Tavolo Menu

Introducing Tavolo, where Italian cuisine finds its cozy home in Dorchester, MA. This unclaimed gem offers a delightful menu featuring artisan pizzas, hearty pastas, and divine entrees like perfectly cooked salmon with mushroom risotto. Guests rave about the casual yet inviting atmosphere punctuated by soft lighting, making it an ideal spot for dinner with friends or family.

  • Ambiance: A charming mix of booths, high tops, and outdoor seating creates a welcoming vibe.
  • Menu Highlights: Seasonal specials that rotate with the seasons, while core favorites, such as their famous focaccia and old school pizza, remain beloved staples.
  • Service: Attentive and friendly staff ensure a memorable dining experience.

Whether you choose to indulge in a martini or savor a comforting plate of carbonara, Tavolo promises an exceptional journey through Italian-American flavors.

APPETIZER

BROWN BUTTER MIX

rainbow carrots, cauliflower, heirloom tomatoes, parmesan, parsley, toasted focaccia crumbs

$$14.00

CAULIFLOWER STEAK

pistachioparsley gremolata, focaccia crumbs, speziata miele

$$11.00

CHEFS BURRATA

eggplant caponata, prosciutto, aged balsamic, grilled bread

$$18.00

CHICKEN SAUSAGE CACCIATORE

spinach, pepato cheese

$$14.00

GOAT CHEESE SPINACH GNUDI

sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, cream sauce

$$15.00

HALF ARUGULA SALAD

$$6.00

HALF KALE CAESAR

$$7.00

HOUSE MEATBALLS

marinara, parmesan

$$12.00

JAR 1

grilled bread

$$7.00

JARS 3

grilled bread

$$19.00

KALE CAESAR SALAD

kale, romaine, croutons, house dressing, parm add grilled chicken 8, add shrimp 10

$$13.00

MARINATED OLIVES

orange peel, lemon rind, rosemary, thyme, evoo

$$4.00

MEAT CHEESE BOARD

cured meats, artisanal cheeses, accompaniments

$$24.00

POLENTA A LA ICARUS

maderia braised mushrooms, parm

$$13.00

RISOTTO AI PISELLI E MENTA

pea risotto, mint, parmesan, ricotta

$$12.00

ROSEMARY SEA SALT FOCACCIA

chili flakes, parmesan, evoo

$$5.00

SPRING SALAD

fava beans, radish, mixed greens, cucumber, pickled red onion, croutons, green goddess dressing

$$13.00

PARMESAN CRUSTED HADDOCK

roasted fingerling potatoes, grilled broccolini, herbed lemon beurre blanc

$$26.00

CACIO E PEPE

basil pesto grilled chicken, pecorino pepper cream sauce, house made tagliolini

$$24.00

CARBONARA

chitarra, pancetta, romano, egg, parlsey

$$26.00

CHICKEN MARSALA

house made bavette

$$24.00

CHICKEN PARMESAN

bavette, aglio e olio

$$25.00

CHICKEN PICCATA

spinach, roasted potatoes

$$24.00

RICOTTA RAMP AGNOLOTTI

zucchini relish, crispy guanciale, parmesan

$$26.00

FETTUCCINE SHRIMP SCAMPI

garlic butter, tomatoes, scallions

$$25.00

GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK

charred spring onion, herb roasted fingerling potatoes, calabrian chiliramp butter

$$40.00

GRILLED SALMON

pea risotto, grilled asparagus, calabrian chili oil

$$26.00

TAGLIOLINI CLAMS

white wine, butter, parsley, chili flakes

$$24.00

SPAGHETTI MEATBALLS

neighborhood favorite!

$$20.00

SPAGHETTI SAUCE

a classic

$$12.00

SPAGHETTI ALLA CHECCA

house sausage, tomatoes, spicy olives, basil, parmesan, artichokes, garlic butter

