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    La Tavola

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    503 reviews
    #5 of 1,876 Restaurants in Baltimore
    $$ - $$$, Seafood, Italian, Vegetarian Friendly
    248 Albemarle St, Baltimore, MD 21202-4455
    +1 410-685-1859
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    4.5 503 reviews
    #3 of 93 Italian in Baltimore
    #5 of 1,230 Restaurants in Baltimore
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    Location and contact

    248 Albemarle St, Baltimore, MD 21202-4455
    0.3 miles from National Aquarium
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    +1 410-685-1859

    Menu

    ANTIPASTI
    $11.0
    Carpaccio di Bietole
    Rich and peppery arugula mixed with fresh beets, walnuts, slices of Parmigiano Reggiano, combined with a zesty housemade lemon dressing
    $13.0
    Mozzarella Fresca
    Buffalo mozzarella accompanied by roasted peppers, juicy tomato & savory basil vinaigrette dressing
    $8.5
    Insalata Mista
    Sweet and crisp field greens mixed with fresh tomatoes, carrots, and cucumbers, finished with a house-made balsamic vinaigrette
    $8.5
    Insalata Romana
    Crisp Romaine with shaved parmesan and anchovy infused Caesar dressing
    $8.5
    Bruschetta "Della Tavola"
    House-made garlic bread topped with our very own tomato, basil, and extra virgin olive oil mix
    $8.5
    Campo con Caprino
    Sweet and crisp field greens topped with soft goat cheese, walnuts and our very own lemon-basil vinaigrette
    $16.0
    Antipasto Italiano
    An assortment of Italian meats, fresh cheese, olives, peppers, & peppery arugula
    $14.0
    Carpaccio di Manzo (Raw)
    Thinly sliced raw Roseda black angus, peppery arugula, fresh celery, and slices of Parmigiano-Reggiano
    $12.0
    Parmigiana di Melanzane
    Baked to perfection; tender eggplant, topped with mozzarella & Parmesan, fresh basil, and marinara sauce
    $13.5
    Fritto Misto
    Flash fried; calamari, shrimp, zucchini, eggplant, & polenta
    PRIMI PIATTI
    $22.5
    Linguini con Taleggio e Tartufo
    Linguini mixed with bold Taleggio cheese, sauteed Pioppini mushrooms, cured speck & fresh ground truffles
    $18.5
    Fettuccine alla Romana
    Green & white fettuccine mixed with savory prosciutto, Shiitake mushrooms, sweet peas, and our very own housemade cream sauce
    $18.5
    Penne alla "Puttanesca"
    Fresh penne mixed with tangy capers, olives, red peppers with an anchovy infused tomato sauce
    $25.5
    Spaghetti Neri al Granchio
    Made in house, our squid-ink infused spaghetti mixed with fresh crab meat, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and finished with a garlic white wine sauce
    $18.5
    Ravioli alla Crema e Funghi
    House-made ravioli stuffed with ricotta, spinach and pinch of nutmeg, topped with a cream sauce and sauteed mushrooms
    $27.0
    Linguini alla Scoglio
    Linguini mixed with shrimp and sea scallops in a spicy tomato sauce, surrounded by fresh mussels and Manila clams
    $19.5
    Lasagna Bolognese
    Our simple yet delicious veal & ground beef bolognese, with layers of fresh house made lasagna and bechamel
    $18.5
    Gnocchi fatti in Casa
    House-made potato dumplings with a pinch of nutmeg & your choice of tomato or pesto sauce
    $18.0
    Capellini alla Napoletana
    Capellini, fresh garlic & basil mixed in with a light and flavorful Pomodoro sauce
    $18.5
    Penne con Vegetali
    Penne mixed with fresh broccoli, peppers, spinach, tomatoes, & finished in a white wine garlic sauce
    ENTREE
    $25.5
    Vitello alla Norcina
    Thinly sliced veal, Kalamata olives, tomato sauce with a touch of pesto; accompanied by the vegetables of the day
    $25.5
    Saltimbocca alla Romana
    Thinly sliced veal, prosciutto, sage, & white wine sauce; accompanied by the vegetables of the day
    $22.5
    Polla alla Fiorentina
    Allen Harim chicken breast layered with spinach, mozzarella, & white wine garlic sauce; accompanied by the vegetables of the day
    $28.5
    Teccio alla Veneziana
    A seafood medley of Manila clams, mussels, shrimp, and bay scallops, in a white wine broth
    ADDITIONAL CHOICES
    per person48.0
    Chef's Choice Menu
    Enjoy a night of dining with food prepared in the style & coursed out as presented in Italy! Receive a Three coursed meal & dessert with a complimentary glass of house or featured wines by glass. Everyone at the table must participate. Ask your server for a more in depth look into this
    $7.5
    Side Pasta
    Want a side pasta with your entree? Feel free with your choice of: Linguini, Capellini, Spaghetti, Penne, Gnocchi, Strofie (Gluten-free). Choice of sauce: Tomato, pesto, cream, white wine & garlic. Bolognese available for an upcharge
    $7.5
    Vegetali del Giorno
    Chef's choice of vegetables of the day!
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    About
    Authentic Venetian style Italian cooking featuring local produce as well as being one of the only restaurants in little Italy that can say that 100% of our pasta is home-made fresh in house, which includes gluten-free and vegan pasta which allows us to accommodate any dietary restrictions upon request.
    PRICE RANGE
    $12 - $30
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Dinner, Brunch, Drinks, Lunch
    CUISINES
    Seafood, Italian
    FEATURES
    Television, Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards
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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Great Italian food

