What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?

Main concerns include strict ordering policies during busy periods and inconsistent opinions regarding the quality of specific pasta dishes.

What makes this restaurant unique or special?

Tavola features a rustic open kitchen, hand-rolled pastas, wood-fired brick-oven pizzas, old-school decor, and a signature Nutella pizza.

What are the standout dishes based on the menu?

Standout dishes include brick-oven pizzas, gnocchi, spaghetti bolognese, lunch specials, salumi starters, Nutella pizza, and wild boar and veal meatballs.

What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?

40% of the listed menu items accommodate these diets, including Pizza Viddana, Spaghetti with Garlic, Grilled Chicken, and Chicken Saltimbocca.

What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?

Customers praise the brick-oven pizzas with thin, chewy dough, house-made gnocchi, friendly service, warm atmosphere, lunch specials, and Nutella pizza.

Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?

Guests appreciate the warm, inviting atmosphere and old-school decor, which provides a rustic Italian kitchen feel rated 4.3/5.

Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?

Tavola is good for casual dining, featuring a warm, inviting atmosphere, old-school decor, and moderate ($$) pricing.

What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?

Tavola specializes in authentic Italian cuisine, featuring house-made pastas, brick-oven pizzas, and wood-fired specialties like chicken saltimbocca and arancine.

Is this restaurant currently open and operational?

The provided data does not specify current hours or operational status, though the restaurant maintains a website at https://www.tavolaofnewyork.com.

Where is this restaurant located?

Tavola is located in New York, according to the restaurant's official website address at https://www.tavolaofnewyork.com.

Tavola – Italian

Tavola transports diners to the heart of a rustic Italian kitchen, where the rhythmic clatter of the open kitchen and the intoxicating aroma of garlic-infused olive oil create an atmosphere of effortless warmth. Hand-rolled pastas and wood-fired specialties arrive at the table in a parade of vibrant colors and bold textures, turning every meal into a soulful celebration of seasonal ingredients and shared laughter.

488 9th Avenue, NY 10018 +1-212-273-1181 https://www.tavolaofnewyork.com

Rating: 4.3/5 (614 reviews)

Cuisine: Italian

Price range: $$

Dietary options: gluten-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb

Currently open

Hours

Tuesday - Sunday: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

What diners are saying

Celebrated for its authentic Italian fare, diners consistently praise the brick-oven pizzas with their thin, chewy dough and the comforting house-made pastas like gnocchi and spaghetti bolognese. Guests appreciate the warm, inviting atmosphere and old-school decor, often highlighting the friendly and attentive service, though some note strict ordering policies during busy times. While opinions on specific pasta dishes vary, the lunch specials, salumi starters, and Nutella pizza remain standout favorites for a casual Midtown meal.

Insalata di Arugola e Carciofi - $14.75: Arugula salad with fresh garlic marinated artichokes, Shaved parmigiano Reggiano, lemon vinaigrette dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Marinara Pizza - $15.75: San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, Castelvetrano olive oil. (No Cheese). (Gluten free Pizza served 10 inch Square pan) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Parma Pizza - $26.95: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula, shaved parmigiano (topped after baked) (Gluten free Pizza served 10 inch Square pan)
Casarecce alla Trapanese - $22.95: Dry short twisted pasta sauteed with diced roasted Italian eggplant, Sicilian basil-almond pesto touch of tomato sauce and Provolone cheese. (Sicilian Speciality from Trapani-Sicily). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Chicken Saltimbocca - $28.75: Prosciutto Calabrese, Provolone, Sage Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC

Antipasti

Caponata Bruschetta - $14.75: Sliced toasted bread topped with diced eggplant, celery, sweet peppers, Castelvetrano olives in a vinaigrette sauce and dried ricotta salata cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Burrata - $17.75: WOOD FIRED RED PEPPERS, CHERRY TOMATO BASIL SALAD. IMPORTED FROM PAGLIA. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Wild Boar & Veal Meatballs - $16.75: Wild Boar-Veal meatballs made with pecorino Sardo cheese, pine nuts served with tomato sauce.
Salumi - $19.95: Prosciutto di Parma, Capocollo, Soppressata, Castelvetrano olives.
Formaggi Del Giorno - $18.95: Regional cow, goat & sheep cheese selections, olives. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Marinated Sicilian Olives - $7.75
Castelvetrano Extra Virgin Olive Oil - $17.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Piatto Misto - $19.95: Selected Italian imported cold cuts and cheeses. Salami, prosciutto, capocollo meat, cow, sheep, goat cheese, and marinated Castelvetrano green olives.
Beet Goat Cheese Salad - $14.75: Roasted Pistacchio, Blood Orange Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Arancine - $14.75: Classic Sicilian Rice Balls with Veal filling.

