La Tavola

Every time I come here, I forget how much I really like this place. The food has been consistently good and are good portion sizes. I was just here again for dinner with my friend and we had a great experience. We started off with mocktails. I got the La Rossa which was on the sweeter side but still great while my friend enjoyed his Limonello. We ordered the Burrata Fresca and Mozzarella Caprese to share which were both delicious. For my entree, I got their almond crusted fish and spaghetti special of the night while my friend chose the Linguini Taleggio. The sauce that came with my dish was creamy and so good. It was very filling after our two apps but I was still saving room for dessert as we ended up ordering Tiramisu. It was light and a perfect way to end a delicious meal.I really enjoy coming to dine here. The staff are all great and the food is just so good! Definitely one of my go to Italians around Little Italy.

If I could give this establishment 0 zero stars I would. If you want to have a large celebratory catered dinner, DO NOT do it here! We had a reserved catered dinner for 80 and it was a HORRIBLE experience and ruined our senior night. We didn't just show up out of the blue. We reserved their banquet room and paid in advance! The food was terrible, the service was terrible, the manager/owner had a terrible attitude. Save yourself a lot of heartache, go elsewhere. I wrote the manager/owner, Luca, a letter asking to rectify the situation with a partial refund. He never bothered to reply. Here is my rant from my letter asking for a refund....Based on our previous experience with your restaurant and its strong reputation, we anticipated a high level of service, but unfortunately, our experience did not meet these expectations. Several issues led to our disappointment:* Inadequate Staffing: With only one server and one bartender/server for a group of 80, guests ended up refilling their own water glasses. Members of our group even assisted in helping prepare the buffet when dishes finally came out of the kitchen. The bartender was frequently assisting the server, meaning guests could not easily order sodas or additional drinks. We even had to buy additional bottles of wine to serve ourselves given the service delays. * Buffet Setup Issues: The buffet lacked basic preparation. Food came from the kitchen cold. Chafing dishes were missing water and sternos to keep the food even the slightest bit warm, so dishes were served cold. Additionally, food was left uncovered, which also contributed to the lack of warmth and freshness.* Food Quality: The food itself was disappointing. The chicken was cold, hard, and lacking in sauce. Worse, there was no pasta available when the chicken was served, and the chicken just sat there getting cold. We only had 2 dishes so for the timing to be so off is inexcusable. * Returned Food: A guest personally brought a cold plate of food to you, and upon touching it, you acknowledged it was cold and prepared him a fresh hot dish. We believe all of our guests deserved that same quality and service.* Unprofessional Staff Attitude: Staff members appeared overwhelmed by the demands of the large group and were, at times, rude. Despite these issues, we had left a substantial tip of over $1,000 prior to the event, expecting a high level of service. Unfortunately, the quality of service we received did not reflect this tip, given that members of our group had to step in to assist your staff to meet our guests' needs.* Guests Left Unfed: Many of our guests ultimately left without eating and incurred additional expenses by dining elsewhere due to the inadequate food and service.* Unresolved Refund: You had assured us of a refund, yet no amount was specified, and we have not received any funds to date.

I am really late on this one. I ate there in October 2024 but I still dream about the place...I had a friend from out of town coming with me to a show in Baltimore. She let me choose the restaurant. I found that La Tavola makes an in-house gluten free pasta. HUZZAH! We got a trio of carpaccios got an appetizer. Then I ordered the fra diavolo with the house made strofe (the gluten free pasta). My friend ordered a Sardinian special. I could have picked the plate. Completely satisfied with my meal. The only thing that bothered me was the ambience. It felt cold, even though it wasn't temperature cold. We went on a Sunday night and it was pretty empty. That makes me sad because their food and service is amazing.

Valentines Day is quickly approaching and @latavola_baltimore has the meal for you!!!I had the privilege of tasting their new menu and boy is it a treat!

La Tavola is now under new ownership (miss you Carlo!) and we've gotten the food since several times. The pasta is still homemade and tasty and they've changed the interior to be a little more updated and cozier, which is a nice change.BUT my biggest grievance is they took the Spaghetti Neri off the menu which is a travesty!! That was my favorite dish and what I ordered almost every time. They replaced it with a squid ink ravioli with the same sauce. Still good, but they're using claw meat instead of lump crab (probably to save money) and I got a ton of shells when eating the filling. I'm sooo disappointed!!! I just hope they don't come for Carlo's cheesecake because that is the BEST!

Came in for a quick bite. Sat at the bar and enjoyed the quick service. The Brooklyn Love(espresso martini) was good. Nice to see they made a fresh cup of espresso for it. My lasagna was good and traditional. It was cold on the bottom, while warm on the top...so I probably would try something different next time.

La Tavola is one of my favorite Italian restaurants! The linguini taleggio is an absolute must when you come. It's creamy and rich but the balsamic helps cuts through it. I also tried the lasagna which was great as well but the taleggio is definitely the way to go. The tiramisu was the perfect end to our meal especially paired with a macchiato. The service is excellent too.

La Tavola in Baltimore is an Italian staple located in the heart of Little Italy. The menu features a variety of fresh pasta dishes, seafood, and classic Italian desserts. The atmosphere is cozy & intimate, the service is attentive. It's a great spot for a romantic dinner or special occasion, though not required- reservations are recommended!

I don't venture into Little Italy often, so I was looking forward to trying this place out. Had out of town visitors coming, so wanted to show them what Baltimore had to offer. Service: standard. The host seemed bored upon entering. Our waitress was friendly, but seemed annoyed by our patronage. We were a party of 4 on a Wednesday evening. It wasn't terribly busy.Drinks: everyone agreed it was the best part of the meal. I had the lemon drop, which was exquisite.Food: Fine. Our calamari did not taste fresh. Everyone ordered a different entree and had mixed reviews. The squid ink pasta was the tastiest. I ordered the seafood linguini - more seafood than I was expecting, but lacked the flavor I was hoping for. Conclusion: not sure if I would go back on my own, but wouldn't mind returning if others wanted to try it out.

Food was amazing. We had the valentine's day 4 course special (2 of 4 shown). The only thing lacking was service, but our waiter was serving what seemed to be most of the lower dining room with help from the hostess. Will be back again to sample other items on their menu.