Italian classics like lasagna del forno, ravioli del zucca, and osso buco have never tasted better than at Chef Mossimo's Tavolino, tucked into a small complex of art galleries across from La Encantada Mall. All the pastas are house-made, and even the bread—a pizza dough recipe—is scrumptious. Wood-fired pizzas and the slow-roasted pork loin are deservedly popular. The mostly Italian wine list...
Tavolino Restaurant Review:
Chef Massimo Tenino creates plates that are at once decidedly modern and totally traditional at his Foothills restaurant. Lasagna al forno is comprised of tender sheets of fresh house-made pasta, layers of meat, béchamel sauce and cheeses lightly baked to a golden brown. Use a piece bread so as not to miss any of the sauce. Polpo alla griglia (grilled octopus with a hint of lemon) is a must....
Tavolino chef Massimo Tenino prepares Northern Italian dishes with an artful flair, which has earned him a loyal following. The antipasto plate, which changes at the whim of the kitchen, is always a pleasant surprise. Another good starter…