Nice atmosphere, tasty appetizers and good service. Each time I've gone here I have been seated immediately. Reason for 4 stars is due to limited menu read more

I was a guest at the hotel that this restaurant is located in. I went down to the bar to order a salad to go. I sat and waited for about 40 minutes. Salad was never brought out for me. terrible customer service! read more

We went a week ago for my birthday. We had a reservation but they said they had to seat us in the bar which we thought was a little strange but that was alright. The apps were good, we got the calamari and burrata. My boyfriend got the NY strip and he did say he enjoyed it. I got the ravioli and it was good, quite rich. Service was only okay. The food was good, but not GREAT. Glad we tried it, but not sure it'll be a regular for us. read more

Tavola - Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Beautiful restaurant but I'm not too crazy about the food. I ordered the Polenta Spiedini for breakfast: polenta with fontina and black truffle, topped with three grilled shrimp, black truffle, and tomato and olive jam on the side. The shrimp did not taste like they had been seasoned at all, and the polenta was a bit too creamy- the fontina did not work well with it. It almost felt like eating baby food. Fortunately, the tomato and olive jam broke up the creamy monotony and made the dish more palatable. The restaurant has a decent assortment of teas, and I was able to have my cup of English Breakfast (with a splash of soy milk... no almond milk available) to help start my morning off right. read more

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I would never recommend this over priced food!!! or brisket sandwich was tougher than beef jerky.... the pasta had no taste.... also I went to the bathroom and one the workers came in with apron on and sat down in a bathroom stall!!!! read more

PSA: If you like pasta, come here for delicious fresh house-made pasta, because it's delicious pasta! Tavola is connected to the Elliot Park Hotel and boasts a bar, big beautiful dining room, fresh pasta made in-house... and currently a 10% off Yelp Check In offer! During my last visit here, in summary, the food was excellent but the service was lacking. There was only one other table in the dining room, but it took 40 minutes for our server to come take our entree orders. And we had empty water glasses that needed filling. Thankfully, the food itself totally redeemed the slow service that night. I recommend sharing the grilled & marinated artichokes. The marinated almonds and preserved lemon elevate this appetizer to a whole other level! And pro tip: per usual, I also recommend splitting entrees with a friend so you can try different dishes... it will be hard to choose just one! I tried the pici pasta with a meatball and the fettuccine carbonara. The pici pasta (fancy spaghetti) has THE perfect consistency. Nothing beats fresh, chewy pasta... and an oversized meatball. The fettuccine carbonara was luxurious! So rich and creamy, I could NOT stop eating it even though I was so very full. Very very full. Absolutely unstoppable. read more

Tavola - Fettuccine Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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- First three breakfast mornings "One Star": A real shame. Food is good but the service is a complete failure. Been there three mornings in a row (staying at the hotel) and either no one was available to seat us, slow to serve during food service, as well as bad attitude by the severs. One bad experience included a dirty coffee mug (see attached picture). I had to find myself a clean one. When I addressed the dirty mug with the server I got no apology but a defensive response. It's a nice physical restaurant but they can't execute. Again a real shame since the food is good. - Third night dinner and fourth morning experience "Five Star": After a real bad experience the first three mornings we came back for dinner and then again for breakfast the fourth morning. All meals have been very good. The big difference in the last two meals was our new server, Dan. He was absolutely wonderful, attentive and made sure our experience was exceptional. We also met with two of the restaurant managers about our experiences during this stay and they were very professional and acknowledge they are in the middle of a transition to make sure the service issues we had the first part of our trip don't happen in the future. Thank you Dan for making the last two meals a great one. read more

Tavola - Dirty mug served. - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Went to Tavola tonight with a group of six and overall had a nice experience. Other reviews are correct: this is not the fastest restaurant. But if you have two hours to spare and are craving some fresh and flavorful pasta, Tavola is a great option. It's not as hearty as Zelo (nor does it offer a comparable value) but it's in an easy-to-access location and has beautiful ambience - which I'm guessing is due in part to being nestled within the Elliot Park Hotel, a boutique hotel with major hygge vibes. As far as the food - we did a few drinks, appetizers, salads and dinner. Our table went light on the drinks and heavy on the food, so not much to say there other than they were sadly out of Prosecco - but I tried a glass of Lambrusco which was delicately bubbly, chilled and fruity (and maybe should have been listed in the dessert wine section). As a table, we ordered the grilled & marinated artichokes to share. These were so good and had some great twists and turns - the lemons and almonds were a favorite! We also ordered caesars to share, which were very fish forward but so so good. Loved the dressing, croutons, and shaved parm! Perfect portions to share two amongst six. For dinner, I had the pici aglione which I have had before at Tavola. I think four of us ended up getting this! In general, I love the flavors and the uber fresh hand-rolled pici, however the meatballs were a tad overcooked tonight. Still delicious - I ate both and brought some leftover pasta home for dinner tomorrow night. Overall, Tavola is a solid four for me in flavors and ambience. There are many other great options that offer better value and have more expedient service, but this is still a great option! read more

