We went to Tavolata Fremont for the first time and split a pizza and a pasta! It was actually their first week serving pizza here too! We went on a weekday so it wasn't too busy which was nice, and they were super attentive! We tried the Mortadella pizza and it was great, we think we would have wanted more sauce though, or maybe a dipping sauce! The burrata on top was delicious. For pasta, we tried the Pesto Casarecce. This was very good, and they had a fun noodle as well! I would recommend trying both of these dishes, super great to share too! read more

Tavolàta Fremont - Pesto Casarecce - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Tavolàta Fremont has one of the best happy hours in Seattle. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, making it the perfect spot to unwind after work or meet up with friends. The happy hour menu offers incredible value -- beautifully made fresh pasta, flavorful small plates, and a fantastic selection of wine at approachable prices. The wine list especially stands out, with thoughtfully curated Italian options that pair perfectly with the food. Great energy, great service, great food. A must for happy hour lovers. read more

Unfortunately disappointed. Price point was far too high for these two dishes. Fresh made pasta was good but flavor on the pasta was not there. Needed salt and had too much lemon. Focaccia was browner than it should be and had an interesting garlic sauce.My friend likes it. Overall I felt like the price to performance didn't meet expectations especially since the pappardelle was so disappointing. read more

Tavolàta Fremont - Pappardelle - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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YUM! I went here for a friends birthday in a big group - I feel like this is always a good test of a restaurant. The service was awesome. We never felt like we had to wait or like they didn't understand something. We had a 10 person table and they were totally on top of it. The vibes are great! It was dark and moody which had a really lively and vibrant feel for our meal. We loved it. Food was pretty good! The jackfruit meatballs ARE gluten free (though not labeled such on the menu) and were impressive. I had some olives too. Not a ton of gluten free appetizers, but enough. I got the pesto pasta gluten free with shrimp. I loved that they shelled and cut up the shrimp for the pasta- so much easier to eat. A bunch of us got the same dish and were laughing that we all got a vastly different amount of ricotta on top. The 20% tip is included, which is super fair, but anything tipped above 20% goes to the house, which is kind of bs to me. We stuck to the 20%. read more

Pros and cons to this restaurant. Pros: attententive staff, casual and relax atmosphere but cutesy with candles in the evening, a pretty good HH, and they have GF pasta! Cons: Pasta not on HH is not worth double the price, they add a mandatory service charge that is added on the bill like another meal which makes you pay higher in taxes. Tip should be after taxes and also should not be mandatory. I dont return to places that dont have price transparency. If you are going to charge 20% more, reflect that on the menu items. read more

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The food was good and our server maya was amazing and very funny and made our dinner experience 20x better

The service was AMAZING!! Maya was so sweet and attentive and we had a blast!! Drinks and food were incredible!!

My bf surprised me and brought me here for Valentine's dinner. He knows I love pasta. He had made a reservation, of course, since it's Valentine's Day, and it was pretty busy. We started off with the Focaccia and Fried Calamari. For drinks, I tried the Valentine's specials, the Cupid's Club and Head in the Cloud. My bf tried the Agave Fix. For the pasta, I went for the Paccheri, which came with small cut up pieces of shrimp, and my bf got Rigatoni "The King," which came with spicy sausage. They both were with tomato sauce. The pastas were good. Perfect amount to finish and be satisfied, although I do love having too much and having leftovers. And I usually like my pastas extra saucy, so I would've preferred my Paccheri to have more sauce. And you can see someone making the pasta right next to where you can see the chefs all cooking. Everything was tasty. We really enjoyed our dinner, so just decided to go ahead and do dessert, and got the Chocolate Ganache Cake. Service was excellent. Our waitress was very friendly. Staff were all helpful with each other, and the manager was very personable, and went around checking on every table. read more

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I love Ethan Stowell restaurants! I especially love this Tavolata location, not only because it's the closest to me, but because they're always so nice and the food is consistently delicious. This is the kind of place I don't mind paying the automatic 20% gratuity. They deserve it and not all places do. Our last server was super friendly; but in a natural and genuine way. He was the perfect amount of attentiveness! And that seems to be the case every time we're here. This place has a warm and welcoming ambience. There are high ceilings, feels spacious, intimate, yet casual and family friendly. They've got a great HH menu with pretty good portioned pastas! As well as a big plate of kid's pasta!! Pastas are always cooked perfectly. Great salads and apps. Just good vibes all around!! read more

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Attentive servers, delicious meals, designed to share, it was nice there and easy to talk (light background)

