Had dinner with family here. They open for dinner service at 5 and am glad we were there because I heard the staff take many calls later coming for reservations. Quite attentive service from the two ladies who were running tables and food back and forth. The hostess seemed new? In that she neede help dealing with calls and ringing up a gift card for another customer. Good place for date night, group party : the center tables were all put together for at least a dozen. Food wise: I got the trenette (ribbon pasta) pesto , a half portion spaghetti Bolognese and linguine carbonara. Also a calamari appetizer: every SINGLE dish was HEAVILY salted. We could see the line cook through the open kitchen really doubling down on the salt . How unfortunate because the pasta was otherwise very nice - freshly made in house. Caprese insalata was thankfully not salted. Garlic and tomato bruschetta still delicious. I don't know if the food gets tasted by the same person preparing it but that's definitely something the cooks/chef should to look into.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti Al Frutti Di Mare, Garlic Bread, Calamari Fritti, Trenette Al Pesto, Affogato, Insalata Caprese
Angel Lopez
OMG.. This little place is a hidden gem.. one of the best Italian restaurant I had tried.. definitely we will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Noe Guerrero
Great find in this pretty eclectic strip mall. Recommend the Frutti de Mare and the gnocchi with the spicy tomato sauce.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti Al Frutti Di Mare
Suhani Bhakta
Absolutely love it! If you have some dietary restrictions, they will definitely accommodate to satisfy your needs.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sue Piervin
Excellent food and friendly service. I recommend reservations as the restaurant is small.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ed Goettman
It's small so it's best to arrive early or late not at the peak of dinnertime or you may have a wait, but it is tremendous food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti Al Frutti Di Mare, Pink Sauce, Spaghetti a La Bolognese, Lasagne Al Forno, Parpadelle and Vodka Sauce, Smoked Sausage Pasta Dish
Yogesh Morari
Amaz8ng fresh pasta
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Parpadelle and Vodka Sauce, Garlic Bread
Phil C
La Tavolata is an excellent little Italian restaurant hidden in a dense shopping and food plaza. I've had the pleasure of dining here a few times and had delicious experiences each time. The menu boasts many classic Italian dishes and a good wine and beer selection.
On recent visits, we made reservations and were seated promptly. Service began with complimentary bread, and we ordered drinks, such as their Pinot Grigio or Peroni beer, while we decided on our dinner.
A few of my favorite dishes are the Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare, Ravioli alla Bolognese, and Spaghetti alla Bolognese. The calamari and spinaci (spinach) were great to share. For dessert, we enjoyed the homemade tiramisu.
The staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was cozy. I highly recommend this place and hope to dine here again soon.
Parking: The parking can be a challenge during peak dining times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Spaghetti Alla Carbonara, Spaghetti a La Bolognese, Affogato, Calamari Fritti, Spaghetti with Meatballs, Parpadelle and Vodka Sauce, Calamari, Spaghetti Al Frutti Di Mare, Garlic Bread
Brock Harris
Ate here for a birthday, not the first time dining in this restaurant. I'm Italian, love Italian food. La Tavolata is one of my favorites I've had in SoCal so far. Reasonable post-pandemic inflation prices, delicious food, comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommend trying out at least once!
Imon Olgado
Nota Bene: Call ahead of time to make a reservation so you don't have to wait. The place is small (which I like - makes it more personal) and not your usual big named restaurant in the area. That being said, here's the review:
One of South Street's best kept secrets, La Tavolata offers a delightful escape from the bustling Asian food scene in the area. This cozy, intimate space transports diners to a quaint Italian trattoria, where the focus is on simple, delicious food.
While parking can be a bit of a challenge, the warm and welcoming atmosphere, coupled with attentive service, makes it well worth the effort. The staff is knowledgeable and eager to guide you through the menu, offering expert recommendations.
The real star of the show is the food. The pasta is made fresh in-house, ensuring a truly authentic Italian dining experience. The generous portions and high-quality ingredients make every bite a pleasure. The wine list complements the dishes perfectly, offering a variety of options to suit every palate.
If you're seeking a satisfying Italian meal at a reasonable price, La Tavolata is the place to be. It's a hidden gem that's sure to impress.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Spaghetti Alla Carbonara, Calamari Fritti, Spaghetti Al Frutti Di Mare, Garlic Bread
We came because we were craving Italian food and we loved it here! The food is amazing and reasonably priced; the salad was fresh, the pasta was home made, perfectly al dente, and very flavorful, and their tiramisu was fairly good as well though the highlight is definitely the pasta. The restaurant is cute but pretty packed and I’d definitely recommend making a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ashok patel
Excellent service and good food at a good value
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pink Sauce
josh kim
Wonderful pasta restaurant
Call to make reservations
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
megha doshi
They food was good. However I called and order a dish with no meat. Clarified no meat and the receipt said it as well. We picked it up and finally got home to find meat in the dish for the two of six of us. So two of us went hungry without anything to eat. When I called they offered to refund the one dish they messed up or asked me to come pick it up. I wasn't about to go a second time at 8:00 pm on a Sunday night. And though they refunded my one dish it doesn't make up for the ruined night. I am not from the area and was taking food over to my sick friend who now had no dinner and we were screwed at 8pm when I had to leave to get home an hour away. I don't think their version of "compensation" was appropriate or fair!
hnt
Five stars across the board. The food came pretty quickly and was delicious. My soda also came fairly quick. The service was great and our server was very friendly. Atmosphere was perfect. The issue was my cup was a little dirty. Either way it was a five star experience
Had dinner with family here.
