Tavolata (Belltown)
2323 Second Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 838-8008
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Ethan Stowell’s Tavolàta is a home for Italian food, if home were a cavernous loft with scarred and shined wood floors, exposed joists high above, perfect lighting, and an open kitchen and full bar staffed with handsome people. The all-housemade pasta (even the usually factory-made shapes—there’s an extruder in the basement) possesses a fresh, springy, bouncy quality and a texture that’s less slick, more sauce-sticky and absorptive of flavor. It is pasta that demands profanity: It is fucking fantastic.
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The Stranger's Reviews of Tavolata
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Totally Worth It Mar 19, 2009
The Restaurants Where Stranger Writers Would Spend Their Last Dime
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The Professionals May 24, 2007
Seattle's Fried-Food Superstars
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A Better World Mar 1, 2007
Tavolàta Is Possibly the Best Thing to Happen to Seattle at Night Ever
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Upcoming Events at Tavolata
Tavolàta Sunday Feast
Sun June 9 at 6 pm.206-838-8008
Tavolàta's monthly Sunday Feast can be a good deal, with prices varying depending on the star ingredient/menu—though since they're served family-style at the 26-seat communal table, you might want to bring a bunch of friends to insulate you from people who use the word "foodie." Upcoming feasts: Northern Italian, Feb. 10; Strictly Seafood, March 10; Roasted Duck, April 21; Suckling Pig, May 19; Garden Vegetables and Wild Mushrooms, June 9.
Ethan Stowell's BBQ Cook-Off
Sun June 16 at 6 pm.206-838-8008
Ethan Stowell, the man behind a bunch of restaurants (you know), hosts a charity cook-off in which you get to try 117-ish kinds of barbecue made by pro chefs and notable amateurs, plus lots of beer. Proceeds benefit the Fetal Health Foundation.
Fried Chicken Cook-Off
Sun Sept 15 at 6 pm.206-838-8008
Ethan Stowell, the man behind a bunch of restaurants (you know), hosts a charity cook-off in which you get to try 117-ish kinds of fried chicken made by pro chefs and notable amateurs, plus lots of beer. Proceeds benefit the Fetal Health Foundation.
Mac and Cheese Cook-Off
Sun Nov 17 at 6 pm.206-838-8008
Ethan Stowell, the man behind a bunch of restaurants (you know), hosts a charity cook-off in which you get to try 117-ish kinds of mac and cheese made by pro chefs and notable amateurs, plus lots of beer. Proceeds benefit the Fetal Health Foundation.
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7
Mind Blowing!!
Wow! I can't imagine that anyone would have anything negative to say about this restaurant. Super ambiance, super service, super food, totally amazing! I was with a group of 6 and we did as our server recommended and ordered family style. In this way we were able to sample 6 1st courses, 6 pastas, and then the incredibly delicious 2 pound ribeye steak. The starters were served in portions perfect for sharing, the pastas were each perfectly cooked and seasoned and the steak was above the quality of an expensive steakhouse and much more quantity. I was super impressed and will be a regular at this Belltown joint from now on!
6
Delicious!
The veal cheeks are amazing. And the pasta is cooked to perfection. Late night dining doesn't get any better....
3
Gross Food but Nice Ambiance
I got the gnocchi - it was awful. It was basically six small ice-cream shaped scoops of mashed potatoes in a little tureen, covered in tomato sauce & cheese, then baked. That's it. Sort of baked mashed potatoes like your mom might make. My friend got the pasta and it was really bland - no flavor to speak of, and not enough salt either. I wouldn't eat here again.
2
Late Night Perfection
I'd heard such mixed reactions to Tavolata that I was excited to finally try it for myself. The meal was a home run at midnight. The pasta was hand-crafted excellence. The mussels were cooked perfectly, light and stewing in a lemony, starchy broth. Perfect end to a night of drinking. It was noisy, but the space itself is remarkable and worth checking out.
1
Are you kidding?
I can't believe that the person writing the Stranger review was in the same place that I went to... and I had the rigatoni! It was bad. It's not that easy to relly screw up a rigatoni dish, but they succeeded. This however was nothing compared to the gnocchi which my date was unfortunate enough to order. It was heavy, mildly to fully burnt and all around diiiiisgusting. The service was mediocre. The cocktails were pretty good and thank god for that. The salad was edible. I'd have that if you are unfortunate enough to get stuck here for any reason.
Tavolata
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