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La Tavola - Sayville
A unique and relaxing dining experience located in the beautiful Sayville Village, highlighting Long Island and fine italian foods and wine. Rooted in traditional family recipes, we explore trends to create an enjoyable experience. La Tavola's staff and chef's will treat you to an "excellent" meal, as rated by Zagat!
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56 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 56 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(31)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(40)
- fit for foodies(21)
- great for outdoor dining(18)
- special occasion(18)
- vibrant bar scene(18)
- good for groups(16)
La Tavola - Sayville Reviews List
Review 1 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Overly Expensive, Food OK
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Being from Manhattan, I usually expect restaurants in suburbia to be less expensive than those in the city. But this place was astronomical! The menu was not consistent, as some of our dishes came out with items that were clearly not mentioned in writing. For example, the shrimp scampi came with a heaping mound of pasta (and only 4 pieces of shrimp), but pasta was not mentioned in the menu at all. For $40+, there should be at least double the amount of shrimp. The hostess gladly switched out our dish which was much appreciated.
The lamb was a little gamey and not overly enjoyable, and the pork loin was a fried pork chop. Overall, I think the menu needs clarification and the chef could use done continuing education."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 2 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our Mother's Day
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food on the Mother's Day menu was fantastic! I've never had such amazing fired calamari in my life! It was light and crispy and NOT pile of greasy batter. Our steaks were perfectly cooked and so were out lobster tails.The wait staff was attentive and checked up on us, and not annoying. Our wine and water glasses were never empty which is a huge plus. I would definitely eat here again."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A great place for a great meal
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"La Tavola is a pretty place with great food. A perfect spot to wind down after work with a good glass of wine and terrific food."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 4 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great selection of food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was amazed at the options and choices of foods that were Gluten free.You don't see that many choices in restaurant most only have one to three max. Thank you for the dining experience it was outstanding to say the least."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our experience dining at La Tavola was great the steak was tender, the lobster was sweet and tender everything was good."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love it there!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great music, great atmosphere. It's nice to know we can always rely on this restaurant for a nice meal, great atmosphere and a friendly staff!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 7 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great meal.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I loved the simple relaxing atsmopher. I would return again. I went with the restaurant week menu and the choices were few but covered all... meat, vegetable, chicken, pasta. I also had the split pea soup which was creaming and light. very goood. the staff was very friendly."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 8 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The service was excellent;
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was excellent; Our waitress Kaitly was excellent, she was very friendly and knowledgeable. The food was ok, service sizes were small for a high price. I was very excited to go to the restaurant after looking at the menu online but was disappointed when I got the food. The crab tots were delicious but very small portion for the price they charged. I got the brownie for dessert and it was not very good. The drinks are well made and once again service was outstanding."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
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Review 9 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went for a girls dinner with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for a girls dinner with some friends. Food was amazing, service was excellent as I used to be a waitress I am picky when it comes to service but our server was fantastic. Bar fully stocked with all the regular favorites and more. Was surprised they had my favorite after dinner drink chocolate Godiva liqueur. They didn't rush us as we were the last table there which I hate doing but we were having such a great time we didn't wanna leave! We will be back soon !"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was Pasta and Pinot night
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was Pasta and Pinot night where you get a choice of soup or salad and a pasta dish for a fixed price and Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir for $5 per glass. While the pasta dishes were excellent, before I give them 5 stars for the food I need to try other dishes."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 11 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Met with a close friend and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Met with a close friend and we able to sit for a lovely lunch and just catch up. Service was friendly, excellent and not intrusive. Lovely experience!"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 12 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were very pleased and can't
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were very pleased and can't wait to visit again."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 13 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great; service was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great; service was very good."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
LOVE THIS PLACE!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love this place, prefer to sit in the bigger room...just a bit more atmosphere, but probably a little more noisy. Didn't get into the bar even though we were 10 minutes early for our reservation, but it seemed hopping! Food portions are a bit small for some selections."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 15 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very long wait even for a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very long wait even for a Saturday night and we had a reservation. Food was good however my Snapper was overcooked."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 16 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had a reservation for 8
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a reservation for 8 for 2 on a Saturday, didn't get seated until 8:40 and the bar was too packed to get s drink. Also not a fan of menu placemats. Other than that the place was great. Food was outstanding, staff was pleasant."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
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Review 17 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was excellent, great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was excellent, great menu and selection. The homemade donut for dessert was to DIE for. A MUST try.
Great martini menu, nice wine list.
The only complaint I have would be the noise level. The restaurant was crowded as it was a Saturday night and it was EXTREMELY loud. It was often difficult to have a conversation with my husband- we almost had to shout at each other across a small table.
Other than that though, I absolutley loved this place and will be back for sure!"
Great martini menu, nice wine list.
The only complaint I have would be the noise level. The restaurant was crowded as it was a Saturday night and it was EXTREMELY loud. It was often difficult to have a conversation with my husband- we almost had to shout at each other across a small table.
Other than that though, I absolutley loved this place and will be back for sure!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were there on Valentines
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were there on Valentines Day so that may account for the noise level. They were very busy and a little overcrowded. However the food was good, the service as well. Nice place."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 19 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
poor service, restaurant very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"poor service, restaurant very loud, food good"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 20 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was delicious as always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was delicious as always and service from bus boys to waiters to hostess was exceptional! Veal meatballs are fantastic! Very reasonably priced and generous portions."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 21 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Valentine's Day dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for a Valentine's Day dinner. The atmosphere was nice. In cold weather dining is inside. During warmer weather there is an outside porch as well as a garden dining area which is beautiful.
Service was excellent and we did not feel rushed. The menu was exciting. I had the oyster appetizer and it was amazing. For dinner I had surf and turf. It was cooked perfectly. The deserts were delicious and innovative. We had a homemade chocolate donut with marscapone gelato. Both taste and presentation were amazing. If you want an adventuresome meal this is the place to go."
Service was excellent and we did not feel rushed. The menu was exciting. I had the oyster appetizer and it was amazing. For dinner I had surf and turf. It was cooked perfectly. The deserts were delicious and innovative. We had a homemade chocolate donut with marscapone gelato. Both taste and presentation were amazing. If you want an adventuresome meal this is the place to go."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 22 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went to La Tavola for Valentine's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went to La Tavola for Valentine's Day dinner. Have always wanted to try it and glad we finally did. Asked for (through opentable.com) and was seated in a nice low-traffic rounded booth-very comfy. Service (Kaitlyn) was attentive and knowledgable. The menu had a great variety of things from pizzas, to pasta dishes, to hearty chix/beef/pork dishes. My wife asked for something not on the menu and they were quite able to comply. Food looked and tasted amazing. Noise was loud/energetic (live music was in the bar); not a quiet/cozy sort of place, at least for dinner. Looks like they have a nice outdoor deck, so can't wait to try it out in the summer. We'll definitely be back!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 23 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I love this place. They have
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I love this place. They have great food and the art work is gorgeous. I go here all the time."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Once again a great meal and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Once again a great meal and great service as always."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for La Tavola - Sayville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great options for people who are gluten intolerant!"
Dined on 01/18/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for La Tavola - Sayville
Based on the average of (31) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
8 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic