Tavolo Italian Kitchen & Bar

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   Carol

   Greater Boston

   98 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   98 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely food and attentive service. The food looked good and tasted even better, making us happy the the portions were large. There was a large and loud crowd in the bar that was annoying, but even so, we loved our food choices and intend to return.
   

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   James

   West Palm Beach

   8 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   We are not strangers to Tavolo. We have dined there often and had a much better experience. in the past! The main issue was that they had a new menu that removed several of our favorite dishes. This was very disappointing given the plans we had for enjoying them. Our server appeared to be a new employee, so we will give him a "pass" on the service. He definitely tried to give us his best. Maybe more experience will help.
   

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   David

   Fort Lauderdale

   90 reviews

   1.0

   90 reviews

   Dined on 22 September 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   Will not be going back to Tavolo. The first 3 bottles of wine we ordered they did not have. My wife ordered the pork chop, they were out of that as well. She ended up ordering the skirt steak which came out overcooked and tasted horrible. I ordered the frutti di mare which was OK. The pistachio cake dessert was very good. Overall a terrible first impression. The waitress was sweet and was kind of embarrased at her situation. No manager came out to see how we were doing or apologize for the items they were missing. Will not go back!
   

   Tavolo Italian Kitchen & BarResponded on 5 October 2024

   David, I apologize for a less than stellar experience that you relate. Sometimes we get caught up in supply chain issues, and that can happen anywhere. We do not offer skirt steak but I assume you meant the Steak Frittes. No matter, presenting a poor entree is not acceptable to us, either. I would like to invite you both back for two entrees with our compliments, for a second chance to show you what we do right! Please send me your email to bruce @ tavolowinebar. I hope you will give us a chance to make things right!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 21 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was outstanding. The short ribs were meaty, not fatty, and on a huge rib bone. I asked for risotto instead of the masked potatoes and it was a delicious mushroom risotto. The veg was great and my husband’s Wedge Salad and shrimp dish were great as well. This place is a hidden gem. Run… don’t walk to this fabulous restaurant.
   

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   Tavolo Italian Kitchen & BarResponded on 5 October 2024

   I am delighted that we exceeded your expectations on your visit last Friday. Thanks, too, for this wonderful review. We hope to see you in our dining rom again soon!
   

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   Beth

   West Palm Beach

   20 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on 14 September 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Went on a Saturday night . They were out of 2 of the 4 dishes as well as the wine that was ordered . Don’t think we will return.
   

   Tavolo Italian Kitchen & BarResponded on 18 September 2024

   Beth, thanks for giving us a try. Sometimes supply chain issues get in the way of delivering the best product that we can source. I am sorry that you were disappointed on your visit. If you will furnish your email address, I will email you a certificate for an appetizer on us on your next visit. Thank you!
   

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   Judith

   West Palm Beach

   87 reviews

   4.0

   87 reviews

   Dined on 14 September 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Quiet for a Saturday night, but food or service did not disappoint. The vodka sauce was one of the best I’ve tasted and the lobster ravioli with shrimp was delicious! The swordfish piccata special was cooked perfectly and tasted excellent as well.
   

   Tavolo Italian Kitchen & BarResponded on 18 September 2024

   Judith, we are delighted that we delivered a good dining experience to you. We do think our Swordfish Piccata is inspired and I'm glad you agree! Thanks for the review. We hope to see you in our dining room again soon!
   

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   Harriet

   West Palm Beach

   25 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on 13 September 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Soup was salty and entree was not hot! Cost of soda was exorbitant. Restaurant was empty!
   

   Tavolo Italian Kitchen & BarResponded on 15 September 2024

   Thanks for your feedback, Harriet. I hope you mentioned to your server that the soup was too salty for your taste so we could remove the item from your check while you were here. And I hope you let us know your food needed to be heated up a bit. You might find that most restaurants in this area are not very busy this time of year and we are no different: We use the slower time to coach, re-train and spruce up for the coming season. Perhaps you will visit us again!
   

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   Matt

   New York City

   24 reviews

   3.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on 6 September 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Friday night dinner for 2. Out of stock of the 1 of 4 pasta choices. Once we rectified it the meal was good. Good portion and the bolognese was tasty. Other meal was a steak frites. Typically served as sliced but this was a solid piece that couldn't be cut even with a steak knife. Meal was replaced but arrived after I finished. Nothing given as goodwill.
   

   Tavolo Italian Kitchen & BarResponded on 10 September 2024

   Sorry for your disappointments. We have a complimentary dessert for you, Matt, if you will mention to the manager this reply, the next time you are here.
   

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   Lance

   West Palm Beach

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 1 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We were there Sept 1st and we never got OpenTable points. Cheryl and Lance alexander. What should I do?
   

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    Junellen

    New York City

    165 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    165 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    TAVOLO is my dependable neighborhood restaurant . Food is always good and service , especially our waiter Jared is terrific . Also Avery , seem to be all over & do bar as well . I’m sure they could use more help .
    

    Tavolo Italian Kitchen & BarResponded on 24 August 2024

    We are thrilled that you had such a nice dining experience. We agree that Jared is wonderful. We hope to see you in our dining room again soon!
    

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