    The food was divine. We got bruschetta and burrata for starters, red house wine, and seafood linguini. All pastas are homemade, pretty much everything was homemade, we also got frozen cake at the end, which was suberb. Sea food was loaded, and it was delicious.

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank basaksahinacar
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Great Italian!

    Had a lovely meal at La Tavola, beautiful fresh pasta and seafood. An excellent wine selection also. Service was great. Thoroughly recommend a visit.

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank Sue W
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Super italian

    By coincidence we were there on a 3 for 33 and wine pairing for 50. Best Italian in a long time. Small but good beer selection as well.

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank TCPHDK
    Dave O, General Manager at La Tavola, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

    Tuesdays a good day to pop in - all the favorites, just at a bargain price! You'll have to come again for a different combination!

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Warm, inviting, friendly, unique, delicious

    On a weekend visit to Baltimore, Maryland, in March'19, I visited La Tavola-Ristorante Italiano in Little Italy, which borders Baltimore's Inner Harbor on the east. I ordered something rather unique. Chef Carlo's "Spaghetti Neri al Granchio," a house-made squid-ink infused spaghetti with fresh crab meat,...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank PKZ5678
    Dave O, General Manager at La Tavola, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

    We can't wait to see you again - the Neri has been our signature dish since it was named the best pasta dish in Maryland in 2017, but I think there's some other menu options that rival it for sure!

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Business Luncheon

    I met with a group of educators for lunch where we received excellent service and a delightful meal. Although the pureed soup could have used a bit more flavor for me and another guest, we both talked about how much we enjoyed our main dishes....More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank 266shirleyf
    Dave O, General Manager at La Tavola, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

    Gnocchi is one of my favorites, not only delicious but usually large enough for leftovers! It's amazing with a variety of our sauces, so you'll have to have a different combination next time!

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Some good and some bad

    Went based upon the reviews in TripAdvisor. The anti-pasta and dessert were excellent. However both of our main dishes were a little bit to be desired. Wife had the special and I tried the veal dish. The flavor was somewhat bland and not at all...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank MnFox
    Dave O, General Manager at La Tavola, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

    Apologies the entrees didn't live up to the rest of the meal. Certainly that is something we can remedy if brought to our attention, and if you didn't that evening please let me know and I'll get you taken care of properly your next visit

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Fabulous service!

    We worked with the staff to plan a business luncheon. They were great to work with during the planning process and even better when we were there. Morgan and Chris took GREAT care of our group while we were there. They accommodated all of our...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank fink_girl
    Dave O, General Manager at La Tavola, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

    Any time you have another work function, let us know! We love to host big parties!

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Sooooo good

    The food and the staff are amazing. Each course was as enjoyable as the last. The staff absolutely love their jobs. They were very engaging, knowledgeable, and friendly. Farm to table fresh and cooked to perfection in perfect Venetian fashion. Would highly recommend.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Brian R
    Dave O, General Manager at La Tavola, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

    Brian, good to see you got to enjoy the full experience - its a high bar sometimes to have the service match Chef's amazing food but we try our hardest!

    Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile
    What a hidden gem!

    We fell in love right away when Charlie gave us his favorites and the specials menu. He had us at hello lol. My husband and I both tried a few of his faves and from the appetizers to desert we weren’t disappointed. I suggest that...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Sherry H
    Dave O, General Manager at La Tavola, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

    Hope your meal was as good the second time around - Charlie is usually spot on with his recommendations, you were in good hands!

    Reviewed February 5, 2019 via mobile
    Simply splendid

    super server, three for 33 Tuesday with wine pairings was splendiferous, we had the bruschetta, fritto misto, lasangne bolognese, and linguini con taleggio. the wines and Allison were stellar, we had to take dessert home (and about half of each entree). returning soon for more...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank olivia9932
    Dave O, General Manager at La Tavola, responded to this reviewResponded February 8, 2019

    Glad to see that Allison took great care of you! It looks like you got some of our best dishes, but there are plenty more to choose from!

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    Response from Dave O | Property representative |
    We do not offer valet parking. Street parking in little italy is free for 3 hours without permit, and there is an outside lot directly across the street as well
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    Response from Dave O | Property representative |
    Parking wise, street parking you are good for 3 hours without a permit. There is also a lot directly across the street next to Kohlers, as well as a garage on Pratt and President. The little italy garage is a few blocks... More
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