La Tavola - Baltimore

4.4

2331 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

PASTA MADE BY HAND - HOMEMADE GLUTEN FREE PASTA - FARM FRESH VEGETABLES - LOCALLY RAISED MEATS - FRESH CAUGHT FISH - SCRATCH MADE DESSERTS
For almost 30 years, La Tavola has been a cornerstone of Baltimore's Little Italy. We make fresh pasta from scratch every day and homemade sauces to blend them into traditional Italian cuisine family recipes. We use local, antibiotic free meats and fresh seafood as well as fresh from farm greens and vegetables and offer a vast selection of delicious daily specials.
Our dessert list will end your dinner with a smile on your face, from our home three cheese cheesecake to our classics Tiramisu' and Cannoli.

Please inform us of any allergies or specialized diets as we will do our best to accommodate.
**VEGETARIAN, VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS AVAILABLE**

Private and Semi-Private Rooms available

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Lunch Thu–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(410) 685-1859
Website
http://www.la-tavola.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
We offer catering trays that feed between 8-12 guests accompanied by homemade Italian bread. Banquet space available: Virtual tour link http://tours.digispin.com/?sid=51893&tid=24173 Banquet menu Link http://www.la-tavola.com/banquets.php
Private party facilities
We have two private dining rooms upstairs. The Gallery Room can host an event with up to 100 guests with a view of Harbor East in the backdrop. The Chef's Corner has host up to 50 guests. We offer round tables or rectangular tables seating 6-10 guests each with flexibility to set up and customize the rooms as desired for your event.

Location
248 Albemarle Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Cross street
Fawn Street
Parking details
Street parking good for 3 hours when available. Pay lot across street next to Kohler, also garage one block up at Pratt and President
Public transit
Bus 65 stops at the corner of Pratt & Albemarle 2 blocks away from the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Insalata Mista$14.75
Sweet and crisp field greens mixed with fresh tomatoes, carrots, and cucumbers, finished with a house-made balsamic vinaigrette
Carpaccio di Manzo$21.00
Thinly sliced raw filet mignon topped with rich and peppery arugula in a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette with slices of Parmigiano Reggiano
Bruschetta "Della Tavola"$15.75
Fresh tomato marinated with basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil placed on homemade crostini with melted mozzarella
Campo Caprino$16.75
Mesclun greens tossed in a homemade lemon basil vinaigrette with walnuts and soft creamy goat cheese
Parmigiana di Melanzane$14.75
Thinly sliced flash fried eggplant layered with fresh tomato and mozzarella; baked in a pomodoro sauce with Parmigiano Reggiano
Burrata$19.75
Creamy burrata served over farm fresh grilled vegetables and drizzled with a homemade balsamic reduction
Fritto Misto$19.75
Flash fried calamari, farm fresh vegetables and shrimp with marinara sauce
Antipasto Italiano$21.00
Assortment of Italian meats and fresh cheeses
Mozzarella Fresca$18.75
Buffalo mozzarella, roasted bell peppers, and fresh tomato in a savory homemade pesto vinaigrette
Insalata Romana$15.75
Crisp Romaine mixed in a homemade anchovy infused Caesar dressing topped with seasoned croutons and Parmigiano Reggiano shavings
Cozze e Vongole$18.00
Fresh mussels and New Zealand cockles sauteed with tomato, garlic and white wine
Carpaccio di Bietole$16.00
Rich and peppery arugula, fresh beets, walnuts and sliced Parmigiano Reggiano with a zesty homemade lemon dressing
Formaggi Misti$17.00
Fresh cheeses imported from Italy accompanied by nuts, fresh fruit and honey drizzle

Entrees

Main Course *VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS AVAILABLE*

Spaghetti Neri al Granchio$36.00
Fresh lump crab meat, spinach and tomato sauteed in garlic, white wine and lobster broth with our homemade squid ink infused pasta
Ravioli alla Crema$27.75
Handmade pasta filled with farm fresh spinach, ricotta cheese and a pinch of nutmeg served in a wild mushroom cream sauce
Pollo alla Parmigiana$24.00
Locally raised chicken breast layered with thinly sliced flash fried eggplant and melted mozzarella cheese with a light pomodoro sauce; Served with farm fresh vegetables
Linguini alla Scoglio$36.00
Clams, mussels, shrimp and scallops sauteed in a spicy tomato sauce with our homemade linguini
Lasagna Bolognese$24.00
Fresh pasta layered with our simple yet delicious Bolognese and Bechamel sauce
Saltimbocca alla Romana$32.00
Locally raised thinly sliced veal topped with prosciutto and sauteed in a sage white wine sauce; Served with farm fresh vegetables
Gnocchi Pomodoro$26.00
Handmade potato dumplings sauteed in our farm fresh pomodoro sauce
Linguini Taleggio$28.00
Homemade linguini in a bold taleggio cheese sauce with freshly ground truffles finished with cured speck and piopini mushrooms
Vitello alla Norcina$31.00
Locally raised veal scallopini sauteed with kalamata olives in a tomato sauce with a touch of freshly made pesto
Penne Vegetali$26.00
Handmade pasta sauteed with farm fresh vegetables, garlic and white wine
Penne Puttansesca$26.00
Homemade pasta tossed with garlic, capers and fresh tomato in an anchovy infused pomodoro sauce
Teccio alla Veneziana$35.00
A seafood medley of fresh mussels, shrimp, scallops and clams simmered with bruschetta style tomato in a white wine broth
Capellini Napolentana$22.00
Farm fresh tomato, garlic and home grown basil simmered in a light pomodoro sauce with our homemade thin spaghetti

