We went there today for our 8th anniversary of meeting. OMG the food is to die for. Bob had the steak and it was seriously the best steak he had ever eaten................at 72 years of age!!! I had the scallops and also the best I've ever had. Just simply pure joy and perfection. Tony we hope you appreciate those chefs you have, brill. Thank you for a divine lunch. Sandy and Bob.
looks and feels like a family italian place but priced slightly above. I cant recommend it enough, just had the best lamb of my life with fantastic service.
Amazing food and amazing service.
We really enjoyed the cheese soufflé, carpaccio, veal pasta and penne pasta.
We found absolutely no fault with the food or the service.
We will definitely return.
Amazing high quality italian food! Have been here a few times and definitely will be back. The service here is also outstanding- the staff definitely go above and beyond.
Together with my family (ages 3 to 60+) we went for my annual birthday dinner at La Tombola and it is so rewarding to return after a year and find the same great food, ambience and service. The range of food options is significant as are the beverage selections, with the 'specials' always varied and offering something just a little different. 2 examples of the ever present services were on recognition it was a birthday celebration, the staff provided a small, symbolic birthday cake which was a nice touch and on departing, each of the ladies present were given a mini bottle of bubbles. What a nice touch, oh and the food was bellissimo !
Went to La Tombola for the first time last night and ll I can is that the food was delicious, the service was very friendly and prompt and just an all round nice ambience as well. Will be back for sure! Thank you Tony! :)
Cheers
John
Awesome, fantastic Italian food and friendly efficient service we had a lovely time here. The veal pasta is very very good and the chicken main with the blue cheese sauce is amazing, kids meal are a very high standard barramundi and chips, can't fault the experience highly recommend
Poppy went for Dinner to Unley Rd. He booked a table at La Tombola. Poppy loved the friendly family atmosphere and service. All Poppy's needs were catered for. Poppy enjoyed firstly the Bruschetta Al Bocconcini which was refreshing and delicious. For mains Poppy had the Filetto Di Manzo which was just divine, cooked medium rare to perfection and swimming in delicious red wine Jus'. His partner had the Filleto Di Pollo Alla Gorgonzola which Poppy also tasted and was also magnificent. The Gorgonzola wasn't overpowering however you could definitely taste it. Lovely semi fine dining experience and food to go with it, thumb up worth an eat, Poppy will be back.
Great service and excellent food!! We were even given free champagne. A great night with friends we won't forget, thank you latombola, we will be back! :)
Had a lovely meal here tonight. Although the food is on the pricey side, I would happily pay for meals of this quality. I got the veal which came with spinach, potatoes and a red wine jus, could not fault anything on the dish the flavours married up perfectly. My girlfriend ordered the spinach and ricotta ravioli which she thoroughly enjoyed. Only negative was that the serving was on the small side. Thoroughly enjoyable meal. Thank you to Tony and his wonderful team! ILC
Beautiful food, lovely staff, friendly homey atmosphere. Tony the restaurant owner made the effort to get around to every table which made the experience very special.
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Authentic Italian restaurant. It is a semi fine dining restaurant with cosy and homey feeling. some of the decorations could be quite old but it didn't matter to me. Situated at unley, near city. Plenty of street parking near the restaurant. Staffs were extremely friendly, rang to say might be running late and the response I received was we will serve you whenever you are here ma'am. I was so surprise. Greet by big smiles as you walk in. Menu was good, great selection of traditional Italian meal. V order an entree to share and a main each. Food service was quite fast. The presentation could be work on but the taste and flavour is there. It tasted like what nonna would cook for their family. Very well seasoned and flavour well balanced. A touch of crack pepper and Parmesan cheese enhance the flavour but doesn't overpower the dish. The seafood pasta was very tasty. The risotto I order appears to be slightly dry, might need a bit more moist or sauce on it. With a bit more sauce would have been 10/10 dish for me. Flavour is again beautiful. No other faults in this dish. Overall, this restaurant gives me the warmth feeling. I would definitely be back again for more food....