Salads

Insalata Mista - $12.75: Field greens, fresh herbs, tomato & cucumbers. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Insalata Cesarina - $13.75: Romaine lettuce, parmigiano, caesar dressing, semolina croutons. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
Mediterranean Salad - $14.75: Barrel aged feta, Persian cucumbers, vine tomatoes.
Roasted Beet Salad - $14.75: Bronta pistachio, goat cheese, wild arugula.
Insalata di Arugola e Carciofi - $14.75: Arugula salad with fresh garlic marinated artichokes Shaved parmigiano Reggiano, lemon vinaigrette dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian

Pizza

12" Wood fired handcrafted thin crust Neapolitan pies.

Marinara Pizza - $15.75: San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, Castelvetrano olive oil. (No Cheese). (Gluten free Pizza served 10 inch Square pan) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
Margherita Pizza - $16.75: Pomodoro, basil, mozzarella, reggiano. (Gluten free Pizza served 10 inch Square pan)
Formaggi Golosi Pizza - $16.75: Fresh mozzarella, gorgonzola, provolone, green peppercorn. (Gluten free Pizza served 10 inch Square pan) Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Vendetta Sarda Pizza - $19.5: Wild boar sausage, wild mushrooms, mozzarella, plum tomato sauce. (Gluten free Pizza served 10 inch Square pan)
Puttanesca Piccante Pizza - $17.5: Gaeta olives, capers, anchovy, Pomodoro sauce, sharp provolone. (Gluten free Pizza served 10 inch Square pan) Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Medina Pizza - $18.95: Turkish figs, aged balsamic, gorgonzola dolce, toasted sesame seeds. (Gluten free Pizza served 10 inch Square pan) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
Viddana Pizza - $19.5: Fire roasted artichokes, red peppers, wild mushrooms, plum tomato, basil, mozzarella. (Gluten free Pizza served 10 inch Square pan) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
Greca Pizza - $19.75: Barrel aged feta, spinach, Gaeta olives, Sicilian pesto basil, mozzarella. (Gluten free Pizza served 10 inch Square pan). Pesto incl. nuts. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Baresa Pizza - $18.75: Fennel sausage, broccoli rabe, roasted breadcrumbs, mozzarella. (Gluten free Pizza served 10 inch Square pan) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Pizza Cacio e Pepe - $21.95: Pizza with pecorino Romano cheese, black peppercorns, extra virgin olive oil (Gluten free pizza served 10 inch square pan)
Calabresa Bona Pizza - $18.75: Esposito Pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, plum tomato sauce, basil. (Gluten free Pizza served 10 inch Square pan)
Parma Pizza - $26.95: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula, shaved parmigiano (topped after baked) (Gluten free Pizza served 10 inch Square pan)
Calzone alla Carbonara Pizza - $19.95: Open Faced calzone with sheep's milk ricotta, mozzarella, pancetta, basil. (Gluten free Pizza served 10 inch Square pan)
Pizza Vongole - $27.95: Shelled Vongole Clams, Provolone, Roasted Garlic Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Sub Gluten Free - $3.5: Gluten free substitution for pizza Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC

Pasta

Substitute pasta with gluten-free penne for an additional charge.

Casarecce alla Trapanese - $22.95: Dry short twisted pasta sauteed with diced roasted Italian eggplant, Sicilian basil-almond pesto touch of tomato sauce and Provolone cheese. (Sicilian Speciality from Trapani-Sicily). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Lasagna Della Casa - $23.95: Home made pasta layered with mozzarella, ricotta, veal meat sauce. No Gluten-Free substitutions!
Gnocchi Della Casa - $23.95: Handmade potato dumpling light as a cloud. (incl flour & dairy). Choice sauce: homemade gorgonzola cheese or basil-tomato sauce with a touch of cream or Sicilian pesto made of Basil, almond, touch of capers, hints of anchovy and fennel leaf. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Orecchiette alle Cime di Rapa e Salsiccie Esposito - $22.95: Dry ear lobe pasta sautéed with Esposito pork sausage, broccoli rabe, garlic, parmigiano, breadcrumbs. (note: sausage contains cheese)
Spaghetti and Meatballs - $23.95: Spaghetti with Wild Boar/Veal Meatballs Tomato, basil, parmigiano cheese and touch of cream. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Pappardelle al Ragu di Agnello e Funghi - $25.95: Homemade large ribbed pasta sautéed with veal ragout, porcini mushrooms, tomato sauce and a touch of cream.
Spaghetti alle Vongole - $24.95: Spaghetti sauteed with Manila clams, roasted garlic. Italian parsley, peperoncino, olive oil in a white wine sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare - $26.95: Spaghetti sauteed with head-on prawns, clams and calamari in a light white wine-tomato sauce (contains dairy) Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe - $19.95: Spaghetti sauteed with pecorino romano cheese and black butcher pepper. *This item cannot be produced Gluten Free* Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Spaghetti with Garlic & Olive Oil - $19.95: Fresh Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Spaghetti Pomodoro - $19.95: Fresh San Marzano Tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Sub Gluten Free - $3.5: Substitute pasta with gluten-free penne Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic

