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Tavolàta is a love letter to pasta. With locations across Seattle, Redmond, Spokane, and Boise, Tavolàta brings people together around handmade rigatoni, tagliatelle, and tonnarelli in warm, welcoming spaces. It’s bold Italian food made to share—perfect for long tables, big flavors, and full glasses.
Housemade pastas & upmarket rustic Italian fare in a stylish space with communal tables.
Hours
| Monday | 4–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4–10 PM |
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | 4–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 524 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 445-9550
Website: https://tavolata.com/
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Reviews
Daci Cheney
I was beyond impressed with Tavolata! My husband and I were in town and this was perfect for our date night. The mood was lively and the food was incredible! The flavor was unique and desirable. The focaccia and the romain spiced salad are a must in additional to the yummy pasta and gnocchi dishes. Also really appreciated the service.
… moreJovanny Ferreyra
This place suffers the same drawbacks that many modern restaurants do: over priced menu with the justification of “it’s the experience you pay for.”
Though the table service was good, there are some issues that were present:
1. You might have to research the food options.
2. Seating is uncomfortable, particularly among the bench.
3. Poor layout design. If you’re on the bench, you have people facing your back eating and their crumbs/liquids will fall on your backside and in your hair.
4. It’s incredibly loud. This is the type of establishment meant for group interactions, not date nights. This is further validated by the fact that you can’t buy wine by the glass, only the bottle.
5. The employees are glued to their phones every time they have a second. I counted 6 different individuals who repeatedly would glance at their devices in between interactions or while doing something.
6. Despite a lovely drink menu, the bartenders could use some more training on perfecting their recipes. My fancy drink tasted like straight liquor and nothing more.
7. The food was okay. Despite a nice presentation, there are a plethora of Italian restaurants within a 30 min drive that all provide better taste, portion and pricing.
Lastly, THE ENTIRE PLACE STUNK OF MILDEW/ LIKE A WET RAG THAT WAS USED TO CLEAN REPEATEDLY WITHOUT BEING WASHED IN BETWEEN.
At a glance it’s great but at the pricing and experience they strive to provide, they fall short of their intended target and it’s quite evident when you look at the finer details.
… moreThough the table service was good, there are some issues that were present:
1. You might have to research the food options.
2. Seating is uncomfortable, particularly among the bench.
3. Poor layout design. If you’re on the bench, you have people facing your back eating and their crumbs/liquids will fall on your backside and in your hair.
4. It’s incredibly loud. This is the type of establishment meant for group interactions, not date nights. This is further validated by the fact that you can’t buy wine by the glass, only the bottle.
5. The employees are glued to their phones every time they have a second. I counted 6 different individuals who repeatedly would glance at their devices in between interactions or while doing something.
6. Despite a lovely drink menu, the bartenders could use some more training on perfecting their recipes. My fancy drink tasted like straight liquor and nothing more.
7. The food was okay. Despite a nice presentation, there are a plethora of Italian restaurants within a 30 min drive that all provide better taste, portion and pricing.
Lastly, THE ENTIRE PLACE STUNK OF MILDEW/ LIKE A WET RAG THAT WAS USED TO CLEAN REPEATEDLY WITHOUT BEING WASHED IN BETWEEN.
At a glance it’s great but at the pricing and experience they strive to provide, they fall short of their intended target and it’s quite evident when you look at the finer details.