They open for dinner service at 5 and am glad we were there because I heard the staff take many calls later coming for reservations.
Quite attentive service from the two ladies who were running tables and food back and forth.
The hostess seemed new? In that she neede help dealing with calls and ringing up a gift card for another customer.
Good place for date night, group party : the center tables were all put together for at least a dozen.
Food wise: I got the trenette (ribbon pasta) pesto , a half portion spaghetti Bolognese and linguine carbonara. Also a calamari appetizer: every SINGLE dish was HEAVILY salted.
We could see the line cook through the open kitchen really doubling down on the salt .
How unfortunate because the pasta was otherwise very nice - freshly made in house.
Caprese insalata was thankfully not salted. Garlic and tomato bruschetta still delicious.
I don't know if the food gets tasted by the same person preparing it but that's definitely something the cooks/chef should to look into.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti Al Frutti Di Mare, Garlic Bread, Calamari Fritti, Trenette Al Pesto, Affogato, Insalata Caprese
OMG.. This little place is a hidden gem.. one of the best Italian restaurant I had tried.. definitely we will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great find in this pretty eclectic strip mall. Recommend the Frutti de Mare and the gnocchi with the spicy tomato sauce.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti Al Frutti Di Mare
Absolutely love it! If you have some dietary restrictions, they will definitely accommodate to satisfy your needs.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and friendly service. I recommend reservations as the restaurant is small.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's small so it's best to arrive early or late not at the peak of dinnertime or you may have a wait, but it is tremendous food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti Al Frutti Di Mare, Pink Sauce, Spaghetti a La Bolognese, Lasagne Al Forno, Parpadelle and Vodka Sauce, Smoked Sausage Pasta Dish
Amaz8ng fresh pasta
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Parpadelle and Vodka Sauce, Garlic Bread
La Tavolata is an excellent little Italian restaurant hidden in a dense shopping and food plaza. I've had the pleasure of dining here a few times and had delicious experiences each time. The menu boasts many classic Italian dishes and a good wine and beer selection.
On recent visits, we made reservations and were seated promptly. Service began with complimentary bread, and we ordered drinks, such as their Pinot Grigio or Peroni beer, while we decided on our dinner.
A few of my favorite dishes are the Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare, Ravioli alla Bolognese, and Spaghetti alla Bolognese. The calamari and spinaci (spinach) were great to share. For dessert, we enjoyed the homemade tiramisu.
The staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was cozy. I highly recommend this place and hope to dine here again soon.
Parking: The parking can be a challenge during peak dining times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Spaghetti Alla Carbonara, Spaghetti a La Bolognese, Affogato, Calamari Fritti, Spaghetti with Meatballs, Parpadelle and Vodka Sauce, Calamari, Spaghetti Al Frutti Di Mare, Garlic Bread
Ate here for a birthday, not the first time dining in this restaurant. I'm Italian, love Italian food. La Tavolata is one of my favorites I've had in SoCal so far. Reasonable post-pandemic inflation prices, delicious food, comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommend trying out at least once!
Nota Bene: Call ahead of time to make a reservation so you don't have to wait. The place is small (which I like - makes it more personal) and not your usual big named restaurant in the area. That being said, here's the review:
One of South Street's best kept secrets, La Tavolata offers a delightful escape from the bustling Asian food scene in the area. This cozy, intimate space transports diners to a quaint Italian trattoria, where the focus is on simple, delicious food.
While parking can be a bit of a challenge, the warm and welcoming atmosphere, coupled with attentive service, makes it well worth the effort. The staff is knowledgeable and eager to guide you through the menu, offering expert recommendations.
The real star of the show is the food. The pasta is made fresh in-house, ensuring a truly authentic Italian dining experience. The generous portions and high-quality ingredients make every bite a pleasure. The wine list complements the dishes perfectly, offering a variety of options to suit every palate.
If you're seeking a satisfying Italian meal at a reasonable price, La Tavolata is the place to be. It's a hidden gem that's sure to impress.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Spaghetti Alla Carbonara, Calamari Fritti, Spaghetti Al Frutti Di Mare, Garlic Bread
Restaurantji Recommends
We came because we were craving Italian food and we loved it here! The food is amazing and reasonably priced; the salad was fresh, the pasta was home made, perfectly al dente, and very flavorful, and their tiramisu was fairly good as well though the highlight is definitely the pasta. The restaurant is cute but pretty packed and I’d definitely recommend making a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service and good food at a good value
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pink Sauce
Wonderful pasta restaurant
Call to make reservations
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They food was good. However I called and order a dish with no meat. Clarified no meat and the receipt said it as well.
We picked it up and finally got home to find meat in the dish for the two of six of us. So two of us went hungry without anything to eat. When I called they offered to refund the one dish they messed up or asked me to come pick it up. I wasn't about to go a second time at 8:00 pm on a Sunday night. And though they refunded my one dish it doesn't make up for the ruined night. I am not from the area and was taking food over to my sick friend who now had no dinner and we were screwed at 8pm when I had to leave to get home an hour away. I don't think their version of "compensation" was appropriate or fair!
Five stars across the board. The food came pretty quickly and was delicious. My soda also came fairly quick. The service was great and our server was very friendly. Atmosphere was perfect. The issue was my cup was a little dirty. Either way it was a five star experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pink Sauce
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