Tavolàta - Capitol Hill

Tavoláta is one of the best pasta places to get pasta in Seattle! I have been to Tavoláta many times, and it is always constantly amazing. The service is 5/5 and always makes special occasions feel special. We went here last weekend, and it was delicious! I am a bread lover, and the Focaccia Bread is a must-try. My favorite pasta is the Spaghetti - tomato, basil, parmesan w/ meatball. It is on the more pricey side, but it is worth every penny.The ambiance is cute, and is in Capitol Hill. They are always very accommodating with reservations. If you are looking for a good pasta place, you should give this place a try. Tip: The kitchen is in the back of the restaurant, so try to get seats in the front, or it can be very hot.

Tavolàta was the first restaurant my boyfriend and I tried when he moved to Seattle and it was our go-to spot when he lived nearby. We haven't been in months and came here for dinner tonight to celebrate an anniversary and had a lovely time! We ordered the focaccia bread for an appetizer. For dinner, we ordered the rigatoni, pappardelle, ricotta ravioli, octopus salad, brussels sprouts, and the spaghetti and added the pork and chicken meatballs to it. The spaghetti is my favorite aside from the pesto pasta but they sadly don't have that on the menu anymore. Absolutely delicious and amazing flavor! One of my favorite things about this restaurant is that the food is consistently good each and every time. The prices are on the higher side (ex: $34 for spaghetti if you add the meatballs) but I think it's worth it for the quality of the food. Great service as well! Our server, Jess, was sweet, bubbly, and had great energy. I love the ambiance here - modern and classy. The dimmed lighting creates a cozy and intimate vibe which makes it the perfect spot for a meal with loved ones or a date night. Tavolàta is a must-try spot that I always recommend!! You will not be disappointed here!

We ordered the rigatoni pasta, roasted fingerling potatoes, caesar salad, and lemon zeppole for dessert. Food was delicious and service was good. I love that the portion sizes are the same even for happy hour! Tip- make a reservation online because it gets super busy! We made one the night before.

Absolutely love love love Tavolata. I will preface that I will always make a reservation for any ES Restaurant.Today we came for Xmas Eve and I had the Apple of my Rye Slushy, the bruschetta which is with smoked fish and I always get the spaghetti and meatballs. Everything was amazing. Service was exceptional as well, especially understanding that they were missing time with their families during the holidays. I love ESR so we'll definitely be back!

I got to enjoy a Seattle Restaurant Week meal at Tavolata this year. The patio was a joy, as always. The chefs at Tavolata create beautiful meals, a treat for the eyes. The delicats squash appetizer was fantastic. It never would have occurred to me to pair it with pomegranate seeds, but they went so, SO well together. It was a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. The braised short rib was sweet and incredibly tender it paired wall with the slightly bitter savory flavor of thee Brussels sprouts and mashed parsnip. The pumpkin panna cotta was a disappointment. The pumpkin spice flavor overwhelmed the subtle flavor and texture of the panna cotta. Despite the dessert, I'm glad I got a chance to try the SRW menu!

The pasta seems overpriced for the quality. It is fresh pasta and the pasta is pretty on the plates. However, when you have places like due cucina that make fresh pasta that is just as good if not better I expect more for the prices of tavolata. The gnocchi I had was gummy and a bit on the too salty side. The vibes are pretty good the service was great, I just don't think I would come back again for the food.

We went to Tavolàta in Cap Hill on a Monday night in January 2024. The restaurant was cozy and warm on a very chilly winter night- it was a lovely contrast from the outside weather! We came in for the January Monday night special. Tavolata is currently doing buy one get one free pasta or gnocchi full size entrees. It was a fabulous deal and we loved our meals! We got a baguette as an appetizer and omg- yes. The bread came with oil and vinegar and an amazing cheese sauce- it was to die for.The gnocchi was out of this world. Mine came in a creamy cheese sauce. The gnocchi itself was very soft and literally melted in my mouth. My boyfriend's dish was also delicious- everything we ate was great! Our sever was also kind and helpful. I would highly recommend coming to Tavolata for a warm pasta dinner this winter!

This is a fantastic Italian restaurant in Capitol Hill.Service is great. There was only one bartender behind the bar and it was almost full, but we got our drinks fairly quickly. Staff is very friendly and will also check in on you, answer questions patiently, and give good recommendations. The food was very good. I had the Pappardelle and my friend had the Ricotta Ravioli. The portions were plentiful and the pasta was very fresh and well-made. Flavor was hearty and very well-balanced. They have a great selection of cocktails. I had a cocktail with blood orange and mezcal, that was very well made and not pretentious.Interior is beautiful and very classy, although if you're not sitting at the bar, it can get a bit loud. Price isn't cheap, but is definitely consistent with the quality of food and service.Overall, definitely stop by if you're looking for quality Italian food and great service. Great place for date night.

Overpriced for mid pasta. Might have been a bit better if I ate at the restaurant but took it to go. Taste of rigatoni was ok, but the sausage was pretty salty. Focaccia was terrible. It was nice they gave us a free one but I did not enjoy it. Even if I brought it home and toasted it, it wouldn't have changed the taste. Continuing my search for amazing pasta that is worth the price tag. Best tasting dish was the bucatini. Oh and they charge automatic gratuity for "To go" orders.... Hence my overall score of 2 stars. $100 for 3 pastas and old stale focaccia. Won't be back.

The bartender was great.However, the wait staff were completely rude. Complete disappointment in the way we were treated.My brother walked in to try and get us a table, specifically a booth. He is a little chubbier in size and not the best looking. He was told it would be over an hour wait for a table. This is around 4pm start of happy hour.We went to the bar and sat there and had an okay experience since the bartender was super nice.We sat there for an hour and half while 5-6 booths were empty.However, we were wondering why they had my brother wait that long just for a booth. It felt like we were seated based on our looks.I had never felt this uncomfortable eating at a place and honestly will not be coming back.