Mark Filler
My wife does a lot of research before we visit a city. This was high on the pre-trip/researched list. Plus, she knows I love Italian food. During our random, spontaneous Labor Day trip to Boise, this was definitely one of the highlights. We knew we had the right place the night before, when we tried to get into happy hour, but the bar was full and all reservations at tables had been booked. Note to self to come back. But, our great experience occurred when being told they were full, as Matt apologized for the inconvenience and then coached us on where to go instead (great coaching, by the way). We DID go here the next night, and it was an awesome experience. Food, drinks, specials, staff, atmosphere, etc. Everything was perfect. We had the salumi board, the pappardelle, and the rigatoni. Included are some pics. All were good and you can’t go wrong with any of them, but the rigatoni won the food battle in my book. Sounds like a basic dish, but something they do with the sauce makes it high level and different (plus, Matt said it was his go to, and always listen to the folks who have to be there every day). My wife tried a few of the mixed drinks and loved them. I kept it simple with beers. The staff. Behind the bar was Brett and Jemsi (guessed spelling, sorry if wrong). They were personable, energetic, and highly efficient (Brett was low key cool, Jemsi was high energy cool). Our experience would have been great just with them, but we had the luck of the draw in sitting by the servers’ well. THAT was where the fun was. I am sure they are great servers too, but Taylor and Bane really added to our incredible experience with their exceptional personalities and witty humor while waiting for their drinks. The atmosphere was elevating and boisterous without being irritating, and we definitely are glad we got to visit here. You can go here for fun, or a classy dinner. Both scenarios somehow work there. I would highly recommend this place, and see you there…the next time we are in Boise.
… moreAngela Cleverdon
Excellent noodles. Overall a good meal. Sauce was good. Service was good but a bit slow.
… moreOpal Corder
Made a reservation for Valentines Day while my husband and I were in town for a concert. Every place in town was booked solid for the holiday, but we got lucky and got a table last minute!
We were not disappointed one little bit. The hostess and wait staff were very friendly and accommodating, the atmosphere was laid back with romantic vibes, drinks were mixed to perfection and the food was perfection. We ordered drinks first, a dirty martini for my husband and the sage berry bliss for me. Both were mixed well, mine was sweet but not overly sweet, it was just right and paired well with the burrata appetizer. It was light and sweet with pear, brown butter crumble and honey. It was exactly what we wanted for a light appetizer. For the main course I ordered the king salmon & my husband ordered the NY strip steak. Portions were bigger than we anticipated, but not overwhelming. The flavor combinations were unexpected but delicious on both entrees. We ordered cheesecake for dessert. It was surprisingly light but decadent as well, with a chocolate ganache, strawberry sauce and fresh strawberries. We topped off the meal with a couple of cappuccinos, which were divine.
The entire meal was perfect and delicious. Our server was on point, very helpful with suggestions on entrees as well as our drinks. He never left us waiting & took very good care of us.
The ambience inside the restaurant was aesthetically pleasing with beautiful table linens as well as candles on each table which gave a nice romantic feel to the whole experience. The restaurant was full but not loud at all. It was a unique experience to have full view of the kitchen & chefs while they prepared orders as well as the bartenders while they mixed drinks for the tables.
We will definitely be making Tovalata a part of our trips whenever we travel to Boise in the future. It’s absolutely worth checking out. My husband and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for fresh and exquisitely prepared Italian cuisine!
… moreWe were not disappointed one little bit. The hostess and wait staff were very friendly and accommodating, the atmosphere was laid back with romantic vibes, drinks were mixed to perfection and the food was perfection. We ordered drinks first, a dirty martini for my husband and the sage berry bliss for me. Both were mixed well, mine was sweet but not overly sweet, it was just right and paired well with the burrata appetizer. It was light and sweet with pear, brown butter crumble and honey. It was exactly what we wanted for a light appetizer. For the main course I ordered the king salmon & my husband ordered the NY strip steak. Portions were bigger than we anticipated, but not overwhelming. The flavor combinations were unexpected but delicious on both entrees. We ordered cheesecake for dessert. It was surprisingly light but decadent as well, with a chocolate ganache, strawberry sauce and fresh strawberries. We topped off the meal with a couple of cappuccinos, which were divine.
The entire meal was perfect and delicious. Our server was on point, very helpful with suggestions on entrees as well as our drinks. He never left us waiting & took very good care of us.
The ambience inside the restaurant was aesthetically pleasing with beautiful table linens as well as candles on each table which gave a nice romantic feel to the whole experience. The restaurant was full but not loud at all. It was a unique experience to have full view of the kitchen & chefs while they prepared orders as well as the bartenders while they mixed drinks for the tables.
We will definitely be making Tovalata a part of our trips whenever we travel to Boise in the future. It’s absolutely worth checking out. My husband and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for fresh and exquisitely prepared Italian cuisine!