Dessert

Sweets

Tiramisu$14.00
Lady fingers dipped in imported espresso & marsala wine delicately layered with mascarpone sweet cream finished with a touch cocoa powder
Torta alla Carlo$14.00
Chef Carlo's signature three cheese cheesecake with micro chocolate morsels, an Oreo cookie crust and topped with a fresh berry compote
Cannoli$14.00
Handmade pizzelle cookies molded into cannoli shells stuffed with a ricotta cream filling, pistachio, almond & dried fruit
Profiteroles$14.00
Mascarpone & vanilla cream filled puffed pastries topped with chocolate espresso syrup.
Formaggi Misti$17.00
Fresh cheeses imported from Italy accompanied by nuts, fresh fruit and honey drizzle
Sorbetto$10.00
Lemon sorbet made with lemon zest and limoncello
Tartufo al Cioccolato$14.00
Vanilla and espresso gelato ball topped with coconut shavings and a homemade espresso infused chocolate syrup
Gelato Affogato$10.00
Vanilla gelato topped with a shot of freshly ground espresso
Affogato Corretto$14.00
Drown the vanilla gelato with a cordial of your choice

Gluten Free Menu

*Strofie is a short, thin, hand twisted pasta originated in Northern Italy utilizing imported gluten free four

Insaltina Mista$14.75
Sweet and crisp field greens mixed with fresh tomatoes, carrots, and cucumbers,finished with a house-made balsamic vinaigrette
Carpaccio di Manzo$21.00
Thinly sliced raw filet mignon topped with rich and peppery arugula in a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette with slices of Parmigiano Reggiano
Burrata$19.75
Creamy burrata served over farm fresh grilled vegetables and drizzled with a homemade balsamic reduction
Campo Caprino$16.75
Mesclun greens tossed in a homemade lemon basil vinaigrette with walnuts and soft creamy goat cheese
Cozze e Vongole$18.00
Fresh mussels and New Zealand cockles sauteed with tomato, garlic and white wine
Carpaccio di Bietole$16.00
Rich and peppery arugula, fresh beets, walnuts and sliced Parmigiano Reggiano with a zesty homemade lemon dressing
Strofie Vegetali$26.50
Handmade pasta sauteed with farm fresh vegetables, garlic and white win
Strofie allo Scolio$36.00
Shrimp, scallops and lump crab meat sauteed in a spicy tomato sauce with our handmade pasta surrounded with fresh mussels
Strofie al Grachio$36.00
Fresh lump crab meat, farm fresh spinach and tomato sauteed in garlic, white wine and lobster broth with our handmade gluten free pasta
Strofie Taleggio$28.00
Freshly made pasta in a bold taleggio cheese sauce with freshly ground truffles finished with cured speck and piopini mushrooms
Teccio alla Veneziana$35.00
A seafood medley of fresh mussels, shrimp, scallops and clams simmered with bruschetta style tomato in a white wine broth

What 2,331 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baltimore
Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Tavola in Baltimore's Little Italy offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "delicious food" and "friendly service." Hand-made pasta and gluten-free options stand out, while the cozy ambiance makes it great for family dinners. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant remains a "gem" for Italian cuisine lovers.