I discovered this restaurant accidentally and this was the best discovery ever! Best Italian restaurant in Adelaide! We asked what was the signature dish and was told that every single dish is a signature dish! Indeed this was the case. We order four different main course dish and each was cooked to perfection. Highest praise goes to Tony and his team who treated everyone like a VIP and such warm and welcoming was the atmosphere. My parents are fussy eaters but they ate everything thoroughly. This is will be one of many visits in the future. Congratulations Tony for creating Adelaide's best kept secret! Well done!
Friday 13th August 2021 I celebrated my 70th birthday with a booking for 15 people at La Tombola on Unley Rd. Tony was so good in meeting my requests.
We all loved the food. We took a birthday cake which they were happy to cut up and serve.
Highly recommend for a special night for 2 or a group. Having the tables set up in a square was brilliant as we could all see each other and share in conversations.
Thank you Tony. 😊
Excellent Italian restaurant, food was great and reminded me of my grandparents home cooking! The waiters were great and although the food took a bit of time to bring out, the owner came to personally apologise (they were extra busy on the night) and offer us extra bread and drinks. He really didn’t need to, but the sentiment was appreciated nonetheless. Would go again!
Amazing pasta. It can get busy and a bit loud so it might be good to dine earlier if you don't like that type of setting. The service is honest and friendly. I wish I could give 6 stars.
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Excellent Food and Service. We searched up a good/highly rated Italian restaurant on Google Maps. La Tombola in Adelaide is one of the most highly rated so confidence was high when we booked dinner for three on a Friday night. I rang the restaurant directly and Tony took my booking, very friendly and accomodating. We were greeted by the same person at the door, a great friendly welcome. We were seen to our table in the front window so we had a good view of the street scape of Unley Road and could look back into the restaurant which was packed.
The waiter soon came to explain the specials and take our drinks order. We were keen to try the oysters for entree but the waiter informed us that the large table next to us had cleared the kitchen of all oysters by ordering 6 dozen for their table. Must be good! But these things happen. Instead we settled for some Bruschetta - which was first class.
For mains we enjoyed Spaghetti Marinara which had ample free seafood. The veal pasta - a twisted egg short noodle tossed with veal strips, smoked bacon, onion, roasted capsicum and mushrooms in a creamy sauce finished with basil. And the Calamari, which was fresh calamari tossed in lemon pepper and rice flour, deep fried and served with kalamata black olives, mixed lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted capsicum and Spanish onion in a balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil dressing. Really tender!
The service was A1. Tony runs the front of house really well, directing traffic etc and when we came to settle our bill, yep it was Tony.
Highly recommend this place. Booking a must.
The staff really make the difference. They are attentive and friendly, being there at the perfect moment. The food is really tasty with large portion size. A little pricey. Great atmosphere, make sure you book! Really easy to get to by bus and plenty of parking. Enjoy.
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My favourite Italian restaurant, La Tombola is fast becoming my favourite dining choice in Adelaide irrespective of cuisine type. It offers a wide variety of pasta and main dining options on the menu. All dishes are provided in large serves. This is much appreciated particularly as the pasta is amazingly delicious. This evening, I ordered the risotto with veal slices, bacon, button and truffle mushrooms (all the way from Italy!) and rocket leaves from the specials board. It was magnificent! The risotto texture was just right, the balance between arborio rice and other ingredients was just right, the sauce was sufficient to add taste without being too watery, and it tasted sensational!!! It was so sumptuous that I advised Tony to make it a regular menu item. Without exception, Tony was warm, welcoming, polite, friendly and engaging – he is always focused on looking after his patrons. In essence, Tony treats everyone like honoured guests at his own home for dinner. The rest of the team always smile and provide attentive and engaging service that come across as sincere and respectful. In my many visits, the quality and quantity of food and service have always maintained the highest levels (which is rare to praise for most restaurants). Similarly, it is very rare to find a dining gem which makes you feel like you want to dine there every week. The highest compliment possible for La Tombola!
Great place in Unley , superb customer service, great tasting food, on the expensive side but they can back it up with the above....you won't regret it.
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