Tabla Mediterranean Bistro

Very disappointing. The menu is very limited and had few appealing items. Be sure to look at the menu to make sure you like the selection. The apparent intention of the chef is to produce items with interesting flavors and ingredient combination. In fact, the results were somewhat bland and not interesting at all. The portions are small. The service was adequate but not great. Not worth the price.…

Interesting menu, excellent meal. Had an excellent meal at Tabla on a Sunday evening. The restaurant was busy but the service was impeccable. The (definitely Mediterranean) menu was varied and interesting but not overly lengthy for a small restaurant. The three-course prix-fixe menu (dessert not included) gives you a choice of everything, with supplementary charges for a few items. Nearly everything on the menu is prepared to order.

Choosing a starter was tough, because everything looked interesting, but with a party of four, we had an opportunity to taste several. Fried sweetbreads were on the menu the night we ate there, and were delicate and delicious. Don't overlook the salads, which are spectacular.

The by-the-glass wines are very good, and well-chosen. However, the wine list (which is a bit pricy) is unusually interesting. Ask your waiter for some information about the wines that interest you.…

I was asked to leave. My husband and I came to Tabla with an out of town guest. We were on time for our 6:30 p.m. reservation. We ordered cocktails, the three-course meal, dessert and coffee. Before 8:30 p.m., we were winding up our conversation when restaurant owner, Adam Berger, came to our table and said, "I have to ask you to leave. There is someone waiting for your table." When we looked at him horrified by his ungracious behavior, he added, "You don't have to come back."

DON'T WORRY. WE WON'T BE BACK. EVER.

We were so embarassed by this display of Portland's inhospitality in front our guest. Shame on you Adam Berger. I am so sorry that we spent one penny in your establishment when there are so many great restaurants in Portland. Some that actually remember to be courteous to their patrons. I want my money back.…