A Tavola

4.7

697 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

8 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Founded in 1995, a tavola is one of the city’s best restaurants, bringing Chicago an intimate and authentic dining experience. At a tavola the emphasis is, appropriately, on the food. Authentic dishes from Italian regions are re-created using Italian cooking methods and the finest imported Italian products.

a tavola is the culmination of professional cooking experience by Daniel Bocik, a versatile chef from Chicago, who brings back home the knowledge and experience of an education at the California Culinary Academy and the finest restaurants of San Francisco, Paris, and Milan. To ensure the freshest food at a tavola, fresh fruits and vegetables are selected from a local organic farmer, meats and seafood are personally selected by Chef Dan from local markets.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 276-7567
Website
http://www.atavolachi.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Dan Bocik
Private party facilities
A Tavola is Chicago's intimate venue for authentic Northern Italian dining. Our romantic indoor and outdoor spaces offer the perfect setting for all of life’s special occasions. The private events menu includes a four-course dining experience for personal gatherings and festive celebrations.
Private party contact
Josie DeFries: (773) 276-7567

Location
2148 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Area
Ukrainian Village
Cross Street
N Leavitt St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Metra: Western Ave Milwaukee District North Line Train CTA: Pink/Green Ashland Train
Additional
Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Oven Roasted Chicken
served with savory bread pudding & garlic spinach
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
served with roasted rosemary potatoes & garlic spinach
Sangiovese Braised Beef Short Rib
over saffron risotto topped with a horseradish gremolata
Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb
served with roasted rosemary potatoes & garlic spinach
Fish of the Day
with lemon caper sauce, new potatoes & broccoli

Sides

New Potatoes
Rosemary Potatoes
Savory Bread Pudding
Garlic Spinach

Desserts

Panna Cotta
Vanilla scented cooked cream with caramel
Torta di Mele Rovesciata
Caramelized baked apples on a delicate pastry crust
Torta al Cioccolato
Flourless Swiss chocolate & walnut torta
Torta di Limone
Individual sweet pastry crust filled with lemon cream

What 697 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Chicago
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

A Tavola offers an intimate dining experience in Chicago's Ukrainian Village. Celebrated for its "exceptional food" and "warm ambience," this hidden gem serves authentic Italian dishes. Highlights include the Limoncello Martini and short rib. Guests praise the "friendly and knowledgeable" staff, ensuring "a perfect dining experience" every visit.

697 Reviews

S
Scott
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, great wine and food! We will definitely be back
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Larissa
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing tiny restaurant. We hadn't been in 15 years and it did not disappoint. Delicious, fresh food. Husband got the veal chop, I had the sea bass.. both were amazing, as was the mushroom appetizer. You can't go wrong here!
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Nicole
VIP
Chicago
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was so looking forward to this reservation but it did not live up to expectations. The gnocchi was very dry and bland, and the cacio e pepe was also significantly under sauced. It seems like it may have just been an off night based on other reviews, but very disappointing.
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Donna
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of the best Italian Restaurants in Chicago! Service is excellent, all of the food is spectacular! Definitely try the Limoncello Martini!
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Heidi
VIP
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We will be back! Lovely romantic date night! Food, ambience and service was a delight!
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larissa
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful ambience and food! What a special experience!
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Andrew
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A consistently perfect, guaranteed experience and the primary reason I frequent a tavola more than any other restaurant.
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Brian
VIP
Chicago
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great little place. They made some custom changes to their prefix menu to accommodate some dietary restrictions I currently have due to a recent surgery. They came up with some creative solutions. If you want small, intimate and romantic, this is your place! A little pricey, but a great indulgence.
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Jan
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Disappointed that could not order off the full menu but instead had a prefix Valentine’s Day menu when it wasn’t even Valentine’s Day yet
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Melanie
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
short rib and risotto was fantastic, limoncello martini also very tasty
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FAQs

A Tavola offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 276-7567.

A Tavola is rated 4.7 stars by 697 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

8 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

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2148 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
N Leavitt St.
Area
Ukrainian Village
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Metra: Western Ave Milwaukee District North Line Train CTA: Pink/Green Ashland Train
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dan Bocik
Additional
Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.atavolachi.com/
Phone number
(773) 276-7567
Private party facilities
A Tavola is Chicago's intimate venue for authentic Northern Italian dining. Our romantic indoor and outdoor spaces offer the perfect setting for all of life’s special occasions. The private events menu includes a four-course dining experience for personal gatherings and festive celebrations.
Private party contact
Josie DeFries: (773) 276-7567

A Tavola

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Private dining

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Specialties

Saltimbocca - Only at a tavola!

Bistecca Fiorentina

Appetizers

Pear Salad

Arugula Salad

Grilled Marinated Portobello Mushroom

Verdure

Handmade Pastas

Gnocchi

Tagliatelle Lamb Ragu

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe

Entrees

Oven Roasted Chicken

Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Sangiovese Braised Beef Short Rib

Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb

Fish of the Day

Sides

New Potatoes

Rosemary Potatoes

Savory Bread Pudding

Garlic Spinach

Desserts

Panna Cotta

Torta di Mele Rovesciata

Torta al Cioccolato

Torta di Limone

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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Dining areas

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