We ventured into this romantic spot in Little Italy for Restaurant Week last night & we had the best time. Our hostess, waitress and bartender were all excellent, attentive and fun. We tried everything on the menu. For starters, we enjoyed all three options (bruschetta, crab polpette, and a potato and vegetable soup.) The highlight was the flavorful crab meatballs. For entrees, we also tried all three offerings and really enjoyed each. My favorite was the pillowy gnocchi served in a hearty, rich short rib bolognese sauce. We scraped that plate clean! Lastly, we got the tiramisu, panna cotta and cannoli for dessert. Again, we loved all three but would highly recommend the classic tiramisu. At this point, we were stuffed, but our bartender came to the table with complimentary limoncello and arancello. I had never had arancello before- I had to take home a bottle! All in all, La Tavola was a wonderful experience and we felt like family here. read more

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We were here last night. Our party had a reservation for 9pm. We were seated 40 minutes later. A tired sad waiter took our order. Forgot our drinks. My gnocchi had a red sauce that tasted like cheap canned sauce. My wine tasted sour. Some positives, nice atmosphere, good bartender, and nice hostess. Overall though I just can't recommend. read more

Wow! The mushroom gnocchi was amazing. The red sangria was also great. Sat outside and enjoyed the weather and great service! My cousin got the gluten free bread and gluten free ravioli and raved about it read more

La Tavola - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

My only regret is not visiting sooner. I came here for an anniversary dinner and this hit the spot for my Italian food craving. First off, any restaurant that has a dedicated mocktail menu earns brownie points in my book. The food was amazing and the service was too. If you want a taste of Italy, don't hesitate to stop by! read more

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Came here on a Sunday morning. We were the first ones so no wait. The owner was there and had great recommendations. I loved the white linguine pasta I ordered (forgot the name) but it came with clams. Free street parking read more

La Tavola gave me a strong "home-style comfort" vibe -- nothing too surprising, but also nothing really wrong. When we arrived, the restaurant wasn't that busy, yet we still waited quite a while before getting seated. The staff were polite and friendly, but they didn't seem very attentive to their tables -- service felt a bit slow. As for the food, I'd give it a 7/10. You could subtly taste the crab meat inside the squid ink pasta, which made the flavor combination interesting. The seafood linguini was more on the standard side. Overall, the dishes felt quite traditional and homey -- whether you like that style really depends on personal preference. Also, ingredients like tomatoes might vary with the seasons, so perhaps I didn't visit at the best time. The vibe was relaxed and easygoing, but not particularly lively or romantic. All in all, I'd say it was a 7/10 dining experience -- not a bad choice, but probably not a place I'd rush to revisit. read more

La Tavola - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Valentines Day is quickly approaching and @latavola_baltimore has the meal for you!!! I had the privilege of tasting their new menu and boy is it a treat! read more

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I felt like the food at La Tavola was sort of middle of the road, nothing bad but nothing great. I felt like the interior and ambiance were nice but not too special either. (It's possible I built up the restaurant in my head because I had tried to go twice before but the wait times were too long, so I thought it must be super popular for a reason.) The staff were wonderful though and the location is nice! read more

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One of the more authentic Italian spots I have tried in Baltimore so far. Their portions are a bit small for the price. The menu selection isn't large but each item we ordered was delicious. The service was a bit slow. They had panna cotta and other dishes you don't find on every Italian menu. The inside is modern with Italian touches read more

Every time I come here, I forget how much I really like this place. The food has been consistently good and are good portion sizes. I was just here again for dinner with my friend and we had a great experience. We started off with mocktails. I got the La Rossa which was on the sweeter side but still great while my friend enjoyed his Limonello. We ordered the Burrata Fresca and Mozzarella Caprese to share which were both delicious. For my entree, I got their almond crusted fish and spaghetti special of the night while my friend chose the Linguini Taleggio. The sauce that came with my dish was creamy and so good. It was very filling after our two apps but I was still saving room for dessert as we ended up ordering Tiramisu. It was light and a perfect way to end a delicious meal. I really enjoy coming to dine here. The staff are all great and the food is just so good! Definitely one of my go to Italians around Little Italy. read more

