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TAVOLATA, Preston, AU-VIC

TAVOLATA

4.8
4.8
328 Reviews
$41 to $100
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Italian Pizzeria and pasta restaurant. Take a seat at the table and enjoy some homemade dishes, the best pizzas and Italian food, with some of the best wines from Italy and cocktails too! Showcasing our love for good food and good wine! A friendly environment for all to enjoy in Preston!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 7032 6300
  • Website
    http://www.tavolata.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    647 Plenty Rd, Preston, AU-VIC 3072
  • Area
    Preston
  • Cross Street
    Plenty road and Tyler street<br />
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram 86 stops right in front
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Menu

Antipasti

  • Olive Miste$10.00

    mixed olives

    • Burrata$12.00

      soft Italian cheese filled with stracciatella

      • Olive Ascolane$12.00

        fried olives filled with n'duja

        • Salumi

          prosciutto, hot salami, mortadella

          • Serves 2$22.00

        • Polpette$17.00

          beef and pork meatballs in Napoli sauce (3 per serve)

          • Arancini Cacio e Pepe$17.00

            pecorino and cracked pepper arancini (4 per serve)

            • Polenta Chips$12.00

              served with garlic aioli (4 per serve)

              Pasta

              Gluten free gnocchi or casarecce +$4

              • Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe$24.00

                cracked black pepper and pecorino cheese

                • Gnocchi Ragù$27.00

                  homemade gnocchi with a slow cooked beef cheek ragù sauce

                  • Carbonara Pork Sausage$25.00

                    calamarata pasta with pork sauce, egg yolk, garlic, cracked pepper and parmesan cheese

                    • Ravioli di Buffala$26.00

                      ravioli filled with buffalo mozzarella in Napoli sauce

                      Pizze Rosse

                      • Margherita$20.00

                        pomodoro, fior di latte, basil, EVOO

                        • Capricciosa$25.00

                          pomodoro, fior di latte, leg ham, olives, mushrooms

                          • Prosciutto$28.00

                            pomodoro, prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, EVOO

                            • Norma$25.00

                              pomodoro, fior di latte, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, chilli, grated pecorino

                              • Patatosa$27.00

                                pomodoro, fior di latte, pork sausage, french fries

                                • Bing$26.00

                                  pomodoro, fior di latte, hot salami, n'duja

                                  • Butchers Cut$28.00

                                    pomodoro, fior di latte, flat pancetta, hot salami, leg ham

                                    • Gamberi$29.00

                                      pomodoro, fior di latte, prawns, cherry tomatoes, chilli

                                      • Ananas$24.00

                                        pomodoro, fior di latte, leg ham, pineapple

                                        • Napoletana$24.00

                                          pomodoro, buffalo mozzarella, anchovies, black olives, oregano

                                          Pizze Bianche

                                          Gluten free pizza base +$4 (Please note, pizzas are cooked in the same oven therefore we don't advise for a severe celiac). Additional toppings will include an extra charge. Vegan mozzarella +$3. No half/half pizzas

                                          • Mortazza$27.00

                                            fior di latte, freshly sliced mortadella, burrata ball, crushed pistachio

                                            • Leek and Pancetta$26.00

                                              leek, fior di latte, gorgonzola, flat pancetta

                                              • Tartufo$28.00

                                                truffle paste, fior di latte, mushrooms, prosciutto, truffle oil, parsley

                                                • Potato and Pancetta$26.00

                                                  fior di latte, roast potato, flat pancetta

                                                  • North South$27.00

                                                    fior di latte, gorgonzola, red onion, n'duja, rocket, balsamic glaze

                                                    • Portafino$28.00

                                                      basil pesto, fior di latte, cherry tomatoes, burrata ball

                                                      • Porcini$27.00

                                                        fior di latte, porcini mushrooms, truffle oil, shaved parmesan

                                                        • Garlic and Cheese$20.00

                                                          fior di latte, garlic

                                                          Contorni

                                                          • Patatine Fritte$11.00

                                                            french fries

                                                            • Iceberg Wedge$15.00

                                                              balsamic vinegar, olive oil, grated pecorino

                                                              • Insalata Tropeana$14.00

                                                                cherry tomatoes, basil, buffalo mozzarella, red onion, focaccia, red wine vinegar, olive oil

                                                                Dolci

                                                                • Nutella Donuts$13.00

                                                                  mini sugar coated fried donuts topped with Nutella

                                                                  • Pistachio Pizza$20.00

                                                                    pistachio spread with crushed pistachios, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

                                                                    • Nutella Pizza$17.00

                                                                      with strawberries

                                                                      • Affogato$7.00

                                                                        scoop of vanilla ice cream with a shot of coffee

                                                                        • Gelati

                                                                          see staff for available flavours

                                                                          • per scoop$4.00

                                                                        Last updated: 3 February 2023

                                                                        What 328 people are saying

                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                        4.8
                                                                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                        • 4.8Food
                                                                        • 4.8Service
                                                                        • 4.6Ambience
                                                                        • 4.6Value

