a tavola

4.5

670 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Founded in 1995, a tavola is one of the city’s best restaurants, bringing Chicago an intimate and authentic dining experience. At a tavola the emphasis is, appropriately, on the food. Authentic dishes from Italian regions are re-created using Italian cooking methods and the finest imported Italian products.

a tavola is the culmination of professional cooking experience by Daniel Bocik, a versatile chef from Chicago, who brings back home the knowledge and experience of an education at the California Culinary Academy and the finest restaurants of San Francisco, Paris, and Milan. To ensure the freshest food at a tavola, fresh fruits and vegetables are selected from a local organic farmer, meats and seafood are personally selected by Chef Dan from local markets.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 276-7567
Website
http://www.atavolachi.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Dan Bocik
Private party facilities
A Tavola is Chicago's intimate venue for authentic Northern Italian dining. Our romantic indoor and outdoor spaces offer the perfect setting for all of life’s special occasions. The private events menu includes a four-course dining experience for personal gatherings and festive celebrations.
Private party contact
Josie DeFries: (773) 276-7567

Location
2148 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Neighborhood
Ukrainian Village
Cross street
N Leavitt St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Metra: Western Ave Milwaukee District North Line Train CTA: Pink/Green Ashland Train
Additional
Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Oven Roasted Chicken
served with savory bread pudding & garlic spinach
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
served with roasted rosemary potatoes & garlic spinach
Sangiovese Braised Beef Short Rib
over saffron risotto topped with a horseradish gremolata
Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb
served with roasted rosemary potatoes & garlic spinach
Fish of the Day
with lemon caper sauce, new potatoes & broccoli

Sides

New Potatoes
Rosemary Potatoes
Savory Bread Pudding
Garlic Spinach

Desserts

Panna Cotta
Vanilla scented cooked cream with caramel
Torta di Mele Rovesciata
Caramelized baked apples on a delicate pastry crust
Torta al Cioccolato
Flourless Swiss chocolate & walnut torta
Torta di Limone
Individual sweet pastry crust filled with lemon cream

What 670 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

A Tavola, nestled in Ukrainian Village, is celebrated for its "fantastic in every way" service, food, and intimate atmosphere. Guests rave about the "exceptional" gnocchi and authentic Italian cuisine. While some faced seating issues, many praise the charming patio and attentive staff. A true "hidden gem" for romantic dinners or gatherings.

670 Reviews

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Jill
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic restaurant - a special atmosphere- classic menu done to perfection! Lovely service, too.
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Lynn
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love going to the restaurant. The food is outstanding. The wine list has never disappointed. The service is excellent and quiet conversation with people at our table is the icing on the cake. We will always Come back.
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Hannah
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great! Grilled calamari, mixed greens salad, braised short rib, grouper, and flourless chocolate cake. The only thing was that the grouper had more than a couple bones throughout the filet.
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Colin
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been wanting to eat here for a couple years now. It was refreshing and exciting to have authentic Italian food in the city. Josie is also phenomenal and did a fantastic job in walking us through the menu. We will be returning with my parents in the coming weeks.
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Gavin
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, wine, and service in a quiet and intimate atmosphere.
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Marsha
VIP
Chicago
142 reviews
5.0
142 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent meal with a unique environment. My friend and I truly enjoyed the service and extraordinary flavors in each dish.
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Steven
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is absolutely wonderful here. I split ragu, gnocchi, and short rib here and all were delicious. The service here was great too. My waiter gave us a small wine pairing with the short rib simply because he knew it would enhance the flavor even though we didn’t order it. It’s small gestures like this that sets A Tavola apart. It’s a perfect intimate date spot in a very inconspicuous location. I cannot recommend this place enough!
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Sandra
Chicago
58 reviews
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic in every way. You are made to feel welcome the moment you walk in the door. it's quiet and beautiful. You can actually have a conversation. Music is in the background. The food was delicious--we loved every dish. Dan't wait to return.
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Crystal
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVED the food and experience here. Thank you! We will be back.
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Rachel
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner at a tavola yet again. Celebrated a friend’s birthday and they took great care of us. All of the waiter’s recommendations were delicious… from the marinated mushrooms to the gnocchi to the short rib dish. He helped us pick a delicious wine that paired well with our meal too. Highly recommend for the food, the service, and the ambience.
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a tavola offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 276-7567.

a tavola is rated 4.5 stars by 670 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

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2148 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
N Leavitt St.
Neighborhood
Ukrainian Village
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Metra: Western Ave Milwaukee District North Line Train CTA: Pink/Green Ashland Train
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dan Bocik
Additional
Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.atavolachi.com/
Phone number
(773) 276-7567
Private party facilities
A Tavola is Chicago's intimate venue for authentic Northern Italian dining. Our romantic indoor and outdoor spaces offer the perfect setting for all of life’s special occasions. The private events menu includes a four-course dining experience for personal gatherings and festive celebrations.
Private party contact
Josie DeFries: (773) 276-7567

a tavola

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Private dining

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Specialties

Saltimbocca - Only at a tavola!

Bistecca Fiorentina

Appetizers

Pear Salad

Arugula Salad

Grilled Marinated Portobello Mushroom

Verdure

Handmade Pastas

Gnocchi

Tagliatelle Lamb Ragu

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe

Entrees

Oven Roasted Chicken

Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Sangiovese Braised Beef Short Rib

Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb

Fish of the Day

Sides

New Potatoes

Rosemary Potatoes

Savory Bread Pudding

Garlic Spinach

Desserts

Panna Cotta

Torta di Mele Rovesciata

Torta al Cioccolato

Torta di Limone

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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