La Tavola - Almond crusted fish - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I love that place . It is located in little Italy in downtown Baltimore . They have good drinks and the food is amazing . It is perfect for date night , family dinner , and girls day read more

La Tavola - Teliegio pasta - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Always impressed by the fresh and creative weekly specials! The staff is incredibly friendly and well-versed in dietary restrictions... there's no shortage of delicious gluten-free options! Mark is the friendliest bartender , and Luca is a thoughtful owner who ensures every visit outshines the last. Indoor & street side outdoor seating available! A true neighborhood gem! read more

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Came in for a birthday celebration at a busy time. They had the Valentine's Day prix fixe menu but you can still order individual items. Their bruschetta was simply perfection, and their lamb ragu was terrific. One in our party waited an hour for a salad while all other entrees were served, which was odd, but the restaurant was quite busy. Our waiter saved the day however, entertaining us in the meantime. read more

La Tavola is now under new ownership (miss you Carlo!) and we've gotten the food since several times. The pasta is still homemade and tasty and they've changed the interior to be a little more updated and cozier, which is a nice change. BUT my biggest grievance is they took the Spaghetti Neri off the menu which is a travesty!! That was my favorite dish and what I ordered almost every time. They replaced it with a squid ink ravioli with the same sauce. Still good, but they're using claw meat instead of lump crab (probably to save money) and I got a ton of shells when eating the filling. I'm sooo disappointed!!! I just hope they don't come for Carlo's cheesecake because that is the BEST! read more

I am really late on this one. I ate there in October 2024 but I still dream about the place... I had a friend from out of town coming with me to a show in Baltimore. She let me choose the restaurant. I found that La Tavola makes an in-house gluten free pasta. HUZZAH! We got a trio of carpaccios got an appetizer. Then I ordered the fra diavolo with the house made strofe (the gluten free pasta). My friend ordered a Sardinian special. I could have picked the plate. Completely satisfied with my meal. The only thing that bothered me was the ambience. It felt cold, even though it wasn't temperature cold. We went on a Sunday night and it was pretty empty. That makes me sad because their food and service is amazing. read more

La Tavola - Fra diavolo with strofe (handmade gluten free pasta made in house). Delicious. Dreamy. - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I went here with a group of 6 people. They were very accommodating and service was attentive. We all loved our dishes and left empty plates. I would certainly go here again next time I am in Baltimore. read more

La Tavola is one of my favorite Italian restaurants! The linguini taleggio is an absolute must when you come. It's creamy and rich but the balsamic helps cuts through it. I also tried the lasagna which was great as well but the taleggio is definitely the way to go. The tiramisu was the perfect end to our meal especially paired with a macchiato. The service is excellent too. read more

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Came in for a quick bite. Sat at the bar and enjoyed the quick service. The Brooklyn Love(espresso martini) was good. Nice to see they made a fresh cup of espresso for it. My lasagna was good and traditional. It was cold on the bottom, while warm on the top...so I probably would try something different next time. read more

La Tavola - Lasagna Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Don't buy into the hype on here. This place is highly, highly overrated. Ordered a few different plates- the sauces and veal / chicken are not done well. The service was the worst part of it all. Catty waiter, greeter made me feel like an inconvenience. Italian food deserves better. read more

I don't venture into Little Italy often, so I was looking forward to trying this place out. Had out of town visitors coming, so wanted to show them what Baltimore had to offer. Service: standard. The host seemed bored upon entering. Our waitress was friendly, but seemed annoyed by our patronage. We were a party of 4 on a Wednesday evening. It wasn't terribly busy. Drinks: everyone agreed it was the best part of the meal. I had the lemon drop, which was exquisite. Food: Fine. Our calamari did not taste fresh. Everyone ordered a different entree and had mixed reviews. The squid ink pasta was the tastiest. I ordered the seafood linguini - more seafood than I was expecting, but lacked the flavor I was hoping for. Conclusion: not sure if I would go back on my own, but wouldn't mind returning if others wanted to try it out. read more

