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Interior - Tavolo, Dorchester Center, MA

Tavolo

4.5 (90)
$30 and under
Italian
1918 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester Center, MA 02124

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
  • Innovative
Tavolo opened in 2008 as a casual Italian restaurant where “everybody knows your name.” Chef-Owner Chris Douglass (of the ground-breaking South End boite, Icarus) identified the location in the new Carruth Building in Dorchester's Ashmont section as an up-and-coming area. After a design and menu overhaul in 2010, Tavolo has further evolved into a comfortable restaurant with a cozy dining alcove, lively see-and-be-seen lounge, space for private parties, and a welcoming attitude. Jump on the Red Line to Ashmont and (re) discover Tavolo.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chris Douglass
  • Catering
    CATERING AVAILABLE TOO! We do a wide variety of catering. Please contact us for details.
  • Private party facilities
    TAVOLO ROOM This is our main dining area that houses the large farm table (tavolo) in the center. This is our most versatile space for any type of gathering. You can host 10-14 people seated right at the table for a fun, family style meal. Or if you have a larger group, we can arrange all of the tables and banquettes, as you need. Choose sit down, buffet service or a cocktail party with passed appetizers. We can accommodate between 45 and 60, depending on the type of food is being requested. LOUNGE Looking for something a little more hip and intimate? Our lounge is the place to be. It features high top tables and curved banquettes – all tucked into an exclusive area just off the bar. This space has seating for 25, or can expand to 35 if you are looking for more of a small bites/cocktails-type gathering. BUYOUT We also offer the option of renting the entire restaurant that includes full access to the bar. A full buyout can accommodate up to 120 and can be customized to meet your needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Parking details
    Additional street parking available.
  • Public transit
    Ashmont Red Line
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Tavolo.

4.5

4.5
(90)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

90 Reviews
  1. katharineb

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 2, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always good - just a little loud in the dining room

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  2. MPDom Gold

    Greater Boston64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 28, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tavolo is a great neighborhood restaurant. We've become addicted to the pasta alla Norma, but force ourselves to try other things. The salads are delicious and shareable. We haven't had a bad experience food-wise or service-wise.

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  3. DiningDiva Gold

    Greater Boston67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 21, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. A cool little neighborhood spot with good food and drinks and wonderful service.

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  4. Josh Gold

    Massachusetts40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 13, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our local hang out- we go here when relatives are in town and when we just don’t want to cook. Always sit at the bar or high tops because the energy is just more laid back. Bar tenders and staff are so friendly and the food is very good.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 6, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great fig pizza and Carbonara!

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  6. Foodie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have never been at Tavolo when the food was not delicious. Always well prepared and presented.

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  7. DUCK

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent: tasty, well prepared and a real value! Bartender (we at the bar) was friendly, attentive and made us feel at home. Real diversity in a very congenial atmosphere!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food nice time good drinks

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  9. CarlosF

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Could not be a nicer establishment. Ambience is perfect and the waiting staff truly made us feel at home.

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  10. GaryF Gold

    Greater Boston66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious....never a bad meal! Very friendly staff and drinks are great! I wish they opened one in the south end.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chris Douglass
  • Catering
    CATERING AVAILABLE TOO! We do a wide variety of catering. Please contact us for details.
  • Private party facilities
    TAVOLO ROOM This is our main dining area that houses the large farm table (tavolo) in the center. This is our most versatile space for any type of gathering. You can host 10-14 people seated right at the table for a fun, family style meal. Or if you have a larger group, we can arrange all of the tables and banquettes, as you need. Choose sit down, buffet service or a cocktail party with passed appetizers. We can accommodate between 45 and 60, depending on the type of food is being requested. LOUNGE Looking for something a little more hip and intimate? Our lounge is the place to be. It features high top tables and curved banquettes – all tucked into an exclusive area just off the bar. This space has seating for 25, or can expand to 35 if you are looking for more of a small bites/cocktails-type gathering. BUYOUT We also offer the option of renting the entire restaurant that includes full access to the bar. A full buyout can accommodate up to 120 and can be customized to meet your needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Parking details
    Additional street parking available.
  • Public transit
    Ashmont Red Line
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Greater Boston
  4. Boston
  5. Dorchester

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