Excellent service, delicious food, decent happy hour menu. My 13 year old loved the salmon bruschetta and appreciated the chef accommodating his custom request of gnocchi with pesto. I enjoyed the restaurant week $50 3 course menu ( including some Amazing Tiramisu) I think it was a bit pricey for pasta had it not been restaurant week would be my only gripe. read more

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Had the gnocchi alla romana dish and fried potatoes. The potatoes weren't very flavorful, not that crispy, and the sauce was too sour. The gnocchi dish had an overwhelming cheese flavor (I say that as someone who loves cheese), and I couldn't finish the dish. The gnocchi was cheesy, the crust was crispy cheesy, and even the tomato sauce tasted like cheese. The food was just was okay overall for being so expensive. read more

Tavolàta Fremont - Gnocchi alla Romana - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My partner and I had been feeling let down by some of the Italian restaurants we'd tried recently, so we wanted to revisit an old favorite. We were pleased that Tavolata did not disappoint! For appetizers, my partner and I shared the Romana croquettes and the Macrina focaccia. The croquettes were fine - crunchy on the outside with a cheesy filling on the inside, but not especially notable. The focaccia bread came with an oil & vinegar dip and a cheesy butter spread on the side, and both the vinegar and butter went well with the bread. For the main course, I got the classic spaghetti (with tomato, basil, and parmesan) with 2 chicken meatballs added. I usually prefer pork meatballs to chicken meatballs, but these meatballs were quite large, and surprisingly juicy and tender for chicken. The pasta was thick and well-cooked, and the marinara sauce was flavorful with a hint of sweetness. The portion size was generous and pretty filling for me. My partner ordered the pappardelle (with beef and pork ragu), which he also enjoyed. Even though we were both already full from the pasta, I was curious to try the lemon zeppole dessert. This was probably the only disappointing part of the meal, as the zeppole donut balls were quite small and didn't have the fluffy pillow-y texture that I was expecting, and the donuts didn't have much flavor on their own. But the chocolate sauce that came with the donuts was very deep and rich and tasty. For the quality and quantity of food we got, the meal was a good value compared to similar nicer restaurants in Seattle. Tavolata on Stone Way is a reliable option for a date night in Fremont. We'd give it a 4 out of 5. read more

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I love this place. It's spendy, but the service is amazing and for that reason I'm giving it a 5/5. There's a good deal of controversy with ES restaurants and the mandatory surcharge. However, I genuinely feel that it's deserved here. I've never had a bad dish or cocktail. My gluten-free ass is constantly tempted to try their focaccia, bruschetta and (apparently glutenous) gnocchi. But their GF pasta is TOP. TIER. Expertly cooked and prepared. I seriously love this place. They do it better than I ever could. It's an excellent spot for a special date night - not so expensive as to put you into bankruptcy, but fancy enough to feel like a genuinely special treat. For context, I just have severe gluten intolerance, not celiac, but I've never had a reaction. You might want to check with the staff ahead of time if you're celiac, though. Anyway. Get the campanelle and negroni :o) read more

Decided to visit during Seattle Restaurant Week because it was a deal we could not pass up! $70 for a bottle of wine, salad, and 2 pasta dishes! Normally it would have cost $121 for what we ordered. We added on some dessert and had no regrets! The restaurant is very large and service was excellent, especially considering how many people were there. My favorite was definitely the ravioli. I was worried that they would only serve 4-5 pieces of ravioli but they filled up the bowl and I had plenty to eat. I could have drank the oil at the bottom of the ravioli, it was so good! The tiramisu was also delicious and I'm glad we went ahead and ordered dessert, even though that was not included in the deal. The Caesar salad and campanelle were both good but not great. The salad wasn't really dressed, at least not with what I've come to expect with Caesar dressing, so it was kind of plain. Overall, definitely worth it for Seattle Restaurant Week! read more

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I'm surprised the reviews aren't higher. Ate at the Fremont location last night and the food was delicious, fun atmosphere, and the staff was very friendly. When we left we were talking about what we wanted to come back to try next! read more

I've been coming to happy hour for years, accumulating esr points on less pricey pasta and salads with friends Happy hour here is amazing but it has gone a bit downhill. They changed the tavolata salad and cut back on including meatballs in the spaghetti, both are real misses but I do sincerely appreciate that whole portion of rigatoni for less than the full price! The people are also very kind and the vibe is calm and classy but not pretentious. read more

