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    Tavola

    3.3 (147 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Bars, Pizza
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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

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    Mango Sorbet
    Edward M.

    Friendly staff, though some times over whelmed, great food, much better than I expected based on reviews, most things are pricey Beef Tartar Tender, like the inside of a rare steak the mustard stands out but it's not so much of it that it's overwhelming crispy salty crispy things around it grilled soft bread This was quite good, my first time having tartar and i enjoyed the heck out of it Mushroom Toast Guac and wild mushrooms with crispy bacon I ordered my egg sunny side up, it was barely runny, a bit overcooked But all this on grilled soft bread was amazing, just a ton of toppings with full flavor, i loved it Mango Sorbet Tastes like frozen pureed mango, it was sooooo good, 8 bucks though but soooo good

    B3: Green juice
    James A.

    Tavola is the Italian-inspired hotel restaurant, located in the Elliot Park Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. My wife and I had four dine-in meals there during our 3 night stay at the hotel, and found the meals and service to be OK. As part of our stay, we got three breakfast vouchers (one entree/one non-alcoholic drink each) for 2 people and a $100 total hotel credit, with the easiest place to spend it being the hotel restaurant. Thus decided to have our first night's dinner as well as each breakfast. The restaurant shares the same valet system as the hotel, with the main entrance at the front of the building. The entrance from the hotel is open to the bar area, with the main dining area further down. Tavola has a good website, with current menus and prices. We noticed that Happy Hour runs daily from 3 pm to 6 pm, so got there by 5:30. They let us know that happy hour was only valid in the bar area, so found a booth near the bar to order. Our server was Zachary, and he was friendly, giving us recommendations. The best dish of taste and value was the grilled chicken wings, twelve for $16, and choice of sauces including buffalo (which is my wife's favorite). They had been grilled, imparting a slight smokey flavor and crispness to the skin. It's a great value at $1.33 per wing. We also got some truffle fries ($10), which weren't great: skin-on and in large quantity, but a bit limp (not fried well) and some truffle oil didn't add much. The big miss was the one gourmet item on the HH menu: sausage plate ($16), consisting of one small homemade sausage with some salad and a good red pepper puree. The balance was off: should have had a couple more links of that size in the plate, especially since plenty of salad and sauce were given. We also got a pint of the HH beer, a really good amber ale for $7. It went really well with the wings. As for breakfast, it's a small menu with the classics, and between the two of us, got to try the majority of the menu across the three days. Drinks: + my wife enjoyed her cappuccino ($7), espresso ($5), and coffee ($6). - got pineapple juice twice ($7) and it was fine, but was told it wasn't available on Saturday, so took the recommendation of freshly squeezed green juice ($7). I didn't like it much, being not particularly well made with the right balance of ingredients. Entrees: + Eggs Benedict ($20) - very good, with a perfectly poached duality of eggs, with canadian bacon a toasted english muffin. The hollandaise sauce was good and not too rich. It came with hash browns. + The Classic ($19) - my wife got scrambled eggs, with a really good bacon, and the toasted artisan bread was a good sour dough. + Churro French Toast ($18) - very rich, not needing sauce. It wasn't too candied with sugar though. - Waffle ($15) - bit small for $15, since it only came with syrup, and a little chocolate sauce and whipped cream. The waffle was fluffy, but that's something easily reproducible now, even at a free breakfast buffet. - Classic Omelet ($20) - got choice of 3 add-ins, so got mozzarella cheese, mushroom, and spinach. The star here was the enoki mushroom (never had that in a omelet before) , and it was great. I wish they had fresh salsa/pico, but only had hot sauce. It came with hash browns as well. - Breakfast wrap ($19) - really disappointing for the price. Sounded good, promising chorizo, but just used regular breakfast sausage. Nothing else stood out, with the potato being mushy and the avocado couldn't be tasted. And the promised salsa just ended up being a picante sauce, which was a bit too hot to use liberally. Service for breakfast was provided by Anthony on the weekdays and somebody else on the weekend. All were friendly and professional, and the weekend server was working hard considering it was quite a bit more crowded that Saturday. On the first two days, I had to request a bill so a gratuity could be added. On the third day, a full bill was given to me, with a later assurance that the amount would be removed from the room charge (which was indeed the case).

    The charcuterie class!
    Alex J.

    The Amalfi coast theme is a great concept they're running right now. We had gone for the charcuterie class where we got to learn about fun cheeses, meats, and the culture of Italy. We'll definitely be back to check out their brunch next!

    Charcuterie board and spritz!

    Faye and Chef Erick were amazing hosts who provided the most delicious and authentic experience!! Would highly recommend this to anyone who loves food and wine!!

    Arancini balls
    Ariel L.

    Good food, fast service and located at the first floor of the Elliot Park Hotel. You can do street parking which is free after 5pm or Valet at the hotel. Very nice upscale ambiance, good for a date or a business meeting. If you're traveling and dining alone, no problem! Plenty of seats at the bar.