2,331 Reviews

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Nancy
Baltimore
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here was spectacular. Service same. To be fair, I was there for a weekday lunch and they weren’t busy but our server could not have been more competent and pleasant. I’ll be back again and often.
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Gary
VIP
Baltimore
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Other than being a little cold sitting by the window on a chilly night, everything was great! Service, food and value all terrific. Just go and experience it yourself.
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Holly
Alabama
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were really good. Easy to make reservation.
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Jeffrey
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous meal! So fresh and flavorful! Fabulous service thanks to Sydney! We plan to return and highly recommend to friends and family!
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Megan
VIP
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was one of the best Italian restaurants I've been to in the states for gluten-free dining. They hand-make gluten-free pasta noodles and gluten-free gnocchi as well as housemade meatballs. They also have gluten-free focaccia and bread service. I was in literal heaven. Their burrata is imported from Italy, so I can eat it–I'm lactose-intolerant, so I can't handle the dairy here, but when I traveled to Europe I was able to eat the dairy there (likely due to the proteins in the milk). Anyways, for appetizers, we had meatballs (gluten-free) and a special (focaccia, burrata, prosciutto, arugula, and balsamic reduction). It was soooo delicious. For my entree, I had to get the gnocchi, because I've never had gluten-free gnocchi at a restaurant...ever! It was outstanding–I ate the entire dish clean. Then for dessert, we had an affogato with gelato and decaf espresso shot. The service was great, and our server was very knowledgeable and helpful guiding me through their gluten-free options. The restaurant was not crowded at all on a Sunday evening at 5PM. It is located in Little Italy in Baltimore. We arrived early for our reservation and were seated right away. The only thing off was that they were playing lofi music which didn't really fit the vibes lol. I can't wait to dine here again and try the handmade gluten-free pasta. This place is a gem for anyone following a gluten-free diet.
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Yumi
VIP
Washington DC
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food! Very delicious. The wait service could be improved. Five separate times we were asked if we were done with our plate when there was still food on it. We were early for our reservation so it should not have been time to turn the table over. The noise level was high.
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Frank
VIP
Baltimore
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Hair in food, server very poor at checking on us, water girl bad at refilling water and took bread plates before we were done eating. Actually, she tried to take everything before we were done eating. Main course just average, dessert not great. Lots of screaming children. Not worth the money.
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Colleen
Baltimore
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I wanted to love this place as it is in my neighborhood. We ordered a caesar salad- it was ok, the fried calamari and shrimp were not crispy and I know we are in Maryland but it had old bay on it. For the main courses we tried the two veal dishes. The veal was good very tender but what got me was the dismal sides. It was supposed to be veggies of some sort but what we got was a 1/2 tomato with grill marks, 2 pieces of zucchini with grill marks and what looked to be six or seven square breakfast potatoes. The wait for a glass of wine that we wanted to drink with dinner was at least 1/2 hour well past the time it took to eat 2 drinks 2 glasses of wine 2 main courses and we split the Caesar and calamari- total $156 . I don’t mind paying for a good meal but… I guess I should have ordered the pasta.
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Kristine
Washington DC
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Small food portions for the price you pay. $14 for small toasted bread with diced tomatoes (bruschetta). And then $26 for hard rigatoni with a few olives and no anchovies even though the menu listed it with anchovies. Overpriced but underwhelming food.
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Rayna
Orange County
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The service was pretty poor. when we asked for pepper flakes for the food it took so long the food got cold…Also the appetizers came out before the table bread.. overall eh.
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FAQs

La Tavola - Baltimore offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 685-1859.

La Tavola - Baltimore is rated 4.4 stars by 2331 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

248 Albemarle Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Additional information

Cross street
Fawn Street
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Lunch Thu–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking good for 3 hours when available. Pay lot across street next to Kohler, also garage one block up at Pratt and President
Public transit
Bus 65 stops at the corner of Pratt & Albemarle 2 blocks away from the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.la-tavola.com/
Phone number
(410) 685-1859
Catering
We offer catering trays that feed between 8-12 guests accompanied by homemade Italian bread. Banquet space available: Virtual tour link http://tours.digispin.com/?sid=51893&tid=24173 Banquet menu Link http://www.la-tavola.com/banquets.php
Private party facilities
We have two private dining rooms upstairs. The Gallery Room can host an event with up to 100 guests with a view of Harbor East in the backdrop. The Chef's Corner has host up to 50 guests. We offer round tables or rectangular tables seating 6-10 guests each with flexibility to set up and customize the rooms as desired for your event.

La Tavola - Baltimore

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lasagna Bolognese

Ravioli alla Crema

Cannoli

Appetizers

Insalata Mista$14.75

Carpaccio di Manzo$21.00

Bruschetta "Della Tavola"$15.75

Campo Caprino$16.75

Parmigiana di Melanzane$14.75

Burrata$19.75

Fritto Misto$19.75

Antipasto Italiano$21.00

Mozzarella Fresca$18.75

Insalata Romana$15.75

Cozze e Vongole$18.00

Carpaccio di Bietole$16.00

Formaggi Misti$17.00

Entrees

Spaghetti Neri al Granchio$36.00

Ravioli alla Crema$27.75

Pollo alla Parmigiana$24.00

Linguini alla Scoglio$36.00

Lasagna Bolognese$24.00

Saltimbocca alla Romana$32.00

Gnocchi Pomodoro$26.00

Linguini Taleggio$28.00

Vitello alla Norcina$31.00

Penne Vegetali$26.00

Penne Puttansesca$26.00

Teccio alla Veneziana$35.00

Capellini Napolentana$22.00

Dessert

Tiramisu$14.00

Torta alla Carlo$14.00

Cannoli$14.00

Profiteroles$14.00

Formaggi Misti$17.00

Sorbetto$10.00

Tartufo al Cioccolato$14.00

Gelato Affogato$10.00

Affogato Corretto$14.00

Gluten Free Menu

Insaltina Mista$14.75

Carpaccio di Manzo$21.00

Burrata$19.75

Campo Caprino$16.75

Cozze e Vongole$18.00

Carpaccio di Bietole$16.00

Strofie Vegetali$26.50

Strofie allo Scolio$36.00

Strofie al Grachio$36.00

Strofie Taleggio$28.00

Teccio alla Veneziana$35.00

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