La Tavola - Linguini alla Scoglio - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Four and a half stars. I decided to go here with my wife and our best friend after our best friend picked up from a conference a couple blocks away at the Marriott for Sunday lunch. This was my wife's first time in Little Italy and this was the first time I got the Penne Puttanesca and my wife got the Ravioli alla Crema. We loved the pasta dishes we shared and enjoyed the 1623 IPA my friend and I ordered and my wife's Pink Peach. My penne was very Al Dente which was very nice. The service was great and the ambiance was nice with a lot of room between tables. Only reason to dock a bit is the prices were a bit high for Baltimore, portions for lunch were on the smaller side, and still a bit hungry, we opted to go to Vaccaro's a short block away rather than here due to the cost. read more

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The best part of the meal was our dinner companions. The food was mediocre at best. Our waitress definitely had a language barrier or she was a new hire. Two of our orders were wrong so we had to wait to receive our original items. The drinks took forever. My meal was on the cool side. Not sure if it sat for a while waiting to be served. The cannoli was one of the worst I have ever had. Lacking the traditional flavor we all love in a cannoli. The sorbet was icy and tasted stale. The ambiance was great. We enjoyed our table by the window looking out at the Christmas lights lining the street. I now know why this was one of the few restaurants where we could get day of reservations. We do not plan on visiting again. read more

I chose this restaurant as the reviews were very positive and my usual go to was totally booked. We were able to park right out front on a very cold night. Nice start. We live in Cockeysville and usually go to Vito's Cafe or in Little Italy La Scala. La Scala was totally booked without a seat for 2 days. Waiter was very pleasant. The restaurant is very noisy and hearing the specials was a bit difficult. (my hearing is fine.) The table bread was dry and I'd prefer butter to oil but that's just a personal opinion. The seafood mixto was very good with fried shrimp, calamari, vegetables, etc. The marinara that accompanied it was also very good but could have used a bit more. My wife's salad appeared from the kitchen and was the wrong salad but that happens. The kitchen server was great but the look of disgust on our waiter's face when he was told was hard to miss. I guess he figured we made some mistake and not him. Not possible - she always gets Caesar salad. The problem at the restaurant was the main courses. My Chicken parmigiana was over cooked and the chicken was overly chewy. With a thin pounded chicken breast one needs to be a bit gentle on the cooking time. My wife had a linguini and seafood dish which was OK but nothing special. I had asked for a cake and candle for my wife's birthday via the reservation app. No cake ever came. Not sure if that's the app or the restaurant that messed up. We skipped dessert and had cake at home. No drinks so can't comment. All is all an OK restaurant but not special. I guess the half empty dining room when La Scale 100 feet away was full should have been a tip off. Will probably not return. read more

We love this restaurant. Unfortunately we returned recently with the same high expectations and were let down. The returning was recently sold from what we were told. The chefs table is no longer a thing even though the chef and staff at the time booked the table for us. Service was not at the same level it has been in the past. I hate to say it but I think we lost a gem. My hope is the quality of service improves and the quality of the preparation and presentation of the food returns. This is not to say the waitress was not friendly and accommodating, just you can tell that she was never prepared to serve in a more formal atmosphere. So if you want good Italian food they have it. Friendly staff. Just not what it used to be now. Sigh. read more

Stopped here for a quick drink and it didn't disappoint! The espresso martini was delicious. The waiter was nice. The restaurant is beautiful. Can't wait to go back to try the food. read more

La Tavola - Espresso martini - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Oh my goodness yes. We had multiple things on the menu and they were all delicious. Anything you would order is going to be amazing. Service was great and our server was so friendly. Def coming back here again ! read more

La Tavola - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Came across this Authentic Italian Restaurant in The heart if Baltimore and it was the Best decisión of the day!! Got there around 3pm and we were told that kitchen closes from 3-4 so the hostess said he would check with kitchen to see if he could take us. I was o happy to hear that he was serving us. We had perfect seats, I didn't get out servers name but she was extremely polite and super friendly. Ordered the lasagna and it was by far the Best I had in a while. The salad was delicious, dressing taste like it was homemade just like everything else I tasted. My assistant had the special Venison super flavorful, the meat was made to perfection!! So sad I had no room for dessert but I will be coming back to taste more of your menu. If you live in the area or are visiting make sure to stop by this authentic Italian restaurant in the Heart of Baltimore you won't regret it!! Outstanding customer service!!! read more

