La Tavola Trattoria

We dined here on a Friday night due to the buy $100 gift card get $20 bonus and were seated very close to the kitchen and the table where they were preparing to go orders so we asked to be moved. We ended up sitting out on the back patio which was chilly and had some roof leakage. Appreciate that we could move though. Complimentary bread and oil was nice and appetizers were solid (beef and pesto and appetizer serving of squid ink pasta). Entrees were split. The baked pasta rigolo was good, slightly acidic, however the mushroom tagliolini was quite salty. Graciously the kitchen remade it and gave a birthday dessert (olive oil cake with cherries). Overall this being our second time dining here I don’t think I would come back.

Perfect. Our whole dining evening was perfect. If you are in the mood for Italian this is your place. Super comfortable neighborhood type place, but upscale. Feel free to talk to your neighbor, or not. Lol. The food was delicious- like- really good. They were busy- it was a Saturday night in Atlanta, no surprise there, but everyone was on their toes from our waiter, the managers and host staff. We had multiple courses and they came out timed perfectly. I can’t wait to come back.

Came a couple of times. The first time was really good, but the second time was very subpar. Appetizer was ok, but the pasta was overcooked and salty. Good service though as we told our waitress about the food l, and she amended it immediately. It was taken off our check. Additionally be aware if only two are dining in, you may be crammed into the middle space where servers walk around you or a small table upfront. Overall unsatisfied experience with food, but ok with the service.

What a warm and inviting atmosphere. We were greeted by Randy, and despite not having reservations, he seated us right away. We're traveling and didn't want leftovers. So, after discussing the menu with Jackie, we made our decisions. I asked Jackie if we could split everything. She didn't blink an eye. She said that would be fine and brought us extra plates. We ordered the Burrata, the Rigatoni ala Vodka, the roasted chicken, and an extra plate of asparagus. The food came out in order, and as we finished each course, the next one arrived. Everything was delicious. I just thought the chicken could have been cooked more, and the asparagus was a bit salty. All in all, I would definitely return when I come to Atlanta.

The place is beautiful. The outdoor area is amazing, you wouldn't even know you were in the city. Our waiter, Scottie, was very attentive, very well versed in the menu and drink selections, very personable guy and he was a lot of fun. The food was great. The burrata appetizer with pickled strawberry was a refreshing start to the meal. They are very much about the experience. My girlfriend ordered the duck, as she had never had it, she didn't really care for it and Scottie could pick up on that, he took the dish back and brought her something else and they removed the item totally from the bill. The chef said, "that's ok, sometimes people just don't like things" and he personally delivered the next dish. I couldn't decide between the Bolognese and the Mushroom dish, so Scottie suggested I order an appetizer portion of each, which I did. I expected to like the Bolognese more, but I really enjoyed the tagliolini the most, even tho I'm not the biggest mushroom fan. My only critique of that dish would be, it's just not very "wow" with the presentation. As a chef myself, I'd like to see the mushrooms sliced, instead of diced, with a nice sear, these mushrooms were just kind of black and small, and a little garnish on the top of some fresh grated Parmesan, maybe some parsley and a little shaved truffle to go with the truffle oil essence they add to the pasta, still a delicious dish, just think the presentation could be a little better on that dish, but overall a great experience. The menu items are very inexpensive for the quality that you get. Will definitely make a trip to Atlanta to eat again.