Secondi

Grilled Chicken - $23.75: Free Range. Field Greens, Vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
Pollo alla Romana - $26.75: Chicken breast in fresh artichokes, lemon, capers & summer herbs with roasted potatoes. (contains flour).
Melanzane all Parmigiana - $26.75: Sliced Sicilian eggplant, layered with provolone, plum tomatoes, basil. and parmigiano. (contains flour). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Salmone Cotto a Legna - $31.95: Pan Seared Wild Salmon with lemon, capers and basil served with roasted potatoes (contains pine nuts). Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline
New York Strip Steak (14oz) - $36.95: 14oz Strip Steak in a Tuscan red wine reduction, with broccoli rabe & roasted potatoes, mushrooms.
Chicken Saltimbocca - $28.75: Prosciutto Calabrese, Provolone, Sage Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Chicken Parmigiana - $28.95: Classic Chicken Parmigiana served with Pasta Pomodoro
Shrimp Positano - $31.95: Cherry Tomato, Basil, Peperoncino Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline

Vegan Menu

Vegan-Gluten Free Pizza Viddana (10-Inch square pan) - $24.75: Tomato sauce, garlic marinated sweet peppers, artichokes, mushrooms and cheese vegan mozzarella. (Gluten free Pizza served 10 inch Square pan). Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
Vegan Eggplant alla Parmigiana - $26.75: Slices of eggplant dusted with flour, baked with fresh basil-tomato sauce and vegan cheese (NO GLUTEN FREE). Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Vegan Gluten Free Margherita (10-Inch square pan) - $21.25: Gluten free pizza with Basil, tomato sauce, vegan cheese mozzarella. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based

Desserts

Homemade Cheesecake - $10.75: House-made cheesecake topped with (Chef's daily sauce). Contains nuts praline. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Chocolate Mousse - $10.75: Homemade espresso coffee-chocolate mousse topped with a fresh strawberry.
Cannoli Siciliani - $10.75: Sicily imported biscuit shells filled with light sweet ricotta cheese, and chocolate chips, topped with crushed pistachio nuts and caramelized orange peel. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Nutella Pizza - $16.75: Italian hazelnut cream topped with strawberry. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Tiramisu della Casa - $10.75: Lady fingers cookies marinated with sugar free espresso coffee and touch of liquor, layered in a mascarpone cheese topped with dried cocoa powder and fresh strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free

Beverages

Limonata - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Aranciata - $4.75 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Chinotto - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Italian Sparkling Water - $7.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Still Water - $7.75

Frequently Asked Questions about Tavola

What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?: Main concerns include strict ordering policies during busy periods and inconsistent opinions regarding the quality of specific pasta dishes.
What makes this restaurant unique or special?: Tavola features a rustic open kitchen, hand-rolled pastas, wood-fired brick-oven pizzas, old-school decor, and a signature Nutella pizza.
What are the standout dishes based on the menu?: Standout dishes include brick-oven pizzas, gnocchi, spaghetti bolognese, lunch specials, salumi starters, Nutella pizza, and wild boar and veal meatballs.
What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?: 40% of the listed menu items accommodate these diets, including Pizza Viddana, Spaghetti with Garlic, Grilled Chicken, and Chicken Saltimbocca.
What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?: Customers praise the brick-oven pizzas with thin, chewy dough, house-made gnocchi, friendly service, warm atmosphere, lunch specials, and Nutella pizza.
Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?: Guests appreciate the warm, inviting atmosphere and old-school decor, which provides a rustic Italian kitchen feel rated 4.3/5.
Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?: Tavola is good for casual dining, featuring a warm, inviting atmosphere, old-school decor, and moderate ($$) pricing.
What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?: Tavola specializes in authentic Italian cuisine, featuring house-made pastas, brick-oven pizzas, and wood-fired specialties like chicken saltimbocca and arancine.
Is this restaurant currently open and operational?: The provided data does not specify current hours or operational status, though the restaurant maintains a website at https://www.tavolaofnewyork.com.
Where is this restaurant located?: Tavola is located in New York, according to the restaurant's official website address at https://www.tavolaofnewyork.com.

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