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Oh boy... Where to start! We were here for Valentine's Day dinner. saw the reviews so we were very excited to take our family and made reservations two weeks in advance. Our reservations were at 6:15. The restaurant was not full and they made us wait 30 minutes to get a table to fit five of us in the bar section. We ordered drinks and an hour later had to ask for someone to take our order. Bartender was overwhelmed. At 8:30 we still did not receive our food. They brought another bread basket. 8:45 food came to table missing an entree. Menu was limited for Valentine's Day, so food should've been perfect, but unfortunately it was inedible. The shrimp were so overcooked. The gnocchi tasted (and looked) like Play-Doh. There was so much sauce on the raviolis. You could barely tell they were raviolis there. 9 o'clock we finally walked out. Where to go on Valentines night to get something to eat? Something definitely was going on at this restaurant. I suspect the chef walked out? I was waiting for Gordon Ramsay to stand up and order everybody out of the restaurant. read more

We were grateful for an authentic Italian experience at La Tavola in Baltimore's Little Italy. Our meals were thoughtfully prepared and delicious. Servers were attentive and personable. La Tavola's ambiance set the stage for a wonderful dining experience, and romantic evening for two. read more

La Tavola - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This was my first stop in Little Italy, and I absolutely loved it. First of all, the owner was walking around and supporting staff as well as customers, and I love that presence. The owner and I also talked about the chef, who seems phenomenal and hand-picks ingredients from a garden every morning for the kitchen. I am gluten-free, and I LOVED this GF pasta (one of, if not the best - I was already wanting round two the next day). The chef also occasionally can make special items on request, which I love and makes the experience feel personalized. For example, he made me a GF dessert which was not on the menu. Can't wait to return! read more

La Tavola - gluten free taleggio - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I just moved to Baltimore and this restaurant was recommended to me. I will say that I love Italian food-- love to make it at home and love to eat it, so I was looking forward to trying this restaurant. * Service: They weren't that busy but the wait staff didn't seem to want to be there. They took our orders, delivered our food, dropped off the check, but we didn't see them in between. Not a big deal but we did see other tables leave (one a larger party) because the time from dropping off water to taking the order. * Appetizers: They were just okay. My girlfriend got a Ceasar salad. It was good but basic. I got the Caprese. A big bowl of cherry tomatoes and mini mozz balls. It was fresh and tossed with olive oil and balsamic viengar. Fresh basil would have made it much better. Dinner: Seafood linguini. This is where it all fell apart. Noodles were overcooked, shrimp was dry, and everything was swimming in flavorless sauce. It was a soup. Lasagna was microwaved. Both were steaming hot when they arrived at the table so was either hit with the microwave before serving on sitting in the pass for too long. I wanted it to be better. I wanted it to be my italian place. For go sake, you're in little Italy. Have someone trained in Italian food cooking in that kitchen...I am certain there wasn't. read more

Located in Little Italy of Baltimore. Friendly staff; owner was very accommodating for our situation. Restaurant was busy when we arrived but didn't feel busy or overlooked. The food was excellent! Can compare to Italian found in NY/NJ. Smaller portions but just enough to not make you feel totally disgusting after. Will definitely be back on our next trip to Baltimore. read more

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Easy to make reservations online at Open Table, as well as modify and cancel. Service was exceptional from the host to our server, who explained the menu flawlessly, the specials, and his recommendations. Moderately priced Italian restaurant in Baltimore, entrees run for less than nearby Tagliata, plus they have happy hour 4-6pm Wed-Fri for some great appetizer and drink specials. All in all well priced for a nice Italian dining experience. Everything is made in-house from the pasta to the bread and sauces. You get complimentary bread which were warm, soft, and paired with EVOO. Antipasto Italiano - a great charcuterie appetizer. Olives, various meats, cheeses, goat cheese (that I actually didn't find repugnant!) drizzled with olive oil. A bit wet (maybe too much olive oil drizzled on top). Great paired with the bread. Linguine alla scoglio - lightly spicy tomato sauce that was fresh and a little sweet, packed with tons of seafood including nicely cooked scallops, shrimp, mussels. Tons of pasta in a deep dish, a big portion size. Linguine Taleggio - nice truffle flavor (could be a bit stronger but was there), cured speck was crisped like bacon, rich creamy cheesy sauce that was to die for along with mushrooms. Balsamic glaze provided on the side to cut through the richness. Portion was smaller than the other pasta dishes but due to its richness I think it's appropriate. Spaghetti Neri al Granchio - a good amount of jumpo lump crab meat, very light sauce, squid ink noodles were a bit tough in texture. Drinks: Pink Peach - a bit sweet and strong, good if you like a sweet peachy boozy drink. read more