Man, this place should be better, but it's not. The location is great, the building is nice but the food was such a miss. The fried calamari were rubbery and needed salt. We ordered the spicy rigatoni which had spice but was missing flavor. Also ordered the Bucatini carbonara. It lacked depth and flavor, needed salt and had only a few undercooked pieces of bacon vs guancial. Another reviewer mentioned that the pasta was underdone. This was our experience with the Bucatini as well. The gem salad was spicy and disliked by 2 of our party of 3. The ingredients were fresh but I wonder about the merits of large chunks of Mama Lils peppers. Ethan Stowell restaurants used to set the tone but I think so many restaurants have really dialed in Italian that this place has been left behind. I would not return. read more

My wife and I went here for date night and I have to say I was exceptionally pleased. The Pasta was delicious. We got the Pappardelle and the Rigatoni and I have to say I could not decide which I liked better. The orange and mint in the Pappardelle was really unique to me and I really loved it. The space itself is nice, and the service was good. All in all it was a very good experience. read more

Tavolàta Fremont - Pappardelle Pasta - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Brought my first date to Tavalota Fremont and somehow the universe sent us Jimmy. The man's a legend. He didn't just take care of us, he curated the whole experience. Everything was perfect, from the vibe to the food, and then he pulls out his "Jimmy special" salted caramel gelato with chocolate syrup. At that point I was ready to propose. Easily one of those moments you'll remember and smile about later. Thanks, Jimmy, for setting the bar way too high for every future date. read more

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It's been awhile since I've dined at an Ethan Stowall restaurant, but a recent ESR e-newsletter mentioned a dining campaign for BOGO pasta and gnocchi entrees off the regular menu on Mondays in January. I've enjoyed Staple & Fancy, Rione XIII, How to Cook a Wolf, Red Cow plus including the other two Tavolata sites in Belltown and Capitol Hill. The ESR restaurant empire has grown locally, as well as, ventures beyond the greater Seattle area, on the Eastside, and further east in Spokane, Boise, and midtown Manhattan in New York. This was the first time to dine at the Stone Way location (1/22/24). The Homie and I shared some HH menu items, the Chef's Choice Board and warm lemon zeppole with chocolate sauce. Then we each dug into our respective pasta bowls, Tonnarelli and Pappardelle. Both food and service were just okay. Compared to visits to other ESR restaurant sites, this was just overall a tad underwhelming. Just an fyi - street parking is a royal pain with all the nearby construction projects. Various seating are available throughout the restaurant: two tops to communal table plus bar counter and sidewalk patio seating. Other info to keep in mind: there is an automatic 22% service charge for dining onsite and 8% added to delivery and takeout orders. Happy Hour is daily from 4-6pm. read more

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Unfortunately this was a miss for us, but there were a couple of saving graces. The food wasn't nearly as good as the Capitol Hill or downtown locations and the drinks were very off balance. One very cool thing that set this location apart from the others is that they make the fresh pasta right in front! Which my partner could NOT get over. Unfortunately when it came time to for our pastas they were very disappointing. The paccheri with prawns only had 3 small pieces of prawn and was swimming in a bland soup of a sauce, and my partners rigatoni was far beyond al dente and lacked any salt or spice. The cocktail I had tasted like it was just bitter lime juice with a garnish. When I asked the server if this was how the drink was meant to be they said it was "just a weird drink". The tiramisu for dessert was lovely, and sans the previous interaction the staff we spoke to were lovely. We love Tavolata and Ethan Stowell but this (like the Queen Anne how to cook a wolf) was a swing and a miss. read more

We went for late night happy hour at 9pm on a Tuesday. We ordered the rigatoni with Italian sausage and the papperdelle. The textures of the handmade papperdelle was amazing, flavors were also amazing on both. There was a slightly citrus taste to both just in the beginning, which was different but good. We also ordered the olives and the crispy potatoes as appetizers. The crispy potatoes were topped with pickled Brussels sprouts and garlic aoli. The flavor was delicious, my only complaint is that the potatoes could've been even more crispy. We ordered the PNW martini with flavors of apple and cinnamon, and also this other drink with rye, ginger, and lime, which kind of was like a Moscow mule. They didn't skimp on the alcohol, drinks were strong and tasty. Ambiance was great, late night on a weekday felt like the entire restaurant was private. We were the last customers, and there were only 3 other diners during our time there. The restaurant itself is big and spacious. Service was excellent. Our only slight surprise is that the restaurant had already added a 20% service gratuity to the bill rather than the diners manually adding the gratuity. read more

