Tavolata

05/27/09

Disappointment Extraordinaire.

by angelannieb at Citysearch

I was so disappointed by this restaurant. I had read their website online and was actually excited to go and eat here. But once I arrived, I was definitely let down. My friend and I have traveled all over the US and eaten at great restaurants, but this place really just made the whole day horrible for us.

The waitstaff was okay. The host that seated us was nice, but poorly informed as to what the best martini bar in town was, the busboy was really sweet and attended to us whenever we needed anything. Which might have made up for the fact that our waitress was bordering on rude to us and the food was not only inconsistent, it was inedible for me. The only thing that was good, was the salad that they didn't have to actually cook. And luckily my friend and I shared that because when we both got our main dishes out (That were quite pricey mind you), we were actually thinking of asking for a magnifying glass because for twenty plus dollars they gave my friend a plate of scallops that weren't even sea scallops, they were tiny, and she got three of them and a little hill of vegetables that you would give a baby to maw on when they can't chew. She says it tasted okay, but I think she was just hungry.

I ended up getting a bowl of pasta that was undercooked, which surprised me because the mussels in the pasta were so chewy my jaw got a work out just trying to eat a couple. Someone in the kitchen seemed to think that pasta need vinegar on it, and the smell of vinegar was so overpowering I didn't even taste anything else, I did hear the chewiness of the mussels and the crunchiness of the pasta because it wasn't cooked however. The meal was disgusting. Not even disappointing, it was disgusting quite frankly. They should close up shop, learn some customer service, where everything around them is and how to cook, because it is an atrocity that they are allowed to stay open.

I wouldn't go back to this restaurant if someone paid me money to do so.

• Pros: Nothing
• Cons: Everything

02/13/09

Don't waste your time or money!

by SeattleFoodie5 at Citysearch

The last three times have disappointed - and I can now say we are done with Tavolata. Our server had a horrible attitude, and couldn't have mastered the art of arrogance and disinterest any better if she tried (i think her name started with an S, not sure though). The Gnocchi was awful - I mean worse than Stauffers. Hockey Pucks in a dish with layers and layers of cheese. Looks like E. Stowell has been too focused on his empire while this place falls by the wayside. Bad food and bad service. Again - don't waste your evening out on this this place.

10/26/08

So delicious I had heartburn.

by mfuntanilla at Citysearch

Once again, I have heartburn from eating here because it was so good that I cleaned my entire plate. The food is always ON, the drinks are great and I have always had good service! Love Tavolata!