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If I could give this establishment 0 zero stars I would. If you want to have a large celebratory catered dinner, DO NOT do it here! We had a reserved catered dinner for 80 and it was a HORRIBLE experience and ruined our senior night. We didn't just show up out of the blue. We reserved their banquet room and paid in advance! The food was terrible, the service was terrible, the manager/owner had a terrible attitude. Save yourself a lot of heartache, go elsewhere. I wrote the manager/owner, Luca, a letter asking to rectify the situation with a partial refund. He never bothered to reply. Here is my rant from my letter asking for a refund. ...Based on our previous experience with your restaurant and its strong reputation, we anticipated a high level of service, but unfortunately, our experience did not meet these expectations. Several issues led to our disappointment: * Inadequate Staffing: With only one server and one bartender/server for a group of 80, guests ended up refilling their own water glasses. Members of our group even assisted in helping prepare the buffet when dishes finally came out of the kitchen. The bartender was frequently assisting the server, meaning guests could not easily order sodas or additional drinks. We even had to buy additional bottles of wine to serve ourselves given the service delays. * Buffet Setup Issues: The buffet lacked basic preparation. Food came from the kitchen cold. Chafing dishes were missing water and sternos to keep the food even the slightest bit warm, so dishes were served cold. Additionally, food was left uncovered, which also contributed to the lack of warmth and freshness. * Food Quality: The food itself was disappointing. The chicken was cold, hard, and lacking in sauce. Worse, there was no pasta available when the chicken was served, and the chicken just sat there getting cold. We only had 2 dishes so for the timing to be so off is inexcusable. * Returned Food: A guest personally brought a cold plate of food to you, and upon touching it, you acknowledged it was cold and prepared him a fresh hot dish. We believe all of our guests deserved that same quality and service. * Unprofessional Staff Attitude: Staff members appeared overwhelmed by the demands of the large group and were, at times, rude. Despite these issues, we had left a substantial tip of over $1,000 prior to the event, expecting a high level of service. Unfortunately, the quality of service we received did not reflect this tip, given that members of our group had to step in to assist your staff to meet our guests' needs. * Guests Left Unfed: Many of our guests ultimately left without eating and incurred additional expenses by dining elsewhere due to the inadequate food and service. * Unresolved Refund: You had assured us of a refund, yet no amount was specified, and we have not received any funds to date. read more

We had not been to La Tavola in 21 years. Having recently come back to the area, now married, 20 + years later- we decided to visit again for nostalgia... 21 years ago when we were first dating and falling for each other. La Tavola was everything we remembered so fondly and SO much more! -Casual yet somehow feels very classic and upscale. -Superb and genuine staff -Pasta- homemade and the best we've ever had. -Atmosphere - classically upscale with ZERO pretentiousness 20 years later... our new (old) favorite. read more

We stopped in for lunch on a weekday and during restaurant week on a Friday night. Both times were pleasant experiences filled with hearty Italian comfort food. The staff is extremely friendly and down to earth. They were very attentive during light lunch service and still reasonably fast during a busy dinner service. The interior design and decor are rustic, reflective of the authentic feel of the restaurant and its food. The pastas are fantastic. They, of course, make all their own pastas from scratch. The squid ink pasta was cooked al dente along with well-cooked seafood in the dish. It was flavorful and a nice light pasta. The lasagna bolognese was heavier but so darn delicious. It's a must-order! When we came for dinner, we tried the caesar salad and calamari as appetizers. They didn't stand out but weren't bad. The rockfish cooked in parchment paper was tender and flaky. The flavors were more subtle than the pasta dishes. Dessert was perfectly proportioned. The cheesecake was less firm/set than expected but very tasty with berries and oreo flavors combined. The tiramisu was not too wet or too dry. They were pleasant finishes to the meal. Overall, I'd highly recommend stopping at La Tavola for hearty, delicious pasta made by people who clearly care! read more

