Best Italian Restaurants in College Park

Went on a Thursday night! It was packed and very loud. Server greeted me almost immediately but then didn’t come back for like 20+ minutes despite me trying to get his attention. He was super friendly though! Food was yummy, I got the bolognese, I wish it had been portioned a little larger. They have some yummy zero proof cocktails too!

As a European who has spent a LOT of tin Italy, the food is spot on.. almost authentic and def delicious! It is potentially the best Italian food I have ever had in the US including in LA, Vegas, Austin and NYC. Service is impeccable!!! Ambience is pleasant but EXTREMELY LOUD!!! Wine list is good and the restaurant is very receptive to dietary allergies… BRAVO!!!!!

The decorations are top notch! So beautiful and “over-the-top”. The food is delicious! Very tasty and authentic.

This special long-standing neighborhood trattoria is such a wonderful friendly positive experience—especially on the dismal rainy night I are there this Monday evening. I was alone, but the caring service and happy atmosphere of neighborhood patrons made me feel so welcome and part of the dining experience. Atlanta is a town of many fine start-up restaurants—but sadly a lot are gone within a year or more. Tavola has offered a VERY fine dining experience for years now—and a true welcome to the diner who cares about great Italian food—for Atlanta’s intown inhabitants (and not a few from outside the locale who remember what special place it is). And don’t think just because they’ve been around for many years they don’t still offer new exciting Italian dishes regularly. I had a Malfadine Al Nero dish that was superb! We are so fortunate to have this restaurant in Virginia Highlands!! (And I’m going back next Monday to try another dish!)

Our server was excellent - professional, friendly and attentive. Ceasar and caprese salads were tasty and good for sharing. The chicken scallopini parmesan was quite dry and not very flavorful, and we were charged extra for requesting more sauce to help improve it; Probably should have just sent it back. Tagliatelle Bolognese was delicious. Complimentary tiramisu for the birthday girl was festive and delicious.