Tavolino

Randomly found this little quirky gem of a restaurant. Wow did we get lucky!! Ambiance is family like - warm, welcoming, attentive, and kind. The food - OH THE FOOD - is truly amazing! Truly homemade, old world, delicious, and obvious love put into every dish. My husband and I were beyond delighted and we both ate entirely TOO much!! The entire pre dice meal was a true treat and we will most definitely be back. Call ahead as it’s reservations only. Well worth your time and palette.

Traveled from Michigan to Hocking Hills (roughly a 30 minute drive to Athens) for a weekend getaway with my husband. Dinner at Tavolino was the highlight of our trip! The outside does not prepare you for the atmosphere and dinning experience on the inside! The chef and waitress were second to none. The four course meal with two options were awesome, we seen another couple who brought in their own wine which I thought was very neat. My husband, who usually isn’t very adventurous with his taste buds was in disbelief at how amazing our spontaneous dinner location was. Listening to how the chef converses with her customers is truly refreshing! Her passion for what she does is portrayed as love in her food! I highly suggest making a reservation, or calling ahead of time. The dinning area is small, yet charming and fills up quick. I hope we make the 5 hour drive to experience a Tavolino experience again. Best wishes to the phenomenal chef and her staff!

Bring some wine, and be prepared to have a great time! There was a wait to be seated, however you will find that the experience is well worth the wait. The best, most authentic Italian food I've had. The meals are a delicious daily special 4 course meal, everything was perfectly proportioned and made fresh with love. They do not have a liquor license, but you are able to bring your own bottle of wine in.

Looking at All the great reviews, decided to make the 45 minute drive to try some great Italian! When we arrive we were told that we have just decided to close on Monday because everyone else does. Food May be good but their business skills are definitely lacking. Sounded like they thought it was our fault, how rude!!