TAVOLATA

4.8

329 Reviews

$41 to $100

Italian

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2 people

Dec 5, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Italian Pizzeria and pasta restaurant. Take a seat at the table and enjoy some homemade dishes, the best pizzas and Italian food, with some of the best wines from Italy and cocktails too! Showcasing our love for good food and good wine! A friendly environment for all to enjoy in Preston!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 7032 6300
Website
http://www.tavolata.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
647 Plenty Rd, Preston, AU-VIC 3072
Neighborhood
Preston
Cross street
Plenty road and Tyler street<br />
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Tram 86 stops right in front
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Popular dishes

Olive MisteA$10.00
mixed olives
BurrataA$12.00
soft Italian cheese filled with stracciatella
Olive AscolaneA$12.00
fried olives filled with n'duja
Salumi
prosciutto, hot salami, mortadella
- Serves 2A$22.00
PolpetteA$17.00
beef and pork meatballs in Napoli sauce (3 per serve)
Arancini Cacio e PepeA$17.00
pecorino and cracked pepper arancini (4 per serve)
Polenta ChipsA$12.00
served with garlic aioli (4 per serve)

Pasta

Gluten free gnocchi or casarecce +$4

Spaghetti Cacio e PepeA$24.00
cracked black pepper and pecorino cheese
Gnocchi RagùA$27.00
homemade gnocchi with a slow cooked beef cheek ragù sauce
Carbonara Pork SausageA$25.00
calamarata pasta with pork sauce, egg yolk, garlic, cracked pepper and parmesan cheese
Ravioli di BuffalaA$26.00
ravioli filled with buffalo mozzarella in Napoli sauce

Pizze Rosse

MargheritaA$20.00
pomodoro, fior di latte, basil, EVOO
CapricciosaA$25.00
pomodoro, fior di latte, leg ham, olives, mushrooms
ProsciuttoA$28.00
pomodoro, prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, EVOO
NormaA$25.00
pomodoro, fior di latte, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, chilli, grated pecorino
PatatosaA$27.00
pomodoro, fior di latte, pork sausage, french fries
BingA$26.00
pomodoro, fior di latte, hot salami, n'duja
Butchers CutA$28.00
pomodoro, fior di latte, flat pancetta, hot salami, leg ham
GamberiA$29.00
pomodoro, fior di latte, prawns, cherry tomatoes, chilli
AnanasA$24.00
pomodoro, fior di latte, leg ham, pineapple
NapoletanaA$24.00
pomodoro, buffalo mozzarella, anchovies, black olives, oregano

Pizze Bianche

Gluten free pizza base +$4 (Please note, pizzas are cooked in the same oven therefore we don't advise for a severe celiac). Additional toppings will include an extra charge. Vegan mozzarella +$3. No half/half pizzas

MortazzaA$27.00
fior di latte, freshly sliced mortadella, burrata ball, crushed pistachio
Leek and PancettaA$26.00
leek, fior di latte, gorgonzola, flat pancetta
TartufoA$28.00
truffle paste, fior di latte, mushrooms, prosciutto, truffle oil, parsley
Potato and PancettaA$26.00
fior di latte, roast potato, flat pancetta
North SouthA$27.00
fior di latte, gorgonzola, red onion, n'duja, rocket, balsamic glaze
PortafinoA$28.00
basil pesto, fior di latte, cherry tomatoes, burrata ball
PorciniA$27.00
fior di latte, porcini mushrooms, truffle oil, shaved parmesan
Garlic and CheeseA$20.00
fior di latte, garlic

Contorni

Patatine FritteA$11.00
french fries
Iceberg WedgeA$15.00
balsamic vinegar, olive oil, grated pecorino
Insalata TropeanaA$14.00
cherry tomatoes, basil, buffalo mozzarella, red onion, focaccia, red wine vinegar, olive oil

Dolci

Nutella DonutsA$13.00
mini sugar coated fried donuts topped with Nutella
Pistachio PizzaA$20.00
pistachio spread with crushed pistachios, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Nutella PizzaA$17.00
with strawberries
AffogatoA$7.00
scoop of vanilla ice cream with a shot of coffee
Gelati
see staff for available flavours
- per scoopA$4.00

