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a tavola, Chicago, IL

a tavola

4.5
4.5
670 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 5 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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Additional information

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

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. Jill

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Lynn

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. Colin

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    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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  5. 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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  6. Marsha

    Chicago

    141 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    141 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

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.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for a tavola

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
  • 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
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