A Tavola Restaurant

10 stars out of 5! This was the first place that my husband and I ate at mid-pandemic, after recently moving to Winchester. And it was such a great experience that we've never stopped going back - no really, we're there at least once a week. It's got a small, family vibe with staff and food quality that rival much bigger, fancier joints with higher price points. Fresh ingredients, thoughtful and creative menu planning, family-friendly, reasonable prices, options for those with food allergies, engaging cooks and servers that know us like family -- and all of this right in downtown Winchester! They also host amazing wine dinners where you get the chance to sample a range of lovely beverages that aren't easily found in liquor stores, and have done a fantastic job catering for our family holiday meals and parties. We honestly never expected to find a place like this in the Boston area, it's a true gem and a source of community, and we take all our friends there.

I really love the family friendly environment. I usually take the kids on Fridays and always feel welcome. My kids love the food! Especially the chicken tenders and pasta on the kids menu! So it makes take out for a busy sports mom easy! The restaurant is spacious and I can’t wait to see it with the new expansion in the works! It will be fun to grab a drink at the bigger bar that is going in!

Can't speak highly enough of Chef Joe, David, Rachel, Andrew, and the entire staff at A Tavola. We've lived in town for several years and it became our favorite spot quite quickly. That's not just because the delicious, innovative, and seasonally fresh menu. The entire crew goes above and beyond to make you feel like family whether you're sitting at the counter on a casual weekday or having a date night. They never miss and we are so stoked to see them grow into the new space!

Joe and the staff at A Tavola go above and beyond at every turn to make you feel at home. Super cozy space, great outdoor patio and cute bar set up that looks into the kitchen. The cocktails, wine list and menu are ever changing, always fresh and interesting. From wine dinners to burger nights + cocktail classes they have done a wonderful job putting together a community of fun loving foodies.

Joe took over the space just prior to the pandemic and I admired his proactive approach and efforts to engage the community. He never takes his foot off the gas and does everything to ensure each person who steps through the door walks out happy.

A few of my fav dishes are the rabbit, the roasted pork, Bronzino, tuna tartar + believe it or not the chicken is outstanding and of course the cookies for dessert (get the adult version). The pastas are all homemade and the bolognese is my husbands fav. I’m realizing I just listed their entire menu. So just go, eat, laugh with the staff and be happy!

Delicious dinner for two! We split a burrata salad & each enjoyed an entrée: gorgonzola ravioli & Grandma's cod, Greek-style. Save room for dessert! Smores & salted caramel gelato.

Had an excellent gnocchi dish. Prosciutto appetizer was one of the best I’ve had.

My friend suggested that I come and It was amazing. The shrimp gnocchi I had was surprisingly good with the butter garlic! The touch of basil is awesome!

A Tavola in Winchester serves the freshest scratch made Italian favorites Like Antipasti, carbonara and arancini But my favorite dish at A Tavola is Chef Joe's Bolognese made with basil, oregano, parmesan and  a beef, pork & veal ragu, over fresh tagliatelle pasta.

Table was not ready when arrived. but the hospitality made up for it. Complimentary prosecco and at the end of dinner a dozen chocolate chip cookies. The antipasti is fantastic. Chicken is delicious. Excellent service.

Visited Boston for an event that was hosted at A Tavola. Amazing place, great tasty food and super nice and polite staff. Old Fashion drink was amazing:-)

Recently hosted my university graduation celebration at A Tavola for my close family and friends visiting from out-of-town and we couldn't have been more thrilled. Chef Joe's expertise throughout each step of the process of planning through execution truly made the evening so special - one I will be cherishing for many years to come!
Our server Andrew guided us through the menu, providing insightful recommendations and thoughtful service. The level of professionalism and warmth the whole team demonstrated is truly head-and-shoulders above the rest in the area. The team even so kindly wrote a very sweet card congratulating me!
We LEFT Boston to come to this gem in Winchester! (side note: my guests weren't burdened with trying to find parking - there is abundant street parking in addition to a lot behind the restaurant.)

It has been several weeks and my guests are still remarking about the wonderful time we had - do not miss the antipasti, the burrata, the unique wine list, or the fresh pasta! We especially loved how the menu is locally sourced, if not made in-house. Our server’s wine recommendations were also a high point - things I would never think to try!
Joe, thank you for making our day so special! We absolutely loved our time there - the fresh pasta, delicious cocktails, and elegant ambiance makes this gem of a restaurant my absolute favorite. We cannot wait to be back!

I loved the atmosphere, and the staff was short handed but extremely attentive to all tables.
The antipasto was goo but I would have liked a little more choices.
I loved my chicken dish, bread was delicious and a friend had bolognese which was very good.
Great wine selection.

I was there for a baby shower. Small but very quaint. The service was great and staff attentive. We were served a wonderful, unique selection of appetizers along with a great meal! Would highly recommend this restaurant!

After following A Tavola on Instagram for quite some time, I finally had a chance to visit last evening. Growing up in a passionate Italian family of cooks, I always enjoy frequenting Italian cuisine establishments. This one is of my very favorites. Why? For starters, the entire staff made me feel
like coming home to family. The small and comfortable space was as cozy as it gets. The food? Absolutely scrumptious. I started with the Tuna Corda. The balance of the citrus and the tenderness of the fish was refreshing. Perfect portion also. I always try the bolognese on my first visit to a “new to me” restaurant. One of the very top dishes of the countless I have tried. I would highly recommend A Tavola to any Italian food lover. I will return as soon as soon as I am near Winchester, Massachusetts again. Thank you for a fabulous experience!
Chris Del Rossi, Portland, Maine

We have been here several times, either privately as a couple or through a business dinner, each time the meals are beyond excellent and fresh. No disappointments as you sometimes have at restaurants where the appetizers are great, but entrees are "ok", at A Tavola it is all excellent. Probably driven by a medium sized menu that allows all ingredients to be super fresh. And if there is something that's not on the menu, for example ensuring a dish is kosher (as much as possible), that's an option that gets catered on the fly. Service is on point as well, never have to wait for service and ambience is great. Place is intimate but still allows groups of 8 to have dinner (could probably be even 12) while each other table in the restaurant still can feel their own privacy. There are several seats with view on the kitchen, which are our personal favorites.

One of the best meals I had in a long time. We had the leak soup which was amazing. The flavors worked well. The burrata was another great app. The gorgonzola ravioli works so well. We finished it off with the sticky bread pudding which was a great way to end the meal!

It’s not wonder this place is ranked as one of the best Italian restaurants in the Boston area.
Great location, easy parking. Great atmosphere inside. Attentive, friendly staff.
And of course, the food is amazing. The Ragu Bolognese is a favorite. Vegetables and spices are all super fresh.
12 warm chocolate chip cookies for 13 bucks for dessert? Yes please.

Food is fantastic and not to mention the philanthropic endeavors of the owner. I believe it is important to know where your food comes from and how to grow it from the ground up. The food is authentic and cooked very well. Host was very nice as well. To top it off, it isn't a big chain. It is small and has a very good atmosphere. Loved the restaurant and will attend again.

An intimate dining experience. The restaurant can be packed since the dining area is extremely small. That being said the food is amazing. We went there on a Saturday night and the restaurant was completely full. The servers, while pleasant seem to be slightly overwhelmed, however when the food arrived we couldn't have been more pleased. I give the atmosphere a B+ and the food and A+.

First time going here. Small, cozy interior - friendly staff. A small, pricy menu done well. Highly recommend and look forward to coming back with nicer weather to take advantage of the outdoor dining