Cuisine:

• Italian
• Southern
• Others

La Tavola Description:
Meaning "table" in Italian, La Tavola is a cozy little trattoria, with booths, a bar and an open kitchen flanking the room. Executive chef Craig Richards has put his own stamp on the menu, but without disrupting the home-style Italian concept that area denizens have come to treasure. Comfort food reigns, from classic pasta fagioli soup, thick and creamy in winter, to beet-and-goat cheese salad. Risotto is partially made ahead, leaving grains just shy of al dente, and flavors vary with the season; summer's version with asparagus and grilled shrimp is first-rate. If a free-form lasagna is among the special offerings, it's sure to be a good choice. Mains come correctly accompanied by fresh sides chosen to highlight each dish, and presentations are elegantly simple. The roast chicken---a half bird---will rival your mother's best, and fish and seafood are always cooked just to done. Braised veal is a fine choice in cold weather. For dessert, we favor the panna cotta. Frequent wine programs make this a destination for wine aficionados, especially for those devoted to Italian wines, which have a serious presence on the list. The half bottles list is well-considered. Better glassware would serve the patrons and the wines, taking the dining experience up a major notch. Sunday brunch is a lovely luxury.


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