Tavola

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   Keith

   Houston1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   The entire experience from the ambiance to the staff and ending with the food was an enjoyable and memorable experience. When we ask for help select wine with our dinner, the sommelier spent time describing the various wines and never seemed in a rush. She came back later to see how were doing and answered any follow up questions. All the staff that served us were very attentive. The food prepared to a very high standard of cooking. Both the visual presentation and the taste ensured we would return. We had a preset 5 course meal. The duck a l'orange stood out because the taste was surprising. The way it was cooked along with the seasoning and the l'orange sauce highlighted the duck flavor of the meat without the heavy gaminess. We highly recommend this restaurant!
   

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   Noel

   Houston21 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   The food is superb, the service excellent. Highly recommend it.
   

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   Jose

   New York City3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Great appetizers and desserts. Main courses were not as the first time we visited the restaurant. Wine selection and service were outstanding 👍
   

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   Sergio VIP

   Houston23 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We have been customers for a long time. Last was very disappointing. Food took for ever to arrive and no explanation was given. The place was empty, so we don't know why the kitchen took so long. No one ever could explain. To make matters worse, half the chicken we ordered was raw. The only explanation given was that it is pasteurized and will not makes us ill. Bad management in our opinion. No credit was offered. Also, the best dessert in the menu , chocolate tartuffo has been removed from the list. Probably will not come back, nor refer friends any more. May be new management, as we did not see anyone we have gotten to know since it opened.
   

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   Mark VIP

   San Francisco48 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Grossly understaffed and poorly trained server . The bartender ended up being our server and that's where things took a turn for the worst. She was pushy trying to sell us things we didn't want . We ordered apps and everything came out fine . We then ordered dinner and had her repeat the order to make sure nothing was forgotten. She forgot a main dish and two sides . The manager did come to fix the mistakes and finally brought them after dinner was finished. Poorly trained manager and staff . We will not be back and definitely will not recommend this restaurant to anyone. This restaurant will not make it if this continues. We are in the restaurant business and last night was completely avoidable. Sad.
   

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   Sherrell VIP

   San Francisco18 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 6 March 2025

   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 26 February 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

   Houston38 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 February 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 26 February 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 22 February 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 22 February 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 26 February 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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