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    Cute matchbook!
    Brandi B.

    Visited on a Wednesday evening and were surprisingly the only people there for probably the first half of our meal. Service was patient and friendly all around, answering our questions and giving us extra time multiple times haha. We started with the whipped ricotta that is accompanied by house-made focaccia and oh my goshhh this was so good. I was legitimately sad when I took my final bite. I ordered the bolognese for my main and was a big fan! We ended our meal with the prettiest tiramisu I've ever seen and the staff very kindly brought out a congratulatory dessert because we told them we were celebrating. They even remembered I said I could only do dairy-free ice cream and brought me some of their lemon sorbet! Decor and energy of the space are beautiful, it felt elegant but not stuffy. We had a nice meal and I hope the quiet dinner hour was just due to being the middle of the week.

    Brianna C.

    My friend and I had a really pleasant dining experience due to amazing service. However, we were disappointed with the food. The presentation of everything was beautiful but the flavors were lacking, especially with the gnocchi and the bolognese. The gnocchi itself was soft and the perfect texture, but the shrimp was very rubbery and had no flavor at all. The tagliatelle pasta was great but the bolognese sauce was flat. The texture of the meat was really unpleasant, almost like canned meat. The calamari breading was more like tempura, really good. It could have used a little seasoning but the red pepper sauce was great. The bread service was really good. Both the tiramisu and olive oil gelato were amazing. The prosciutto and burrata had great potential, especially for it being the top server recommendation but it needed a little more love as well. Maybe a whole poached pear instead of diced. I'd go back for wine and dessert. Beautiful restaurant.

    Ceasar salad
    Cathy S.

    I was pretty excited to try this place out because to be a restaurant in River Oaks, you need to be too notch, and unfortunately this place was just okay. The price tag is up there with all the other restaurants around the area, and the food was yummy. However, I was sorely disappointed when not one, but two dishes I ordered was not available. It wasn't even due to the restaurant being full and they ran out. I wanted to order a seafood pasta but they didn't have that, so I tried to order the red snapper, and they didn't have that either! I was really sad and that just knocked down my experience. I also wish they would have told me that when I first sat down, but didn't know until I ordered. What I did end up ordering turned out pretty well. I got to try the Caesar salad, which had big chunks and overall good. My favorite was the roasted octopus. The pasta I got was good but I honestly can't remember what I ordered because it wasn't outstanding. I do remember adding shrimp to the pasta for protein and they literally gave me 3 shrimp. Overall it was an okay experience. The service was good, there was ample parking, and the space had a nice covered patio, but overall not sure if I would come back.

    Chicken parmigiana
    Amanda R.

    The restaurant had romantic dinner lighting. It was very warm and intimate. Service was good. Restrooms were clean. Unfortunately, we were not impressed on the food. The Bread service was dry. The octopus carpaccio was a total let down. Very small portion of octopus and did not seem worth the price. The menu did mention that the Trofie al pesto had pine nuts, but the flavor was overbearing. Truffle fries were okay. The only thing worth talking about is the chicken parmigiana. Chicken was cooked just right and the penne pasta paired well with it. It was a little weird that the chicken was shaped like a pizza. Tiramisu was okay. Overall, I just don't think the food was worth the price. I wish the food matched the ambiance and service. I would not recommend this restaurant or go back.

    Tanyea F.

    Definitely a beautiful restaurant, and the food was amazing. The Saturday evening we had reservations it wasn't a full house. But for some strange reason we felt rushed. We ordered a bottle, appetizer, entree and even dessert. I was very thankful for the floor manger who attended to us when ordering. The duck was outstanding. I just wish we didn't feel rushed when there was no need to turn over the table. I wish this restaurant well. Definitely a great menu.

    Fantastic Tiramisu for dessert !!!
    Michael C.

    I had driven past this place several times and finally decided to try it. I ordered the Bolognese Pasta and Tiramisu. Both were very delicious, moist in every bite and well-made with their own recipes. The noodles similar to fettuccine were very fresh holding just the right thickness for the bolognese base. The flavor of the bolognese was very well-seasoned, savory, meaty and hearty. The tiramisu was a win in the cocoa powder, cream layers and cake layer with a sharp, but balanced taste overall. Rich, but not overly sweet. The crunchiness on top was a nice way to add more bite. The service was very welcoming, hospitable, friendly and efficient from my server, another employee that greeted me and Josh the manager. I will be back in the future for sure. Excellent establishment.

    Chicken Parm - first time you have to go with the OG.
    Jessie G.

    Ate here for lunch with a client and I was impressed. Greeted warmly and the service was outstanding. The food and presentation was magnificent. I can't wait to try Tavola for on a personal level of with a date! Pricing was right where it needs to be for this type of quality. Great job Tavola. Until next time!!! Nice touch on speaking Italian! Since I was just there I was ready for this move!!!!

