A Tavola

Just enjoyed dinner at A Tavola in Chicago. Overall, it was phenomenal. Clearly patronized by a well-to-do clientele, the standards were done well (caprese salad, cheese polenta) and the rest of our order was simple yet satisfying (eggplant caponata, brown butter gnocchi with fried sage, sliced leg of lamb with garlic spinach, chocolate and walnut torte). The waiter was both knowledgable as he spoke about the large number of specials which rival the short menu in length and friendly as he acted as the sole waiter for the smallish dining room. The only negatives were a slightly unkempt dining room and the fact that as we arrived at the door, the waiter was smoking outside. Not the best greeting. However it was quickly forgotten by a restaurant that offered excellent cuisine at a very reasonable price.