                                                                        Noise • Energetic

                                                                        Loved For

                                                                        • Melbourne

                                                                          Italian

                                                                        • Northern Suburbs

                                                                          Best Overall

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                                                                          Best Service

                                                                        • Northern Suburbs

                                                                          Best Ambience

                                                                        • Northern Suburbs

                                                                          Best Value

                                                                        • Northern Suburbs

                                                                          Gluten-free-friendly

                                                                        • Northern Suburbs

                                                                          Healthy

                                                                        • Northern Suburbs

                                                                          Neighbourhood gem

                                                                        • Northern Suburbs

                                                                          Great for fine wines

                                                                        • Northern Suburbs

                                                                          Great for outdoor dining

                                                                        • Northern Suburbs

                                                                          Most Booked

                                                                        Review summary

                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                        Tavolata delights with its "amazing authentic Italian food" and "exceptional service." Guests love the cozy atmosphere, whether dining in the covered courtyard or enjoying the lively indoor vibe. Highlights include the "best pizza and pasta," with standout desserts like the pistachio ice cream. Reservations are essential at this popular spot.

                                                                        328 Reviews

                                                                        1. Paul

                                                                          Melbourne

                                                                          12 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          12 reviews

                                                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          We had a birthday special occasion and wanted to have a great food great atmosphere experience. The food was fantastic and the service was excellent. We’ve been here a number of times and it’s always a great experience.

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                                                                        2. Meni

                                                                          Melbourne

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          vip
                                                                          5.0

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Great food, drinks and service as always - Tavolata never disappoints!

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                                                                        3. Vincent

                                                                          Melbourne

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          4.0

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                                          Great food with limited menu but extremely moorish. Very busy with staff at times ,unable to comeback for more drink orders but great once you called them over.

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                                                                        4. Sara

                                                                          Melbourne

                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                          Dined 5 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Every time I eat here the food is amazing. I have always had perfect meals. The service is fantastic and the ambiance is second to none.

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                                                                        5. Steven

                                                                          Melbourne

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Good service, great food and venue, what’s not to love! Highly recommend if you want authentic Italian and cracking wood fire pizza.

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                                                                        6. Alanah

                                                                          Melbourne

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          Dined on 15 November 2024

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Polenta chips were beautifully crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, garlic aioli complimented very well. Gnocchi ragu was the BEST we’ve ever had, gnocchi itself just melted in your mouth, sauce was so flavourful and the meat was so tender. Gamberi pizza was delicious, dough itself was so light and ful of that wood fire flavour. Finished off with the Nutella doughnuts which were the cherry on top for the night, deliciously sweet and fluffy. Waitresses were so welcoming and sweet throughout service, they were very busy but still so accommodating and incredibly helpful. Overall 12/10 will definitely recommend and be back very soon!

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                                                                        7. Michelle

                                                                          Melbourne

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          Dined on 8 November 2024

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Delicious Italian food in a nice and comfortable comfortable atmosphere. The pizza was delicious with a wafer thin base. I also loved the Pistachio Tartufo which is an absolute favorite of mine now. A great place to enjoy a wonderful meal!

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                                                                        8. Guido

                                                                          Victoria

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          Dined on 8 November 2024

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Food was fantastic, great tasting and great value. We will be back very soon.

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                                                                        9. Jessy

                                                                          Melbourne

                                                                          10 reviews

                                                                          vip
                                                                          5.0

                                                                          10 reviews

                                                                          Dined on 8 November 2024

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          The food is always fantastic, fresh and quick. The service is exceptional, you really feel like you’re at nonna’s!!

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                                                                        10. Miss B

                                                                          Melbourne

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          1 review

                                                                          Dined on 2 November 2024

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                          Mouthwatering pasta and great cocktails. Small venue so book a table days in advance. It will be worth it!

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                                                                        FAQs

                                                                        TAVOLATA offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 7032 6300.

                                                                        TAVOLATA is rated 4.8 stars by 328 OpenTable diners.

                                                                        Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                        Make a booking

                                                                        2 people
                                                                        7:00 pm
                                                                        Booked 14 times today

                                                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                                                        Google Map for TAVOLATA

                                                                        647 Plenty Rd, Preston, AU-VIC 3072

                                                                        Dining areas

                                                                        Additional information

                                                                        • Cross Street
                                                                          Plenty road and Tyler street<br />
                                                                        • Area
                                                                          Preston
                                                                        • Hours of Operation
                                                                          Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                        • Price
                                                                          $41 to $100
                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                          Italian
                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                          Casual Dining
                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                          Casual Dress
                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                          Street Parking
                                                                        • Public transit
                                                                          Tram 86 stops right in front
                                                                        • Payment Options
                                                                          AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                        • Additional
                                                                          Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
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