Tavola - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Contrary to other's experiences I was fine with everything at Tavola. I had the Caesar sans anchovies and the calamari. Could the Caesar have used a bit more flavor in the dressing? Yes, but also, I didn't get the anchovies so that may have been key. The calamari was served with broccoli not broccolini, but honestly, this is a hotel restaurant so it wasn't a biggie. Attentive bartender, food came out fast and fresh. So if you're staying here I wouldn't hesitate to send you to the restaurant. read more

Came up to the bar just before 11pm (delayed flights, my hotel's restaurant was closed, that kinda day) & they had *just* called last call for the kitchen, but they were able to squeeze me in! I ordered the margherita pizza on the bartender's recommendation & she was right! Just the right amount of pepper, the crust was well cooked, proper amount of cheese & lots of basil. Don't worry about the missing piece in the photo, I was just too hungry. read more

Tavola - Margherita pizza, minus the slice I was too hungry for - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I was a bit skeptical about eating in the hotel restaurant rather than going out, but was impressed by the quality of food and service. The burrata and the lamb tartare were both incredible. The sweet caramelized onions complimented the savory burrata nicely. I got the spaghetti as my main course and it was good, but could have used a bit more of a sauce, or even just a splash of olive oil. My table split the chocolate cake for dessert (tip: there is more than enough cake for 2 people) and enjoyed finishing the meal with a little something sweet. The cake was VERY rich, but quite tasty. read more

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Went for diner while in town on business. When we arrived we were told that a large group (24) had just ordered so it would be at least an hour before we were able to get any food. Decided to be seated and have a cocktail and relax. Excellent service staff took care of us, taking our order and bringing out some fresh bread, dipping olive oil and our salads and the wine we ordered. Shortly afterwards our appetizer appeared and then our main dish's arrived in in a timely manor. The menu was fabulous and the food lived up to its delicious description. We enjoyed a wonderful Caesar Salad with excellent home made dressing, fire roasted prawns, and then Wild Boar Pappardelle finishing with a rhubarb frozen dessert. This was truly a wonderful dining experience and we will return with friends to share this great experience!! read more

Tavola - Cinghiale Pappardelle - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My family from NYC came to visit my wife and me on our wedding anniversary. We are a diverse family of mixed Latino (including Sicilian) and African American descent. I do not write this review lightly, but I believe our primary server at Tavola's is either racist at worst or clueless at best. I do not write this review lightly, but for service this blatantly bad I see little other explanation. BTW - he can get away with this because they build a 20% tip into your check without your consent...more on that coming up... Our relatives from NYC decided to try some MN Italian food and set a reservation for 10 here on a quiet Thursday evening. Huge mistake! Our primary server repeatedly failed in the following scenarios: 1) To bring water then refills to the table even after several requests; 2) Bringing my wife chilled dry red table wine in an Italian eatery; 3) Not even offering oil, bread or specials - we had to ask for bread 10 minutes into the meal; 4) Delivering every meal to our table but my African American wife's with no explanation until I forced them to give one (she made the mistake of requesting her sauce on the side and waited nearly 15 minutes longer than the rest of us for it to be done over again); 5) Repeatedly ignoring us throughout the meal, necessitating an older gentleman from the kitchen having to deliver food and drink to our table; 6) Holding our entire table hostage for over a half an hour trying to figure out a 10 person evenly split bill paid for with cash and 3 credit cards. I had to hunt down another employee to get a manager so we could get our cards back. She tried offering my poor wife a measly $20 credit and told us the chef would call to discuss. He didn't. The food was excellent but under portioned. There is less than no excuse for selling half a chicken for as much as they charge without adding sides as part of an entrée. They however do. If you like poseur-pretty, lazy servers with attitude like ours was, small plated food with a high cost per ounce and just enough culinary authenticity to sort of qualify as an Italian eatery, please do eat here. If you want anything real Italians pride themselves in when it comes to their cuisine and eatery experience, don't bother. They don't have clue 1. There is a term in Italian that comes to mind: "FUGAZZI!!" If you don't know, look it up... read more

Disappointed. Everything was dried out, bland or cold. We paid so much, and the experience was very poor.