What 329 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Loved For

Melbourne
Italian
Northern Suburbs
Best Overall
Northern Suburbs
Best Food
Northern Suburbs
Best Service
Northern Suburbs
Best Ambiance
Northern Suburbs
Best Value
Northern Suburbs
Gluten-free-friendly
Northern Suburbs
Healthy
Northern Suburbs
Neighborhood gem
Northern Suburbs
Great for fine wines
Northern Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining
Northern Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tavolata is a delightful Italian gem known for its "amazing service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the authentic Italian dishes, particularly the pizzas and gnocchi, which some describe as "the best in Melbourne." The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it "a great night out." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

329 Reviews

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Sara
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and super friendly staff! Thanks again
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Paul
Melbourne
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a birthday special occasion and wanted to have a great food great atmosphere experience. The food was fantastic and the service was excellent. We’ve been here a number of times and it’s always a great experience.
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Meni
Melbourne
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, drinks and service as always - Tavolata never disappoints!
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Vincent
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great food with limited menu but extremely moorish. Very busy with staff at times ,unable to comeback for more drink orders but great once you called them over.
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Sara
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every time I eat here the food is amazing. I have always had perfect meals. The service is fantastic and the ambiance is second to none.
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Steven
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good service, great food and venue, what’s not to love! Highly recommend if you want authentic Italian and cracking wood fire pizza.
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Alanah
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Polenta chips were beautifully crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, garlic aioli complimented very well. Gnocchi ragu was the BEST we’ve ever had, gnocchi itself just melted in your mouth, sauce was so flavourful and the meat was so tender. Gamberi pizza was delicious, dough itself was so light and ful of that wood fire flavour. Finished off with the Nutella doughnuts which were the cherry on top for the night, deliciously sweet and fluffy. Waitresses were so welcoming and sweet throughout service, they were very busy but still so accommodating and incredibly helpful. Overall 12/10 will definitely recommend and be back very soon!
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Michelle
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious Italian food in a nice and comfortable comfortable atmosphere. The pizza was delicious with a wafer thin base. I also loved the Pistachio Tartufo which is an absolute favorite of mine now. A great place to enjoy a wonderful meal!
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Guido
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic, great tasting and great value. We will be back very soon.
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Jessy
Melbourne
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always fantastic, fresh and quick. The service is exceptional, you really feel like you’re at nonna’s!!
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FAQs

TAVOLATA offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 7032 6300.

TAVOLATA is rated 4.8 stars by 329 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 5, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

647 Plenty Rd, Preston, AU-VIC 3072

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Plenty road and Tyler street<br />
Neighborhood
Preston
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Tram 86 stops right in front
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.tavolata.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 7032 6300

TAVOLATA

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Margherita

Pistachio Pizza

Tartufo

Antipasti

Olive MisteA$10.00

BurrataA$12.00

Olive AscolaneA$12.00

Salumi

PolpetteA$17.00

Arancini Cacio e PepeA$17.00

Polenta ChipsA$12.00

Pasta

Spaghetti Cacio e PepeA$24.00

Gnocchi RagùA$27.00

Carbonara Pork SausageA$25.00

Ravioli di BuffalaA$26.00

Pizze Rosse

MargheritaA$20.00

CapricciosaA$25.00

ProsciuttoA$28.00

NormaA$25.00

PatatosaA$27.00

BingA$26.00

Butchers CutA$28.00

GamberiA$29.00

AnanasA$24.00

NapoletanaA$24.00

Pizze Bianche

MortazzaA$27.00

Leek and PancettaA$26.00

TartufoA$28.00

Potato and PancettaA$26.00

North SouthA$27.00

PortafinoA$28.00

PorciniA$27.00

Garlic and CheeseA$20.00

Contorni

Patatine FritteA$11.00

Iceberg WedgeA$15.00

Insalata TropeanaA$14.00

Dolci

Nutella DonutsA$13.00

Pistachio PizzaA$20.00

Nutella PizzaA$17.00

AffogatoA$7.00

Gelati

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