Tabla Mediterranean Bistro
(503) 238-3777
200 NE 28th Ave
Portland,
OR
97232
45.5245
-122.637
Neighborhoods: Kerns, Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program
Reviews & Ratings for Tabla Mediterranean Bistro
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Cozy atmosphere, good menu and wine
by dlish
February 17, 2007
We went about 7:30 on a Saturday night and were only able to get seating at the bar. Instead of doing the $29 price fixe we opted to share a few different dishes and enjoyed the appetizers, pasta dishes, and chocolate dessert. The bartender was very good at describing the food and wine dishes and despite her need to hustle on a busy night noticed she gave thoughtful attention to each of her customers. Impressed with the food and service -- we'll go back.
We left the place very happy
by Snickerdoodle
June 26, 2009
We got the 3 course dinner for $24 and the wine pairing - everything we tried was wonderful. Delicious sweetbreads, mouth watering agnolotti, good wine. We are definitely going again.
- Pros: Good food, good wine
Good food - horrible manager/owner
by TheJenkins
June 18, 2009
My husband went to Tabla last night with a long time friend. When he came home he told me that he was excited about finding this wonderful restaurant with good food and a lovely ambience. He said all was well until he and his friend were concluding their meal. They both had paid separately with their respective credit cards. My husband and his friend always leave the tip in cash. Well the manager/owner came out and demanded to know if everything was ok. He was advised three separate times that everything was fine. finally the manager asked why no tip had been left. Excuse me??? Had he bothered to not ASSUME no tip was left and shut his big mouth he might have seen the money laying on the table for the tip. He then demanded my husband and his friend leave immediately and never return. Well I can assure you that will not be a problem - what an unprofessional immature restaurant owner. We will be sharing this incident with everyone we know.
tasty, fancy and affordable by adrienne s. at InsiderPages
Contributor
January 26, 2009
Great take on Mediterranean food. A bit more upscale, but sometimes they offer a fixed menu price. The service is mostly attentive. It is in the NE 28Th neighborhood. Many places to stroll to after dinner. In the summer you can usually get a seat outside on the sidewalk.
Go here for a nice dinner by becca o. at InsiderPages
Contributor
January 22, 2009
This is a great place to go for a nice dinner, if parents are in town, etc. The food is interesting, vaguely Mediterranean-themed. They used to have a wonderful prix fixe deal for some remarkable low price, but that's gone these days. Try the Moroccan chicken stew, or any of the fresh pasta dishes. The prices are high, but the food is worth it. Also try the clove flavored drinks, too!
A gem of a dinner.
by ratwood
January 04, 2009
My daughter is a student at the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena, CA. She came up for vacation over Christmas and was advised by one of her chef teachers to try dinner at Tabla. We made the trip on her last night in town. It was wonderful.
They have a great menu. Their $24 three course meal is one of the best bargains in town for those who want variety and great taste. Five of us had dinner and we all enjoyed ourselves. The beet salad was appreciated by three of us at the table (not me) and the truffles were enjoyed by all. I particularly enjoyed the wine list. It has good variety of region, quality and price. Almost anyone can find something to enjoy at a price that is fair. Their presentation was excellent. The service was great without being pretentious.
I will go again and anticipate another enjoyable evening. This is a real neighborhood gem. Go! Try it!
Ron
- Pros: Wonderful food, excellent service, fair price.
- Cons: Parking on NE 28th.
perfect pick
by djwilsted
August 15, 2008
on one of the hottest nites this summer who wants to be sitting near the kitchen?? I DO... since that's the very best spot at this fantastic restaurant to watch the passion that goes into their amazing cooking. Watching the chef prepare their signature raviolis was both fun and enlightening. Even more so when she stopped to answer questions, and then prepared a special one for us to taste. It was a mix of flavors that balanced perfectly. But most of all we apprecited the obvious care and joy that went into making it. We went for the happy hour but will return for dinner any time we get the chance.
- Pros: food, service, ambience, drinks, happy hour
Love It!!
by ladybugtea
June 07, 2008
We have been going to Tabla since they first opened and we love it!!! Its a great place with awesome service! Love IT!!
This Northeast eatery's Mediterranean fusion fare makes for a globe-trotting dining experience centered on Europe's culinary world.
by Contributor
April 10, 2008
In Short
In an L-shaped dining room brightened with warm Tuscan hues, an open kitchen, and food focused art, this bistro's menu taps the seasons and Europe for inspiration. Neighbors from near and far come to tuck into menu mainstays of fresh, handcrafted pastas such as Tabla's famous chard, ricotta, and egg yolk filled ravioli in an inventive poppy seed butter; families and friends also pop by toexpand their culinary knowledge with seasonally-driven dishes focused on a monthly theme, be that Moroccan cuisine or French Bistro fare.
They're back!!!
by segway
February 11, 2008
We have been loyal fans of Tabla for years - when they dropped the 3 course prix fixe dinner option we lost our enthusiasm and it felt as if the energy of the place took a dip as well - we went this past weekend and were so pleasantly surprised that not only is the 3 course prix fixe option back but the food is better than ever - it is and remains our favorite
- Pros: service
- Cons: parking
an exceptional restaurant!
by pomegranates
October 30, 2007
I had to write this review after reading the previous one. We also went to Tabla on our anniversary this month and had wonderful service and exceptional food. We sat at the bar by the kitchen and met friendly Paul, who gave us great recommendations and made our food. All of our appetizers and entrees were unique and delicious with the whole farm to table philosophy. Our waitress was friendly and also brought us a special complimentary dessert wine and chocolates for our anniversary. They also served very good and affordable half bottles of wine for those wanting cocktails/beer AND just a LITTLE wine with dinner. I wish more restaurants in Portland were like Tabla and we will definitely be back for more!
- Pros: attentive service, quality of food
- Cons: none!