Been here twice: once opening weekend and once after a few months of being open. We're hoping for a better experience second time around. Hostess sat us at a table that had not yet been wiped down, or re-set. Table next to us sat with previous guests' dirty dishes and leftover food for a good 20 min before someone came to clear it. Server didn't attend to our table, take our drink orders, or even bring us water for about 20 min. Once we did order, we had to ask twice for the status of our drinks. Overall, the food is truly delicious, homemade pasta and pizzas cooked to perfection. The service is just so poorly lacking it has made for a sub par experience on both of our visits. Likely won't be back for a third try. read more

Tavola - Messy tables next to us. - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

3 stars is underrated. Not gourmet but a good solid meal. The mussels and Caesar salad were excellent. Pizzas were quite good. Mine was a bit bready from being overcooked a minute or two but good. Service was nice and attentive read more

We had reservations for Christmas Eve. When we arrived for our 6:45pm reservation the restaurant was CLOSED! Someone came out to tell us that nobody showed up for work so they had to close. When I looked at my phone i saw they had cancelled my reservation on Open Table at 6:40pm. NO PHONE CALL, just went to OpenTable and canceled 5 minutes before our reservation. They knew before 6:40p on the day of our reservation that they would not be able to open. But they did nothing. Bad management. Good Luck if you make a reservation there read more

My husband and I decided to have Thanksgiving dinner at Tavola. Unfortunately the experience was not one we enjoyed. The eight dishes were piled together on one big plate with all the grace of a 17 year old in a growth spurt. Nothing on the plate was particularly bad, nor was anything good. Mostly it was a big plate of mush. The only atempt at Italian was a gnocchi. They noticed we ate almost nothing and did take the meals off our bill. That got the third star. I would come back to try the regular menu it looks really good in the photos. read more

The appetizers and entrees we ordered met/exceeded expectations. Our server was very polite and professional and gave great recommendations.

This place was really good! The meatballs are to die for. I love the decor it's nice an cozy. This would be a great place to have a date night. It's not really a place to bring small kids since it is a little more upscale. They offer valet parking otherwise there is a parking lot right next to them that you pay by the hour. I think after 4pm it's a flare rat charge of $4 or $5. read more

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At first, I couldn't quit calling this place Travolta. Maybe that's because I knew in my heart this place would be a great Italian star - but right here in Minneapolis! All actor references aside, this Tuscan Italian restaurant in the new Elliott Hotel downtown absolutely won us over. It's modern but cozy. The brick pizza oven is next to the bar and gives you that warm fuzzy feeling when you see pizzas emerge with bubbling cheese. The menu has 15 craft cocktails, of which we tried most and were pleasantly surprised by how aromatic and balanced they were. Dinner included: 1. Trio Crostinis - Chicken liver pate crostini is the bomb and had mini mushrooms to give it a nice earthy taste. 2. Burrata salad - This was probably our least favorite dish, but still good. They use tarragon, but isn't advertised as such. 3. Spaghetti and meatballs - Noodles are made fresh Tuscan-style, which means fat and tasty. 4. Salmon - We ordered it medium rare and it was seared perfection with skin on. 5. Strawberry and rhubarb panna cotta - Yum!!! Great consistency and flavor. The rhubarb flavored strawberries are on the side and not actually in the panna cotta - which means it isn't too sweet. A nice surprise. Management was visible and they even stopped by to check on us and see how our experience was. When's the last time you had the executive chef come have a glass of wine with you after service? It was great and we'll definitely be back! read more

