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(773) 276-7567
2148 W Chicago Ave
Chicago,
IL
60622
41.896
-87.6807
Neighborhoods: Ukranian Village, West Side
Years in business
Established in 1995
Price:
$$$
Last updated 8.16.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Hidden Find, Private Rooms, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
What People Are Saying About A Tavola
Featured Review
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The Scene – Set in the front room of a Ukrainian Village rowhouse, intimate A Tavola accommodates roughly 50 patrons--mostly young, in-the-know couples and groups--at a tiny bar and about 10 white-clothed tables. Tan upholstery, natural wood accents and stylish black and white photography give the place an uncluttered, personalized feel, and friendly service makes the crowd of regulars feel right at home. – – The Food – Good things come in threes on the classic Northern Italian menu, which features just three starters, three second-course pastas and three entrees…
Editor's Tips
- When to Go:
- On weekends, you may wait for a table even with a reservation. Try dining earlier in the week for a quieter, more intimate experience.
- What to Drink:
- The all-Italian wine list offers about 50 bottles, with a good selection in the $25-$40 range.
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| value | 66.66999816894531% positive |
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02/16/08
Intimate Date Spot
by faribath at Citysearch
My fiance and I went here for Valentine's Day and found the food and staff to be superb. From the fresh focaccia to the extensive daily specials, this place has everything. The gnocchi is soft and buttery, and the entrees were packed with interesting flavors. The waiter suggested excellent wines to compliment my grouper and his beef tenderloin. The portions are quite reasonable, and I would actually suggest sharing one of the courses (we shared the gnocchi and still didn't have room for dessert). With wine, the bill will probably run you $100 for two, but could be less if you share some courses. The flavors are worth every penny! This is our new favorite neighborhood gem!
- Pros: food, ambience, service
- Cons: small space means limited reservations
07/29/06
Incredible Gnocchi!
by dendau at Citysearch
A Tavola has the best Gnocchi I've ever tasted. Small, but fantastic menu with extremely friendly staff. Decent wine list as well. Great for a romantic dinner or small group.
- Pros: Fantastic food & friendly, knowledgeable staff
- Cons: A bit out of the way
07/27/04
best italian -- hands down!!!
by bluechef1 at Citysearch
my favorite restaurant in chicago. a truly amazing and affordable date spot. exceptional service, amazing food and the best desserts in town. great wine list and an outdoor patio!!! puts more expensive places like vivere TO S-H-A-M-E!!! must try the gnoche, any seafood or lamb dish and the flourless chocolate cake for dessert. staff knows the menu and makes EXCELLENT suggestions on both food and wine. an incredible dining experience!!!
- Pros: knowledgeable staff, outdoor seating, great food!!!
04/03/03
Excellent!
by tutu at Citysearch
The food was excellent! I'm still dreaming about the gnocchi with brown butter and crispy sage leaves. It was spectacular! Everything was great from the tasty braised short ribs with creamy saffron risotto to the wonderfully moist halibut in the yummy caper sauce! We just love this place. Nice wine list........and the panna cotta.......oh, my! Even the foccacio was xtra good. A must try!
- Pros: the gnocchi, excellent food, panna cotta
- Cons: a bit small, not many menu choices
11/30/02
Hidden treat!
by pmski at Citysearch
This hard to find restaurant is worth the expedtion. The decor is simple and personal. The music was soft and at any time I felt like we could start a conversation with the table next to us, and did. The selection of wine was available to any pocket-book. From $20 to $200. I opted for the $22 and was very pleased. The menu was selective, and the food was phenominal.
- Pros: Inexpensive, Romantic, Personal
The Details on A Tavola
Place Categories:
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- affordable date spot
- amazing food
- just love place
- heavenly gnocchi
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- best italian
- extensive daily specials
- xtra good foccacio
- excellent suggestions
- extremely friendly staff
- tasty short ribs
- quite reasonable portions
- more expensive puts
- best meals
- yummy caper sauce
- fresh focaccia
- fantastic menu
- romantic dinner
- favorite neighborhood gem
- favorite restaurant
- great everything
- romantic small group
- interesting flavors