$$25.00

TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE

veal, beef pork, ricotta, parmesan

$$26.00

FETTUCCINE PRIMAVERA

peas, asparagus, fava beans, shallots, thyme butter, parmesan

$$24.00

POTATO GNOCCHI GUANCIALE

asparagus, thyme butter, radish, shaved parmesan

$$28.00

CHITARRA PORTOFINO

basil pesto, blistered tomatoes, parmesan, pine nuts

$$22.00

HONEY GLAZED HAM ON CIBATTA

brie, pickled house cucumber arugula, garden salad

$$18.00

HERB CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB

roasted fingerling potatoes, green beans, minthoney gremolata

$$34.00

ENTREE

PIZZA

4 CHEESE PIZZA

mozzarella, fontina, grana padano, provolone

$$16.00

HOUSE SAUSAGE PIZZA

sopressata, mozzarella, pickled banana peppers

$$17.00

MARGHERITA PIZZA

basil, san marzano tomatoes, mozzarella

$$15.00

MEATBALL PIZZA

marinara, whipped ricotta, parmesan, chili flakes

$$17.00

MUSHROOM PIZZA

whipped ricotta, taleggio, scalliontruffle oil, rosemary

$$16.00

OLD SCHOOL PIZZA

red peppers, red onion, pepperoni, mozzarella

$$16.00

ARTICHOKE ASPARAGUS PIZZA

prosciutto, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, basil

$$18.00

ONION JAM BURRATA PIZZA

pancetta, basil, red pepper flake ricotta salata

$$20.00

SQUASH GOLFETTA

$$18.00

CHEFS BURRATA, PANCETTA RED ONION JAM

$$20.00

BRIOCHE BREAD PUDDING

caramel sauce, whipped cream

$$11.00

CANNOLI TRIO

chocolate, hazelnut, pistachio

$$10.00

TIRAMISU

esporesso, lady fingers, mascarpone, shaved chocolate

$$10.00

DESSERT

PASTA SIDES

SIDE SPAGHETTI

$$8.00

SIDE BAVETTE

$$12.00

SIDE CHITARRA

$$12.00

SIDE TAGLIATELLE

$$12.00

SIDE FETTUCINE

$$12.00

SIDE GF PASTA

$$10.00

SIDE TAGLIOLINI

$$12.00

SIDE GRILLED ZUCHINNI

salsa verde, toasted pine nuts, focaccia crumbs

$$10.00

SIDE GARLICKY SPINACH

$$9.00

SIDE ROASTED PARMESAN POTATOES

$$8.00

SIDE BALSAMIC ROASTED MUSHROOMS

$$8.00

SIDE CHARRED BROCCOLINI

$$9.00

SIDES

KIDS MENU

SIDE SPAGHETTI

$$8.00

OLIVE GREEN HAT

Corduroy Richardson, olive green, brown leather patch

$$20.00

NAVY BLUE HAT

Corduroy Richardson, navy blue, teal woven patch

$$20.00

HATS

ENTREES

Fava Bean Pesto Toast

Poached egg, prosciutto, pistachio gremolata, zucchini relish, radish

$$16.00

EGGS IN PURGATORY

marinara, diced potatoes, house sausage, parmesan, parsley, grilled focaccia

$$14.00

MOMS BREAKFAST SPAGHETTI

eggs, house sausage, cheese, toasted focaccia crumbs

$$21.00

NUTELLA FRENCH TOAST

maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, macerated berries

$$15.00

PANCETTA POTATO FRITTATA

baby kale, shallots, poached tomato, scallion

$$15.00

Breakfast Sandwich

scrambled eggs, leek, caramelized onion, garden salad, French bread

$$16.00

SIDE 1 EGG

$$3.00

SIDE PANCAKE

maple syrup, brown sugar butter

$$6.00

SIDE NUTELLA BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST

nutella, maple syrup, powdered sugar whipped cream

$$7.00

SIDE POTATO VASTASE

potatoes, onions, tomatoes

$$7.00

SIDE SAUSAGE

$$8.00

TAVOLO BREAKFAST PLATE

two eggs your way, breakfast sausage, side of potato vastase

$$14.00

Veggie Sausage Rolled Omlette

tomato, mushroom, zucchini, tomato salad, ketchup cream sauce

$$18.00

Sausage Scramble

prosciutto, parsnip behcamel, tomato balsamic salad

$$15.00

FRENCH TOAST SANDWICH

bacon, soft scramble eggs, honey, butter, roasted potatoes

$$18.00

Bread Pudding

whipped cream, mix fruit, caramel sauce add on, bacon 3, sausage 3, 2 egg your way 6

$$15.00

FRNCH TOAST SANDWICH

$$18.00

CORNED BEEF EGG BENEDICT

wilted cabbage, roasted potatoes, Calabrian chili oil

$$16.00

BRUNCH SPECIALS