{Sigh}…where does the time go? As I write this post about the glutenous-carb-filled-amazing meal I had at La Tavola I can’t believe it’s been 3 weeks since I actually ate there!? But I digress, this isn’t about my crazy life (well it kind of is since this is my blog), but rather about the uber fabulous La Tavola.
For those of you in and around Atlanta I’m sure La Tavola has become a staple for you (if it hasn’t it should), but for me the recent Chicago transplant, La Tavola is refreshingly new, and refreshingly good! It’s tough to compete with Chicago on an Italian-comfort food kind of way. The city is known for it! But La Tavola walked the perfect balance of warm and cozy Italian, with subtle twists on what one would want from classic dishes. The flavors were bold, yet not overwhelming and the atmosphere was more NYC than Atlanta. It also doesn’t hurt that it’s located in Virgina Highlands one of my favorite little neighborhoods.
The meal was beyond, and trust me we left no plate un-touched. I can understand why Creative Loafing noted their tomato and basil spaghetti with veal meatballs a dish you have to eat before you die. My husband is still talking about it! And my tagiliolini with mushroom ragu and truffle oil was insane…so earthy and the perfect accompaniment to my red wine. The only thing that could have made it better was if I was in front of a roaring fire with snow falling outside (since I now live in the South the chances of that happening are slim).
So I’d love to hear what your favorite dish at La Tavola, is and as always where do you think I need to eat next in Atlanta? xoxo
P.S. Special thanks to Michael Erickson for the perfect booth on such a special night for the Mr. and I. Such a gem you are!
P.S.S. I am by no means a professional photographer. All pics were taken with my iPhone, which means if they look good via an iPhone imagine how fantastic they look in person!
The bruschetta seems like an obvious choice, but the homemade ricotta and perfectly toasted yet soft bread made it a MUST!
The Mr.’s spaghetti…he’s obsessed
Mushrooms and truffle oil…cold weather comfort right here
I didn’t leave one bit of these delish desserts…basically licked the plate.
La Tavola is so good! It’s been awhile since I’ve been there but you’re making me want to go back.
you need to go to watershed
La Tavola is also fantastic for brunch! My husband and I were planning on going to Murphy’s but the wait was INSANE. La Tavola takes reservations and had availability so we figured we’d give them a try since we knew we liked them for dinner. BEST. DECISION. EVER. Knowing that they’re there and that they take reservations for an awesome brunch, will make waiting at Murphy’s a pretty impossible sell for me going forward.
That’s a great point Roxanne! I haven’t tried La Tavola for brunch, but I will now! xoxo