Tavolàta Fremont - Rigatoni, papperdelle, olives, crispy potatoes, 2 drinks - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We went here on a Monday night for the Pasta BOGO. We ordered the bruschetta and the focaccia from the HH menu and the Pappardelle and Rigatoni from the main menu. Everything was good! The first time I had the smoked fish bruschetta was at Derby and every time I see it on an ESR menu, I have to get it! The focaccia was delicious as well. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Both pasta's were good, but we enjoyed the rigatoni the best because of the spicy sausage that makes this dish stand out. It was very busy for a Monday night and we saw people without reservations being redirected to nearby Ballard & Frelard Pizza. Parking is challenging in this area, but managed to find a spot 2 blocks away. There is parking in the building garage with reasonable rates. Plan ahead if you go! The music is quite loud, as was in the restroom. Our server Mason was prompt and courteous! read more

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Had a group of 6 on a Friday night and wanted to make a last minute res to avoid having to wait as the group was pretty hungry , and this was the only spot we could make a reservation for half an hour in advance so big life saver. It was mildly busy when we got there but they had tons of spots left. The service was pretty nice and friendly, the server did drop a dirty fork on my friend while clearing a plate on accident. All of the food was pretty good, the campanelle was very strong in flavor and I thought it was a bit sour in taste which I didn't mind but overpowered the dish I felt. I also wanted a stronger pine nuts flavor. I got the fettucine which was good but you def have to mix it constantly to get the sauce dispersed, we were sharing plates which made it a bit harder. I thought the ravioli was the best dish at the table but most people preferred the campanelle. The cocktail was good as well, very light. Overall all of the food was good, and the vibe was nice, it's a nice spot with lots of windows that overlook the area. I just think for pasta it's a bit expensive for what you get and I usually try to go for the happy hour deals instead. read more

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TLDR: overpriced & over-seasoned food, nice staff & good service. I've been to Tavolata Belltown before and enjoyed the experience. The Fremont location disappointed. We ordered one pappardelle and one vegetarian ravioli. Then we added a Tavolata salad. Pappardelle: it was slightly over-seasoned. The noodles were not cooked very well- some stuck together, some too hard, nothing at the al-dent level. Ravioli: sauce was saltier than we preferred. The ravioli itself was too soft, also lacking good texture. Tavolata salad: tasted good at first bite, but way too heavily dressed. The dressing was extremely salty. Also we stumbled upon funky tasting cherry tomatoes. The staff was very nice and accommodating - they took it off the bill as soon as we raised the concern. Staff was very nice but quite busy. 22% service fee before tax is mandated. read more

Tavolàta Fremont - Pappardelle (rating: 3/5) - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Pros: HH menu is very decent and this place has great atmosphere and service Cons: spaghetti and meatballs and rigatoni were both very salty not sure if it was intentional. It's way too much sodium. read more

Tavolàta Fremont - Pappardelle, spaghetti and meatballs, rigatoni (I'd get pappardelle again in a heartbeat) - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This was our second time at this location and the front staff made our experience great. The food was delicious as well. We will definitely be back. read more

As always. The food was wonderful. Always an enjoyable experience. Would enjoy cushioned seats. Wood not quite as comfortable.

Arrived for our 6:45 reservation for a graduation dinner. Our table was not ready and we got sat around 7, but we are understanding because it is a very busy weekend. Overall, food was good, service was spotty. Delayed delivery of certain items such as drinks, some items that were ordered were never delivered, and we were presented with the wrong bill at checkout. Seemed slightly understaffed. But our server had a good attitude and was cute and friendly. We had chicken meatballs, bruschetta, focaccia, and salumi board along with various entrees. Entrees consisted of halibut, tonarelli, campanelle, both kinds of gnocchi, and the spaghetti. The Hugo spritz is very good. Would give 3.5 stars if we could. - Chester Eats read more

We did a group menu and everyone loved it. We left very full. The service was incredible. Big thank you to Ray for taking such good care of our group. Also, Jimmy - The champagne toast was such a highlight of our night. Thanks for going the extra mile. We had a really nice time! read more

Pasta? Amazing! Drinks? Divine! Service? Incredible friendly and folks who are fun to chat with. The vibe is perfect for date night, or fam gathering. But I saw they installed a TV! Great for a solo dinner at the bar to catch a game or the Olympics and have some of the best bites on stoneway read more

Definitely check out the happy hour here!! They have drinks, apps, and pastas on the happy hour menu at a pretty good price. We got roasted beets to share, and then I got the rigatoni pasta. The beets tasted fresh and had a nice balance of flavor, although I felt like the portion was a bit small. And the rigatoni pasta was super tasty!! I really liked how sauce that had a bit of a kick, and the sausage added a lot of flavor. The portion was pretty generous and I had enough leftover to have for lunch the next day. The full price menu is pretty pricy, but the happy hour is a great deal! It's a great way to try some of their pastas! read more

