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La Tavola

Item: La Tavola
Author: Malika Harricharan

Cuisine: European, Italian

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

An open kitchen and soft lighting add further character to this cozy Virginia Highland restaurant, which is often filled to capacity with loyal regulars. The fantastic Italian cuisine, features delicious salads like beets with apple and a delightful mussels appetizer. Pastas are fantastic with unique items like boar, bone marrow and rabbit sausage. Standout entrees include pork saltimbocca, and seared Georgia trout. The olive oil cake makes for an interesting dessert. Locals know to visit here for brunch and get in easily without a long wait, instead of that other crowded restaurant across the street. The outdoor patio is popular during warm weather.

Address:

992 Virginia Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-873-5430

Hours:

Mon-Thu: 5:30pm-10pm
Fri-Sat: 5:30pm-11pm
Sun: 11pm-3pm,; 5:30pm-10pm

Website:

latavolatrattoria.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Malika Harricharan
Atlanta Local Expert

Best Value, Italian: "Special pasta dinners on Mondays are only $10."

Recommended as Best Value Because: Upscale Italian in a relaxed atmosphere with delectable pasta dishes.
Best for Italian Because: This is a true neighborhood gem and fit for foodies.

Dinner
- Antipasti
  
  Olives
  
  orange zest, chili, rosemary gf ($6.00)
  
  Focaccia
  
  sea salt, olive oil, seasonal fare ($6.00)
  
  Buttermilk ricotta
  
  pine nut, olio verde, black pepper, sea salt gf ($6.00)
  
  Salumi board
  
  house-cured and artisanal meats and pickled vegetables gf ($15.00)
  
  Caesar salad
  
  romaine, garlic crouton, parmigiano mgf ($10.00)
  
  Veal meatballs
  
  marinara, polenta, parmigiano ($10.00)
  
  Calamari
  
  pea shoots, pickled spring onions, radish, black pepper, lemon ($16.00)
  
  Seared octopus
  
  smoked potato, calabrian sausage, almond cream, ramp oil ($16.00)
- Primi
  
  Emmer spaghettini
  
  crab, smoked trout roe, dill, lemon ($23.00)
  
  Spaghetti
  
  marinara, basil ($13.00)
  
  Tagliolini
  
  mushroom ragu, truffle oil, pecorino romano ($18.00)
  
  Squid ink spaghetti
  
  calamari, Calabrian chilies, garlic, Thai basil pesto ($20.00)
  
  Tagliatelle
  
  bolognese, classic beef, veal and pork ragu ($20.00)
  
  Risotto bianco
  
  herbs, parmigiano Reggiano - gf ($18.00)
- Secondi
  
  Strip steak
  
  porcini bordelaise, roasted cauliflower, watercress ($30.00)
  
  Roasted chicken
  
  field peas, braised winter greens - gf ($22.00)
  
  Zuppa di pesce
  
  clams, shrimp, fin fish, calamari, spicy tomato-shrimp brodetto, grilled bread mgf ($22.00)
  
  Saltimbocca alla romana
  
  veal, prosciutto, fingerling potato, anchovy vinaigrette mgf ($26.00)
  
  Market fish
  
  fregola, caramelized fennel, mirepoix, procini redux
  
  Branzino
  
  melted leeks and fennel, asparagus salad gf ($32.00)
- Contorni
  
  Fingerling potatoes
  
  roasted garlic, thyme gf ($6.00)
  
  Grilled asparagus
  
  sauce gribiche gf ($6.00)
  
  Roasted broccolini, bagna cauda
  
  gf ($6.00)
  
  White wine braised artichokes
  
  ($6.00)
- Dolci
  Tiramisu
  
  hazelnut-praline crunch, mascarpone mousse, espresso granita ($8.00)
  
  Chocolate tart
  
  blood orange caramel, olive oil shortbread, vanilla whipped cream ($9.00)
  
  Cannoli
  
  ricotta and candied orange peel, grated dark chocolate ($8.00)
  
  Gelato
  
  Voga Italian Gelato, seasonal accompaniment ($3.00)
  
  Sorbetto
  Voga Italian Gelato, seasonal accompaniment
  
  $3.00
  
  $6.00
  Cheese tasting
  
  two with seasonal accompaniments gf ($13.00)
Brunch
- Antipasti
  
  muffins
  
  seasonal fruit, streusel ($6.00)
  
  smoked salmon crostini
  
  pickled red onions, marinated olives, chive mascarpone mgf ($9.00)
  
  salumi board
  
  house-cured and artisanal meats, pickled vegetables gf ($14.00)
  
  buttermilk ricotta
  
  buttermilk ricotta preserved peaches, carta di musica, pickled mustard seed mgf ($15.00)
  
  caesar salad
  
  romaine hearts, garlic croutons, parmigiano mgf ($9.00)
  
  squash salad
  
  pumpkin seed, pumpkin oil, aged scuppernong vinegar, goat cheese gf ($10.00)
  
  kale salad
  
  taleggio, apple, pecan gf ($10.00)
- Brunch Specialties
  semolina gnocchi
  
  poached eggs, prosciutto, chard, parmigiano fonduta mgf ($10.00)
  
  frittata of the day
  
  roasted potatoes and mixed lettuces gf
  
  two eggs
  applewood-smoked bacon, polenta rustica, and fresh fruit gf
  
  $10.00
  
  with fontina: $10.50
  eggs al forno
  
  spicy marinara, parmigiano, bread crumb, basil, fresh fruit mgf ($10.00)
  
  pork milanese
  
  mushroom gravy, arugula, radish, poached eggs ($14.00)
  
  french toast
  
  fruit conserva, whipped ricotta ($10.00)
  
  flank steak
  
  two poached eggs, roasted potatoes, caramelized onions, salsa verde gf ($15.00)
  
  georgia shrimp
  
  polenta rustica, tomato sugo, pancetta, sicilian oregano gf ($16.00)
  
  sausage hash
  
  scrambled eggs, fennel, onion, smashed potato, aleppo pepper gf ($14.00)
- Pasta & Panino
  spaghetti
  tomatoes, basil
  
  $9.00
  
  with veal meatballs: $13.00
  tagliatelle bolognese
  
  classic beef, veal and pork ragu ($14.00)
  
  spaghetti carbonara
  
  housemade guanciale, black pepper, egg yolk ($12.00)
  
  tagliolini mushroom ragu
  
  white truffle oil, pecorino romano ($13.00)
  
  mortadella panino
  
  fried egg, fontina, arugula, roasted potatoes ($12.00)
- Sides
  
  Anson Mills polenta gf
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Pork Sausage gf
  
  ($5.00)
  
  olives, rosemary, chili, orange zest gf
  
  ($6.00)
  
  spring peas, basil pea vinaigrette gf
  
  ($5.00)
  
  applewood-smoked bacon gf
  
  ($5.00)
  
  seasonal fruit gf
  
  ($5.00)
  
  roasted potatoes and onions gf
  
  ($5.00)

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