    Dinner
    Chris J.

    We were looking for an Italian restaurant in Minneapolis and decided to try Tavola at the Elliott Park Hotel. Honestly, we weren't expecting much but, we were pleasantly surprised. The meatballs and lasagna were excellent, flavorful, hearty with and perfectly cooked. The atmosphere was clean, modern, and classy, making it a great spot for both casual dinners ans special occasions. The wait staff was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. Parking is easy with options for street parking, valet and onsite self parking. If you are in the area, definitely give Tavola a try. You wont be disappointed.

    "The Classic" w/ scrambled eggs, chicken apple sausage, and lovely side of delicious fruit.
    David L.

    I spent 3 nights at The Elliot Park Hotel and had three really pleasant breakfast meals at Tavola. This was one of the best hotel breakfast experiences, as the food was really well prepared, the restaurant was very clean, and the staff was fantastic. You can't go wrong with their classic breakfast, which is 2 eggs, served with crispy salted potatoes, toast, and your choice of pork belly, bacon, or chicken apple sausage. However, the star for me was their wonderful side of fruit, as well as their unique twist on eggs Benedict. While I was there, they offered poached eggs over smoke salmon, spinach, and polenta. Someone it felt healthy and decadent at the same time...delicious. Breakfast entrees were reasonably priced ($15-$20), but coffee and juices were a tad ridiculous (~$7 each). Service is quick so you can get to work, and the staff is really friendly and attentive. Excellent.

    Strip loin
    Emily H.

    Excellent service from Burt! Popped in for a quick dinner while staying at the Elliott Park hotel. The strip loin was good and cooked to a perfect medium rare with accompanying chimichurri and au gratin potatoes (loved the presentation, a little overly salty for my taste). Pretty much what I expect from a hotel restaurant - satisfactory and somewhat overpriced. The wine list is relatively expansive and I appreciated the breadth of choices there.

    Chocolate Cake

    A few weeks ago on a weekend we couldn't get it without a reservation so we thought it is good. Tonight, Monday we came with reservation (not needed) but got disappointed. The service was good. But kitchen a little slow. The decor was just standard hotel style. The food however was flat and not so good. The Fritto Misto was good, but my pasta bolognese missed any meat, I think I found a few crumbs of it in the dish. And to make things worse it was cold pasta. Okay, maybe warm. Definitely not where it should be. My wife ordered the mushroom pizza. She was okay with it, but I tried and did not like it. But that might have been me just not liking the sauce. The chocolate cake we ordered was huge and very good. But we should discuss the definition of whipped cream :) Overall disappointing visit

    Ratolo - amazing! Comes with side salad
    Mariam R.

    Recently visited Tavola for the first time and I was overall impressed with the delicious food! I was not expecting much based on the reviews but I was pleasantly surprised. Nestled inside the Elliot Park Hotel, the ambiance was beautiful with an open concept and beautiful light fixtures. It was moody with dark walls and very modern. I loved it! Pro tip - enter through the Elliot Park Hotel entrance, since the Tavola entrance is locked. I learned that the hard way! ;) We had a group of about 8 including kids. Everyone loved what they got! For an appetizer, we got the burrata and fries. The burrata was decadent with plenty of buttered focaccia bread slices. The fries were perfectly crispy and the aioli that it came with was divine. Most of us ordered the Ratolo - consisting of ricotta, spinach, and a sweet & spicy tomato agro dolce sauce. It was so delicious and better than expected. I loved the side salad and dressing as well. Overall a 10/10 meal. I also got the berry lemonade which was amazing! One of our friends ordered the mushroom pappardelle which was equally delicious. I appreciated how there were vegetarian options on the menu. We were here celebrating a couple friends' birthdays and the server surprised us with slices of a rich chocolate mousse cake. It was melt-in-your-mouth good! The reason I docked a star is because service was incredibly slow. It took a while for our server to take our orders. Additionally, our kids were starting to get fussy since it was getting late with bringing the checks. The restaurant seemed relatively empty so I wasn't sure if it was a staffing issue or otherwise. However, our waiter was incredibly friendly and the food was amazing so it was overall a great experience!

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    The food was good management checked on me a couple times, service was amazing

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    A beautiful spot for anyone looking for a great Italian dining experience. Definitely worth visiting, and I'll be back!

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    amazing chef and service! This is a must try! They also do really fun and creative seasonal pop-ups which keeps the menu fresh.

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    Ask the Community - Tavola

    Gluten free options on the dinner menu?

    Tavola currently offers a gluten free bread and pizza crust. In addition we have some gluten free entrees, appetizers and salads.

    What time does HH start and when does the late night menu start?

    Great question! HH starts at 4:30pm and our late night menu starts at 9pm on Weekdays and 10pm on weekends!… 

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