Tavola - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Although it was only their sixth day open, we had an excellent dining experience at Tavola. Service was prompt, attentive, & thorough, with knowledge of the very new food and drink menu. For cocktails, we particularly enjoyed Days of My Youth, an infused Japanese whiskey with pineapple, lime, pear, plum, and a hint of smoke. It was refreshing and light without being cloyingly sweet. We started with the mussels, paired with an exquisite fresh rosemary bread that might necessitate a return trip on its own. The mussels were tender in their delicious savory broth. For entrees, my dining companion selected the wild boar pappardelle, absolutely delicious. I chose the cheekily named "I Know my chickens" - a roasted half-chicken bursting with ricotta spinach and walnut pesto. Absolutely perfect flavor pairings. As we traded bites, my companion, who never orders chicken at a restaurant, said he might have to make an exception for this particular entree. Since this spot is so new, the dining room was pretty empty for a pre-theater dinner, but started to pick up as we were finishing. We look forward to being back - it's exciting to see new spaces in downtown MPLS and we were treated very well by the staff, plus the food was incredible! Additionally, the menu prices seemed extremely reasonable for downtown Minneapolis and the quality of food. read more

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We tried because it was in a convenient location. The pasta was very sub par and I would not eat here again.

We ate here as we were staying at the Elliot Park Hotel. We did arrive an hour after the opening NFL game ended and it was busy but what irritated us was the attitude of the host. I understand the restaurant was busy and probably under staffed. But he was so rude it over shadowed any reason for stress. Being in the hospitality industry myself, I get busy. I understand people are human. But if you are to the point of impatience, at least acknowledge it and apologize. He was not only rude to us but to other patrons. (Lol at least we knew it wasn't a vibe we have off) We waited over an hour for a salad and pasta with meatballs. The pasta was ok at best, the salad had been hastily washed and the leaves were still wet. Combined with a flavorless dressing it was like lettuce soup... too bad as the hotel staff were lovely. read more

Terrible service! Visited Tavola restaurant last night on a Saturday with 8 friends as a birthday dinner. When we arrived at the restaurant which wasn't that packed, we sat at the table and it took 15 minutes before anyone came to greet us or for us to get menus. When we were finally able to order drinks and food at the same time, it took 15 min for our first 2 drinks to come out, another 15 min for another 3 drinks and then finally the other 3 came out. By the time everyone had their drinks to make a birthday toast, my glass was almost empty. The food service was just as bad and after being served only 1 entree 30 min later, we finally decided to speak with the manager. He didn't seem very concerned or surprised but did offer to pay for a round of our drinks. The mussels were ok but could've had more flavor in the white wine sauce. My carbonara was served in an appetizer sized dish with no peas or flavor. Im not sure if this is typical for this restaurant but I'm highly disappointed in my experience especially after hearing good things about the place from friends that attended the Yelp elite pasta event here. The space is beautiful but the staffing and management needs an overhaul as soon as possible! read more

Tavola - Bland mussels- would prefer toasted sourdough rather than focasscia - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I ate here last year and Stayed at hotel. It was a much difference experience. My plan was to eat here all week since my days are long. But I don't think I can. The pic below is what was offered for the calamari. And the salad was so overwhelming with dressing and real anchovy it was in edible. So disappointed read more

Tavola - Calamari and Caesar salads - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

First let me start off with saying I'm a top reviewer back home and I don't know how you could give this place less than 5 stars. The atmosphere was great and the service was fantastic. David personally waited on us and his recommendations were spot on. I had the Brut Chardonnay borgo maragliano (Italy) while my girl had the Vino mobile de montepulciano, gracciano Della seta and we shared a Margarita pizza half with sausage. The entire experience was fantastic and I recommend it to anyone in town. read more

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I ate at Tavola 2x (dinner and brunch) on Friday and Sunday (1/12/2024, 1/14/2024). the service is slow, you have to flag someone down to get then to refill water. the food is super overpriced for what It is. and it's really not that good. Their pasta wasn't special at all - I do have high standards as an Italian. brussel sprouts weren't very roasted, desserts are disappointing. for brunch today, they cooked plastic into my eggs Benedict prosciutto- Im pretty sure I am some of It but literally pulled out a large piece of plastic It looked like what the prosciutto came in. they offered to comp my meal, and asked if they could get me something else. I said no thank you - I live close and will just eat at home. she then insisted that I get something else (avocado toast without the farmed shrimp). they then charged me for the meal. and said well we were comping the eggs Benedict, not the avocado toast. I wasn't ordering another meal - but she insisted. It was very slow service to get water and just way overpriced for the quality of food. I cook better at home. so 2x visits in 3 days and won't be returning. The atmosphere is nice. Just not worth It. It's really an unimpressive menu. Don't waste your time or money. read more

If you can sit at the bar the service there is excellent! We came for some late night bites and the staff here treated us very well. We enjoyed our pizza and wine! A quality place to stop in. read more