Tavolàta Fremont - Roasted beets - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Our second $45 pasta dinner was even better than the first! We started with the Tavolata Salad, huge and really good. I pick out the pieces of chili so I don't eat them, and just enjoy the flavor of the vinaigrette. I had Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe again, and it was cooked perfectly and so rich and good. Took 1/2 home. Husband had Campanelle with nettle pesto and loved it! We enjoyed a bottle of Bumpasaurus - worth the price of admission! Finally, for dessert we shared a Ricotta Cheesecake, which was delicious! Service is always great here. Get over there on a Monday or Tuesday for this incredible deal! read more

How I heard of this place: When Tavolata (downtown) first opened, a good friend of mine was close with Ethan Stowell. We were treated to a Feast! Each fresh-made pasta dish better than the last. We loved it and returned often when the craving for handmade pasta hit. After a number of years, more restaurants and new additions to the neighborhood of old favorites, we were eager to try this spot. Type of cuisine: "Like the original, Tavolàta Stone Way is all about the pasta: Rigatoni, Bucatini, Gnocchi alla Romana and more. Join us on one of our two patios or at a table in our spacious dining room. We look forward to seeing you soon! Offering Takeout, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Vegetarian Options, Gluten Free Pasta, Vegan Options." Ambiance: Similar to the recent trend of large restaurants taking up space beneath apartment and office buildings, this seems to be consistent here. Tavolata is longer than it is wide, seating available for hundreds at any given time. Clean lines, wooden furnishings and stone walls give it an air of cold, but the space is still welcoming. What I ordered: On this visit, we started with Sea Wolf Baguette ($8) -whipped butter, olive oil, aged balsamic; Our meal included Chickpeas ($11) - celery, sultana, parsley, lemon; Rigatoni ($16) - spicy sausage, tomato, marjoram, parmesan; Pappardelle ($16) - beef & pork ragu, tomato, chili, mint, orange, grana padano; and Tonnarelli ($16) - pecorino, cracked pepper, butter. What I loved: We all loved the soft, melt-in-your-mouth pastas, the sauces flavorful and robust. Even the happy hour portions satisfied our hungry bellies. The small plate, Chickpeas, was a surprising favorite among our diners. Why I loved it: Easy to get a seat in such a large space, especially after working hours. The food was as good as I remembered and we love that Tavolata is now closer to home. Cost: High read more

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This was an unfortunate experience at what once was an excellent place. The menu is inventive and scrumptious however the back of the house was lazy and lacking in delivery. The waiter was uniformed and inexperienced in service who seemed coasting on the base pay rather than enticed with giving the outstanding service accustomed from this restaurant. Our pasta was over cooked and soaked with salt light on flavor and our salmon order after a sigh from waiter was undercooked totally. All the pasta dishes were steaming and the salmon was cold and actually cold to touch. The manager thankfully brought it back for extra cooking to bring the salmon from rare and cold to well done however the plate was scalding to the touch and the beans accompanying the salmon were an overdone and bland. Disappointing all around. $350 plus with 20% built in and only a small comp for the awful appetizers. Just seemed like they have given up and couldn't care less about the outcome of the dinning experience. It seems like a back of the house issue that just doesn't care to present the amazing inventive menu of this place. read more

Expensive but yummy. Food was amazing. They offer select wines by the glass and the pasta is fresh and homemade. The restaurant is in a desirable location and is mostly modern on the inside. They do have a 20% service charge included in the bill and will not take tips beyond that so between two people the total was $141 which was kind of crazy but I still good food. read more

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Great experience at the happy hour tonight. Ambiance is nice and inviting. The candle and table decor was cute. Our waiter Todd was extremely nice and helpful. Apparently it was his first week but you would never know! Our food was amazing. Pasta was el Dante and sauce was yummy. The salad was delicious and lemony just the way I like it. This happy hour is a smoking deal would recommend! read more

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Food was really good, ambiance was calming, it's a good first date vibe or even family night out vibes. service not so much, maybe because my party was a group of younger adults? But still that doesn't mean you should make us wait really long to order or grab the check. She was really sweet whenever she talked though. read more

Tavolàta Fremont - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Modern, romantic, and well-lit interior. The 2 pastas and wine for $45 deal is amazing for the quantity of the wines and amount of pasta that you get! Ordered the rigatoni, pappardelle (which has an interesting orange flavor), and a smooth Bumpasaurus Cabernet. read more

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