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I came to La Tavola for their restaurant week menu for date night. I was very disappointed in the quality of the food that we had, because we had heard such great things. Perhaps they had a different chef the night we went, but I'm not sure what was going on. The restaurant also wasn't crazy busy and we made a reservation beforehand. Service was a little slow but okay otherwise. Drinks: I got the sauv blanc and my husband got the Chianti. The wines were fine. They only brought us a wine menu and no cocktail menu. Appetizer - Mozzarella in carroza: very dry, no sauce, just cheese and mushroom in breading. Nothing special. Not very appetizing. - Fritto misto: very upsetting because it tasted like it was cooked earlier and reheated. The calamari was not crispy, the veggies were soggy. Main course - Cartoccio: we were very excited for this but it was not goodX The fish had a "fishy" smell and there was no "white wine garlic" flavor. I took a few bites and actually couldn't eat it because I thought I was going to be sick. I wonder if it was made beforehand and reheated. - gnocchi with pesto sauce: gnocchi was a weird texture but it was okay. The pesto sauce was honestly inedible. I couldn't taste any nuttiness/pine nut flavor. The basil and olive oil had separated and so it tasted like olive oil and gnocchi. I could not eat more than a few bites and I didn't bother taking it home. Dessert - cannoli: we expected this to be really good because we were at an Italian restaurant. The pizzella shell was not crispy and tasted stale. The filling was also not that flavorful. Couldn't finish the dish. - tiramisu: I can honestly say that this was the worst tiramisu I have ever had in my life. Genuinely less tasty than that from a chain restaurant, like Olive Garden. There was no flavor of coffee. It tasted stale as well. Couldn't finish the dish. Overall, we were just very disappointed in our experience. We kept hoping the following course would be better, but it didn't happen. We didn't say anything to the staff because we didn't want to make a big deal of it in front of the other customers. It's just really disappointed to have spent more than $150 for a meal for two where we both left disappointed and hungry. Hopefully this was just a bad day for the chef and the restaurant, but I will honestly not be returning. I don't think I've ever had such a terrible experience at a restaurant. I didn't bother taking any photos of the food either. read more

Food was amazing. We had the valentine's day 4 course special (2 of 4 shown). The only thing lacking was service, but our waiter was serving what seemed to be most of the lower dining room with help from the hostess. Will be back again to sample other items on their menu. read more

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I LOVE when I find a good Italian place. We throughly enjoyed our food here but watch for the slow service. We ran into a service snafu with a drink taking 45 minutes to get to our table. We ended up sending it back and had to ask for the server to make it right. Giving 5 stars anyway in the hope that was a one time issue because we loved the rest! Burrata--I mean it's a classic and they did it right Lasagna--great! Truffle pasta--so truffley and yummy Spaghetti Neri Al Granchio--Squid ink pasta with crab. They were big chunks of crab as you can see it in the pictures. Cheesecake--good but a bit thin cheese layer left us questioning what we had ordered. Would probably try a different dessert next time but wouldn't say to avoid it. read more

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My boyfriend and I came here for dinner on a Friday night. Parking was a little confusing across the restaurant at the lot (have a $10 bill ready to stuff into your numbered lot box cos the parking attendant might not be there). We were promptly seated and had our order taken. We opted to split the burrata app which came with grilled veggies drizzled with a balsamic glaze. For my main I got the squid ink pasta with the lump crabmeat and tomatoes. It tasted a little bland at first but I asked for some red pepper flakes which oomphed up the flavor. My bf got the putanessca with shrimp and the tomato sauce was flavorful for it. They accidentally brought out the dish with chicken but immediately rectified the mistake and brought it out with shrimp within 10 minutes. Dessert was on the house if you check in to Yelp and it was delicious. I forget the name but it was a Gelato scoop with shredded coconut on top and there was some sort of a cake like base to it. Very delicious. Service was good and attentive as well. Very old school Italian place that I'd recommend checking out for sure. read more

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