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Was a guest at the Elliott Hotel. Checked in and decided to try them for breakfast. Since I'm top tier at Marriott, I received breakfast coupons for about $8.00 off any hot breakfast at the restaurant. Checked my credit card balance a few days later and to my surprise I was charged the full amount for my meal. Went to talk to the restaurant manager who stated that she could not adjust my credit card for the $8.00 overcharge. "What do you mean you can't adjust my credit card $8.00?!?" I exclaimed. Needless to say, I wont patronize this place ever again. Two thumbs down for customer service... read more

Tavola - Italian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Staying at the hotel so thought I'd check out the restaurant -- I'm a sucker for fresh pasta, and it smelled amazing. The restaurant was maybe half full at 7, got seated right away (was by myself). Placed a drink order, then absolutely no attention (and no drink!!) for 20 minutes (!) Checked in with the maitre d' to make sure I didn't owe them for the drink I never received, then left to go somewhere where they actually wish to serve customers. Would definitely recommend AVOIDING this business! read more

Tried Tavola last night with two others. Very nice setting. We arrived at 7:30 and received our meal at 9:00. Two of us ordered mussels and they were served lukewarm. The place was not busy which makes me wonder what happens on a busy night. The server seemed to be working the floor alone. To many other good places in town so probably will not be back. read more

The food and service here are equally excellent! The meatballs are out of this world as well as everything on their menu!

Quite possibly the best cocktail menu in Minneapolis - seeioWe tried the Currying Favor on Park Avenue and it's like green curry in a glass. Incredibly unique and delicious. For something sweet, smooth and boozy, go for Elliot Promenades. Days of my Youth is one of the best unique drinks I've had anywhere. The classics are all here, of course, and assuredly well done. Food-wise, I can say that the white anchovy and cannelloni was a large portion and really delicious. The Zuckermann's pizza is a winner. I'm definitely looking forward to my next visit to try more! Update 11/18: in addition to the above, I'm a big fan of the grilled shrimp small plate, the fettuccine carbonara, and the pici aglioni (spaghetti). I have yet to try the entrees. The kitchen seems to have worked out most of the kinks Update 11/19: My ongoing experiences at Tavola have been very inconsistent. I am concerned that they're trying too hard but bottom line, the quality of the food and service (wait for food and drink, particularly) can vary significantly from night to night. read more

It was well decorated and had a nice ambiance...that's why I'm giving it 2 stars. The food was extremely disappointing. They promote themselves as farm to table, but the food wasn't fresh. I ordered the ravioli -- the description sounded delicious -- and when it arrived it tasted as if it was a frozen, microwaveable meal. My husband ordered the risotto. We both admit that risotto is hard to perfect, but the issue here was they destroyed it. It was a muddled mess...like when a child is painting and wants to mix all the colors but ends up with brown. The mussels were rubbery. The beef was way to salty. And the risotto was mealy. Stick to the bar side and order a wood fire pizza. Those looked and smelled really good! read more

Pretty amazing service! It was a business dinner so we had bottles of wine and the waiter was very attentive. I got the salmon and it was exquisite. We also got calamari and burrata for sides, both good. Everybody seemed happy with their food. read more

I took my Italian husband from Brooklyn here. He was really impressed! Food was great. Arincini appetizer was almost like mom's! Rotola pasta was different and really really good'. Service is as good too' read more

Service was impeccable. Food was out of this world. Flavors that surpassed my pallet. Wonderful wine selection. If your in town this is a must stop for lunch or dinner. read more

I have been here twice so far and even though both times the food has been amazing, the service has been a bit spotty. Through no fault of the actual individuals working, it seemed that there wasn't a dedicated person hosting and only one server for the whole room. Granted, I was not there in an overly busy time, I did have to find my own seat as no one was able to come to the front to greet me. That being said, let's talk about the food! The pasta is beyond delicious. I enjoyed carbonara, and the...well i forgot the name but you will see it with the subtext "this is the spaghetti". Both delicious! The artichoke hearts are definitely worth the extra dollars, trust me! The caesar salad also was amazing and even came with a garnish of anchovy to accent the delicious taste. Overall, I know I will come back, I just hope that the service will improve over time. read more

I would say it's a nice restaurant without anything special about it. The Pizza was pretty good but not amazing and the same can be said for the pasta. The decor is lovely but because of covid the place lacks a vibe. There's nothing wrong here but if it's pizza you want I would go to Pizzeria Lola before I came here. read more