Tavola

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   Sherrell VIP

   San Francisco18 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   My family and I wanted to try out Tavola. We were the first and only group sitting in the dining room for some time and service was a little slow. Giving them the benefit of the doubt, my family was a bit all over the place at the time. Food was good! We enjoyed the avocado and cucumber salad and whipped ricotta. Also the branzino, cacio e pepe, chicken parm, and the calamarata pasta arrabbiata (my favorite). Price point was fair, vibes were kind of low. I presumed because it was so new.
   

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   Luis H VIP

   Houston10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Managing Director, Valerio, and his staff were attentive and gracious without being obsequious. And the Cacio & Pepe dinner was very good. Kudos to everyone at Tavola, Luis
   

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   Anne VIP

   Houston37 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love this restaurant! The service is excellent and the staff is very attentive and friendly. The food is a major winner. The fried artichokes amazing and the salmon and branzino delicious! The restaurant ambiance is lovely. Perfect place for date night (you can actually talk without screaming) as well as lunch or dinner with friends. If you haven’t been try it. You won’t be disappointed! ❤️
   

   TavolaResponded on February 26, 2025

   Dear Anne Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you had a great experience with us. We're also delighted that you enjoyed the fried artichokes, salmon, and branzino! It’s wonderful to know that the ambiance made your time here even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation, and we can't wait to welcome you back soon. If there's anything else we can do to make your next visit even better, please don’t hesitate to let us know! Best Valerio Lombardozzi
   

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   Jasmine

   New Orleans1 review

   1.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Waiter and other staff continued throughout the meal to try and take drinks and food that weren’t finished yet off the table. Food was just okay for the cost. Waiter didn’t put in a part of our order so items came out late.
   

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   Matt VIP

   Houston9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very personal service. Great recommendations. Everyone is there to make sure you have a great experience. Small thing but most restaurants don’t allow you to transfer your drinks order at the bar to your table. They do, which makes the transition easy where you continue your relaxed experience. Pastas great, wine selection great, wagyu ribeye fantastic as well as the branzino fish. Especially good Negroni selections.
   

   TavolaResponded on February 26, 2025

   Dear Matt Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! We're happy to hear you had a great experience with us. Providing personalized service is something we truly take pride in, and we’re glad it made an impact on your visit. it’s always great to hear when guests appreciate the little touches like the drink transfer from the bar to the table. We aim to make every part of your experience seamless and enjoyable. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic meal soon! Grazie Mille Valerio Lombardozzi
   

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   Chris VIP

   Dallas40 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience and the food and service are equally amazing! Really enjoyed the food and the experience. Thank you for a nice enjoyable meal
   

   TavolaResponded on February 20, 2025

   Good afternoon Mr. Chris Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed both the food and service. It’s always our goal to provide an enjoyable meal, and we’re happy we could do that for you. We look forward to having you back soon! Best Valerio Lombardozzi
   

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   Stephen

   Houston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding just became my number one spot in the city!
   

   TavolaResponded on February 18, 2025

   Hello Stephen Wow, thank you so much for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that we’ve earned the top spot in the city for you. We can't wait to welcome you back and continue delivering an outstanding experience! Best Regards Valerio Lombardozzi
   

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   Naomi VIP

   Houston1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Tavola is a nicely decorated Italian restaurant. Although we enjoyed our food, I likely wouldn’t return. I ordered the chicken Parmesan, which was delicious but didn’t come with pasta. I found that very strange. The pasta was a $10 up charge but the pasta cost $30 which was at a price point high enough to include a small side of pasta in my opinion. The customer service wasn’t the best either, and there were only three other parties in the restaurant at the time.
   

   TavolaResponded on February 18, 2025

   Hello Naomi Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the chicken Parmesan. As an authentic Italian restaurant, we want to clarify that pasta is typically considered a separate dish in Italian dining culture. The main course, like the chicken Parmesan, stands on its own, while pasta is served independently, often as a first course. We understand that this might be different from what some may expect, but it’s a traditional approach to our cuisine. We also value your comments regarding customer service and will work to ensure that we improve in this area. We hope you’ll consider giving us another try!
   

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   elainej

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had a wonderful experience celebrating Galentine’s here. The restaurant was cozy and beautifully designed. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Highly recommended
   

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    Je'e

    Houston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    I ordered the chicken parm and a side of broccolini and they were both great. I will note that the menu is very limited, I wish they had more options for food.
    

    TavolaResponded on February 18, 2025

    Good Afternoon Je Thank you for your review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the chicken parm and broccolini. We apologize for the limited menu, as we offered a reduced selection for the special Valentine's weekend. Our regular menu is much larger, with a wider variety of options to choose from. We hope you’ll come back soon to experience the full range of dishes we normally offer. Thanks again for your feedback!
    

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