavor but wasn't bad) 7/10 The entrees: Dry rub wings (Heavily salted on the outside, and juicy) 7/10 Seafood pot ("Cajun" flavored...literally tasted like they dumped old bay on it...no butter OR juiciness - no sauce, no flavor on corn, potato and the sausage was DRY, mussels & clams tasted boiled and lacked flavor) 4.5/10 NO FLAVOR 3 stars because the food was mediocre AND overpriced Takeaways: drinks are strong and makes for a better food experience

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I really wanted to love this place. The ambience is almost cool - it doesn't quite reach a cohesive "nostalgia with an update" vibe. But the food is TERRIBLE. The chicken wings were unforgivably dry and the fish and chips (which is a $19 entree) was bland. Of the four frozen cocktails on the menu, one wasn't available - the two we did try were overly sweet. Also, cloth napkins but the condiments come in little plastic cups instead of proper dinnerware?? Lastly - please train the staff. They are sweet and could be good at their jobs, but they need guidance and proper management. Overall, a disappointing experience.

Ahi Tuna Tower, Fish Taco
Jade W.

This place is amazing! The server was super attentive and the restaurant is also very gorgeous and spacious. We ordered the ahi tuna tower and fish toco, and both are very yummy and fresh. There are lots of seafood options on the menu. It is a little pricey but we understand that there is also nothing like this one in the entire Coney Island. The rooftop bar also has a beautiful view. My friend and I had a specular time here and will definitely come back more often during the summer.

Bar area with view of Coney Island
Jannie R.

Great food!! Tried the cheese board, Greek salad, the chicken sliders and rice balls and everything was delicious. The drinks are not overpriced and staff is very friendly- Eddie the bartender does a great job! Atmosphere is also nice, a big industrial-looking space with a modern touch. Such a great addition to the neighborhood and my new go to!

Rice Balls and Oysters
Dominique N.

Loved the architecture and ambience! It felt like we were in a Disney themed coney island park mixed with a sports bar. The food was tasty but can be hit or miss. Our steak and fries was very tasty, but the fries are soggy...be prepared! And The service needs some improvement. The waitress was really nice but it took a while for her to come over and serve us after sitting down for almost 30 minutes. They also have a rooftop that has a bar. There's no food/table service there but you can grab a drink and enjoy looking over the beach. Overall, good spot for drinks but maybe have dinner before you come.

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This is quite literally expensive boardwalk food, the only points it gets is from the bar and beautiful building.

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The service was horrible - just downright bad...water, drinks, just to order the food took forever - won't be back

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The food was so fresh and delicious that we ordered the fish tacos, Greek salad, and more mussels to go, which again were nothing but amazing.

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