Brittany Ruff
We stopped in last minute on a Tuesday during dinner- I highly recommend reservations! The hostess went above and beyond to find us a table as they were very busy! Tavolata was recommended to us by a friend and we can’t recommend it enough! We both thoroughly enjoyed the food, the happy hour menu, the non alcoholic drinks were a nice touch, and the staff was on it. I do feel like you can keep it casual but you can also get all dressed up to go. I had the beets, the rigatoni, and the focaccia bread. It’s a menu I can’t wait to work thru! ❤️❤️❤️
… moreKaleb
First time here and had a great experience. We got the ravioli and carbonara. Never had homemade pasta and the noodles were thick and chewy in an amazing way. Both dishes had some real depth and flavor. The ravioli dish was particularly good.
We ordered the focaccia as an appetizer and wasn’t blown away from it. Wasn’t warmed all the way through and may have been cooked the day prior. Not bad, just underwhelming.
The seating was very tight. We sat next to a couple where we might as well have been at the same table.
Overall a great experience! Would definitely recommend if you are looking for great Italian food. We will be coming back.
… moreWe ordered the focaccia as an appetizer and wasn’t blown away from it. Wasn’t warmed all the way through and may have been cooked the day prior. Not bad, just underwhelming.
The seating was very tight. We sat next to a couple where we might as well have been at the same table.
Overall a great experience! Would definitely recommend if you are looking for great Italian food. We will be coming back.
LeeAnn
First time! So excited to finally try this place! Whenever I walk by it looks so cute and lively inside. It was a very quiet Sunday evening for dinner. We were seated immediately, and our waitress was attentive. She was training a second waitress, who was a little abrasive. Then they would each pop over to our table separately, but asking the same questions. Had we ordered drinks. Had we ordered mains….seems like they might have discussed a game plan on how to handle the tables. I totally understand training tho, so not a huge deal!
The food was GREAT. We started with the recommended Focaccia and the olive plate. YUM to both. A generous serving of olives and the whipped spread that came with the bread was amazing.
I ordered the Rigatoni. It includes the spicy sausage and about 2.4 lbs of cheese on top. YUM. The pork spicy sausage I thought was perfect, tho my mom thought it was a little too hot.
We shared the beet salad, it was beautiful. I would pop in here again! It’s more casual than I originally thought it was and totally approachable. The wine list starts on the more expensive side tho. I ordered a Pisco Sour and it was amazing!
The music playlist was TERRIBLE, and kind of altered how we felt about our time in the restaurant and our meal. It ranged from Green Day, to ZZ Top, to Kid Rock, to Blink 182 (haha?! what?!?!) it was freakin’ weird for an “upscale” italian restaurant. I am docking a star for the distasteful music choices.
… moreThe food was GREAT. We started with the recommended Focaccia and the olive plate. YUM to both. A generous serving of olives and the whipped spread that came with the bread was amazing.
I ordered the Rigatoni. It includes the spicy sausage and about 2.4 lbs of cheese on top. YUM. The pork spicy sausage I thought was perfect, tho my mom thought it was a little too hot.
We shared the beet salad, it was beautiful. I would pop in here again! It’s more casual than I originally thought it was and totally approachable. The wine list starts on the more expensive side tho. I ordered a Pisco Sour and it was amazing!
The music playlist was TERRIBLE, and kind of altered how we felt about our time in the restaurant and our meal. It ranged from Green Day, to ZZ Top, to Kid Rock, to Blink 182 (haha?! what?!?!) it was freakin’ weird for an “upscale” italian restaurant. I am docking a star for the distasteful music choices.
Stephanie Reid
Homemade pasta was worth the stop. I had Ricotta Agnolotti. It was fresh and delicious. I followed the meal with salted caramel gelato. The service was top tier. Definitely a place I would recommend to any visitors to Boise.
… moreTerry Rothamer
Happy hour food specials were delicious and well priced. Flavors and quality of the pasta and meats were excellent. Service was great. Definitely will be back.. one of few places to have a cacio e pepe reminiscent of Itay and rigatoni and sausage, yum.
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