Shared a really "buono" Italian dinner with Abaca Resort owner Chef Jason Hyatt, who also owns and manages several restaurants, Tavolata being his newest baby. (He's opening a Vietnamese restaurant this week). To say the food was "fantastic" is an understatement. From the hot crusty loaf you can dip in Aioli, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, to the rustic pizza... More

This is our 4th visit and every time we go there the food is cooked to perfection. we always order the steak and have it cooked medium. steak at php 2500 is 600 grams with good veggies: french beans, arugula, tomatoes and great roasted potatoes. we can't always finish it (there are always 4 of us) because we cannot not... More

This is one of the best among abaca's establishments. Love the steak even if it's expensive. Their ceasar salad and pizzas were likewise good.

High hopes dashed here as it was jusy over the top expensive for what they delivered on the plate. I believe in spending for quality but i can get comparable pizza and much better pasta just a few blocks away. YES the atmosphere is great but its not enough to save the food. Sorry.

Chef Jason Hyatt and his team never fails to impress. Service is very good, the food even better with the best ingredients cooked just right with the minimum of fuss. The restaurants interiors are also beautifully done. Is this an authentic Italian restaurant? Jason tells me that he cooks italian ingredients in his own style - and he does not... More

Tavolata is a beautiful and modern italian restaurant. The lightning, the wooden floor and the floor to ceiling windows make this place very nice and trendy. Perfect place for a romanic dinner or to treat your guest. As for the food it was good, like ok good, so yes it could have been much better. Considering the prices of the... More

I like A Cafe and Canvas ( I dislike Mexican food so Maya is off my radar afetr 1 visit). Tavalota is one of my favourite restaurants in Cebu (I visit the city regularly), good quality food and a 'developing menu' (ie sort of adds extra dishes now and then). Meat balls are super, as is the shrimp/scallops combo. L:arge... More

This is one of the best Italian restaurants in the Philippines. Great atmosphere and design. Fast, efficient, and friendly staff. Try the sausage pizza and the seafood salad. Also try their restaurant Maya close by for the best Mercian food in Cebu

there is no bold signage at the front nor neon lights with arrows that point to the door. In fact, the restaurant is heavily tinted from the outside and you can only see the Tavolata name in the sides and if you squint more, you’d be lucky enough to see a silhouette of the dining patrons with their faces glowing... More