    Brussel sprouts
    Dolly O.

    I was surprised how empty this place was on a weekend for dinner. But it gave us better service, so no complaint. I really enjoyed the tagliatelle bolognese. The rest of the food was good but nothing really noteworthy or "must have again". Overall, we enjoyed our dinner. Worth visiting.

    Tiramisu and deconstructed cannoli- Houston Restaurants Week
    Helene S.

    Met friends for Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW) at Tavola on a busy Saturday night. Our main waiter, Brian, was fabulous. Never felt rushed and we were there for three hours eating, drinking and enjoying life. Interestingly Tavola has both a HRW food and a HRW beverage menu. My friend had a spritz for $8. I asked for a "surprise me" mocktail and got a beautiful lavender no mint mocktail that was so refreshing and pretty. The amuse bouche of olives and crispy pasta bites was a nice way to start the evening. For the salads, the baby spinach salad with paper thin pears was so fresh and so delicious. A great recommendation. Our friends had the burrata and tomato salad and the artichoke salad which they enjoyed. For our entrees, we all got a chicken dish. The pollo cacciatore with mushrooms was delicious. The chicken was so moist and tender. The chicken Parmesan was so pretty. Our table ordered each of the HRW menu desserts. The deconstructed cannoli was so interesting. Chocolate cannoli chips with pistachio, orange and chocolate ricotta dipping cream. Sooo good. The tiramisu was so light. The mascarpone was just perfect with a dusting of chocolate and fresh flowers on top. Service was impeccable from start to finish. Brian was our main waiter, but I counted no less than six waiters in our glass enclosed space attending to every wish of the diners in our area. Drink refills. A glass of ice. Amuse bouche to salads, entrees and dessert. Our water glasses were frequently filled and they had the fine balance of when to ask if we needed anything. They even packed our meals to go and gave us a small claim tag ring to pick up our leftovers at the front on our way out so as not to clutter our table. Amazing! Parking is valet or there is a lot behind the Post Oak entry. Would definitely come back for dinner with family or friends. Thanks to Brian and the other staff for a delightful dinner.

    TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE
    Cristina M.

    I can't complain about the food or our server. The server was very friendly and attentive I believe her name was Elizabeth or Emily. For an appetizer I ordered the Italian Caesar Salad, it was fresh, tasty and the crisp was amazing. The Tagliatelle Bolognese was perfectly cooked, rich and meaty. Just what I needed. I would definitely order it again. The Tiramisu had the right hint of sweetness, light and creamy. Perfect way to end my night. The hostess however, isn't friendly at all, she left us with a very racist vibe. Which was very confusing because she herself is of colored skin. She was rude, never smiled at us once and looked down on us. They definitely need to hire a friendly face to put upfront of their business. If it wasn't for that experience I would've given this place 5 stars.

    Hamachi with yogurt and grapes, heart of palm

    Tavola restaurant is elegant and upscale! I had a such an amazing night with friends and family! The Service was very friendly and pleasant. I will definitely come back again soon. Almost forget to mention! The desserts were delicious too.

    Ogechi O.

    First and Foremost the staff was amazing! Everyone was attentive. I love a cute restaurant. This Italian restaurant had inside and outside dining both decorated well. The food was generous in portions and flavorful. I stumbled onto this place because of Houston Restaurant Week and it did not disappoint. That is the amazing thing about HRW, you get an opportunity to see a list of establishments and menus all in one place that you may have never heard of. The $39 Three Course meal was worth every dollar Baby Spinach Salad 5/5 Chicken Parmigiana 4/5 Sicilian Canolli 3/5 Paloma 4/5 Sangria 3.5/5

    Bread service
    Wendy H.

    Stopped in on Saturday for a girls dinner. There's valet parking next door for one of the other restaurants and there's also a lot behind the restaurants. We had a reservation so we were sat immediately. They sat us by the windows which was nice because of the natural lighting. The main area of the restaurant is a bit more dark and moody. Our waiter was very nice and super friendly. We started off with ordering cocktails from their Spritz menu and the bread service. The bread was good, soft and buttery. I had the Rosé spritz and it was so good and fresh, the strawberry flavor was delicious. We also ordered the french fries and although they were cooked perfectly they were a little too salty. As an entree I had the bolognese, it was also just too salty I couldn't finish the dish. Finally, we shared the affogato. THAT was delicious, the ice cream was really good and the coffee had a nice bitterness to it. Overall, I'd say it's a cute place for drinks and maybe appetizers and a dessert. Not sure if I'll be back though.

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