A Tavola - Chicago

What a wonderful little spot. You feel like you’re walking into someone’s home, and the service and food reflect that of a trusted, Italian friend. Other than being just a tad loud, I would highly recommend. Also: wine recommendation to pair with the gnocchi was *chef’s kiss*

This is a small, quiet, and charming restaurant. Everything we had from drinks to dessert was excellent. The beef short ribs are some of the best anyone in our party has ever tasted. Highly recommend. One note, if you come by Uber it is a very difficult location to spot. Have the driver drop you at the address location and find the entrance yourself. It isn't very noticeable from the car.

We used to go here quite a bit, years ago and we tried it again with high hopes, but were disappointed. The service was fine. Had to ask for the pepper at each course, but that's ok. There were two incredibly loud large tables of teens, but you can't blame the restaurant for that. Just keep in mind that this isn't a quiet conversation spot. It's really the food that was the big let down. I had totally tasteless spaghetti, aka cacio e pepe. The waiter recommended it over the gnocchi. I have no idea why. No one else at our table of six was excited by their food. My mother in law loves lamb but hardly touched hers and didn't even want to take her leftovers home. All of this was pricey.

A hidden gem. It's a cozy, intimate room that's quiet enough that you can easily converse with your friends. The food is always excellent, the service professional. The wine list is not big, but has lots of interesting options. We come here frequently and are never disappointed.

A Tavola is truly a special restaurant. The staff is kind and welcoming. The food is delicious and simple. It is obvious that care is put into every aspect of the restaurant. The setting is unique and personable. I had the grilled portobello and oyster mushrooms, cacio e pepe, and the gnocchi. All were fantastic but the mushrooms were the standout dish of the night. I have never tasted a mushroom with so much complexity and flavor. Everything about A Tavola is perfection. Highly recommend.