October 29, 2011
A Tavola is one of the newest restaurants in the now flourishing Gateway Quarter of Cincinnati’s historic Over-The-Rhine neighborhood. Having visited on three different occasions it’s clear that they focus on craft cocktails (featuring their excellent house-made ginger beer) before their beer selection. They have 8 taps, 3 of which are devoted to Guinness, Stella, and Kentucky Bourbon Barrel. There’s usually a decent Pale Ale or IPA (e.g. Lost Coast Indica), as well as a milder malt-foward beer. Bottle list is good and should provide something good if the tap list is lacking. The food has been phenomenal, focusing on pizza made in their incredible wood-fired oven imported from Naples. Prices are fair, and service is usually friendly and attentive. Recommended especially for the food. Also, The Lackman is right across the street.